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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
4
A reflective piece compares British and English habits with foreign views on cleanliness. It recalls cheerful banter about bathing frequency and household amenities, noting older homes rarely had bathrooms and likening past customs to a rough, lively era.
The Worrier is advised not to simply stop thinking but to channel nervous energy into healthy activity. Don’t worry, but work with a constructive spirit. Rev 8 S McComb in Harper’s Bazar argues for re-education and purposeful labor to redirect mental energy.
Colonel A. K McClure recounts in Confederate Veterans that Jefferson Davis, driven by sincere conviction, aimed for command of the Confederate army on the eve of organizing the Confederacy but was told of his election as provisional president en route to Montgomery. He later assumed the presidency in Richmond with conscientious dedication.
Bava Luchman Dass spent fourteen years under priests in central India's Black Caves to become a yogi. He learned to perform forty eight postures and balance on his fingertips with his body airborne under watchful judges for seven days and nights.
A 19th century record notes a Pennsylvania statute restricting public attire for women, setting fines from 100 to 200 dollars for wearing low necked dresses in public places such as streets, churches, theaters, or taverns, reflecting era norms on modest dress.
A collage of humorous snippets from multiple papers. References joke about Greek sandals and lack of trousers. Includes a ventriloquy about naming a kitten and a moody child’s quip about drowning it.
A playful exchange from the New Orleans Times-Democrat features a chauffeur defining an anomaly as a man who owns an automobile yet balks at repair expenses. The quip reflects light social commentary on car ownership costs.
A fragmentary note describes a curate and his wife, with doubts over her health and prospects for improvement. The spelling reflects period diction and dialect, noting the curate’s uncertainty about her recovery.
Proverb notes that a fluent tongue often conceals backing or support, implying that eloquence requires visible behind-the-scenes backing. The saying reflects caution about sycophancy and the importance of credible support for persuasive speech.
Baseball notes describe a Bristol versus Attleboro game this Saturday with strong Boston area teams and a crowded schedule. Manager Lafontaine targets speed to counter Sullivan’s hitting, urging public support to offset high visiting-team guarantees. Also mentions Independents and Defiance at 2, West Sides and King Philips at 4, plus Night Owls winning over Nar ragansettts on the Common and a three-game series starting next Thursday.
The Ivy Guild hosted a Japanese tea afternoon at St Michael's chapel with Japanese styling. Volunteers organized supper and candy tables, tea service, cake and coffee stations, a grab box and live music by the W. Wolff Orchestra. A handsome sum was realized.
A six year old girl speaks out at gatherings causing family embarrassment. Her father scolds her for revealing a family secret and imposes a vow of silence. At dessert she cries asking for more ice cream, calling it a family secret. The London Telegraph quotes the incident.
The London Chronicle notes Johny Augustus O Shea, famed for military tales, paused a Dumfries appearance to lift a daisy from Robert Burns’ grave. The crowd demanded Burns. He yielded and delivered an impromptu Robbie Burns tribute before resuming his war stories, becoming a favorite part of the lecture.
Drawings for the Golf Club tennis tournament determined first round matchups for ladies and men. Ladies include Seabury vs Chapman and Church vs Tillinghast with several other pairings. men list Nelson vs Fry and Tucker vs Rockwell among first round games. Play begins tomorrow on the Golf Club courts with women starting in the morning and men starting later.
Mrs Clarence H Seymour hosted a pleasant whist party on South Main Street Warren. Tables on the veranda. Miss Mabel Salisbury won first prize, Mrs Gertrude D Salisbury second, and Mrs Robert McKay the consolation. Mrs Evelyn Sherman served lies. salads handled by Mrs Harry Thayer and Mrs Salisbury. lemonade by Mrs Harriet Bonn and Miss Hattie Warren. Music by Miss Salisbury and a lawn orchestra. House decor featured golden glow and sweet peas.
A vintage advertisement touts DeWitt's Carpolized Witch Hazel Salve as the original product with cooling soothing cleansing effects. It urges buyers to insist on DeWitt's and notes W H Buffington as seller. It promotes DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills for back pain and kidney trouble, sold by W H Buffington.
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company No 1 held a meeting electing two new members. A Rhode Island State Firemen's League tournament committee appeal for prize money was discussed. The Hydraulion loan to Bristol Veteran Firemen for the Albion muster on Labor Day was approved. Repairs to the engine were completed and will be tested on High Street. Bristol Veteran Firemen arranged to attend the Lowell muster on August 20 with about 50 expected riders. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder did not meet due to a league session in Providence. George E Clars and Charles L Hammill attended as delegates.
A public auction will occur on Wednesday August 19 at 12 o'clock on the premises. The sale is due to a mortgage deed dated November 6 188 and recorded in Bristol County Rhode Island. The leasehold estate includes buildings on School Street No 2 and adjacent parcels owned by Michael O'Brien and the Pierce heirs. By order of the mortgagee assignee the bidder Bnatol K I states intent to bid at sale or adjournments. July 26 1908.
Lena V. Henry of Norristown Ga says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her after doctors warned of surgery. The letter touts the remedy for female troubles including displacements inflammation and pain and invites others to write for advice from Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
The Bristol probate court reports the estate of John F Warren deceased insolvent. Creditors claims are received and examined. Hearing set for August 17, 1908 at 10 30 am in the probate court room Bristol. Notice to be published fourteen days weekly in Bristol Phoenix News. John M Coggshall Probate Clerk.
Public notice from New Hampshire and Electrical Railway indicates car service adjustments effective June 18. Details are unclear due to damaged text but involve railroad operations and schedule or fare changes.
Newport and Providence Company railway schedule notes a departure from Bristol with arrival details incomplete.
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