07 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1896
Page
1
Readable ad copy advertises deep discounts on hosiery underwear and table covers with prices from 19 to 95 cents. It promises a complete line of small wares and notions and heavily reduced ladies and children's coats to attract shoppers. Includes mentions of scarlet flannel and chenille table covers.
A meditation on bearing false witness cites sacred texts to condemn perjury and injustice. It emphasizes swearing to tell the truth, the triple guilt of lying, and the divine accountability before God, judges, and neighbors. It notes motives like greed and prejudice and ends with a practical tip about shoe care from the Shoe and Leather Review.
The New York World shifts to a ride-a-week format delivering 3 papers of 6 pages each week totaling eighteen pages for one dollar per year. It claims larger size and greater frequency than weekly papers and blends daily urgency with weekly features. New subscribers in Bristol may pay 2.50 for a year.
A humorous tale from the Punxsutawney News recounts a writer mocking rival editors and their readers. The piece depicts a playful, overheard mock competition detailing regionally named girls and towns as the editor faces a coroner's inquest after the jests go too far.
An old actor explains that stage fright stems not from seeing the audience but from the indeterminate noise of many small sounds in a crowd. He recalls first performances where footlights formed a wall of fire and the murmur behind it felt like a mob. He notes that even seasoned actors can face recurring attacks.
Delighted observer praises a heroine’s dress to the creator Worth. Brera Moments notes a glamorous bespoke gown assignment as the scene unfolds.
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