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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
5
The article argues cream of tartar from grapes is the superior healthful ingredient for baking powder and contrasts it with cheaper phosphate and alum compounds. It urges using Royal Baking Powder for better results and higher food quality.
Excerpts from a New York Sun article praise Secretary of the Interior Franklin Knight Lane as the most capable member of Mr. Wilsons team while criticizing Carranza recognition and the resulting U S military presence on the Mexican border. The piece argues the de facto Mexican government fails its duties and portrays Mexico as a poor neighbor.
The Lowell Courier-Citizen critiques the Adamson eight hour bill arguing it merely guarantees ten hour wages for the first eight hours and classifies overtime after, effectively fixing private wages by law. It suggests railroad workers pursued higher pay rather than a true eight hour day.
The article outlines winter protection for roses in cold regions. It describes mulching with straw manure or leaves, earth banking, wind breaks, and fall pruning to 30 inches for easier covering. For climbers, wrap with straw or lay vines down then cover with earth and straw, removing coverings in spring.
Francis J. Dickie reports Canada built an army of 340 250 from 1 250 000 eligible volunteers in a population of about 8 075 000. Six training camps across Ontario Manitoba Alberta British Columbia and Quebec prepared troops. By July 190 000 had been sent overseas with high wages for soldiers and officers. Casualties numbered 33 000 among those abroad, while funds raised topped 400 million dollars and relief contributions included horses physicians nurses and volunteers.
A Colt Memorial High School auditorium dance on Wednesday evening offered a fine program by the Crown Orchestra from 7:30 to 8:30 and stayed lively until midnight. Patronesses included Mrs Thomas H DeCoudres and others. guests hailed from Providence Barrington and Warren. Refreshments were served at intermission.
The Star Theatre presents The Romance of Providence a photo play shot in Providence and shown a week at the Hippodrome. William Fox screens Bertha Kalrick in Slander a modern society drama. Saturday The Yellow Menace joins the lineup with Monday Billie Burke in Gloria's Romance. Triangle Keystone comedies accompany the features.
Advertisement promotes Orrine as a home treatment for the drink habit with a money back guarantee if no benefit after a trial. It offers two forms No 1 powder and No 2 pills, priced at 1.00 per box, and includes a free booklet from W H Burlington on Hope Street.
Keith's Theatre Providence unveils a Halloween week highlighted by Jean Adair in Maggie Taylor Waitress and La Argentina Spanish Dancer plus McWatters Tyson revue The Mirano Brothers and other acts. The program features novelty acts, songs, dances and a Metro Travelogue with the Keith Concert Orchestra.
Charles Evans Hughes argues the US should abstain from meddling in other nations' affairs while safeguarding American lives and property. He asserts the administration harms trust and outlines a non interventionist policy centered on honor and protecting citizens.
Highway Surveyor L. H. Callan filled in an old north side well on Constitution street Tuesday. A top filling had covered the unused well for years. Monday Charles Connery of F N Easterbrooks stepped from his wagon and sank into soft earth on the embankment.
A series of community events and rallies are scheduled in Bristol County. The schedule includes Halloween social events at the Defiance Hose Company and a Halloween dance at the G A R Hall, Democratic and Republican rallies at the Pastime Theatre, and various church and lodge activities through December 14 at locations such as the State Street M E Church G A R Hall and St Mary’s Hall.
The Dawn of Love stars Mabel Taliaferro in a five act romance and adventure photo play. The cast spent weeks in a Maine fishing village to shoot scenes with rugged waves and rocks as a backdrop.
Rev. Dr. A C. McGilton of State Street M E Church will exchange pulpits with Rev. W S McIntyre D D of New Bedford tomorrow morning and evening.
The evening features Rev. Dr. McIntyre delivering a lecture on The Amendment to the National Constitution Prohibiting the Manufacture and Sale of Intoxicating Liquor. The public is cordially invited to attend.
Real estate transfers listed include Bernard Riley transferring a lot on the Doran plat to Joe Aguiar and wife and Henry T. Moody as trustee transferring two Bristol Terrace lots to Jose Auguiar.
In this town on Oct 27 a son was born to Mr and Mrs Peter Sansone.
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