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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1921
Page
2
An editorial urges Bristol to hold a community conference on disarmament at Colt Memorial High School on Armistice Day. It argues national discussions should reflect public opinion and influence the Washington International Conference on Disarmament. Local speakers would discuss the subject and a productive outcome is anticipated.
Garvin Gilman, famed impersonator of famous men, appears Tuesday evening October 11 in the first Bristol Lyceum Forum program. He brings a $2000 wardrobe including an Edwin Booth coat, with noted roles such as Washington Hamilton Henry V and Joseph Jefferson. Local speakers follow on the topic What I Think of Law Enforcement in Bristol, with special music to open the event.
A Warren vandal damaged the east approach balustrade of the Warren bridge last week and Tuesday evening broke off more than 20 of the ornate uprights leaving few standing. Citizens condemn the act and urge authorities to prosecute to the full extent of the law.
Giovanni Entirmor of Brooklyn New York and Lena Agnes Duponte of this town announce their marriage intentions in a formal notice.
A vintage advertisement states catarrh worsens with poor health and that Hall's Catarrh Medicine acts as a tonic and blood purifier. It claims to calm constitutional factors by treating the blood on mucous surfaces and restoring normal conditions. Circulars are free from J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
A clipped OCR fragment notes an American Railway Express arrival with references to schedules and pricing. The readable bits mention BURDA and a price of 8.00, with unclear context about the exact station or time. The text is incomplete and lacking full details.
Mrs Clinton T Sherman announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Marion Hammill to Franklin Springer of Providence. The couple’s betrothal follows family introductions and social notices in Bristol. The article also notes social events, theatre showings, and local club activities across the Bristol area.
The Bristol Mothers Club held a sale yesterday afternoon from 3 to 6 at Colt Memorial High School. It netted $50 to buy dishes for a new Lynch room at the Colt school. President Mrs. Henry L. Sanford and Mrs. B. E. Mathewson supervised. candy table run by Miss Elizabeth W. Clowes and Miss Annies D. Sisson. cake table by Mrs. Fred Isbur and Mrs. Colin T. Holm. Tea served by Mrs. W. Fred Williams and Miss Madeleine W. Wyatt.
Carl Carney headlines a small local event as shaper unit EE LL leads an 5 ts in ISLIN competition. The brief notes participation and results in a compact regional showcase.
A garbled manuscript fragment references opportunities in consumer products and packaging trends. It mentions Cocoanut powder, depth ratings, and aging and reference from MeGUEne and Benoit, suggesting a discussion of market signals and managerial expertise. The text is incoherent but hints at product availability and consumer experience factors.
A collage of small classifieds: a lost pair of rimless eyeglasses to be returned to Box B Phoenix Office, a black and white beagle hound with brown head missing since Tuesday with a reward, a rental house on 64 High Street, a for sale Barnaby Farm of 86 acres on Child Street Warren RI available in parts for cash, and an exclusive real estate ad at 686 Hope Street Bristol RI with telephone 23-W.
Auction and sale notices for Butterworth Farm 86 acres in East Warren with prices 5000 and smaller parcels 2500 2000. exclusive agent A P Nerone 686 Hope St Bristol. To let furnished room single person with phone. Ford Touring Car good condition 195. Buick Touring Car 550. Ten horse power Upright Steam Engine. Milk products 60c lb and dressed broilers 60c lb. DeWolf Farm Poppasquash Tel 182. Mercer boiler second hand for heating. Merchant tailor shop for rent A Nerone 23-W. To rent eight room furnished cottage or two rooms in same small family preferred Phoenix Office.
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