Brestol Prenex Weekly Ad Rates Burial Notices
Brestol Prenex publishes every Saturday at New Bradford Street Bristol Rhode Island by W B Bayley. Rates show two dollars, payable in advance. annual rates four dollars per annum. Single column inserts charged at one dollar per square. twelve lines make a square. Advertisements continued until forbidden. Religious, obituary and political notices charged as advertisements.
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I Will Take The Paper To Read The News
A speaker extols subscribing to a newspaper to stay informed instead of relying on neighbors. The narrator contrasts personal thought with neighbor Jotham Stout who always has the latest news and prices. He admits lacking a paper hampers knowledge of calves, poultry, coffee, and merchandize.
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Jotham Stout
Carse
Stout
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Going to Heaven A Moral Tale On Honest Trade
A quiet old merchant, facing a group discussing Heaven, challenges the belief that entry to heaven comes only after death. He argues a heaven on earth requires moral conduct and refuses to sell a worthless damaged article, preferring to destroy it for the common good and teach that true religion must shape daily life.
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Earth
Amendment limits town sale of alcohol and agent appointments
An act amends prior laws on suppressing drinking houses by restricting town councils from appointing agents to sell ale, wine, rum or other strong liquors at more than one location within any town or city. It references Acts of 1853 1854 1859 and 1894 and notes penalties for first section violations.
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Newport
Holden
Nail Leeball Holden
William R, Watson
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