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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1918
Page
3
A drug advertisement claims Vinol strengthens weak, run-down people including women and children. It asserts a proprietary blend with iron and citrus salts cures nervous conditions and overwork. Buy a bottle. if it fails after a fair trial, a refund is promised. HOPE DRUG CO. and local druggists advertise widely.
A Senate floor discussion contrasts Germany's social welfare system with potential risks for the United States. The dialogue warns centralized presidential power could erode legislative authority in a democratic system. Included is a wartime letter from a U S engineer in France thanking a reader for a book and recalling American landscapes.
Republican and Democratic caucuses in the Fifth District Court room nominated General Assembly members and elected delegates to state and congressional conventions. The proponent slate won on both district tickets, with specific nominations for senator and representatives, and delegates to state and congressional conventions named.
The Saturday evening caucus at the Court House re nominated Hon William L Connery for Senator James E Conley for Representative First District and Frank M Wardwell for Second District Frank Goff served as chairman Walter H Coggeshall presented the endorsed slate with no real opposition The meeting clarified a mistaken nomination of Connery and confirmed candidates for Town Committee and delegates to the State Convention plus district and state committee selections
Dominick Mala fronte and others faced continuances on liquor sale charges. Joseph Campanell, Francisco Federico, and Michael Volatano had cases adjourned. Albert D Bartlett paid a fine for assault. Martin Burke received a two week delay for intoxicated driving. Silva Cannaviccolo bound over for grand jury after larceny probe. Giacomo Principese and Frank Silva case moved two weeks. Juvenile court sent Favro and Furtado Abate to Lockanosset School. Nick Ferarra placed under probation.
St Michael's Players staged The Miracle Play of the Archangel Michael in St Michael's Chapel last Friday and Saturday, drawing full houses. The production linked the parish's 200th anniversary with the 100th anniversary of the Sunday school, featuring scenes of the Red Sea crossing Jeanne d'Arc and the parish founding. Notable performances by Mildred McDonald Aida Connery Marguerite McDonald and others received praise. costumes and scenery were lavish. The show opened with a procession and prayer service. the finale honored the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel with a Star-Spangled Banner closing.
In Bristol a resident reports kidney weakness after cold and wet weather causing back pain and irregular kidney ache. She used Doan's Kidney Pills from Buffington's Pharmacy and says her back grew strong and urinary pain resolved. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY distributes Doan's.
Miss Betsey Hall Bowen died Saturday at her home 189 South Main Warren after a years long illness. She was born in Warren 45 years ago, daughter of Edwin S. and Mrs Bowen. She worked at National India Rubber Company before illness and belonged to First Baptist Church. She is survived by sister Miss Mary Bowen and a brother. Funeral held at 2 this afternoon at her residence.
Priv Albert O Servant of the Third Company C A C Fort Rodman died Sunday afternoon at the fort at age 21. He was a son of Mrs Napoleon Servant of Fall River, formerly of this town. Known as Pete he enlisted in the 19th Company last year and had worked as a driver for Peter Guistranny and later at the National India Rubber Company factory.
A list of advertised letters includes men Manuel R. Amaral E Armstrong Alex Bartkowski Solomon Bournar Frank B Brown Thomas Cosgrove F J Commens Austin Flagg Paul M Shubane E C Hurbet J F Jackson B I Lennon Lee Michael Joseph Mauney Jose Mideiros S K Montgomery L Myatt C Olt Rev Charles Winthrop Peabody Warren Prince Benney Petrier Morris Simons Vincenzo Sachett Martin Seign Clarence Taylor William C White Among women Gladys Allen Barbara Anderson Cecilia Blinkhorn Mary Currote Walter DeFabritis Freida Eglin Nina Gibb F E B Hubbard Freida Kepne Mony Harriet B Bunno M C Martin S Sherman Ethel R Smith Maria Saura Misc Fells Rivet Co The Preservaline Mig Co Sec y Bristol Play Ground om Foreign Gerardo Viggiano Notangelo Gro tamo Accidao Ilidio Lewiz de Rego Viveiros Domenico del Nobile
W. H. Buffington reports selling hundreds of jars of Hokara with a refund guarantee if not satisfied. He cites reports of chronic eczema relief and even cures for scales itching and bleeding. Jars priced at 35 cents include guarantee and refund if unsatisfactory.
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