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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1921
Page
2
The National Indian Rubber Company announces increased production for its Keds division starting October 24. The plant will operate 48 hours weekly on a five and a half day schedule, with more operators added to the men’s making and stitching departments. Former workers with solid records may be rehired as production expands.
Orders received from the Navy Department announce the dis enrollment of Naval Reserve Forces in this state. About 200 officers and men in classes 2 3 4 and 5 are affected while nationwide 195 000 are to be disenrolled. Volunteers may transfer to class 6 without pay, though few may apply.
The First and Second Bristol Troops of the Boy Scouts of America announce regular monthly meetings tonight in the Scout Building with both troops meeting this week. Chief Scout James B. West will attend events in Providence with a dinner at Green Lantern Tea Rooms and a statewide rally at Technical High School.
In the Fifth District Court Judge F H Hamill presided as cases moved forward. Kelley v Brum was continued one week. Espinuel v Sousa settled on costs. Medeiros v Medeiros for non support continued two weeks. Kelley v Medeiros violent assault continued one week. Warren v Vargas continued one week. Ginsing v Bates settled by counsel agreement.
Readable items report club meetings church services dances and society notes from Bristol area. Includes Armistice Day dance at Naval Armory proceeds for celebration, Holy Name Society entertainment at Pastime Theatre, and reports on local school instructors and tennis club results.
A vendor extols a chilled dish made from pure cream sugar and natural flavors that serves as both food and drink. It promises healthful refreshing qualities and invites customers to enjoy a dish or purchase a quart in a box for sharing with the family.
A historic health ad touts Pepto-Manéganati as a blood purifying iron tonic that renews energy in tired individuals. It claims no bowel side effects unlike other iron preparations, appealing to those seeking renewed vigor.
Incomplete text fragment references sales comments and local market chatter. Names, dates, and concrete details are unreadable, leaving only scattered terms such as Perth, Mass, Italy and numbers, with no clear event or outcome to report.
Mrs. Wiloray Wilson and Son Harold express sincere appreciation to relatives and many friends for beautiful floral offerings and kind expressions of sympathy during their recent bereavement.
Advertisement seeks a male or female agent to handle city and other vacant markets selling J. R. Watkins products. Includes Cocoanut Oil Shampoo Garda Face Powder Fruit Drinks and over 137 other items. Free sample and particulars from The R Watkins Co Dept 69 New York NY.
A local help wanted note seeks men to represent a new corporation selling brushes direct to consumers. Experience preferred but not required, with potential to become managers. Apply by letter to Mr. McGuane at 134 Benefit Street Providence.
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