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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1920
Page
2
Editorial notes that dry goods merchants meeting in New York pledged to buy 25 percent of fall stock but did not place individual orders. The piece argues this reflects broader demand weakness that has curbed production, with May purchases shrinking and price deflation likely as wages hold and unemployment grows.
The article notes Brazil no longer dominates rubber. seven eighths now come from Far East plantations. It cites the United States Rubber Company’s Sumatra project as the largest single plantation, with 70 square miles of trees and about twenty thousand workers, showcasing American efficiency and management in the region.
The notice lists upcoming events from Sept 7 to Oct 9 including Bristol Whist Club games at GAR Hall, a Naval Armory dance by Kearney Post 6 American Legion, dances at Columbia Hall by The Stray Two, G A R Hall dances by The Broadway Two, Pas time Theatre with Bessie Barriscale in Beckoning Roads, and the First Annual Fair by Santa Maria di Merino at Italian Hall Wood Street.
The notice lists burglaries and petty thefts including a shed door break in near F E Suzman’s residence and a theft of a 50 foot clothes line. mentions residents such as Miss Anna Donovan and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H Warner and Archibald M Miller returning from trips. other items include a gold chain and railroad tickets stolen from Pasquale Romano’s house.
Rhode Island College of Education announces registration for new students on Monday at 10 A. M. for start of term. former students with irregular programs attend 1 P. M. and those with regular programs at 9 A. M Tuesday. Free tuition for Rhode Island residents who commit to two years teaching in state. non-residents also free with teaching commitment. Courses include four year degree, two and a half year general course, kindergarten primary, library training, college graduate, special teacher training, and a cooperative four year program with Rhode Island State College. Applications to Principal John L. Alger or Trustee Secretary Walter E. Ranger.
Classified notices list a furnished room for rent with modern conveniences and a Wilks & Co self-feeding hot water heater suitable for a greenhouse or dwelling. The 24x48 inch boiler and 19 inch grate priced at 118 dollars. Interested parties to contact Starr L. Booth. Also requests for horse pasturage and manure, a Ford Touring Car for sale via Hugh Murphy, and a two story house to let at Constitution Street. A large Cherry avenue lot with well water and Narragansett Bay view offered by A. A. Edmonds Co. 54 State Street.
Fred Suzman and family return to town after summer at Littles Narrows cottage. At Kearney Post American Legion meeting, a drive to raise funds for a building was discussed, beginning with a tag day next Saturday September 11.
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Miss Peggy Donovan and her sisters visited her parents for a week and attended a clam bake at their home on Otts Hope streets. Guests included Frontall Rivers from Berkeley Massachusetts and Providence, alongside the Van Voasts and Morgans among others.
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