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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1918
Page
4
Extraordinary success for Fruit-a-tives praised as the only medicine made from fruit juices. Tablets claim relief for constipation liver indigestion headaches neuralgia kidney and bladder trots rheumatism back pain skin conditions. Price 5c a box six for 2.50 trial 25c. From Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
A Frenchman lamented the challenge of learning English. He recalled how after mastering the pronunciation of typhoid fever a doctor declared it fatal, illustrating the difficulty of medical terms for learners.
November 27 1918 the Bristol Probate Court receives Angelina Bruno widow of Ferdinando Bruno requesting to appoint Administratrix of the Bruno estate. Notice is ordered for fourteen days in the Bristol Phoenix. Also Francis A Slade asks to be appointed Administrator for Carrington Palmer Slade estate with notice for fourteen days in the Bristol Phenix. John M Coggshall Probate Clerk.
Public probate entries from Bristol Rhode Island dated November 27 1918 include petitions for guardianship of Sarah F Wood and final account of Joseph C Sylvia estate filed by administrator de bonis non Manuel Dennis Jr. The notices set hearings for December 16 1918 and December 2 1918 with weekly publication in the Bristol Phoenix and clerkly details by M Coggshall.
A meeting of the American Leather Chemists Association in Atlantic City with members of the American Chemical Society discussed how army footwear uses high quality leather and a flesh side outer finish for waterproofing. They noted feet protection includes a first aid kit with inert grease to prevent trench sores, reflecting the government's focus on soldier comfort and protection.
Swedish expert John Erickson describes Berlin defenses as a labyrinth of huge guns buried in seven foot granite foundations within pits. Two concentric rings surround the city with a roof covered by dirt grass and crops. Electricity powers the turrets and the roof can be removed to elevate the guns.
James T. Robertson announces acceptance of the trust as executor of John Campbell late of Bristol New Brunswick deceased with bond filed. All claims against the estate must be filed in the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement.
An advertised permanent modern deodorizer and disinfectant promises health by maintaining sanitary conditions in toilets. It installs instantly without affecting flush mechanics, resists discoloration or corrosion, and fits at any bowl location.
A rallying piece credits American voluntary effort for Allied health and morale, urging doubling food exports to Europe to sustain defense against Germany. It cites Hoover and the Food Administration, highlighting democracy as proven capable of mobilization and resilience in wartime.
The U S Food Administration reports 16 000 000 bushels of wheat saved this year by cleaner threshing methods and field gathering. State reports note reduced harvest losses in barley nuts rye and other grains with patriotic effort by farmers and threshers credited for the success.
The piece extols voluntary food saving in the United States as a peaceful, effective response to German starvation. It argues food control stabilized bread prices, curbed speculation, and preserved national strength through individual self denial and sharing.
The piece highlights American wheat shipping successes from July 1 to October 10 totaling 65,080,805 bushels and projects over 237,500,000 bushels by year end. It notes prior shortages, wartime rationing, and postwar recovery enabling a normal wheat diet, with Europe’s bread supply contingent on U.S. exports.
The Food Administration asserts democracy rests on individual initiative and self sacrifice during the war emergency. It says discipline and national service can solve the food problem for Americans and Allies, validating faith in self reliance over Prussianization.
Wheat shipments to Europe reach 141 million bushels as a surplus from the American food effort underlines a key wartime objective. The text notes the outstanding exploit of this program in the critical year of the war.
The piece extols women’s pivotal role in wartime, claiming women were granted the greatest opportunity in history to feed warriors and support war relief through peaceful, virtuous efforts benefiting national peace and freedom.
A year ago voluntary food control began as a bold democratic experiment and has since proven an effective mechanism. Supporters say the approach expanded citizen participation and oversight, while critics call for stronger enforcement and broader inclusion.
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