03 Sep 1920
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1920
Page
2
The piece notes total bank loans rising from 6.43 billion to over 12 billion in a year led by securities like Liberty Bonds. It argues expansion and inflation stem from banks, calls for returning to work, shorter hours, and cautious spending as the nation rebuilds after wartime.
A Tuesday storm caused extensive damage in several areas. Wind and lightning struck a Pawtucket house, felled trees, and cut telephone and telegraph lines. North Providence Pawtucket and Lonsdale bore the brunt, while Connecticut Valley near Hartford saw hail denting tobacco crops.
The Providence Journal notes that despite Attorney General promises to curb profiteering in coal, prices rose in Boston and Portland with likely increases in other New England cities. The public awaits actual relief and demands explanations if coal does not drop soon.
The Providence Journal reports on a study of a possible second highway bridge linking Bristol to Portsmouth and Rhode Island’s island to the mainland. Analysts weigh traffic potential tolls, construction costs, foundation challenges, and material labor costs, noting Tiverton’s free bridge as a shorter Newport to Fall River route.
The Bristol column notes meetings of the Woman's Auxiliary to the American Legion and King Philip Lodge, a two week Niagara Falls automobile trip for several residents, church announcements by Rev G E Edgett, and a steady stream of engagements, vacations, and school updates.
Advertises Hall's Catarrh Medicine as curing deafness caused by catarrh through the bloodstream. Claims catarrhal deafness cannot be cured by local applications and offers one hundred dollars for any case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. Circulars free. price 75 cents.
Bristol manager Bruscato announces a game against the Olneyville Independents to be played tomorrow afternoon on the common. The start is set for 1:15 p.m. Local supporters expect a competitive clash between the two teams.
Uncle Eben notes that a man who boasts about himself can surprise others by turning a slim topic into a good party speech. The remark reflects the humor and idiosyncrasies of lively social gatherings.
J B Keeler agent at 168 Thames Street advertises new and second hand sewing machines from Singer White and Wheeler & Wilson with guaranteed quality. Repairs and supplies for any make offered. Grapho phone needles available. call 142 W for purchase before stock runs out.
Combination saddle horse eight years old driver quality. Will sell cheap. Telephone 8-R. Whist by Bristol Whist Club at G A R on Tuesday evening September 7 1920 at o'clock sharp. All welcome. Wanted crocheters on infants bootees and Bacques only. Good pay steady work all year. Parcel post and express age both ways. May Knitting Co 243 Irving Ave Brooklyn N Y Lost female letter orange and white suitable reward apply Phoenix Office.
By two adults seek tenement of four or five rooms preferably unfurnished on or before Sept. 15. Best of references. Replies confidential. Box B. PHC Phoenix Office.
Car offered by Constitution Street Garage and by Harry Toplin at 11 Byfield street with good mechanical condition. Also a Scripps Booth automobile cheap. WANTED Teamer and laborer John Trudell 14 Second street Bristol. Barnaby Farm Child street Warren 77 acres price reasonable a very nice farm Apply A P Nerone Ope street.
A notice advertises a man or team authorized to post bond to sell J R. Watkins Co. farm products at 127 Watkins home and farm in Winona Minnesota. It cites a yearly income range of 1600 to 5000 dollars and invites responses to Watkins Co. Dept. 114.
Central town properties offered by A A Edmonds Co at 5500 for a corner lot and 3500 for two houses needing repairs. Each lot measures 60 by 60 or 50 by 100 with room for an additional house. Also insured by A P Nerone offering automobile, fire, health and accident policies with strong U S company backing.
A house measuring 50 by 100 feet is available for let on Jewett Avenue just off Mt Hope Avenue. Asking price is 260 dollars. Contact A P Nerone.
A Wilks & Co Chicago self feeding hot water heater suitable for greenhouse or dwelling heating. The boiler measures 24 by 48 inches with a 19 inch grate. Applies to Starr L Booth for action or consideration.
Advertising notice for Typewriters and Adding Machines by A. A. Edmonds Co at 54 State Street. Prices from $2.50 to $10.00 with $5.00 monthly terms and rental to responsible parties. Open evening hours.
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