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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1894
Page
4
The Bristol Phenix announces subscription prices for one year two dollars prepaid, six months one dollar, three months fifty cents, and single copies five cents. It is entered at the Bristol Post Office as second class matter.
Merchants in Providence and manufacturers urging the city council to endorse bonds up to 750000 for the Providence and Springfield Railroad. They argue the move is reasonable and just, supporting competition with the New York and New England line, which has benefited freight and passenger services. The Providence Telegram criticized the petition, suggesting it opposed its supporters, while the New York and New England railroad remains under receivership with T O Platt viewed as friendly to its interests.
The Putnam Standard’s Brother Kennedy begins a piece with a sharp line about hugging Queen Victoria. The note links Kennedy to Grover Cleveland, suggesting both share an English flavor, though Cleveland would likely avoid owning the remark.
A Providence born paper named the American enters the local exchange table. Its publisher and editors are unknown, and its heading carries a foreign look, but it is believed to fill its sphere successfully.
Next week the State Grange holds sessions at Westerly with an outline program. Several well known speakers from abroad are expected and a memorable entertainment program has been arranged by the local grange.
The publication with a small circulation for about sixteen to eighteen months has been discontinued due to financial part of the publication.
The Gleaner will publish as usual and grow more desirable with time. Rhode Island Pendulum enters its 42nd year as Editor Carroll aims to elevate the paper to one of the state’s best and attract strong patronage.
The piece notes a perceived rush on state funds while General Assembly members are described as not benefiting from the anticipation account, highlighting a contrast between the public and lawmakers during the new year.
A reflection on striving to create something from nothing in challenging times. The text urges effort to answer a pressing question and to pursue productive solutions despite unfulfilled aims.
A wheel behind a wheel signals the upcoming convention as cyclists assemble in New York for the great Bicyclists gathering next week.
The text notes that despite many assurances none provide protection against the grave possibilities posed by the Wilson bill. It emphasizes concern over potential impacts and the need for effective safeguards beyond general assurances.
The notice greets readers with a cheerful New Year message for 1894, extending warmth to all in the community and wishing prosperity for the year ahead.
Officials probe the purpose and location of the January session asking why it was held and what agenda items or decisions were pursued. City records show discussions centered on budgeting, policy shifts, and committee actions.
The article surveys Roman and Byzantine mosaic origins from decorative pavements to church wall art. It notes Florentine mosaic using precious stones from the Medici era and Russian imperial works. It also offers basic mandolin lessons, tuning, and pairing with guitar for accompaniment.
The piece explains white stone used in industry does not come from active volcanoes but from distant volcanic deposits. Lipari Island in the Tyrrhenian Sea houses the best source, a mountainous area rich in taffa lavas and silicious products known as Campo Blanco or Monte Petalo 1500 feet above sea level.
A historical recipe describes making a strong universal cement by mixing gum arabic starch and sugar then cooking until clear. The solution is kept thick like tar and preserved with camphor cloves or sassafras oil to prevent spoilage.
The celluloid mirror uses a transparent plate coated with silver and an opaque layer to create a burnable yet durable reflector. A scientific paper suggests applications in large optical elements due to the material’s ductility and ease of shaping compared with metal reflectors and glass.
A Fortnightly Review summary notes vast drift deposits across the northeastern United States and into the Midwest, with boulders moved hundreds to thousands of miles and to elevations higher than their sources. Examples include Adirondack and Canadian sources, Heidelberg limestone on Blue Ridge summits, and Mount Washington gneiss over 6 000 feet high.
A jewel hilted hunting knife valued at £7,000, lost with a Portuguese nobleman’s box, was recovered from a wreck after divers, paid by time, finally located it. The Cadiz wreck near Ushant in 1875 held lead and quicksilver in large iron bottles, with salvage work ongoing for years.
A writer explains a simple crystallizing method using copper wire baskets wrapped in gauze. Tie violets ferns or leaves into the baskets and submerge in a one pound alum per gallon water solution. Cool to set colors then lift when a light crystal coating forms and let drip twelve hours for long lasting decorative blooms.
A Springfield father describes how his family now eats rice at every meal. He notes lessons from his daughter’s cooking school and the mother’s insistence on practice, listing rice dishes like rice soup, pudding, snowballs, fritters, and gems.
The Bridgman School for Girls in Peking plans to accept more girls with bound feet. Native Christians in Peking form an anti foot binding society after an enthusiastic meeting.
A northern Indiana farmer survey shows road improvements raise land value, reduce transport costs, and boost farm profits. Latta cites average value gains of 6.48 dollars per acre with full improvement yielding substantial annual savings and asset growth, urging farmers and towns to invest in better rock and gravel roads.
Howard county Missouri investor Hon John Walker pledges $1 per acre toward a Rocheport to Jackman mill gravel road and similar routes to Ashland church Fayatte. He notes 450 acre farm yields $450 stock, encourages farmer participation, and argues roads benefit farmers and towns, foreseeing high long term dividends. The piece contrasts old sandy rut roads with the push for durable gravel highways.
H W Ladd Co promotes a full store holiday sale with deep discounts across all departments. They highlight useful and ornamental articles, six cent and one dollar goods, a large doll display, and a new toy selection to attract shoppers.
A genuine price reduction on our own stock with not ill made goods. Ladies jackets with fur trim now 5 to 12.50, skirts and coats from 12.50 to 20, paddock and tight fitting coats 15 to 25. Children's garments cut 2.50 to 8, Alaska seal garments and fur accessories greatly reduced.
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