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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1918
Page
4
Donat Lalonde praises Fruit-a-tives liver tablets for indigestion and constipation after trying many treatments. The testimonial notes rapid relief and full recovery with a trial size option and pricing from 50 cents per box, six for $2.50, available at dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg New York.
Mrs. A Burnett Smith recalls a Scottish countrywoman in Gordon Highlanders uniform who received a yellow missive stating a son was killed in action. The speaker notes community silence about fallen soldiers and widows like a mother who has given all her lads, with many villages left bereft.
On the University of Washington campus a coppery rose climbs high along a wall above Denny Hall, peeking through ivy. Observers wonder if the plant grew from roots or was grafted, while noting it reaches toward sun outside classrooms and offices.
A distorted excerpt references soft and spasical sounds from a Spanish room and a forceful orator among public speakers. It mentions an IS peER and top coverage with unclear context and wording.
The British and Foreign Bible Society has translated the Bible into numerous languages and dialects. A reader could study a new tongue each day for sixteen and a half months before exhausting the list, the London Mail reports.
Uncle Eben dismisses loud talkers as those who press you to doubt what you know and trust what you do not. He warns that some men can force you to abandon understanding for uncertain beliefs. The scene reflects skeptical rural wit.
A reader notes that nature is wonderful but the female elephant has a larger trunk than the male, which the article did not mention. The Boston Transcript includes the remark as a curious aside.
The Providence Journal urges Rhode Island voters to reelect Senator Le Baron B. Colt, praising his long public service and war leadership while contrasting him with opponent Congressman O Shaunessey. The editorial argues Colt's national and international judgment, loyalty, and senatorial experience merit support despite party lines.
The passage lauds Mr Colt for his lovable character and unselfish patriotism. It highlights his suffering during family sorrow while bearing public burdens and his elimination of party bias in war matters. Rhode Island is urged to honor itself by returning him to the Senate for national usefulness and independence.
An insurance solicitation promises fire loss protection for homes and invites readers to contact the agent by line or phone for rates and information on all kinds of insurance.
Five reasons to buy Liberty Bonds are outlined, highlighting the U S army in France the German threat and the need for unified national effort. The speech urges citizens to buy bonds to support the war effort and ensure victory. It emphasizes backing the government and home front, with a call to buy early and keep bonds until the war ends.
New Englanders have shown strong patriotic duty by supporting Liberty bonds War Savings Stamps and war relief. They now prepare to subscribe to the Fighting Fourth Liberty Loan with confidence in government and their boys overseas.
The economic and social section of the League of Patriots in Paris issues ten war commandments urging saving, economy, and endurance to support France in war. The tenth commandments stresses that victory goes to those who hold out the longest, urging purchase of Fighting Fourth Liberty Bonds to hasten victory.
New England has absorbed the three former Liberty Loans and looks to support the Fighting Fourth starting September 28. With victory in sight the region pledges funds to the war effort and commits future support beyond the current drives.
The item lists Wm. L. Connery with a phone contact Bristol 244 X and an address at 14 Charles Street. The brief classified entry appears as a small local advertisement or notice in the period paper. It provides both telephone and street address details for Connery’s services or business.
Americans born abroad and those of foreign extraction showed strong support in the Third Liberty Loan. National headquarters report about 7.06 million individual subscribers with an average gift of around 105 dollars, totaling 741.4 million dollars or 17 percent of the loan. The article lists many nationalities and predicts continued lib erality for the Fourth Liberty Loan as the war demands rise.
A regional appeal urges New England schoolboys and girls to buy a Fighting Fourth Liberty bond from earnings. It emphasizes saving, frugality, and chores to raise funds for ships guns and supplies, promising every penny helps the soldiers and democracy. The piece includes a patriotic poem urging collective effort and family participation in the bond drive.
A 1918 Rhode Island resolution proposes an amendment to allow absent military electors to vote in all state and federal elections. It outlines ballot submission through commanding officers and lists those voting yeas and nays in the Senate.
Citizens of Bristol Rhode Island are summoned to vote November 5 1918 at the Artillery Armory for U S Senator Representative to Congress state offices and two year terms in the General Assembly Also on the ballot a liquor license question and a proposed constitutional amendment
Town notices state district meetings must be kept open 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM as directed by law. Town Sergeant Thomas E. Johnson signs the notice. Dated 10 18 25 11 4.
Oliver C Pearse estate in Bristol. Algernon L Johnston, administrator, presents first and final account for allowance. Hearing set for October 21, 1918 at 10:36 AM in Bristol Probate Court. Notice to publish for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Industrial Trust Company as guardian presents its third account for the estate of Emily French. The Bristol Probate Court will hear the account on November 4, 1918 at 10:30 AM in Bristol. Notice is to be published in the Bristol Phoenix. John M. Coggeshall, Probate Clerk.
The Pro bate Court of Bristol Rhode Island appoints D B N C T as Administrator of the estate of Lyman B. Bosworth and bonds. creditors must file claims at the Clerk's office within six months from the first advertisement. Frank H Hammill signs the notice.
Alfaferetta M Whitemore named administratrix by Bristol Probate Court to administer the Bristol Massachusetts estate of Jane G Whittemore. Bond filed as required by law. administratrix must file bond with court clerk within six months from first notice.
Administrator of the estate of Robert H. Anderson of Bristol, deceased, requires all creditors to file their claims with the clerk of the court. First advertisement date October 14, 1918.
The Town Council of Bristol will hold the final canvassing session at the Memorial Building on October 31 1918 at 730 PM to correct voter lists ahead of the November election. This session confirms the official canvass in preparation for the election held on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.
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