16 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1895
Page
1
The notice lists fabric deals including 400 yards fine dress ginghams at 60 per yd, 26 heavy crochet quilts at 800 each, 500 yards Fruit of the Loom cotton at 6e per yd, 300 yards wool dress goods at 83u, and 10 dozen ladies shirt waists from indigo and prints at 260.
A Brooklyn letter condemns extravagant ring wear and gold-dollar jewelry as vulgar and harmful. The writer argues such display signals poor taste and moral laxity, recounting a story of a woman whose jewels vanish after a streetcar encounter and reflection on societal wealth disparity. ELEANor Kirk signs the piece.
A list of 19th century books with authors, formats, and publication cities. Entries include Jenny aan ae Artist, Carlo Martyn, Burnett Francis H The One I Know Best of All, Sanborn Kate Adopting An Abandoned Farm, and more. Prices and catalog numbers accompany each title.
The Morning Call notes Murphy's Kerry Gow at the Providence Opera House drawing a crowded audience. Improvements, especially in the final racing scene, heighten realism and Billie as a jockey pleases all. Murphy as Dan O Nara delivers the usual strong points, with a prison cell scene drawing lively audience response. The run includes April 18 19 20 and 22 for one week and Charley's Aunt.
A retailer proclaims market bargains and quick new goods while warning against cheap imitations. It touts Gold Seal and Royal Stainless Fast Black Cotton Hosiery for Bristol, claiming 250. black hose equals 378. hose from last season and offers free fast black darn ing cotton with purchases.
The passage argues against thriftless habits and urges using a MAGNIFICENT CREDIT SYSTEM to furnish homes. It denounces makeshift rooms, worn carpets, and shabby dishes while promoting linoleum, a complete dinner set, and labor savings as long term value. Three payment options are proposed.
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