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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1918
Page
4
Victims of war demands on mothers fear fatigue and nervous exhaustion. Vinol a cod liver and iron tonic is promoted to rebuild strength. Testimonials from Whitman Massachusetts and Cleveland Ohio claim renewed energy and improved health after use.
During recent services Bristol Jews raised 6610 in subscriptions for war sufferers abroad. The funds were turned over by Mr Molasky representing the Rhode Island office of the American Jewish Relief Committee in the Strand building Providence.
On Thanksgiving Eve November 27 several dances and concerts are listed across Rhode Island and nearby venues. Events include a Naval Armory dance by Thirteenth Company Rhode Island State Guard and a Bristol County Poultry Association exhibition December 10 11 and 12 at GAR Hall. Additional items include a Pastime Theatre benefit for the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and a Columbia Hall basket social by AP U Madeirense.
A physician notes that will power and judgment come from well trained mental muscles. He warns that a flabby will leads to weak resolve and poor decisions. The quote underscores discipline as a path to firm resolutions and accurate judgments.
A Philadelphia Record line humorously notes the stereotype of deaf mutes using hand signs during a social dinner scene. The quip suggests such gestures are blown out of proportion and leads to a jab about drowning sorrows in a finger bowl.
A professor examines a small yellow cube presented by a waiter. He mutters that it may be for butter or worse, hinting at a dubious culinary gimmick or prank. The line evokes a tense, cryptic tone in a Boston Transcript style.
Judge Lindemuth appointed to Probate Court to replace Leahy while in national service. Discontinued petition to discharge Jacob Benjamin as guardian of Haskell and Helen Benjamin. John B Brennan Jr named guardian. Guardianship accounts for Haskell and Helen Benjamin approved. Real estate sale for Helen and Haskell Benjamin granted with 1600 bond. private sale price not less than 450 above encumbrances. Industrial Trust Co guardian of Emily French account continued to Dec 2. Will of Mary Louise Haines presented naming James T Haines executor with 200 bond. John Campbell will admitted to probate with James T Robertson as executor and 20000 bond. Pietro Alfano estate appraised. Louis Alfano named administrator with 1500 bond and Rosina Alfano as surety. Agnes Formisano named appraiser. Helen F A Drury administratrix of John Temple Drury estate petition for sale of real estate heard and continued to Dec 2.
Dialogue reveals curiosity about soldier uniforms shaping feminine fashion. Miss Cayenne notes shortening skirts but hopes not to mimic Scottish Highlanders, highlighting period style tensions.
A note lists ten beloved Japanese flowers including apricot cherry chrysanthemum fris fly morning glory peony plum quince and wisteria reflecting common garden favorites.
Ad pitches a disinfectant deodorant germicide for bowls traps rooms claiming to kill germs odor control and health protection. It notes it fits any bowl causes no tarnish or wood damage and suggests a special service with tools to clog traps and weed clogs.
A wartime clipping shows Private Charles Ghotton in Paris sending greetings to Mrs. Elizabeth Cole and detailing travel, costs, and longing for home. A second letter from Private James L. Bullock asks his mother to relay news to siblings and mentions returning home with souvenirs.
The Deacon Spooner house on High Street between Franklin and Bourn has been bought by the National India Rubber Company for employee nursery use as the rubber plant undergoes overhaul. The east wing chimney is removed, a new heating plant installed, and a sun parlor 20 by 40 feet single story is under construction.
A compiled roster of advertised letters including men Antonio Cunha de Santo, Pasquale Giglio, Mariano Pereira, Charles Richards, Antonio da Roan Souza, and others, along with women Irene Augusta, Katherine Burns, Susie Kane, Clara Grove, Annie McCort, Mary Escobar, and several Mrs and Miss titles. The list also covers foreign names such as Antonio Cunha de Santo and Carmell Abate, with multiple entries for Carey, Colton, and Lucien among others.
Brazil's Secretary of Agriculture presented a memorial to the president urging support for coal and steel industries. Two federal decrees follow, noting the need for at least ten coal mines active to conserve wood and meet railway and domestic demand. The report cites coke from local coal and notes Sweden relied on wood for centuries while the U.S. uses charcoal for pig iron.
The French army tests trained dogs to deliver light meals coffee and cartridges to soldiers in isolated trenches. Dogs wear double bags and masks for gas and are trained to crawl to avoid bullets. An amusing baseball anecdote follows about Connie Mack and a rookie pitcher on Decoration Day.
Ludivico Cavallaro Giuseppe Cavallaro and Albert Vellecca fined 3 dollars for hunting on posted land at Mount Hope Farms. Andrew Velleca and Charles Luther found guilty of vagrancy and sent to House of Correction for six months. Francis Calari charged with assault on Mary Brunelli with case continued. Gesimando Formisano charged with assault on Adelina Catalano case continued. Other cases include Principe vs Silvia and liquor sales charges. Juvenile Court reprimands for several boys.
In this town on November 17 a son to Mr and Mrs Edmonds. In this town on November 22 a son to Mr and Mrs Charles Henry Scott.
In this town on November 25, Tohn J Pastelle of Providence wed Rose Lavinia Clark. Earlier, November 22, Charles Salsteen U S N of Riverside married Lydia Anna Dodd of this town by Rev. Dr. A C McGillan.
In this town on November 25 Frances A Lewis wife of John Y Lewis aged 73. Aiello at Rhode Island Hospital November 25 Vincenzo Aiello of this town aged 29. West in Warren November 24 John R West aged 67.
A returning prisoner recalls enlisting in Canoga, training camps, and fighting at Ypres. He describes capture by Germans, brutal treatment, a hand amputation, and harsh conditions in German prison camps while recalling comrades who fell.
A Bristol resident, Wm H Manchester of 10 Bourne St, extols Dean's Kidney Pills for backache and kidney issues. He reports lasting relief after three years of use and urges others to buy from Buffington's Pharmacy. The ad notes a 60 cent price and credits Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
A huckster driving produce in a suburb nearly loses his horse to a deep sewer trench. A resident warns him about red lanterns, but the driver says he mistook them for decorations. The newspaper notes a humorous misreading amid urban repairs.
The funeral for Archibald Graham of Attleboro, formerly of this town, was held yesterday morning at his late residence. Services followed at St Johns Church in Attleboro with interment in the same city.
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