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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
3
A narrator recalls taking a young nephew to a neighbor's funeral. The boy remained quiet through the music and tears, then sighed with relief when the services ended and asked if it was a lively party.
The article links rats to fires and a spectrum of diseases including bubonic plague and typhoid. Mr Worthington notes most unknown origin fires stem from rodent-accumulated materials in walls and ceilings. Cremation use in the United States climbs past 60 000 annually with rapid Pacific coast growth and a 1918 government crematory contract in the Cann zone.
Camels cigarette blend combines Turkish and domestic tobaccos to offer a mellow, mild body with no aftertaste or odor. The ad urges smokers to compare puff for puff with any cigarette and favors Camels over coupons or premiums. R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. of Winston-Salem, NC promotes quality.
The program includes Gladys Brockwell in White Lies based on Charles Reade with a strong cast led by William Scott, Josephine Crowell, Evans Kirk, Violet Schram, Charles K French, Howard Scott and Lyle Warrenton.
Florence Vidor stars in The Family Honor first National feature by King Vidor. A Southern aristocrat’s daughter helps her brother through college while he falls into gambling and crime amid a city clean up. The mayor’s secret vice ring and a romance with the mayor’s son fuel the drama.
The article notes more than 26 000 soldiers remain under care in army hospitals for overseas wounds. Red Cross workers provide the same friendly aid and train the men in occupations for future income while maintaining contact with home to prevent dependents from suffering financial hardship.
Auto for sale offers a light five passenger touring car with self starter electric lights nearly new and in good condition. Features include easy riding tires two extra tires no scratches original paint and strong motor getting about eighteen miles per gallon. Price 350 delivered free see the lady at 8 Harrison Street Providence Rhode Island offer notes Westminster Street car perfor? Harrison street telephone West.
About 12 million boys and girls, nearly half the U.S. school population, belong to the Junior Red Cross aiding European children while doing important work at home. Kalitan Chetwolf, son of an Indian guide and trapper, is the youngest Junior near Juneau Alaska and sends greetings to Juniors nationwide.
The Bristol probate court schedules guardianship and will proceedings for Charles R Kruger Charles Smith and Benjamin F Sherman with dates set for December 6 1920 and November 27 1920 both with notices to be published in the Bristol Phoenix and citations served as required by law.
Rita Augusta Silva widow of Antone Pereira Silva requests appointment as Administratrix of the Bristol estate. The Probate Court referred the request to 10:30 a.m. and ordered notice to be published for fourteen days in the Star Phoenix.
W H Buffington markets Hokara skin healer claiming rapid, proven results for pimples, blackheads, eczema and many ailments. The ad touts antiseptic action and a 35 cent jar, promising money back if unsatisfied.
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