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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1917
Page
3
Philip W. Gladding aged 76 formerly of this town died November 26. Funeral Wednesday at 2 30 pm from the Mortuary chapel North Cemetery relatives and friends invited to attend.
A telegram from Arthur Henius reports Rhode Island signed 108742 pledge cards, each from a distinct family, leading states in legitimate enrollment. He notes several states failed to follow rules, enrolling nonheads of families or large groups such as soldiers and students.
The Pastime Theatre presents a matinee at 2.30 and an evening show at 8 featuring The Slacker a seven act Metro production with Emily Stevens and a patriotic cast. The film portrays diverse nationalities dissolving into an American flag and includes a school children matinee at 4.15. Also on Friday Jules Verne’s Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea screens as a Universal submarine photodrama with an evening performance.
Our Cottage meeting tonight will be at the parsonage 154 Wood Street. Old-time revival meetings start next Sunday led by Rev. Mary C Woodbury of Southampton Massachusetts as evangelist.
A Henry Clews financial review says British wartime success and Italian checks boost optimism while Russia and Italy setbacks fade. It warns railroads need at least a billion dollars to avoid credit collapse and argues for fair profits, possible government aid, and strict economy to avert economic starvation.
The Rev Edwin Simpson spoke on Righteousness vs Organized Vice at the Pastime Theatre. He urged organized opposition to Brewers Association and urged support for a forthcoming prohibition amendment in Congress, citing voting irregularities and wartime beer production as waste.
A Bristol reader criticizes the new fire alarm system and funded delays while recalling a chaotic noon incident on High Street. The writer laments the old siren and recalls early alarms that roused only a few responders, asking neighbors to reflect on changes.
A lighthearted cartoon caption asks why cheese has holes and answers that it needs all the fresh air it can get. The exchange plays on the idea of ventilation being beneficial for cheese.
Bristol residents praise Doan's Kidney Pills for back pain and kidney discomfort. Spencer Rounds of 17 Pierce Ave. credits the remedy with relief after using it previously. He bought a box at Hope Drug Co and found his symptoms improved. Price 60c at dealers.
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