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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1909
Page
3
Advertised remedy claims to remove the cause of ailments by stimulating the bowels aiding liver function sweetening breath cleansing blood toning the stomach easing head pressure improving appetite and promoting sleep. Beecham's Pills priced 10c and 25c sold everywhere.
In May McClure's Taft argues the lock type canal is safer and cheaper than a sea level plan. He cites a completion target of January 1 1915 but says progress slows as the Culebra cut deepens, risking longer construction despite optimistic excavation rates.
The article argues that relying on current excavation pace misleads when choosing between sea level and lock canal designs. It notes Gatun Dam work and gate adjustments will extend timelines and warns that underwater sections require pumping or dredging, reducing progress rates and undermining optimistic estimates.
A fragmented tip warns gray haired people against aging looks and urges action to stay youthful, noting avoidant language about old appearance. The source presents a stray, odd text fragment focusing on hair color and age perception.
Last evening the Rangers won three straight from the Town Fathers by default. The Hay Seeds defeated the Hustlers three straight with a roll off deciding the third string. The Hank Hanks won two in three from the Independents. Top figures include P R Kenney as highest single string and Carlton Hill with 837 for individual three strings, Wonders 1420 as highest team total and 489 as highest team single string.
The steam propeller Harvest, from Providence to New York, was burned off Point Judith on April 2 and totaled. All onboard were saved.
From the Phoenix of Saturday April 19 1879 report the town meeting held in Town Hall on Saturday last to elect town officers set the annual tax and conduct town business. Massadore T Bennett was chosen moderator and Peter Gladding town clerk. A full slate for Town Council Court of Probate and many offices including Justices of the Peace Town Treasurer Town Sergeant Auctioneers assessors of taxes and other posts were appointed or elected. The School Committee size was debated and amended from 10 to 16 with a paper vote yeas 151 noes 78. New School Committee members were named and terms listed with Parmenas Skinner Jr named superintendent.
Letter from U S Navy man E A Halloway aboard the Minnesota in Norfolk in 1909 extols the Mehlin piano purchased December 1907. He notes it remained nearly as good after a world tour, was tuned once in France, impressed musicians in Japan Italy and Australia, and outperformed competing pianos. The Shepard Company of Providence represents the Mehlin piano, praised for its tone and grand plate patent.
LP RUSS imnos presents a grand piano priced at 500 with 405 cash and 8 monthly payments plus free delivery within fifty miles. Gabler piano 475 style 385 also on low club terms. Providence location noted. postal for fall details.
The text argues that service value hinges on quality delivery, not a simple tool like a corkscrew. It warns that fear stems from perceived inferiority, shaping customer order decisions and overall value in professional offers.
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