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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1917
Page
2
Editorial urges every American to fulfill a personal duty to the nation. It recalls brave service with the phrase over there and challenges readers to reflect on whether they are contributing fully to the grave crisis.
The text argues America must recognize the German leaderships aims and methods driving World War I. It cites a 17 year old speech by the German Emperor urging tireless labor to build navy and army and please the leadership of God. It notes the Crown Prince calling for arms and will to victory as central wartime slogans.
A remark notes the shifting hue of the Russian revolutionary movement from the bold red to a paler yellow tone, suggesting waning vigor or public appeal amid ongoing upheaval.
Bristol residents celebrate Thanksgiving with relatives from Boston and Whitinsville at home on Blithewold and with John Holton family. military news includes three Page candidates at Burnside Lodge and Arthur Holton’s commission as First Lieutenant in the U S Navy. Local thefts reported as boats’ fittings disappear from harbor area.
The Third Company from Fort Rodman clashed with the Rowdy Dons on the common in a four quarter game marred by slippery conditions and poor sportsmanship. Rowdys showed speed and sharp passing while Fort Rodman struggled with downs and penalties, leaving Bristol with no score.
The local Council of National Defense women’s committee met at the Y M C A to organize a Bristol Tag Day for the Loyalty Fund. About 90 young women will staff the campaign with Mrs Wallis E Howe as chairwoman and various aides and lieutenants coordinating efforts. Citizens are urged to contribute generously.
George writes from Devens about Billy Sunday in Atlanta and heavy press coverage. He mentions a possible ten days furlough at Christmas but doubts returning north unless an excursion train to Boston is available for soldiers. He promises to inform later and sends love.
Contractor Peter Martelly constructing a garage for Arthur Deslauriers at Franklin and Thames streets slipped on snow covered staging, fell twelve feet, sustaining a fractured right ankle. Attended by Dr. T G Morisseau of Warren and later taken to St. Anne's Hospital. Martelly lives on High Street.
Willi E Chandler of the Rhode Island Anti-Tuberculosis Association spoke to teachers at John Post Reynolds school about proceeds from Red Cross seal sales. He noted 10 percent to the American Red Cross, 18 percent to the State Anti-Tuberculosis Association, with the remainder to the local nursing fund, plus extra for high sales.
The weather bureau notes Monday morning low at 12 degrees above zero, the coldest November figure since 1904. Across the state, thermometers were lower in multiple towns. Snow began Tuesday night and fell through Wednesday, totaling about two inches, with Thanksgiving Day clear but chilly.
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