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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1909
Page
4
The document notes the January 1909 session and states the Public Laws chapters are numbered continuously from the General Laws, Revision of 1909. It reflects a formal legislative record with emphasis on codification standards and legal structure. The text references the organization of statutes and the linkage to prior general laws in the 1909 revision.
The act amends Section 136 of the Court and Practice Act to grant district courts exclusive original jurisdiction over civil actions under five hundred dollars and actions for possession of tenements. It allows special service of process by personal notice mail or newspaper publication within or outside the state. The act takes effect upon passage.
The 1909 act defines optometry as measuring vision powers and lens fitting without drugs. It creates a five member board of examiners, appoints yearly terms, sets qualification rules, examinations, and exemptions for long-time practitioners. It outlines board duties, seal, records, and annual reporting.
Rhode Island required optometry applicants to file in writing with a $10 fee, pass a written exam, and receive a license or exemption. The board to record numbers, issue certificates, enforce renewals, and publish annual financials. Violations include fraud, felony conviction, unprofessional conduct, or practicing without a certificate, with penalties and court remedies outlined.
State act details appropriations for interest on the second highway construction loan bonds and penal and reformatory bonds for the fiscal year ending December 31, 199, with the state auditor authorized to issue orders as needed upon valid vouchers.
The record cites a January entry with figures including fifteen thousand seven hundred fifty dollars and an allocation of thirteen thousand four hundred forty one dollars to the sinking fund for redemption, reflecting fiscal actions of Ledisiai.
Rhode Island amends Chapter 152 to define pharmacist and assistant pharmacist criteria. It sets education and apprenticeship paths, requires board approval, and outlines fees and renewal rules. The act establishes registration terms, renewal deadlines, and enforcement, with a sunset of inconsistent provisions.
Chapter 392 amends public laws to grant property tax exemptions up to one thousand dollars for veterans of the U S Civil War who were honorably discharged and for widows of such soldiers. If property exceeds one thousand dollars, the excess is exempt for the widow, with proration across cities based on taxable value. Residency and proof requirements apply. total exemption capped at five thousand dollars. Takes effect upon passage.
The act amends Chapter 83 of the 1901 public laws to change Sec 3. It prohibits dredging or other methods to take scallops from state waters from January 1 to September 1 with a fine of twenty dollars and up to thirty days imprisonment per offense, with an exception for legally caught and bedded scallops on grounds planted by the person.
The document outlines amendments to a 1901 act on seed scallops. It defines seed scallops, prohibits removal by dredging, and imposes fines of twenty dollars plus up to thirty days imprisonment for possession or sale outside allowed periods. It sets the sale ban between April 15 and September 1 with similar penalties. The act takes effect upon passage.
The act outlines mandatory militia enrollment for able-bodied male citizens and certain foreign-born residents from age eighteen to forty five, with exemptions for US law exempts, officials, and those oath-bound to avoid arms. It establishes penalties for false certificates and neglect, details enrollment procedures, and confirms enrollment validity until a new district-wide roster is issued.
A club member recalled that after the speech, fellow members congratulated him warmly. One person even told him privately that it was the best thing he had ever done, remarking on the strong impact of the delivery.
Mrs Emaca Wheaton of Vienna West Virginia credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing ten years of illness after doctors failed. The ad claims the remedy contains native roots and herbs with no narcotics, and invites letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for free confidential advice.
A prying friend asks if Mr. Meekton speaks kindly to his wife. He replies always and explains his gentleness stems from self preservation, not courtesy. The exchange reflects a pragmatic view of domestic conduct. Henrietta is implied as his wife in the dialogue.
A Thackeray meditation on why men exalt bravery, questioning whether fear is inherent and whether military valor eclipses all other virtues as a reward or idol in society.
A quip from London Fun presents a slapstick exchange aboard a ship. An elderly passenger frets about danger while the captain reassures her there is none. Comedic cadence highlights anxious nerves and steady naval bravado.
A humorous exchange frames a young man’s question about his achievements. The elder remarks that success requires effort, while the youth replies with a playful boast about his few feats, highlighting a light moment on ambition and self-perception.
Daily weekday electric car service announced for the Hartford railroad system with May 27 1909 as the effective start date. The notice highlights weekday operation details for riders and nearby connections.
Newport and Providence Railway Company publishes a time table detailing train schedules, station stops, and practical travel times. The schedule lists departure and arrival times for major routes serving Newport and Providence, reflecting era transportation practices.
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