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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1893
Page
1
The piece argues that people should pursue work they love, stressing self reliance and intrinsic motivation. It contrasts genuine effort with forced paths, citing figures like Agassiz and urging personal discipline, perseverance, and ethical labor as paths to success.
Fragmentary OCR lists multiple directors and names including Cranston, Biers, Jase, Duteileox, Crooker, Norie, Davis, Thomas, Gee, Bourn, and Ko Cranston with varied spellings. No clear event or context is provided, leaving a partial roster of individuals connected to a historic board.
At the annual meeting held on Moenas it was voted to elect officers for the ensuing year. President William A Spooner. Vice Presidents Henry God Augusto O Bourn John G Watson. Trustees Charles H K Derineb Gaerne K Farrington Thomas flelue-sarte FP Colt J B Pearce I F Watsars Jee B Herreshog Ezra Dixon Alfred Luther Woten Hodgkinson. Deposits received as low as five cents and sums of one dollar or more draw interest from date of deposit. Bristol R I June 12 190
Sheldon and Binney at 28 Westminster Street Providence advertise as a general bank dealing in stocks bonds local securities and foreign exchange. They offer deposits subject to check and telegraph wires to New York and Boston with authorized officers listed H S88Lv0N JR, Wat Kinney JB.
Chronic catarrh sufferers report relief after using Ely's Cream Balm. Willard a Joliet druggist says it gives him relief after years of trouble. Gen L Crandall, postmaster, Quonochont ... writes it is the most reliable preparation for catarrh and cold in the head.
A long item from the St Louis Globe-Democrat recounts how the U S Treasury handles mutilated currency. It details cases of damaged bills healed for owners, the rules for redeeming parts of notes, and anecdotes from the sub treasurer and notary public about victims seeking replacements. It notes losses run into millions and the public’s general ignorance of the process.
A quip from Buffalo Express quoting old Fudgely and his son on dawn and success. The exchange highlights a humorous view that rising early does not guarantee wealth or success.
The passage argues many people lack skill in wearing hats, noting that placement on the head or back changes look. It asserts proper hat positioning can make a cheaper hat look better than a rich neighbor's ill chosen style.
A eyewitness account from Burlington Iowa describes a balloon voyage into a violent thunderstorm. The craft was lifted toward dangerous clouds, then struck by lightning and rain, finally descending into a forest where the balloon collapsed but the traveler survived clinging to a rope.
The item describes children’s hats up to age twelve with white silk bonnets, colorful felt hats trimmed with veuset rosettes bows and ribbons, and Tam O Shanter caps matching coats. It notes low crowns in various shapes and suggests plain felt as desirable.
A Bran don Banner report tells how ravens outsmart an innocent leveret by luring the mother away then snatching the young hare. Ravens also steal dog food by teasing the animal into anger and grabbing the prize. A traveling gentleman witnesses a speech by ravens and rescues a captive tame raven using learned catchwords.
A dated opinion praises hood sapparilla advertising for its supposed reasonableness and sobriety. It claims endorsements support claims and would be trusted in financial circles as fully substantiated.
The article recommends Hood's Pills as a reliable and family friendly remedy for general digestive relief and overall comfort. It emphasizes trust and suitability for household use, presenting the product as a practical choice.
A column mixes elevator speed memories with seasick anecdotes and a dental health note. It discusses rapid lifts, a remedy of watching feet, and compares old and new designs. It also covers teeth development, nutrition, and the need for regular dental care to prevent indigestion and jaw issues.
A Boston Globe clipping cites a physician noting a four hundred strong inner circle across society including “swellest” saleswomen and department heads. The piece contrasts bri g stores, salaries, and European travel with ordinary workers, highlighting social stratification in the United States.
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