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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1915
Page
3
The Farm and Fireside cites Hugh Fullerton who compared 32 moderate drinkers with 24 non-drinkers in major league baseball. Over eleven years, many drinkers faded while most non-drinkers remained active. non-drinkers posted more wins, pitches, stolen bases, and higher batting averages, despite an early edge for drinkers.
The article compares yearly batting averages of drinkers and non drinkers from 1911 to 1914. Drinkers start ahead but decline, while non drinkers maintain or slightly improve their pace, showing non drinkers as the more reliable players and playing more games overall.
The article reflects on promises as covenants to act or refrain, urging caution in making commitments not to promise a job on a specific day unless it can be trusted to be delivered. It argues broken promises breed suspicion and emphasizes keeping one’s word as a bond.
A vintage health ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to relieve constipation and restore natural bowel movement. It claims quick relief with no griping and urges nightly treatment, noting 25 cents per bottle.
Prominent financier George W. Perkins urges a non-partisan Tariff Commission to shape a permanent national tariff policy after the war. He warns of industrial conflict in peace, notes wartime order spikes, and critiques Sherman and Wilson tariff effects while advocating preparedness and defense planning.
Directors approve final plans for a new Thames River bridge at New London to replace the 1889 structure. The old five-span bridge will be turned over to Connecticut for highway use. Estimated cost for the new bridge is about 2.5 million dollars with total system upgrades projected at 25 to 30 million.
Merle Crowell reports in the American Magazine that Austrian ambassador Dumba's antiwar efforts reached the Du Pont powder plants at City and Carney's Points. Rumors say German and Austrian agents operated there, with a planned general strike halted by Wilson's recall demand and dangerous incidents involving nitroglycerine and contraband matches.
A compact aphorism urges promotion of action and presence. It contrasts a silent forest with a blooming rose off the beaten path to emphasize visibility and impact.
An older advertisement claims kidney pills relieve backache and kidney pain. Mrs J Banister of 517 Thames Street Newport RI reports quick relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills, noting family members also consider them fine kidney medicine. The ad promotes a 30 cent price and urges readers to buy locally.
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