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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1886

Page

2

Fourth of July Banquet in Vienna and other notices

The American residents of Vienna marked Independence Day with a banquet at the Kahlenberg hotel. Harvest has begun in Eastern Pennsylvania with reports of 25 to 60 percent crop loss. Senator McDonald may win the attorney general race after Congress adjourns, while Minister Cox plans a fall campaign appearance. The schooner Hiram, long in service since 1800, sailed from Biddeford to Providence last week. Col George B Corkhill, Garfield assassin trial prosecutor, died at 47 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. A French doctor’s museum of deformities in Paris may fetch about $6000. Alpine glaciers show 15 to 30 year growth cycles, enlarging since 1875. Cod liver oil yields morrhitol, a study by Dr. Lafarge reports it replaces crude oil with higher iodine and phosphorus content.

Lafarge Paris

Menthol Cold Feelings Reveal Separate Nerve Sets

A paradox shows menthol creates a cold sensation while the treated skin becomes hotter than surrounding areas. This supports the new theory that heat and cold are carried by distinct nerves, with menthol strongly stimulating the cold pathway.

Continents on hills of water pull ships below ocean level

The passage explains that continents sit atop water hills causing Atlantic crossing ships to descend 80 downhills then cross a valley and climb another hill. Calculations suggest mid ocean surface could be over half a mile below the level it would reach without continental attraction.

Atlantic Mid- Ocean

New French Clock Uses Magnets for Timekeeping

A novel tambourine shaped clock features a parchment head with a painted circle of flowers. Two iron bees move around the circle of flowers to mark time, the larger taking twelve hours and the smaller one hour, driven by magnets beneath the membrane inside the device.

American Earthquakes by Rockwood 1885 tally

A compiled list by Prof. O. G. Rockwood reports 71 American earthquakes for 1885 with five doubtful. The spread by region includes 8 in Canadian Provinces, 5 New England, 9 Atlantic States, 8 Mississippi Valley, 84 Pacific Coast, 2 Alaska, 1 Mexico, 4 Central America, 2 West Indies, 1 Ecuador, 3 in Peru and Chile, and 1 in the Argentine Republic. Seasonal totals: 24 winter, 22 spring, 14 summer, 11 autumn.

G. Rockwood Canadian New England Atlantic States Mississippi Valley Pacific Coast United States Alaska Mexico Central America West Indies Ecuador Peru Chile Argentine Republic

Patents Granted to Rhode Island Citizens July 6 1886

The United States Patent Office reports patents issued July 6 1886 to Rhode Island residents. H & J W Collins Pawtucket receive bobbin supporting spindle and bolster for winding machines. O Crandall Newport axle indicator. E B Crooker Pawtucket gutting pliers. Richard Lewis Newport washing machine for flower pots. W Murray Providence assigns half to J W Collins Pawtucket stop motion for spooling machines. Goo W Printica Providence button fastener. R Sanford Providence button fastener. Total patents granted to U S citizens numbered 457.

United States Patent Office Rhode Island Franklin H. Hough F . Street Washington, D. C H. & J. W. Collins Pawtucket O. Crandall Newport E. B. Crooker Richard Lewis W. Murray Providence J. W. Collins W. Printica R. Sanford United States

Southern Budget Letter on Labor Strikes and Home Ownership

From Our Own Correspondent. Our Southern Budget. SournxEn Pres, N. C., July 6, 1886. The piece argues that labor troubles have caused vast losses in wages and business, estimates direct wage losses at 2.8 million and business losses at 2.1 million, with 24.8 million in new work hindered. It urges workers to save via a strike fund for home and clothing costs, criticizes strikes, praises Southern land ownership, mentions Ned Buntline’s health and plans to winter in Southern Pines, and notes regional springs and a haling mineral spring near Littleton.

SournxEn Pres N. C Bradstreet Old North Knights of Labor Trades Unions New York City United States South Ned Buntline Southern Pines Col Judson Delaware County New York North Carolina Baltimore Union Halifax County Littleton Watch

Haxr g Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewar Endorsed

A historic claim touts Haxr g Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewar as restoring gray hair to a youthful color and vitality. Dr A A Hayes, a Massachusetts figure, endorses it and many testimonials praise its virtues.

A. A. Hayes Avengor Massa

Horicon soda fountain praised and July 4 events Nancy Bristol

Horicon soda fountain praised as a beauty. Frank Burr of Lynn Mass will preach at Advent Chapel Sunday. Baptism at State Street M E Church. July 4 celebration in Bristol with parade, salutes, and an oration by Henry J. Coggeshall. Procession included Bristol Train of Artillery and various fire companies. Public notices include court actions, estates, and summer school enrollments.

Frank Burr Lynn Mass Advent State Street M. FE Bristol High Street Court of Prozarez William H. Spooner Abby H. Waldron Ambrose Waldron J. Howard Manchester Mary M. Pearce Charles H. Manchester James Manchester Herbert F. Bennett Hezekiah W. Church Samuel M. Lindsey Martha Clayton Charles F. Brown Ida M. Brown Martha Meiggs James Meiggs Allen Wright Hannah 0. Otterson Orrin L. Bosworth Maria B. Wilcox Clara A. Anderson Bristol Light Infantry Co. O J. M. Morrissey Olneyville Temperance Cadets Mumford George Gee R. Arnold Gladding Henry J. Coggeshall Waterville N. Y Ira B. Wilson George W. Warren J. H. Potter Spencer Rounds Continental Providence J. F. Parks Hydraulion Hose Co E. C. Sparks King Philip Steamer Co Peleg Oard Dreadnaught Hose Co Wm. M. Blye Walley Hope Hope Street Town Bridge Franklin High Bradford Bradford Street Town Hall Wm. Hutchingon Star J. J. Wilkinson, Jr W. D. Skinner C. F. Eassterbrooks QO. P. Brunson A. P. Palmer State Street M. E Mabel O. Bragg Bristol High School Keller Star Quartette New York Henry J. Coggesshall Daily Papers of Children of Freedom Justice Bunker Hil Niagara Southern Gulf Thrces Snmdy’s Lane New Orleans Lincoln South Union America Miss Bragg Bristol Train of Artillery Love Rocks Bristol Neck Bon Ton Prane ‘ Myle

Fashion Notes on Linen Chemisettes and Seaside Wraps

Fashion notes describe linen chemisettes as comfortable alternatives to flannel collars and plastrons. Seaside wraps are mantles with sling sleeves and scarlet or blue hoods, stylish when made of bonele cloth. Elaborate white serges, striped flannels, and velvet trims appear with varied gowns and sailor hats are favored for yachting.

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