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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1902

Page

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Lydia E Pinkham Remedy Praised by Mrs Jakeman

Letter from Maze Jakeman of Salt Lake City Utah praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from menstrual pain after six bottles. Ad copy urges women to seek treatment and notes a $6000 forfeit if testimonial not genuine.

Jakeman Elders of the Mormon Church Salt Lake City Utah Lydia E. Pinkham Hulda Jakeman Liveis B. Pinkham Maze Asda Jakeman

April Activities at Columbia Hall and G A R Hall

Social calendar items list events in Columbia Hall and G A R Hall including an April 21 reception at Columbia Hall for M M M S S Club with cake walk, a April 24 social at G A R Hall by The Three Friends, and a Miss E M Handy dancing school reception. A Bristol Opera House April 30 show Me an Otis is noted with a high school baseball benefit. May 29 covers the Second Annual Tin of the Young Men's Athletic Club at Grand Army Hall.

Penene M.M.M.S S. Club Columbia Hall Three Friends G. A. R. Hall E M. Handy Bristol Opera House High School Base Ball Association The Young Men's Athletic Club Grand Army Hall

A Much Dreaded Fly of Central America

A travel anecdote describes Lucilia horuminivora the feared man eating fly along Central America’s coast. It details its appearance buzzing wings and the deadly path of mytasis from nose itching to death with swollen face erysipelas meningitis and notes rare cures such as chloroform injections or lemon juice therapy.

Central America

Providence and humor in love dialogue from New York Commercial Advertiser

A witty exchange on gender and love quotes Providence as blessing or burden. He argues women lack humor, she retorts that men in love are absurd. The line contrasts masculine vanity with feminine wit in a period voice.

New York Commercial Advertiser

More Than Delicate Guest From the City Dialog

A humorous cartoon caption by Puck riffs on hosting guests and domesticated manners. Mr Isolate laments that inviting many guests to dinner would overwhelm their cook, while a city guest playfully asks if thirteen can fit at the table.

Mr. Isolate Lonelyville Puck

Trust in paint: a vendor letter to sirs

A letter extols shared knowledge of paint, urging trusted dealings with strangers. The author asserts mutual trust will grow demand, insists on honest products, and cites the firm as the world’s largest paint concern built on faithful service and durable paint.

Empire Theatre to Stage Premier Summer Stock Season

Manager Spitz and Lawrence J. Rodriguez announce a top summer stock company for the NEW EMPIRE THEATRE opening in mid May. The roster features Wright Huntington Isis Maynard Jane Irving Louis Payne Ogden Stevens Flora Parker J C Haydon Julian McVickar and others totaling about 20. Productions include modern society dramas and plays with heavy royalty, backed by scenic designs and the reputations of Rodriguez and Spitz.

Spitz Empire Theatre Providence Lawrence J. Rodriguez Julia Marlowe Richard Mansfield Booth-Barrett Rodriguez Euclid Avenue Theatre Cleveland Tremont Theatre Boston Empire Wright Huntington Frohman Isis Maynard Odette Tyler Jane Irving Jones Red Robe Louis Payne Charles Frohman E. M. Holland Eben Holden Ogden Stevens Augustin Daly Blanche Walsh Flora Parker J. C. Haydon Deaborn Stock Company Henrietta Crossman Nell New York Julian McVickar Daly Company Dearborn Stock Company

Cure a Cold in One Day Promoted Laxative Bromo

An old advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a claim to cure a cold in one day. It notes refunds if the remedy fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.

E.w.grove Vinci

Advertising Schemes and the Fate of Ephemeral Papers

The piece argues newspapers and magazines already provide ample reading at low prices, making circulars and promotional flyers unreadable. Merchants oppose costly pamphlets forced upon them as a waste of money. Ephemeral publicity is deemed ineffective and discarded by progressive merchants.

N Y N H Hartford Electric Car Service Timetable

Railroad electric car service in effect October 27 1901 lists northbound trains from Bristol to Providence and Fall River with numerous weekday times and southbound departures from Fox Point Providence to Bristol, plus arrival and Sunday schedules.

N.Y N.H. & Hartford Railroad Electric Car Service

Suburban Railway Electric Car Service Schedule

Regular service between Providence and Bristol outlined with weekday and Sunday timetables. Borrance Weybosset streets departures start 5.45 a m, every 80 minutes to 7.15 p m, then hourly to 11.15 p m. Bristol terminus departures 5.19 a m, every 80 minutes to 8.48 p m, hourly to 10.49 p m, plus 11.49 and 12.41 a m to Riverside car house only. Sunday service begins 7.45 a m from Dorrance Weybosset, then hourly to 10.15 p m, Bristol terminus departures 6.49 a m, then 80‑minute intervals to 6.49 p m, hourly to 9.49 p m, plus 10.49 and 11.41 p m to Riverside car house. Cara leaves Franklin street six minutes after the terminus.

Providence Bristol Borrance Weybosset Riverside Dorrance Cara Franklin Street

No Use to Hunt Tigers with Bird Shot

A vintage health ad warns against using small shots against consuming diseases calling consumption a stealthy tiger. It touts Scott's Emulsion as a strong defense to resist and soothe lungs, urging readers to request a free sample from BCOPT & BOWNE, NY. Also lists a long Roll of Honors across grades in a public school with numerous named pupils achieving perfect attendance and honors.

Scott

Gowns In Dark Blue Zibeline Signal Spring Style

Fashion notes favor simpler lines for early spring with a dark blue zibeline gown as shown. The dress features an Eton jacket without a collar, novel stitching, a yoke skirt with wide tucks, and white Corticelli stitching. Double faced linen emerges as a hot summer option for minimal trimming.

Eton

Y M C A Notes Boys Department Indoor Games Update

Y M C A notes report strong junior gym class attendance and a busy schedule. Eighteen boys attended last Saturday, while sixteen older boys joined the Sunday men’s meeting. Roy Clarke’s baseball life metaphor impressed as he linked baserunners to early Christian starts. Shuffle Board prize tournament begins Wednesday evening with listed entrants. Junior and senior teams plan spring baseball games, opening April 26 against Bristol High School, plus dates with Warren and Fall River teams through July 5.

Roy Clarke Bristol High School Warren Warren High School Bristol Fall River Providence

Durand and Miss Ernestine Married at St Marys Church

Durand Martelle Theodore Durand and Miss Ernestine Martelle, both of this town, wed at St Mary's church in the early morning ceremony conducted by Rev M J O'Brien assistant pastor. A wedding breakfast followed at the couple's future home on Johns Street. The bride wore white silk.

Theodore Durand Ernestine Martelle St.Mary’s Church Seceany M. J. O'Brien St. Mary's Church Uple Johns Street

Reading Room Book Catalog and Surprise Party

A list of recent book additions with authors and publishers follows by a Sunday surprise party at State Street M E Church. Veterans marched on Rev W L Hood with General and Mrs Pollock leading, an invitation by Supt Peck and Captain Hall ensuring rides for those unable to walk.

W. L. Hood State Street M. E

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