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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
6
For weeks the No-License League presents a standard urging prohibition. The article urges voters to weigh the license side before voting, outlining two criteria: the ethical moral impact on the state and the financial commercial considerations.
A compilation of statements from bishops rabbis and clergy on prohibitions aims to influence Rhode Island Maine and national temperance policy. They challenge bans as ineffective or harmful arguing licenses regulate trade and education public sentiment drives temperance more than laws.
The Phanix Newport carries a note from KR S. Ort 28 urging games for the Ranger football team against Bristol Independents or the Warrens of Warren, with communications to Paul Murphy at 272 Thames Street, Newport. In town news, births and obituaries list a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert G. Bingham. twin sons to Mr and Mrs Harry Gra... Peters. andRichard Peters and Miss Marcy Arnold Wood noted among local residents. Also included are quips, satirical verses, and ads for DeWitt's Little Early Risers and Kodol digestives from local vendors.
In this town on Oct 29, Rev William R. Trotter officiated the marriage of Josiah F. Peckham Jr. and Bertha M. Balfour, both residents of the town, sealing their vows before witnesses.
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