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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1918
Page
4
A wartime appeal imagines a winter night in France when a Secretary distributes hot coffee, chocolate, and cigarettes to cold trench troops. It urges readers to donate money so a government representative can travel the frontline, spreading comfort and boosting morale.
Fred Lockley reports from London on the Y M C A and allied groups distributing goods and mercy in support trenches. He highlights gifts like chocolate tobacco and toothpaste, plus library books and doughnuts made by Salvation Army workers, all aiding troops and morale. Lieut. Dawson praises mercy as a fighting force and the joint drive to raise 170,500,000 among seven national groups to garrison behind the lines.
A Western Union messenger boy brags he will join the United War Work Campaign, becoming the first of a million boys to enroll as Victory Boys. He drops a $5 bill on the director’s desk and pledges to help fund the war effort with earned contributions during the drive week.
The Colted War Work Campaign unites Y M C A Y W C A National Catholic War Council K of C War Camp Community Service Jewish Welfare Board and Salvation Army to raise 170 5 million for service in camps and war zones. Huts theaters libraries and canteens support over 7000 overseas and home staff with activities and letters. hostesses and reading matter aid soldier welfare worldwide.
Mrs Nunds of 2107 Dwight Way Berkeley testifies Vinol rebuilt her after nerve trouble irritability and insomnia. She gained appetite and sleep and praises the cool liver and iron tonic. The Hope Drug Co. guarantees money back if it fails to help.
Trinity Parish Hall hosts a masquerade dance Thursday with Wynne's Orchestra. Decor features cornstalks and rainbow lighting colors. Grand march at 9, best costume judged by committee. Public invited to attend to raise funds for acolytes equipment.
In the Fifth District Court before Judge F H Hammill the case of Julia F Xavier versus Antone Duarte was unanswered and ordered defaulted. The case of Clara Bassing versus Clarence Bolvin, trespass and ejectment, was unanswered and ordered defaulted. In the Juvenile Court several cases were continued.
The article notes several golden rod varieties with distinct blooms. Canada golden rod is regarded as the handsomest, with a large plume like flower cluster. The showy golden rod follows, brighter yellow with plume like heads. Lace leaved golden rod appears different with crowded tiny dull yellow flowers.
Salmon P. Chase, then chief justice, declared Texas could not secede in a Texas case. The ruling stated the Union was perpetual, with the Constitution designed to bind an indestructible Union of indestructible states. The decision emphasized that no state could leave the Union.
An authority notes a top rose grower earns about the pay of three college professors, yet the grower’s success hinges on unyielding skill and scientific attainment. The large cities demand to see roses with long stems and first rate blooms.
The boundary line between the United States and Canada runs through the center of four border lakes and jurisdiction over each lake is shared. A permanent International waterways commission of three Americans and three Canadians governs water use for power and other purposes.
Attractive hanging baskets for ferns made from half coconut shells. After piercing three evenly spaced holes and threading wires through, the basket is hung by a ceiling hook and filled with greenery.
James Cardinal Gibbons, the leading American Catholic churchman, appeals for the United War Work Campaign. He calls it an American campaign that no American may refuse and urges nationwide effort to sustain morale for U S troops and secure victory. He notes social organizations will raise the requested sum generously.
National Catholic War Council mobilizes Catholic youths to back the Victory Boys and Girls Earn and Give drive. Each sponsor child aims to raise at least five dollars through parish and community efforts to support welfare services for soldiers abroad during the Week of November 11 to 18.
United States Bureau of Entomology reports success in controlling the spinach aphis that damaged Virginia truck crops. The spotted lady bird introduced to eat the pest proves effective after initial failures due to loss of habitat for hibernating insects.
The Pennsylvania department of forestry conducts thorough investigations into how blight fungus spores spread among trees. Evidence indicates insects largely disseminate spores, with wind also carrying many. Findings suggest insects also drive spread of other plant diseases.
W H Buffington reports selling hundreds of Hokara jars with a full refund guarantee to dissatisfied buyers. The ad claims Hokara cures chronic eczema, scales, scabs, bleeding itching on face hands legs or body with rapid relief and promises quick improvement in worst cases. Each 35 cent jar includes Buffington's money back guarantee.
The remark contemplates endless litigation likely to arise if the meek inherit the earth, implying conflict may accompany drastic change. It frames legal battles as a probable consequence of a transformative future.
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