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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1916
Page
4
A Thoreau quotation on integrity and public service contrasts the efficient, self-directed individual with the inefficient who sells influence. It argues that true value arises from doing one’s best regardless of compensation, while urging communities to seek capable, principled leaders.
The Grouch notes Old Fogglas failed due to excessive advertising said by the Wise Guy even though the firm itself did not advertise. The exchange hints competitors' heavy marketing helped drive the downfall in this compact joke.
Aluminum ranks third in earth crust abundance after oxygen and silicon. It is a major constituent of most rocks except sandstone and limestone. It never occurs native. it is found as oxides and other compounds such as fluoride phosphate sulfate and silicate.
The Springfield Republican discusses common misspellings of St Denis and St Dennis. It cites St Denis as the creditable French saint in Roman hagiography and notes Irish Dennis with two Ns as a corruption of the name.
A local merchant neglects advertising while tending to details. His wife buys a potato peeler from a visiting peddler for a quarter, only to learn the husband already has a gross in stock and sells them at ten cents whenever possible. She urges advertising to inform customers.
In this town records announce births for Thomas Gordon Cook Jr to Mr and Mrs Thomas G Cook on Sept 25, a daughter to Mr and Mrs Antonio Nappi on Sept 2, and a son to Mr and Mrs Mariani Annina on Sept 28.
Thomas Atkinson of Webster Mass and Miss Gertrude Worrall formerly of England were married September 24 by Rev. F Lindsey in Webster.
Frank Nutter of this town died at Rhode Island Hospital on September 27 at age 35. The death prompted local notices and indicates burial arrangements will be announced by the family.
Mrs. Leonidas W. Van Quentin denounces misquoting by a reporter. She claims the Star quoted her as saying a rumor is false, but she says she stated the frameup claim and refused to speak further to reporters early in the game.
An era health note emphasizes fruits as not only nutritious foods but also medicine. It claims fruit acids kill disease germs and help restore and maintain a healthy digestive tract and organ secretions.
In His Viewpoint the reader quotes a Kansas City Star feature about a woman who sold her baby for fifty cents. The dialogue shows Mrs Kidder reacting with surprise while her bachelor brother downplays the swindle as common today.
A three year old cleverly warns his father not to whip him or he will make mamma cry, causing the parent to refrain. The noted exchange is reported by the Tiller and Toiler via the Kansas City Star.
In a London Tit-Bits exchange a butcher clashes with a professor over his daughter learning music. The butcher insists she should be a lady and not know anything about scales, threatening to pull her from the professor’s instruction if necessary.
A doctor suggests eating a handful of peanuts before retiring to quiet the nerves of the stomach and aid digestion after meals. Fresh roasted peanuts are preferred over salted store bought, with homemade peanuts praised for ease of preparation and potential benefits.
The terms major and minor prophecies are not found in the Bible but are used for convenience to classify prophetic books. Major prophecies include Isaiah Jeremiah Ezekiel and Daniel while minor ones cover Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai Zachariah and Malachi. The distinction reflects book length.
A series of community activities is announced including Oct 19 Mock Trial at State Street M Church under Penne Club auspices, Nov 4 11 18 Grand Bazaar by First Bristol Troop at R I B S in G A R Hall, Oct 10 Dance by Fick Division at the Armory foot of Church Street, Oct 14 Cercle Lafayette event in Pokangk Hall, Oct 14 Bahee in Italian Hall by We Four Social Club, Oct 24 Triangle Club dance in G A. Coming events section notes multiple social gatherings.
A brief caption echoes a theme of action over talk as a man who does what can’t be done rides in a stylish new model, while the talker continues walking. The excerpt contrasts quiet accomplishment with loud boasting, suggesting innovation and practical skill.
A reflective line notes that a man who discounts both financial obligations and the compliments of creditors secures advancement, implying prudence in handling debt and praise.
In Bristol on September 13 1916 the Probate Court considers an instrument claimed as the last will and testament of Bridget O Connor deceased. The matter is referred to October 2 1916 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room for consideration and notice is ordered to be published for fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phoenix.
Sept 20 1916 notice that James F McLaughlin has been appointed by the Probate Court of Bristol as administrator of the estate of John L C McLaughlin deceased. Bond filed. Creditors must file claims with the clerk within six months from first advertisement.
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