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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1907
Page
4
An electric cab service begins operation on October 7, 1906, introducing a new mode of transportation. The rollout signals a shared urban mobility option, with early service details and potential city adoption considerations.
The October 8 1906 weekday timetable lists in effect hours and routes for Newport Providence Railway and Company. The schedule outlines weekly weekday departures and arrivals across its network, reflecting early 20th century rail operations.
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt notes criminologists classify children’s crimes as a sizable criminology branch. Arson, theft, and train wrecking are common with forgery rare, arson linked to fireworks curiosity, train wrecking sometimes copied from romantic depictions, and jealousy driving some murders in childhood.
Dentistry grew from crude practice to a surgical science from the mid 19th century. Ancient treatments are noted by historians, with Egyptian references and early mentions by Galen and Ambroise Paré. The first US dental school appeared in Baltimore in 1839, followed by Cincinnati in 1845 and Philadelphia in 1856.
A midsummer day bends the Washington Monument slightly on its southern side. A copper wire 174 feet long hangs from the center with a plummet in a water-filled vessel to measure the deflection and record the deformation of the giant shaft.
The piece describes vocal patterns across species with general musical terms. It notes cows moo on an octave, dogs bark a fourth or fifth, horses neigh a descent on the chromatic scale, and donkeys bray in octaves, ending with the claim that no donkey has shown skill in voice production study.
A witty exchange from the New York Press features Mrs Wheel and Mrs Whea debating baby teething and knives, with comical remarks about tooth cutting and hairing in response to a bachelor uncle and a brother. The humor centers on anxious parental pride and jocular concerns over infant milestones.
A comic dialogue from a column features Mrs. Haskell explaining little Bobby cried after catching his finger in a pantry door. The joke centers on the boy not getting the jam he wanted this time.
Hewitt explains he took revenge after a vaccination dispute with Jewett by running for office, then scratching him in retaliation. The exchange reveals a personal feud tied to political maneuvering and a heated quarrel over vaccination.
A list of community events in Bristol includes a rummage sale on April 2 under Bristol Commandery No. 82 U O G C, a whist event April 8 by Babbitt Woman's Relief Corps, minstrel show April 9 at St Marys T A Society, a third grand recital April 15 by Miss Mary E Pierce, a four act comedy April 16 The Honor of a Cowboy by Lyceum Dramatic Club, a dance April 17 by Arthur S Bann and John T Doyle, and the Third Annual Ball April 25 by Bristol Aerie No. 953 F O E.
In a Vermont village Barry Bart declares his old hat is as good as any new, a merchant challenges him to rhyme about a bad hat. Bart quickly crafts verses and wins a new hat, quipping a poor head cannot be trusted to care for itself.
An observing man notes that public buildings host unique chandeliers with no duplicates. In churches and large halls each has distinct designs, suggesting creators avoid repeat fixtures or contractors insist on exclusivity, making chandeliers a pleasure of exclusivity and pride.
A letter to Judge Bosworth argues painting choices waste money depending on paint. It cites cases: Prof Irvine at Mercersburg used rival paints yearly, then Devoe saved 150 dollars by using their product. Geo W Brown of Union also switched to Devoe after recounting gallons needed and cost.
A bridge in Palenque Chiapas Mexico built entirely of mahogany except for supports and nails spans the Rio Michel. At over 150 feet long and 15 feet wide it serves pedestrians and teams yet is rudimentary in construction. The timber flooring were hewn not sawed reflecting local forest practices.
The article explains caliber as the bore diameter in guns, while length is often expressed as a multiple of caliber. It notes six inch guns have bores of six inches, with naval 50 caliber meaning about twenty five feet long, and contrasts small arms using hundredths of an inch for bore size such as 22 or .22 inches.
A Chicago Tribune quotation shows a woman discussing her names, marriages, and divorces across multiple states. She charts identities as Mrs Jones, Miss Smith, and Mrs Brown while noting divorces and bigamy in several states and a trunk residence in a neighboring state.
A naval officer recounts a tale of a funeral sermon. A clergyman plans a lengthy eulogy but asks a son for the deceased's last words. The boy reveals the father had none, noting the mother remained with him until the end.
The fable poet La Fontaine, famed for absentmindedness, chats with a young man in a saloon. A guest marvels at the praise the man receives, only to learn he is La Fontaine’s son. The poet replies with amused warmth, acknowledging the kinship.
A housekeeper fumes about buying a dozen eggs weekly, finding two spoiled each time. The new clerk suggests buying half a dozen might yield only one bad egg, a remark that underscores ongoing concerns about product quality.
A witty note from the Atchison Globe quips that a man’s marriage proposal endures forever in writing, while a woman does not destroy a letter containing the offer. The remark frames enduring affection and the timelessness of written vows.
Quotation notes that longevity comes from slow living. The maxim attributed to Cicero hints at measured pace, prudent habits, and avoidance of haste as keys to extended lifespan.
A navy commander recalls a youthful quarrel with his mother over being called a boy. Her tearful reply, praising his future greatness yet cherishing his childhood innocence, underscores a lifelong tension between manhood and maternal love.
The article recounts 18th century giants including Cajanus the Swedish nine foot giant exhibited in London in 1742, Charles Byrne eight foot four inches who died at twenty two from heavy drinking, and Cotter O Byrne later known as O Brian born 1761 at Kinsale who grew to nine foot four inches, toured for fortune, retired, and died in Clifton in 1804 with his body reportedly dismembered by surgeons.
A comic tale recounts a poet failing to rhyme Tipperary and an Irish challenger lampooning him in verse. The second piece explains field glasses, the need for equal focus, and how mismatched eye power causes headaches, with remedies suggested as proper glasses.
In 783 the Danes or Northmen became prominent by raiding the north coast of France and southern Britain. Their bold seamen sailed in small ships that even reached the Mediterranean, striking terror along the Italian and Greek coasts. The first Danish king is said to have been Skiold, around 0 B C.
A woman presents a potato salad she made and asks if it is delicious. Her husband comments that it would be better with more oil and vinegar pepper mustard horseradish in the dressing plus sliced eggs and onions, and with half the potatoes removed.
The Japan Times of Tokyo notes Westerners find it inconceivable how the Japanese maintain allegiance to different creeds simultaneously. A broad explanation is national tolerance in matters of religion as a key factor in this cultural flexibility.
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