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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
4
Martha DeWolfe reports dramatic relief from constipation and headaches after using a fruitatives product. The ad promotes trials and bottles priced at 2.50 for six with a postpaid offer from Frustr atives Limited Ogdensburg NY and Hope Drug Co Bristol.
In this town announcements on Nov 22 report the marriage of Thomas Walker of Providence and Marguerite Sprague Gooding. Other items note Lucia Murgo age 2, An Tone Medeiros aged 8 months, Mrs A Me Stetson aged 87 in Central Falls, and William Willis aged 76 in Warren with dates in November.
The Providence and Mississippi couple were married at 8 30 in the chantry of St Michael's Church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Agsba Howard with Miss Jeanette Rowla fid and William B Gooding as attendants. The bride wore a pink silk gown with Duchesse trims and the reception followed at the bride's mother's home.
Rhode Island State College at Kingston reports an honor roll of 118 names reflecting a high national service rate. Bristol’s Lloyd R. Clowes is listed as aviator and Franklin H. Springer as Second Lieutenant in France, with John J. Brechin as Coate Lieutenant in Ordnance among the names.
A quoted line portrays Uncle Eben criticising others who try to spoil happiness for someone else, framing the "experience" as something men sometimes jealously guard. The remark is delivered as a vivid character observation illustrating social dynamics.
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A three day military celebration for Rhode Island Army commands runs November 29 to December 1. Events include a football game at Andrews Field between 301st Engineers and Fort Wetherell, a minstrel show at Infantry Hall and Pawtuxet, and a parade from Infantry Hall to Narragansett Park with regimental drills and exhibitions. A state wide Tag Day supports the Loyalty Fund, with proceeds aiding Rhode Island units. Major General Hodges backs the plans to boost morale and unit efficiency.
Tuesday evening the Rowdy Dow bowlers defeated the South Ends, taking two strings in three. The first string was close with a three-pin margin, while the Rowdys exploded in the second for a 499 total and a 63-pin win. Lone stars included ringer from the North, singles 105, 105. J M Bottomley posted 105 and 101 with a 303 three-string total.
A damaged notice fragment lists Mary M. Logan and an claims process. It references a committee and advertisement, noting claims and legal action within a state notice context. The readable text is incomplete but indicates a formal notice regarding claims and a filing process.
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