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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1916

Page

4

Woman finds relief after using Lydia E Pinkham remedy

Taunton Massachusetts resident Miss Clarice Monin describes debilitating menstrual pains and backache. A neighbor suggested Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, which she credits with restoring her health and enabling full work months. She encourages others to seek medical advice and consider the remedy.

Lydia E.pinkham Taunton Mass Lydia E. Pinkhiam Clarice Monin Russell Street Lydia E. Pinkham

New Silver Coins Begin Circulation Soon

The ten cent pieces of a new design will be placed in circulation about the 20th of this month. Daily production at the Philadelphia mint reaches two hundred fifty thousand coins. The dime features a Grecian woman on the obverse and a bundle of rods with the Roman lictor’s axe on the reverse. Next week work will start on the new twenty five cent pieces and the new design half dollars will begin production in October.

Philadelphia

Change Works Well

The note urges people to leave home occasionally to experience homesickness, arguing that time away strengthens appreciation for home and improves well being.

Hat Swap Fiasco Highlights Perceived Bad Luck

A man who accidentally swapped hats believes he always ends up with the worse hat. The incident underscores how misattribution of luck shapes daily choices and self image.

How to Cut Roses for Best Blooming Results

USDA specialists advise proper cutting for perpetual bloom roses. Leave two or three eyes on current season’s growth, cut succeeding blossoms close to the ground, and pinch side shoots after a bud forms to avoid multiple buds on a stem. Summer pruning promotes extra blooms on repeat-blooming varieties.

United States Department of Agriculture

Open Season for Game Birds Regulated in Rhode Island

President Wilson approves migratory bird law enforcement with an open season in Rhode Island for waterfowl except swans and wood ducks and for coots gallinules and jacksnipe from October 1 to January 15. Certain species remain protected and others have restricted hunting hours.

Wilson Rhode Island

Just a Minute Telephone Delay in a Dated Verse

A jokey verse depicts waiting on a telephone line. The caller endures long holds as a soothing voice occasionally interrupts with polite excuses. The mood shifts to annoyance while the caller frets about misordered lines and escalating impatience.

Dr. King's New Life Pills Promised Clear Skin

Advertisement claims pimply complexions result from blood impurities and that Dr. King's New Life Pills purify the system. A morning bowel movement is promised after a night dose with mild laxative effects. Offered at your druggist for 25 cents.

Dr. King Z5c

School Lunches Plan for Growing Children

A government bulletin outlines basket lunches for schoolchildren emphasizing balanced meals with cereals, protein foods, fats, vegetables and fruit. It covers menu ideas, proper bread quality, milk use, eggs and meat options, and safe packing in school lunch baskets with practical notes on utensils, cleanliness, and keeping milk cool.

Caroline L. Hunt Gofont

Town Tax Notice for 1916 Delinquent Payment Terms

Public notice from the town tax collector announcing 1916 tax collection in Burnside Memorial Building. Office hours in September include daily sessions and special evening hours Sept 28 to Oct 2, with a 5 percent discount if paid by Oct 2. After Oct 2, taxes at par until Nov 1 and 6 percent interest from Oct 1. Taxes unpaid by May 1, 1917, collected under law. Bristol R. L. signed Aug 25, 1916.

Winthrop Bristol R. L

Poll Tax Notice for Bristol 1916 Assessors

The 1916 poll tax of 1.00 per male resident aged 21 or over and not a US citizen requires payment from September 1 to October 2 1916. The tax collector will be available daily in the office except Sundays holidays and Saturday afternoons, 9 am to 12 noon and 2 to 6 pm. Town Clerk authorized to receive payments. Winthrop G. Ton Collector of Taxes Bristol R I August 26 1916.

Burnside Memorial Building Daw United States Bristol Payne Winthrop G. Ton R. 1

Advertised Letters Bristol Rhode Island 1916 List

Public notice lists names of recipients for advertised letters dated Sept 16 1916 in Bristol Rhode Island. Includes L M Bryan Giovanni DiCarlo Peter Fisher Patrick Ellard George Gilmore Raymond Mitchell Albert Payson Charles Schlenker B L Scott and several women.

Bristol R. I L. M. Bryan Giovanni DiCarlo Peter Fisher Patrick Ellard George S. Gilmore Raymond Mitchell Albert Payson Charles Schlenker B. L. Scott

Rough On ATS and Bugs In Town News

Fragmentary OCR notes mention Wells, JexmeyCity, Country Stores and a general theme of local concerns. No clear events or dates are readable.

ATS MTOR Heulertor U. 8 Govetooor DIE & Country Inesay Sane E.8 Wells JexmeyCity

Make Money at Home Plan Opens for All

You can make money right around your home as hundreds do. Easy pleasant permanent profit. Be your own boss and build your business with no risk. Send name address and one reference to BROWN 66 Murray St New York City.

Brown Murray St New York City

Examination Plans For Next Term At Local High Schools

The article outlines that all candidates must be enrolled in approved high schools and take entrance examinations. It mentions September Aminations Mey as a deadline and references council exams, study courses, and course schedules. Providence is listed as a location with official secretary Trul Woo Baresi named.

SPP Asa ‘Rangha Trul Woo Baresi Providence

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