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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1917
Page
2
The article urges readers to fund the YMCA relief and morale efforts for troops. It highlights hostels for soldiers in France and London, front line dugouts, English lessons, singing directors, and dedicated workers in camps. It emphasizes personal sacrifice by donors and volunteers.
Land sales and private transfers at Bay View Heights. New York visitations, store promotions, and school staffing changes are noted along with pier and harbor activity. Community events cover charity whist, church meetings, and civic organization notes.
The Bristol Constabulary reorganized on a military basis at last night’s meeting after drill. Dr W Fred Williams elected Captain Asa W Hathaway First Lieutenant and Robert A McCaughey Second Lieutenant all with prior military experience John Magee elected Clerk. Temporary NCOs to be appointed after competitive exams. Officers to form a committee for a revolver shooting competition prize cups donated by B Rockwell Jr and W S Davis. About 40 members attended a pre meeting address by Col H Anthony Dyer on Red Triangle work and national concerns.
Weekly market items include Eagle Mik and Postum coffee substitutes, oats and fancy peas by can or package, corn starch and red beans by quart, sweet potatoes by pound, and pickled pigs feet by pound. Prices reflect a mid century grocery run.
Mrs Elizabeth Evans of Brookline Massachusetts will speak on the Federal Amendment next Sunday at 8 o clock in the Pastime Theatre. An authority on suffrage she advocates the federal route and is a noted lecturer. The Bristol Civic Forum sponsors the free event.
A reflective poem fragment contrasts human giving with divine provision. The speaker debates ongoing generosity, hearing an approving angel advise continued giving as long as the Lord sustains it.
The remark compares Villa’s stance on revolutions to a critique of Russians praised as big league stars. The speaker notes Villa’s view on revolutionary actions and rivalries, blending political tensions with sports language.
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