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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1878
Page
2
A reflective column touches on coercion's rise post rebellion, Anglo-Indian tensions in Afghanistan, and political maneuvering in Congress. It notes Sanford, Blaine, and Cook's roles, critiques Southern outrages claims, and observes shifts in business and location affecting prosperity.
The author contrasts New England with California where small sums grow large through quick capital moves. A grocer's clerk could turn $300 into $100,000 after mishaps, and fifteen minutes of talks can seed $40,000,000 in mining ventures. The piece ends noting California excitements rarely bring real happiness.
Brief notices advertise an eight volume edition of Cuanpers OxcLoprpia or Exoziss Lrr xRaTURE with 3000 pages of notable British and American authors. Subscriptions priced at $2 in paper $3 in cloth and $4.50 in half morocco with free express or mail charges. Early orders receive special inducements. Specimen pages and full details available by postal card from 83 Beekman Street New York.
A storm moves with impartial force destroying property and life while rainfall soaks the land. The text notes water anxieties, then shifts to British politics, contrasting a peaceable queen with a self serving Prime Minister, suggesting future changes in leadership and policy.
From our regular correspondent in Washington D C dated December 17 1878 the focus is on Senator Blaine s great speech the new army bill and the cabinet change talk. The piece notes Attorney General Devens may stay or be offered a judgeship and discusses Senator Conkling s opposition to presidential nominees for the New York custom house. It also observes Democratic estrangement with the White House over southern election frauds and ponders Senate leadership future with Thurman as a potential governor candidate and leader among Democrats.
It favors buyers to deal with trusted dealers and choose from large, ready stocks. Macallar Williams & Parker advertise as the proper visit to secure guarantees and a wide assortment of heavy goods for ready-made garments, with locations in Providence and Boston.
From Our Own Correspondent writes of Dr Mary Walker the unconventional female physician. The piece moves to a court scene with Sheridan, Judge Pinckney, Col Mapleson and a public exhibition dispute. It then praises Kansas and Colorado as homes for poor men, highlighting Great Bend, Beulah Valley in Colorado, and immigrant opportunities, land, and climate.
An advertisement for T. B. Peterson & Brothers publishing a full uniform edition of Mrs. Emma D. E. N. Southworths novels. It lists titles, praises moral tone and vivid plots, notes vellum bindings, gift back, and price 1.75 per volume totaling 75.25 for the set. Also mentions availability through booksellers and notices unclear postal lines.
A festive period includes St Stephen's Day next Thursday and Advent Sunday. The Indies of the Baptist Church held a successful festival in Town Hall with Brown University Glee Club performances, large attendance, and ample refreshments. Captain John Collins reports improvements on the Hope Street estate, including a new barn and moved summer house. Trinity Church plans Christmas services with a child festival in Town Hall at 6, midnight communion, and morning prayers with communion at 10.
Mr Otis Munro has added a structure to the north side of his dwelling at the corner of State and High streets. Mr Frederic A Warner reports an addition on the south side of his cottage on the east side of High street.
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