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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1918
Page
2
An editorial links the 1621 Plymouth Thanksgiving to November 28 1918 urging readers to give thanks for freedom and safety at sea. It contrasts Pilgrim gratitude with modern wartime sacrifice and calls for a sacred observance beyond mere feasting. The piece emphasizes liberty and the fight against enemies as enduring benefits.
Reported overseas American casualties total 117 including 36 154 killed or died of wounds and 117 625 wounded to date with 1 160 prisoners missing and 3 811 died of other causes. Experts note many slightly wounded returned to duty and may not be officially listed.
The DNC chairman insists the recent congressional vote was a party win and public endorsement. The column likens such statements to German commanders praising risky “masterly retreats” and may imply the armistice surrender was portrayed as planned.
Berlin dispatches warn that Bolshevik influence is tightening in the German capital and that Russia’s chaos under Red Terror may threaten Germany, prompting questions of consequences returning to haunt the former Kaiser’s land.
William B. Pearse transfers a lot on the north side of Collins Street to J William Wood. William R Simmel transfers a lot on the north side of Garfield Avenue to Frank Pagano and his wife.
Ill at home, William H. Maxfield is highlighted among Bristol residents. Visitors include C S Carlson from Harvard visiting Miss Margaret Kenney. A week of relatives visits by John T. Robertson in town, and a 20th anniversary whist hosted by Ernest E. Alder at 4 Howe Street with prizes awarded to Kenney, Potter, Luther, and Manchester. Also mentions new goods at Suzman’s, birthday party for Emma Coggeshall in Providence, and Rhode Island State Guard instructors at Narragansett Park for a Battle of Vimy Ridge drill on Thanksgiving morning. The Phoenix issue omits Henry Kerr, last draft pick in Sixth District, 19 years old, stationed at Camp Huestis Virginia after leaving Bristol for Ft Wright NY match.
An advertisement proclaims Beechaim's Pills as the largest sale of any medicine in the world. The product is packaged in boxes labeled ten point two five.
Notice to advertisers reminded city firms to submit changes before Wednesday noon for Friday’s issue. Local items cover campus events, war work drives, Vimy Ridge theater, Rhode Island State Guard plans, and roles for Victory Boys and Girls aiding campaigns. Lieutenant Ralph Moore recounts service on the Montanan and current duty on the Pennsylvania.
Mr and Mrs Henry W Boynton learn from their son Yeoman Robert Baron Watts aboard the US Supply Ship Morristown that he has arrived safely overseas Rog Dunbar loses two fingers in a factory gear accident at the National India Rubber Company Dr AM Merriman conducts the operation in the plant hospital room
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