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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 23, 1917

Page

2

Pershing Hails Lafayette Bond Call To Aid War Effort

Editorial notes General Pershing at the Lafayette tomb salutes Americans to aid France and save the boys at the front. It highlights Lafayette descendants in combat and urges purchase of Liberty Bonds as the safest investment for patriotic support. It stresses comfort for troops, swift effort, and fundraising through government bonds for national defense.

General Pershing Lafayette America France

Liberty Bonds as Patriot Duty in Defense Effort

The speaker urges all Americans to invest in Liberty Bonds 4 percent, framing it as patriotic duty to support troops and the government. He argues every able citizen should lend money now or save for the future, marking those who refuse as lacking in American spirit.

Governor Beeckman to Visit Camp Devens in Massachusetts

Governor Beeckman will visit Camp Devens at Ayer Massachusetts on Wednesday with his staff. He will review Rhode Island National Army troops stationed there and host a reception for officers. Within days he and Mrs Beesoat will sail for Banana Americans on the Bees wate.

Beeckman Camp Devens Ayer Mass Rhode Island National Army Mrs Beesoat

Liberty Loan Day Prompts Bank Visit For Small Subscriptions

Citizens plan to visit the Industrial Trust Company tomorrow to subscribe for at least a small loan as a display of patriotism on Liberty Loan Day. Local banks promote the drive and urge participation from residents.

Liberty Loan Bank of the Industrial Trust Company

Joint Meeting on Bristol County Bridge Bills Planned

Warren Barrington and this town town councils meet with Bristol County state representatives in Warren Town Hall Thursday evening to discuss bills funding new Warren and Barrington bridges. The bills, proposing state payment of bridge costs, have been debated without final passage as the next General Assembly session looms.

Bristol Warren, Barrington Bristol County Warren Town Hall Warren Barrington General Assembly William Walliams Fort Hill Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters A. R. Hall Hallowe’en Epworth League State Street ME Maria D Norris Hope Hospital Providence Smith Kingman Porter Daisy Beatrice Alger Cole Street G AR Hall Babbitt Women's Relief Corps John Johnson Elisha Hibbert Joseph I. Gifford Mabel E. Orgelman Ava Minsher Rhode Island Equal Suffrage Association New York New York Woman Suffrage Party Orgelman Bronx Muiisher Wood Street Franklin Bradford Samuel MacCauley Lindsay First Congregational Church Hanson Place Brooklyn First Baptist Church Bellevue Jennie H Gdallup Julius Gallup State Street Mt A . McGilton Menia' Hi Wanzer China McGilton

Bristol Notes Skimmed From Local News and Notices

Bristol notes report visits to Camp Devens Ayer Mass bear shipment to Fall River windstorm and damaged harbor area local shop ads and a sale at Butler's Shoe Store school plans harvest suppers and court dates baton of civic events and community church services plus residents visiting New York Boston and Maine and local hires and construction projects in town

Samuel Naroditsky Camp Devens Ayer Mass Bristol Boys Black Bear Colt Farm Fall River Butler’s Colt Memorial High School Charles F Dimond, Jr Helen Aldrich Miriam McCaughey Edna George Brooks High Street Harold DeWolf Teachers’ Institute of Instruction Providence Butler's Shof ST James W. Salisbury New York Nelson West Summer Street New Bedford A. Dunbar Julia Farr Boston Everett Robert Fitzsimmons Chicago R. D. Bullock L. Latham John Denby Birch Swamp Road Massachusetts James B. Brown Henry Barton Superior Court U S. Army Munson Butler Emma Deveaux Ernest Watremez George Watremez Newton, Mass

Hall's Catarrh Medicine Advertisement Claim

One hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh. Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims to act through the blood to expel poison from mucous surfaces. Slogan promises improvement in health after short use and urges readers to send for testimonials from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Sold by all druggists for T5c.

Halle Hall J Cheney & CO Toledo Ohio

Notable Local Persons Report From Pawtuxet Valley News

Philp C. Northup returns from a week in Pawtuxet Valley. Charles W. Young of Herreshoff Manufacturing regains health after a ten day illness. Capt Nathaniel G. Herreshoff and family cruise aboard the Helianthus visiting Florida ports. Francis Poulouin from town joins the US Army at Providence recruit office and is sent to Fort Slocum. Capt A W Hathaway of the Herreshoff Marine Band receives thanks from Capt J B Littlefield for tobacco donations funded by the band treasury.

Philp C. Northup Pawtuxet Valley Charles W. Young Herreshoff Manufacturing Company Nathaniel G. Herreshoff Helianthus Miami Florida Francis Poulouin United State Providence Fort Slocum A. W. Hathaway Herreshoff Marine Band J. B. Littlefield Fort Rodman

Football Colts Junior Team Plans First Practice

The Colt Jrs organize a football team and will hold their first practice this evening near the bandstand on the common. A number of games are secured and they invite a local team to join Saturday afternoon practice.

Colt, Jrs

Thankful bereavement note from the Moore family

The undersigned express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for kindness during bereavement and for floral tributes. Mrs. James Moore and family.

James Moore

Pianos to Rent Bargain Uprights Offered by Sisson

Three months rent ten dollars. Several slightly used upright pianos available at bargain prices. Cash or easy terms. GEO. T SISSON.

Geo. T Sisson

Automobile Registrations at State Public Board Office

Last week registrations list multiple Bristol Warren entries. Emma V August Maxwell 21 hp runabout Ernest Alder Ford 22 hp touring Arthur Deslauriers Cadillac 31 hp touring Gardiner West Ford 22 hp delivery Rogers Farrally Ford 22 hp touring John M Heon Ford 22 hp touring Ida Hathaway Maxwell 21 hp touring James McKenna Buick hp touring Dommenico Muccino Ford 22 hp delivery

Office of State Board of Public Board Emma V. August Bristol Maxwell H. P Ernest .E. Alder Ford H. P. Touring Arthur Deslauriers Cadillac Gardiner West H. P. Delivery Rogers S. Farrally John M. Heon Warren H P Ida S. Hathaway James A. McKenna Buick H. P Dommenico A. Muccino

Women and Girls Gymnasium Classes Start at Y M C A

The Y M C A opens women and girls classes next week with a young ladies class Tuesday at 8 PM adult ladies Wednesday 9 30 AM grammar school Wednesday 4 15 PM and high school Wednesday 2 30 PM Edson Fobes physical director of men’s department leads with fees $3 for ladies and $2 for girls.

Edson Fobes

YMCA Business and Professional Men's Gymnasium Class Starts

The Y M C A announces the Business and Professional Men's Gymnasium Class beginning next Tuesday afternoon at 4 o'clock with sessions every Tuesday and Thursday at the same hour under Physical Director Edson Fobes.

Y. M. C. A. Business and Professional Men’s Edson Fobes

Local Dairy Ad Offers Milk for Tea and Coffee

Challenge Condensed Milk advertised at 15 cents per can for tea and coffee. Free delivery on regular routes at 8 and 10 a.m. south of Franklin Street and 2 p.m. Bristol Neck.

Franklin Street Bristol Neck

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