25 Apr 1885
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1885
Page
1
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A Fall River reader, C. K. Dow, says two bottles of Sulphur Bitters cleared his pimples. He plans to use the remedy every spring and shares his experience for readers.
The Voltaic Belt Co of Marshal offers to send their Ele ctric Belt and other electric appliances on a thirty day trial to men with nervous debility loss of vitality and related troubles. Also claims relief for rheumatism neuralgia paralysis and other diseases with guaranteed restoration to health and vigor. No risk with a thirty day trial. request illustrated pamphlet.
Vintage patent medicine advertisement extols Wells Winslow's soothing syrup for teething children and a suite of Wells products. Claims cure for dysentery, diarrhoea, wind colic, inflammation and general debility with pleasant taste. Also promotes Rough on Coughs, Rough on Rats, Pain relief plasters, corns remedies and various Wells Health Rethiever items.
Lord Beauvray discovers he has no legal right to his title or fortune after uncovering a hidden marriage. He severs ties with the truth and offers to relinquish his claim, prompting a public clash over Millie Moyle. In a twist, the rightful heir returns, restoring honors after a railroad tragedy.
The excerpt argues concentration drives strength in politics war trade and management. It states principle is the mainspring while manners are dial figures and notes people know more in theory than in practice and rarely act on noble convictions.
The advertisement touts Ayer s Hair Vigor as a universal remedy for scalp conditions. It claims to eradicate dandruff itchy scalp eruptions and promote renewed hair growth while preventing fading or graying.
A column contrasts the historic value of pins with modern mass production. It recounts how pins were prized in sixteenth century England, the labor of twenty workers to make a pin, and the mechanized, cheap pins of today. The piece weaves in humorous anecdotes from Chicago readers about fashion mishaps and absent mindedness.
A Chicago Inter-Ocean report describes unclaimed royal gifts housed in the U.S. Treasury. Diamonds and precious stones, valued up to 100000 dollars, include a four to five inch bottle of gems sent to President Van Buren in 1839. The items lack definite owners and federal action has stalled in Congress.
The Chicago News recounts a buried treasure tale linked to Mark Baubien's lake front sale and White Feather the chief. A rival chief killed White Feather and his guards for sliver of wealth, but the gold vanished with the dead. Locals suspect the bag sank near the city’s southwest boundary. The piece ends with an ad for Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier.
A New York Sun account describes a crowd watching a cat besieging a sun fish in a window tank. The fish lunges, nips the cat’s tongue, and escapes as onlookers laugh, while the trainer notes the fish’s tame temper and keen sight. The demonstration ends as the fish approaches a cloth lure and the cat reaches with its paw.
An advertising notice touts Parker's Hair Balsam as a reliable remedy for hair loss. It claims quick growth, color restoration, dandruff reduction, and a cool scalp feel. The product is described as not a dye, not greasy, and safe with strong testimonials.
A pair of pickpockets trailed a gentleman through several blocks hoping to seize his purse. He veered into a law office and one thief asks what to do next while the other suggests waiting for the lawyer.
A Mechanics' Fair exhibitor described a working model of a magnetic railway powered by a concealed magnet and a child crank, claiming to have built the first magnetic engine and train in the country. He stressed it was a puzzle, not a practical device, with the “engineer” being a small boy turning a crank.
Gossip notes Mrs William Vanderbilt knits real yarn stockings for her husband, a detail attributed in the New York Times. The piece links her literary interests and financial savvy to cautious public commentary on high society and Wall Street.
A country merchant visited an Alabama street bank weeks ago to buy exchange on New York for a named firm. He claimed a receipt proved money was left to be sent. The cashier denied any funds, the man grew irate, and a mistaken receipt caused a dunning mix up before the bank clarified the error.
A group of young women joke about suitors with double meaning in a Lincoln Nebraska Demokrat item. They call a contractor and undertaker among the best young men, noting costly habits and the idea of shouldering debts while pretending virtue.
Brother Gardner announced new legends to be hung on the walls during the fall and winter term. Pithy maxims about fear, argument, human nature, debt, industry, speech, and self opinion are cited, with a Detroit Free Press attribution.
Mrs. Upmeier of Cincinnati investigated a skyrocket with a hatchet. The fuse ignited. Upmeier was launched upward in the ensuing event.
A George F. Williams article notes how generals earned nicknames from troops reflecting confidence and admiration. Among Federals Grant became Old United States or Old Three Stars while Lee was known as Bob Lee and Stonewall Jackson as Stonewall.
A promotional note touts Dr King’s New Discovery for throat and lung troubles claiming thousands cured and offering free trial bottles at J. H. Young & Co’s Drug Store. Large size bottles priced at $1.00.
A quoted observer notes that appearance and dignity can mislead. A man with a neck boil carries himself with bar admitted pride, yet acquaintances tease him about the boil and claim it signals health while implying the man himself is less healthy.
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