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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1896
Page
1
An advertisement promotes cotton goods with high quality and low prices. It highlights ladies chemises 25 to 37 cents, drawers 25 to 37 cents, white skirts 59 cents, and skirts at 62 cents. Night gowns range 37 cents to 2.00 dollars, plus corset covers in square and V neck styles, urging locals to buy at home for savings.
Early Saturday burglars blew open the Bristol Post Office safe at three in the morning. They took cash and stamps while leaving few other valuables, damaged doors, and escaped unseen. Police traced the scene, noting a damaged safe, tools, and minimal loot as investigators pursued clues.
Lincoln birth anniversary observed with a 21 gun national salute at noon by Brigton Artillery detachment under Col Stevens, bells rung at twelve, veterans visit Byfield area schools, and a G A R Hall evening program.
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