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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1880
Page
2
A reflective piece on Christmas history and its enduring meaning. It recalls ancient holly and laurel adornments, Puritan opposition fading, and the symbolism of Christ’s birth. The essay praises the season’s spirit, charity, and the gift of Jesus as a guiding light amid life’s shadows.
A reader signed as A Common Sense Engineer in Scientific American suggests a plan to transport freight and passengers from New York to San Francisco in ten hours. He envisions a moving track with stationary engines at 190 mile stations, with a locomotive on the moving rail kept at full steam. The proposal notes reduced wear on machinery but omits the utility of the end product for travelers and goods.
An essay contrasts early 20th century youth etiquette with contemporary childrearing noting shifts from informal gatherings to formal invitations and dances. It laments lavish modern entertainments and questions whether educational and religious reforms truly strengthen character and faith for today’s generation.
The article argues for examining political economy free of party bias and contrasts revenue and protective tariffs. It explains that revenue tariffs tax consumers to fund government, while protective tariffs shield domestic producers, potentially raising prices and benefiting monopolies. The piece critiques high duties that reduce imports and notes the burden on the poor, with figures from 1879 and English revenue examples.
A Providence resident sued Boston and Providence Railroad after being refused a seat by a conductor. Upon arrival he was arrested, spent a night in a cell, and later sued the company. The court awarded $250 and the Supreme Court affirmed the award.
Sba states that any person who does not vote as a property tax payer must personally register at the Town Clerk's office on or before December 31, 1880 to retain voting rights for the year 1881. The notice emphasizes individual registration deadlines and local governance responsibilities.
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