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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1927
Page
2
Editorial notes two weeks of unprecedented warmth across the Middle and Eastern States. Chicago hit 83 with other readings in the 80s. crops show unusual blossoming in Missouri and Kansas. Writers warn mild weather could limit coal supply impacts as winter forecasters face uncertain projections.
Residents and motorists praise the Bristol County Gas Company as the contractor completes backfilling and cemement top dressing to match the old road level. The effort aims to restore street condition on Thames Street and extend to other opened streets.
The Motor Vehicle Department and State Board of Public Roads publish a series on highway accident prevention. The issue highlights that despite police efforts, parental caution and proper driver behavior remain essential.
The notice outlines a series of property transfers including Homeward Tamed and Castriotta trusts among others. It lists several plats and parcels in a legal transfer context with dates and involved parties.
Visiting relatives attended AM Saints Day services at Episcopal and Roman Catholic churches. A town council meeting was held in the Cornelian Chamber. Halloween parties occurred at First Congregational Church and State Street ME Church. A parish harvest supper and various club activities were reported.
The four volunteer fire companies schedule monthly meetings for tomorrow night. Mr and Mrs Louis Gladue and daughter from Mill Village New Hampshire recently visited relatives here until Armistice Day. Company A Bristol Train of Artillery will meet Thursday night at the State Street armory with uniforms and equipment required. The Rhode Island Daughters of the American Revolution held a quarterly meeting at the Biltmore Providence with plans for the year announced by State Regent Mrs William Manchester. Ever Ready Engine and Hose Company members with the fife and drum corps attended the Mechanics Fire Company fair in Warren including a street parade and a town hall event praised for music and a large crowd.
Chicago humor column notes a quip about endurance as a man is knocked down every ten minutes in the city. The jest suggests urban grit and resilience amid steady misfortune.
A dog description is given: German Police Pupps 3 months old with black body brown paws and a potted chest. Reward offered and owner listed as John Marshall living on Respect Street. The message mentions contact details and partial street names.
Newly rerorated rooms on Pradford Street near Thames offered for rent. Suitable for roll operative with reasonable rent. Appointments at Phenix Office.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a corner property with multiple rooms, gas and electricity, a modern tenement and heat system. Mentions Mrs DeWolf and an address at 46 Woteset street and other street names.
November events include Harvest Suppers, Bean Suppers and Christmas Sales hosted by Mt Hope Chapter No 23 OES Ladies Aid YMCA Daughters of Union Veterans and Epworth League. Notable venues include State Street M E Church First Baptist Rockwell Hall and Bristol Home for Aged Women. Public Whist at Rockwell Hall closes the month.
Petit point embroidery rose in popularity during the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries with extensive practice in France where it was known as hu petitponit.
Last night many areas in town suffered property damage from Halloween revelers. A residence on State street near Miss Evelyn C. Bache saw a broken doorframe and destroyed posts. damage pegged at about 100 dollars. Electric lights, windows, and car exteriors were harmed. eggs and tomatoes were thrown as crowds roamed the streets in costumes.
A Boston Transcript item quotes a teacher asking a student named Ted to compute half of one third. The boy, unused to vague questions, replies he cannot be sure but guesses it cannot be very large.
An ad from Bufington's Pharmacy touts Vinol as a tonic for nervous, tired people. It claims the first bottle helps sleep, increases appetite, and restores energy with a blend of iron, phosphates, cod liver peptone, and related ingredients, claiming quick rejuvenation.
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