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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1916
Page
2
At the monthly meeting President Judge Edward L. Leahy urged Bristol to secure a state act safeguarding construction and materials. He also pressed the Town Council to require preliminary layout approval before selling plots to ensure wider, better streets and orderly town development.
The Rhode Island Cavalry Squadron remains at Camp Beechman Quonset Point awaiting the end of bureaucratic delays to be mustered out and return to civilian life. Officials hope completion occurs this week.
Mr. Wilson argues choosing Mr. Hughes will cause conflict with Europe and Mexico. The speaker questions the likelihood of war with Abyssinia and Patagonia as a counterexample, noting both scenarios seem equally possible.
Local residents in Vera Cruz honor Mexican war dead with a plaza monument. The piece notes the broader context that President Wilson kept the United States out of war, implying the monument sits amid a debate over foreign policy and national memory.
Under this administration a business man desiring to trade with Latin America doesn't have to learn to talk Spanish—he has to learn to walk it.
A doormat endures repeated trampling while maintaining a calm demeanor, embodying patience amid daily traffic. The piece contrasts its passive stance with the heavy use it must sustain.
A brief timetable shows outward Adams Express departures from Bristol at 7 39 a m 9 0 a m 11 20 a m 2 20 p m and 5 20 p m inward arrivals at 8 00 a m 10 0 a m 2 00 p m 4 00 p m and 7 00 p m with service details.
Bristol residents receive a schedule of local meetings and events including the Parish Aid Society at Trinity Church, the Bristol Garden Club gathering, and St Andrew's Club masquerade. City news covers hospital updates, a pheasant struck by an electric train, and local civic visits.
Catarrh is claimed to be a blood or constitutional disease and must be treated internally. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as acting on blood and mucous surfaces, with testimonials offered. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The parish of St Marys plans its annual donation day for next Sunday inviting parishioners to contribute. Organizers emphasize community support and ongoing programs to assist those in need.
A special meeting of the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company voted to accept an invitation to attend a firemen's fair in Westerly on Saturday evening. The auto truck trip leaves at 5 p.m. James F. Meiggs and Alonzo Reynolds were named a committee to arrange transportation.
Nellie F Masse to Marie Vincenza Ascoli two Harborview lots. Frank E McKenna to Cataldo Catalano four Harborview lots. Heirs of Laura Metevier to Giovanni Ruggeri and wife a house and lot at Bay View and High streets corner.
A concise aphorism from Sprat on covetousness explaining that greed to gain more leads to loss of pleasure from what is already possessed. It frames covetous desire as self defeating and diminishing true contentment.
Land and dwelling houses in West Barrington offered by owner with excellent water front location. Terms easy and telephone contact listed as 144-M Warren Rhode Island.
The Ladies gymnasium classes will resume next Tuesday open to all women and girls. Mrs Clifton Mesriam, a seasoned instructor, will lead and the committee will adjust to accommodate any number. Classes for women Tuesday morning and evening and girls Wednesday afternoons follow the advertised schedule.
The Pastime Theatre will show extensive Italian front and trench warfare pictures this Thursday evening depicting the great struggle with Austria. Filmed in authentic detail at high cost, the reels attracted large crowds last week at the Hippo drome in Providence with no extra admission charge.
Finder reports a sum of money lost Sunday afternoon between 3 and 5 o'clock along Thames or State street, between Franklin and State streets. Please return to the Phoenix Office.
A collage of small classified items: reward for return of a velour hat, help wanted for a grocery wagon driver and a second maid, farm and livestock ads, room to let, pianos for sale, a restaurant for sale, a buggy with harness, office help wanted for washing, Rhode Island meal note, a farm prop, building sale near Bristol Auto Shop, room let for seven rooms, upholstering services, and a furniture repair ad with a local upholsterer.
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