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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1917
Page
2
Editorial urges every home to aid the war by conserving food supporting the Red Cross and donating to Bristol’s next fundraising drive. Citizens are asked to contribute to the National War Council effort, emphasizing morale and health as key to shortening the conflict and securing home safety.
A wartime note explains central powers cut sugar supply from captured territories and urges Americans to limit consumption. It compares per person intake with France and England, proposing a target of three ounces daily to cover the shortfall and keep essential needs met.
In New York City on Tuesday the Tammany organization and the Equal Suffrage faction secured large victory margins. The contest was described as a dramatic showdown likened to a Lady and the Tiger.
The message urges individuals who cannot go across to instead come across next week and align with national service duties, urging readiness and squarely facing their obligations.
Dr Mack emerges as a provocative figure in the symphony scene, blending classic orchestration with contemporary flair. His approach challenges tradition while courting new audiences through bold programming and distinctive interpretations.
The town reports brief church talks by Rev. Wallace and Rev. McGilton, a scarlet fever precaution at Burton School, shoe sales at Butler's, and local events. Updates include hospital news, a resignation at Colt Farm, suffrage organizing trips, a Mothers' Club meeting, and a home sugar saving note from Mrs. Munroe.
A Bristol Chapter D A R meeting is scheduled for next Monday at 3 o clock in the Hotel Belvedere. The Misses Paine have closed their Little Narrows summer cottage and returned to New Bedford Massachusetts for the winter.
Bristol fans will see a Thanksgiving game on the common since Andrew Field is unavailable Providence team will oppose the Rowdy Dow fast unit managed by Birtwistle with a lineup featuring Garvin Baker Jesta Simmons Ingraham Geisler Murphy Birtwistle Murphy Bottomley Goddard. On November 18 the Rowdy Dow visit Newport to face apprentice seamen at the Training Station.
The Y M C A basketball squad held its first regular practice game on Wednesday. A Bristol team defeated the SP 212 crew from Herreshoff's repairs area with sharp teamwork and accurate shooting. Plans are set for another game with the SP 212 players next Thursday after intensive training.
An old joke from the Austrian Floh features Lesterich, a critical husband, who quips that if he were an ostrich he could stomach his wife’s cooking. His calm wife replies with wit, suggesting she could use the plumes for a hat.
Bristol Civic Forum will host E. E. Bohner industrial secretary of the Y M C A Providence Sunday evening November 11 at 8 o'clock. His topic is Citizenship the Basis of Democracy. The forum will run six winter lectures with post address questions to foster discussion among attendees.
Theodore O Gladding of Bristol is defendant in a $1008 suit filed in the Providence Superior Court by Transportation Company. The case grows from an equity action after an agreement where plaintiff paid 300 cash and mortgaged 500 on Bristol real estate for a quitclaim deed to wharf property. defendant repudiated the agreement. Gardner Pierce & Thornley counsel for plaintiff.
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