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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1918
Page
3
An advertising testimonial extols Vinol tonic containing cod liver oil and minerals as a remedy for tired nervous and rundown women. The narrator credits improved strength and health after use, urging others to try the product.
A mother mourns her son lost in World War I and urges readers to buy Liberty Bonds. She recalls his life from childhood to service, the star of blue becoming gold, and frames the bond drive as faith keeping for mothers and families. The plea emphasizes duty, sacrifice, and wartime funding.
The committee approved a raise for Miss Josephine Brogan after a Columbia University course. Miss Mary G. Lawless declines her pension share, freeing it to others. Janitor Prescott Hoar seeks a five dollar raise, tabled. Mary Harvey appeals a denied $325 back pay. AB members to attend the Providence hearing. Schools to reopen after two week influenza closure.
A public notice urges civic action amid debate over liberty funding. Officials label the bond measure a critical choice for the community, warning that failure could threaten local services and future projects.
Rev. John E. Whitley, pastor of the First Congregational Church, writes of extended leave to join YMCA war work in France. He describes transporting soldiers, assisting their berths, and organizing games, classes, and news updates aboard ship. He urges support for YMCA funds and notes admiration for French thrift and effort during wartime.
Patriotic recruitment language urges citizens to buy Liberty Bonds with warnings of dire consequences if they do not. The stark message contrasts Uncle Sam’s bonds with enemy Kaiser Bill’s bondage, reflecting wartime propaganda tones.
A stockholder notice announces participation in Liberty Bond drives by purchasing Victory bonds. It urges holders to support national financing programs and outlines how to submit orders and confirm investments through the specified account.
A wartime appeal urges citizens to buy bonds to fund artillery and air power aimed at defeating enemy forces. The message ties financial support to military effectiveness and national security.
A console of testimonials claims Doan's Kidney Pills help kidney and bladder issues. Spencer Rounds of Bristol testifies the pills relieved back pains after using a box from Hope Drug Co. The ad notes 50 000 satisfied readers across 45 hundred newspapers and urges readers to ask for the Doan's brand. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY markets the remedy.
Red, a six foot two inch orderly from the Panhandle of Texas, complains about French language barriers after four months with troops in France. He mocks their English and recalls a local storewoman who cannot understand his words while contrasting sardines and cheese. Irvin S. Cobb notes in the Saturday Evening Post.
An article extols the sandbag as vital military equipment and details its official role of fortifications while listing countless informal uses. Soldiers improvise bags for ra ration storage, clothing patching, dugout lining, wire work, and even as mufflers and guards against mud.
Robins and bluebirds occupy the same bird box at the Altoona reservoir in a rare nesting clash. Caretaker E M Cashman reports robins arrived first and started a nest on the porch of the tiny house, triggering a territorial battle with incoming bluebirds.
Ken Wang, twelfth in the 1919 West Point class, announced he will go back to China to help upbuild its newly organized army. He was chosen to study abroad to gain training for bringing military coherence to Chinese army affairs.
A humorous exchange notes a man quitting a hired girl with the remark that he cannot compete with a munitions factory for wages. The quip satirizes wage pressures and labor market realities in industrial settings.
A resident complains of the heat and explains they rushed to stock coal for the coming winter. The remark highlights hardship during hot weather and concern over fuel safety and supply.
Town Council requests led local churches to limit Sunday activities. St Michael's held 8 a.m. at the main entrance and 10 30 a.m. open air on the Barns terrace with Rev Anson B Howard and Rev Dr George L Locke assisting. Trinity Church kept 7 30 a.m. and 10 30 a.m. services on the parish house porch. State Street M E offered only a 10 30 a.m. service. First Congregational and First Baptist omitted all services. Roman Catholic churches curtailed Sunday schools.
Herbert Lord died last Wednesday at his summer home in Silver Spring. His funeral was Saturday at 1 p.m. from 97 Union Street. Rev Anson B. Howard officiated. Floral tributes were numerous. Bearers were from Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles and Manchester Unity I O G F. Interment followed at North Cemetery.
Peter Alfano died Thursday at 38 Collins Street. Funeral Saturday at 10:30 am at the Church of Our Lady of Mt Carmel with high mass by Rev. Joseph Poja. Large attendance. Sons of Italy attended in a banded cortege. Pallbearers were organization members. Interment in St Marys Cemetery.
The funeral for Mrs. Josephine Madeiro wife of Antonio Madeiro was held Saturday morning at 8 30 from St Elizabeths Church A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Francisco Viera.
Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery after the funeral for Herbert Butler son of Mr and Mrs Frank Butler held at St Marys Church on Saturday morning at 9 oclock.
Obituaries list multiple residents with dates and ages including Fer dinando Bruno 66 Mary Cruz 25 William J Gavin 31 6 Mary Louise Haines 30 funeral details for Mary Haines at 41 Church street Mary Head 1 year 9 months Evelyn L Hoftalen 28 Alice Martin Leach 33 Albert Mare an Sennette in 35th year Arthur Q Rourke 27.
W. H. Buffington touts Hokara as a simple skin food that eases eczema scales scabs and itching across the body. He offers a refund guarantee if buyers are not satisfied and sells a liberal sized jar for 35 cents.
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