Bristol County News Ad Rates and Policies
Publication details for Las aa Lo Pe BRISTOL PWMENEX issued Saturdays from 40 7 Bradford Street Bristol B by W A S Bayley. Advertising rates are one dollar per square for three weeks, twenty cents per extra insertion, with yearly advertisers ten dollars including the paper. Subscriptions cost two dollars per year in town and one dollar per year for distant subscribers, payable in advance. The newspaper limits advertising to 18 lines per week to the advertiser’s own business.
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Bristol Pwmenex
Bradford Street
Bristol
W. A. S. Bayley
Bingle
The Disenthralled Promise of a Redeemed Mind
Poem traces a fallen man named Fle who worshipped drink and lost manhood until a turning moment restores his strength. Conscience judges his sins and intellect returns, raising him to nobler resolve. The piece elevates inner discipline over conquest and pride.
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Fle
Pelse
Improvement in Eugenia's Pacific voyage interior design
The Eugenia, nearly ready for sea on a three year Pacific voyage, introduces a captain and family cabin forward for four mates stern space for crew berths. A spacious forecastle doubles as crew dining, with two stewards to manage meals. This plan, credited to Captain William Wood and pursued by owners Mrs Swift & Allen, aims to raise sailor dignity and reduce waste.
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Eugenia
Hungenia
William Wood
Ellenia
Swift & Allen
He Wharf
New Bedford Mercury
Fragmented political satire on senatorial names and progressives
The piece parodies party representation by listing figures and their supposed matches to states or roles, juxtaposing a senatorless bride with Dawson and a progressive Walk. Itsatirically assigns voters to various public figures and factions, reflecting a chaotic political dialogue.
Vermin Remedy for Beds Blend Oil and Lace
A historical remedy instructs mixing whale oil with lace or tallow in equal amounts and heating briefly. The paste is applied to bed crevices with a feather to lure and deter vermin, preventing ruin to the bed.
Moonlit War Preceded by Odd Signs and Jagkeun Heroism
The piece recalls ominous signs before the war with England including nightly moon sights and comet-like activity. It credits General Jagkeun with bravery that justified American resolve as foreign rule fell away and war arrived.
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England
Jagkeun
Natured Advice From an Old Malapropism
A playful vintage line offers a cheerful nudge to stay good natured and steady in the face of stubborn machines and daily troubles. The speaker evokes a lighthearted, folksy tone with a hint of whimsy.
Opening Prayer at the Loxpon Exaaition Reflects Faith and Unity
The article reproduces a grand Archbishops Canterbury style prayer for the Exposition praising mercy and peace among nations. It urges humility before God and asks blessing on arts, industry, and commerce. The piece ends with a note from the New York Tribune. It then covers elephant hunting in Ceylon including June and Nutter voyage for Barnum’s menagerie to gather elephants. It describes jungle treks, capture methods with tame elephants, rogue elephants, and Veddah descriptions. It notes routes from Point de Galle to Kandy and monsoon details, and mentions the elephants’ voyage to the United States aboard a Regatta vessel.
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Ceylon
Stebbings June
Barnum
June
Gordon Cunning
Nutter
Boston
Point de Gasle
Trincomslee
Messrs
Colombo
Point de Galle
Kandy
Adam's Peak
Andy
Fort Patrick
Jane
Anstershodorf
Tropics
South Africa
Juve
Ourang-Optang
Malsbar
Tey
Indian Sea
Bay of Bengal
Juno
Nattor
Two‑headed boy reported in province near city
The Panama Herald notes a native child about ten years old born with two distinct heads. Reported sightings come from residents of this city with state authentication of the extraordinary malformation.
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Panama Herald
Bishop of London Delivers Great Exhibition Sermon
Crowds gathered at St Pauls for a sermon by the Bishop of London. The address centered on the theme Nation shall not lift up sword against nation and they shall learn war no more.
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St. Paul's
London
French Ladiens noted for extreme effect in sorrow
The writer observes that the French ladien show exaggerated reactions to loss as widows lament before mirrors, illustrating a taste for dramatic display in mourning customs.
Soup Terminology Sparks Etiquette Row In Boardroom
A humorous exchange revolves around a misnamed dish as a board member calls soup by an improper term. The other party questions the language and the discussion turns to decorum. A warning is given to avoid offensive phrasing in future conversations.
Judge Parsons Forecasts Crime Rise From Alcohol Abuse
Judge Parsons in a late Grand Jury address in Philadelphia city and county warns that widespread liquor consumption in fashionable saloons and low-end shops leads to increased crime. He urges scrutiny of the vivid social temptations and the thousands drawn to these venues as justification for his views.
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Parsons
Grand Jury
Philadelphia
Yaet Gregory
Remove Paint From Woolen Clothes With Alcohol
A practical tip explains removing paint from wool fabrics. Saturate the stain with alcohol for ten minutes, reapply, then rub with fingers to crack the paint. Finish by dabbing with a clean alcohol dampened sponge following the grain. Also urges proactive effort and steady work.
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Crotans
Engagement Restores Fortune and Finds True Family
In Paris, Anna Revial and Jules Barsac reveal their secret engagement after aiding a poor man. Anna discovers her chance ring led to Barsac, a Bordeaux heiress’s heir, and he renounces a past renunciation. They wed as the old benefactor returns discreetly, confirming a match born from charity and fate.
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Anna
Mademoiselle Revnal
Madame Revnal
Mademoiselle
Madame Revisi
France
Paris
Madame Revial
Mademoiselle Anna Revial
M. Revial
Bordeaux
Julia Barsac
Jules
Mademseille
Sister
Souther
Madame
Rona
M. Barsac
Bordeux
Old Man
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