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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1894
Page
7
A Brooklyn column reflects on mortality and New Year resolve. The writer laments mourning customs, asserts belief in eternal life through Jesus, and discusses aging as a state of mind. The piece surveys religious views, household routines, bread making, and a smallpox scare in a neighbor’s house.
The Dreadnaughts Hook Ladder and Hose Company hosts a grand banquet at Bristol with town officials and fire crew from multiple companies. Captain WA Rawson presided at the lower hall for a feast of turkey and trimmings as speeches praised past and present service.
A large attentive crowd filled Army Hall Thursday for a Bristol High School class of 84 concert. Miss Wardwell opened with a Don Pasquale selection, followed by Miss Stanley's Carpet pieces and Miss Hodgdon's whistling solos. Encores showed high audience praise.
A fragmented report notes a gathering with whistlers and travelers concluding an event. Attendees faced perception thoughts about appeals and tasks completed. The record ends with a closing ceremony and unclear remarks.
A brief note cites the fall and winter collar trend from the New York Herald. It highlights a latest full dress collar style with upright options, suited for neckwear and formal occasions as described in the reproduced figures.
The article lists collar designs such as the Elku Kenosha Maxim and Hector with varying front and back measurements for different looks. It notes fashion use with business suits and dresses, and mentions price-like values tied to road improvements and increased land taxes for nearby properties.
Fragmentary text appears to discuss Bristol Town matters with garbled lines and names. The readable portions are minimal, offering little clear event or outcome to summarize.
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