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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1917
Page
4
The report notes caterpillars frozen six times in a month revived each time yet slowed in movement with repeated freezes. It states winter resistance to cold wanes in spring when all specimens die under the same treatment.
A homemaker describes removing ink stains from a beloved or borrowed book. She used oxalic acid diluted with cold water painted on the ink, then placed blotting paper over the stained area to absorb the liquid.
E. P. Ripley of the Santa Fe railroad condemns a lawless nation and blames the lack of discipline at home for youth and adult unrest. He argues that thousands of young Americans in officers training camps learn instant obedience as a wholesome, character forming lesson, preparing them to join the National Army.
The Chicago News argues that military training builds discipline and improves both body and mind in young men. It cites observations of improvement in army camp trainees and endorses Chamberlain’s universal military training act as a necessary national corrective.
The text cites an 'argumentative woman' as a rare asset in intellectual development, yet warns it becomes undesirable in daily talk. It contrasts charm with constant verbal conflict and suggests plain sense explains the shift from valued trait to nuisance in everyday intercourse.
An advertisement touts Orrine as a cure for alcoholism that relieves cravings, can be used at home, and offers a money back guarantee if no benefit is found after trial. It notes a $1.00 price per box and invites readers to request a free booklet from W. H. Buffington.
A diverse program headlines the coming Keiths Vaudeville bill with Eddie Leonard Cecil Cunningham and Arnaut Brothers among the acts. The lineup features Jack Stern Mabel Russell and Company Lee Kohlimar and Potash and Perlmutters Two Sweethearts Alfred and Company Eddie and Birdie Conrad and more. Patrons can also enjoy comic songs dancing acrobatics and a Keith Concert Orchestra showcase. Theaters expect crowds larger than the past two weeks.
Probate records show James F Stoughton as administrator presenting first and final account for Frederick Smith Stoughton with legacies paid and scheduled for October 1 1917 at 10 30 in Bristol Probate Court. Guardian Katherine K H DeWolf presents Louise Henry DeWolf ward second account for allowance with proceedings noted at Bristol Probate Court Room.
The Bristol Probate Court is hearing a petition related to adoption proceedings for Willard M. a male child of Harriet Manuta of Pawtucket. The judge orders publication of notices for two successive weeks in the Bristol Phanix, with a hearing set for November at the probate court.
The article credits an American woman, Mrs. Royall born in Maryland in 1700, as the first female journalist and proprietor editor of a newspaper. It notes she started printing on Capitol Hill in Washington DC and issued a small weekly later titled Washington Paul Pry then Hunt-Trees, and suggests she originated the idea of interviews.
In Bristol on September 13 1917 probate is sought for the will of Nancy A Northup with a hearing set October 1 at 10 30 am in the Probate Court. Notices to be published weekly in the Bristol Phenix. Also on September 6 1917 Emily Mary Golden seeks administratrix of Nicholas J Golden's estate with four weekly notices in the Bristol Phenix.
Estate of William H Cooke presents a will for probate with notice to be published weekly for fourteen days. Guardian Charles F McHugh petitions for minor Harold B Carey estate sale of Metacom avenue lot to settle debts and support minor. case referred to October 1 1917 in Bristol Probate Court.
Katherine K H DeWolf as guardian presents the consolidated account of Katherine Herreshoff DeWolf for allowance filed September 13 1917. Hearing set at 10 30 oclock A M with associated case numbers 14 21 28 and related guardian duties noted for the ward and estate.
The probate court of Bristol issues notice that the administrator with the will annexed for the estate of a deceased Bristol resident has filed bond as required by law. Creditors and others with claims must file them with the clerk six months from the first advertisement date. ERNON L. JOHNSTON 9-21-88-10-5
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