21 Jan 1896
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1896
Page
1
An 80 and 84 Hope Street Bristol ad touts a midweek sale of ladies undergarments and cotton wear. Includes chemises, drawers, skirts, night gowns, and corset covers at deep discounts, with prices well below usual city rates. Emphasizes quality, style, and local savings.
A Friday gathering at the First Congregational church in Washington drew about 2500 citizens led by Chief Justice Harlan to denounce Armenian outrages. Dr. Talmage and Miss Barton urged humanitarian aid, with speeches condemning Turkish oppression and pledging aid through the Red Cross and American effort.
In north Scotland a belief persists that the wee folk inhabit the hills and may snatch nourishment from convalescent mothers or even the infant. A fisher’s child faced a strange omen when a beggar woman gazed at it, prompting a ritual with a burning peat and a hen to reverse the spell, after which the child recovered and thrived.
A pointer dog in northwest Washington is described as a natural thief. He targets ladies pocketbooks and hand bags, grabbing and running, often escaping owners and police. The animal appears to be trained and returns booty to a master, while showing signs of awareness of wrongdoing. Washington Star.
In Bourne Massachusetts two ancient cellars from Plymouth colony and Dutch traders lie side by side under adjoining structures. The block house over one dates to about 1627, seven years after the Mayflower landing, reflecting early colonial and trading life and the need for manufactured goods and supplies.
The New York World becomes thrice-a-week offering 18 pages weekly at $1 a year. Subscribers receive 156 papers yearly, each 6 pages across eight columns. The paper claims greater news frequency and freshness, combining daily vigor with weekly features. Bristol Prax and Thrice-a-week World offer may vary by year for new subscribers.
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