30 Apr 1895
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1895
Page
1
The department promotes fast black cotton hose boys ribbed hose boot top stockings and undergarments. It touts 25c jersey goods and 12 dozen new style ties at 25 cents each. The negligee shirt at five cents remains a leading choice.
A local retailer promotes a large stock of gloves including Silk Taffetta children's gloves and the newest spring shades in Kid gloves, all warrantied for quality.
A catalog fragment lists lining department fabrics including Fibre Chamois Hair Cloth Percaline Cambries Selicia Grass Cloth and related materials used in premium garment production.
Captain Albert Bennett of Bristol, aged 81, recalls his first voyage on the Aspasia in December 1826, detailing storms, rigging failures, and river passage to New Orleans. He describes cargoes, labor, and subsequent sailings to Liverpool, New York, Havre, Marseille, and beyond, with shipboard life and a notable incident off Havre when the ship grounded on a sand beach and was refloated. The account continues with later years and cargo routes through 1832.
Secretary Morton reports a suspected cattle price manipulation while beef to consumer costs rise beyond cattle price. Rhode Island debates the Hawkers and Peddlers bill with license fees proposed at 150 state, 100 Providence county, 50 other counties. Col Waring clashes with Grand Army posts over pension issue. Washington Academy debates earth wobble. Salvation Army leader Ballington Booth to become an American citizen.
The ad stresses confidence between buyer and seller and spot cash dealings, promoting hosiery from Gold Seal and H Royal Stainless brands, 250 black hose, fast black cotton, and a range of women's undergarments. It highlights patterns from Butterick, a lining department, and a five percent cash-card saving, urging quick purchases.
The author argues against thriftless habits and urges using credit to replace dilapidated furnishings with linoleum and a full dinner set. Believers in wage earners’ credit are invited to test the system and furnish homes through three payment options while improving home atmosphere.
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