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Poems entered at the Bristol Post Office as second class mail with postage paid by the publisher. Subscribers in the United States and Canada are not charged extra.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1893
Page
2
Poems entered at the Bristol Post Office as second class mail with postage paid by the publisher. Subscribers in the United States and Canada are not charged extra.
The narrative describes a morning in June in a Green Mountain town with lush farms, open doors, and gracious homes. It follows a journey from Vergennes to Burlington, noting Lake Champlain and the Adirondacks, then visits the Vermont University and Burlington sights, ending with a moonlit railway crossing into Canada and return to the United States.
The work recounts Mr. Richard Harding Davis's experience during a English political campaign as the companion of a Conservative parliamentary candidate. Ten illustrations by W Hatherell accompany the lively narrative.
A cursory glance shows The New Peterson Magazine for August features The Rise of the Dancing-Girl by Charles Belmont Davis with photos of leading dancers. Other pieces include Days in England by Mary Gray Umstead and Professor Polycarp Invention by M. G. McClelland, plus stories, poetry, and new departments. Two dollars a year via 114 South Third St Philadelphia Pa.
A marketing note touts Hood's Sarsaparilla through testimonials claiming broad effectiveness. The copy emphasizes trust in Hood's Oungs despite competitors failing and urges readers to try the remedy now.
Advertises Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a cure for uterine displacement ovarian trouble and tumors. Claims backache relief and body rejuvenation with testimonial from B. Butcher of Philadelphia and urges readers to buy from druggists. Mentions Liver Pills at 26 cents.
The Court of Probate and Town Council schedule monthly meetings on Monday. A sermon by BG Sev. W.S. Woodworth is planned for Advent Chapel. Col Samuel Norris sails to New York and Europe aboard the Campania. A cane left at Gov Bourn's Park summer house awaits return at 88 Hope Street. Breezy shores host tents by water. Huckleberry crops suffer from heat and drought. potato crop prospects look uncertain due to weather and blight. July deaths total five with causes listed. cemetery interments at North Cemetery. Tadies’ Mite Society plans its annual Clambake at Mr Seth Paul’s grounds. tickets on sale at the Woman Exchange and on bake day. Strawberries finish season with higher prices. farming acreage increases but requires care and labor.
The piece laments scarce clams as the clam digging grounds around Mount Hope Bay Narragansett Warren River Cole's River Bristol Ferry and the Kickemuit have been exhausted. It notes clams selling for 1.75 a bushel during a forthcoming clambake and reflects on civilization’s impact on edible sea life.
The 73rd Rhode Island State Fair premium book for Narragansett Park opens Sept 18 to 22 1898. It highlights expanded departments including Horses Cattle Sheep and Swine Kennel Club classes and increased prizes. New Poultry and Home Arts sections promise broad entries and improved exhibits.
In this town 28 inst. July John Hauge son of John and Mary Hauge aged 1 month 6 days. In this town 2d inst. Wilhelm Ludwig Nelle son of Chiries F and Mattie Nelfie aged 1 year.
Massachusetts Railroad Commissioners ban Sunday excursion trains for the year cutting trips to the Vineyard Newport Crescent Park and shore resorts. The ruling affects popular annual outings with the refrain What can't be cured must be endured.
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