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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1917
Page
2
Town Council schedules a public hearing on adopting a building law modeled after East Providence. The measure would require proper location and construction of new buildings, fire safety provisions, and a building inspector with authority beyond theatres and public halls.
A call for food saving appears in a wartime context urging wheatless and meatless days to support national efforts. The speaker suggests alternatives like dead beetless days and expects merchants to stay calm without protest.
There is widespread catarrh treated as incurable by local methods. Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is advertised as a constitutional internal remedy that works through the blood. A hundred dollar reward is offered for any case not cured. Sold by druggists. Hall's Family Pills also advertised for constipation.
A wartime note of thanks from Bristol to the Red Cross for donated garments and bags. Secretary Ferdinand Plasiello and secretary Domenick Mascola signed the acknowledgment, listing local volunteers and contributors for the September 20, 1917 distribution.
Mr and Mrs Gaet appear in a fragmented notice context with unclear details. The readable text hints at a personal notice or social item but lacks complete information for a full summary.
Readable fragments report two wedding notices. One lists Bennett Kortright and Willa Allen Bennett with Mrs. Ethel C. Kortright and Rev Thomas J. Gillan in Camden. The other cites George A. Smeltzer and Cora L. Peck marrying in Portsmouth by Rev Mr Smith with prior ties to Winchester and Mass.
A fragmented advert lists dairy items and groceries with prices including butter ib Zeus 436 selected eggs per dozen whole mixed spices corn starch macaroni peaches Jell O sweet potatoes pickled tripe and other perishables through a dated retail display.
For rent starting Oct 1 a suite of six rooms and bath in Dunbar apartments. Apply 129 Hope Street.
A damaged report discusses soldiers, veterans, and national sacrifice with references to rights, peace, justice, civilization, and the need for support at home. The piece critiques uncertain actions and emphasizes provision and compensation for American soldiers and dependents.
The text outlines recipes and guidance for bread and rice use during a wartime food program. It mentions feeding children and slaves, crop ratings, and cooking methods. It references a Wednesday schedule and two suggested recipes to make bread and rice-based dishes.
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