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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
2
Editorial urges every citizen to buy Liberty Bonds to support the war effort, framing investment as direct, patriotic participation. It argues bonds pay 4 percent, fund victory, defend liberty, and link individual sacrifice to national independence, urging prompt bank purchases.
The German Imperial Government spirit of victory relies on a sweeping Second Liberty Loan. Subscriptions are open until October 27 with bonds from 50 dollars up, purchasable on easy weekly or monthly plans. Bonds are marketed as safe investments and a patriotic duty, offering 4 percent interest and avoiding taxes.
Adams Express lists outbound times in Bristol for express matter. ARD departures at 7.50, 11.20 a m, 2.20 and 6.20 p m. Inward times include 3.00, 10.00 a m, and 2.00, 4.00, 6.30 p m.
Office open from 6 45 p m to 7 30 p m for money order registry and other departments. Mails arrive at 7 8 and 9 a m and 24 6 7 p m. Mails close at 7 30 8 60 11 50 a m and 6 50 7 16 p m. Sunday mails arrive 8 00 a m and close 4 50 p m.
The 25th anniversary of the founding of Brown University’s Women’s College will be celebrated on Saturday October 20. Mrs George F E Perry and Mr Perry have returned from a two week visit to Long Island. Count Moront of Montreal, a guest of Col S Colt, left yesterday for New York after two years in Ceylon.
A digest of events includes fundraising dances at the G A R Hall for the Italian Church, knitting and sewing club deliveries to soldiers, a $25 donation from the Herreshoff Marine Band to the Bristol Company Fund, Harvest Festival plans, meetings of Ivy Guild and Knights of Columbus, and troop movements from Camp Devens with 850 men gone by Saturday. Also noted are travel plans to California, a Daisy Sewing Circle knit for soldiers, and local school openings with an address by Walter Ranger.
An old advertisement promises a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It touts a thirty five year track record and says the remedy works through the blood to heal mucous surfaces.
Mrs. Samuel Brelsford improves at home on Hope Street after illness. Mrs. John J. Hughes of Stamford visited the Hamill sisters during the storm as lights flickered then went out briefly. George M. Cady of Philadelphia, visiting relatives, and Catherine H Callan, a Red Cross nurse from town, are mentioned with plans to depart to Camp Bunston Fort Riley.
Barrington West Barrington and Nayatt offices in Barrington have been placed under Bristol Post Office administration. Postmaster Daniel Congenhammite is in charge. The Bristol office will oversee supplies and revenue, with Barrington offices reporting quarterly to Bristol.
President Wilson issued a Liberty Loan proclamation designating October 24 as Liberty Day and urging nationwide gatherings to pledge fullest financial support to the government.
Reading lists a mix of grocery items with prices: Oats in pails, Sun Maid Raisins, Postum Cereal 15 cents per package, Pastry Flour, Borax Soap, Cranberries, Pure Mustard and Allspice, Pickled Tripe priced per pound, and several other goods. The fragment suggests a small-town market catalog or store ad.
Eleven members of the Bristol area Boy Scout troop are serving in the Army and Navy or positively connected to wartime duty. Scoutmaster Georges B. Bian, Assistant Master Breder Wigeeshall, and other leaders note several scouts hold ranks or serve aboard ships and in reserve units. The troop expresses pride and hopes more members enlist as the conflict continues.
Ruby La Fayette stars in Mother O Mine at Star Theatre with Rupert Julian and Ruth Clifford in Bluebird Day entertainment. The film follows an old fashioned mother clashing with her son who later dedicates his life to penance. Free chocolates on Tuesday. Continuous program includes Hands Up and Shanghied with Chaplin on return.
The Junior Gymnasium Class was organized yesterday with good enrollment. It meets Monday and Wednesday after noon at 4 15, and Saturday morning at 9 30. The Employed Boys Class formed last evening at 6 30 and meets Monday Wednesday and Friday at 6 30. The Senior Class meets Monday Wednesday and Friday at 8 15 p m. The High School Class meets Tuesday and Friday at 2 30 p m.
Bowling interest is lively with five teams already formed and several applications for additional teams. Prospective members should send their names promptly to participate in the winter tournament.
A fifth district court session concluded with several defendants fined and others adjudged for offenses. The docket lists Joseph Ferrara and Edward Hershbrief among those admitted to take deposits and await further action. Local officials noted continued proceedings regarding accusations of assault and weapon possession.
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