11 Jul 1899
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1899
Page
1
Advertises summer dress and bathing items including ladies navy wool flannel suits trimmed with white braid men's blue two piece bathing suits all sizes and accessories such as bathing caps and tights lists white lawn waists white goods pique and lawn yard goods with varied prices and a sale emphasis on low cost and new styles for the season.
Scathing editorial uses the Garcia saga to denounce modern indolence and slack effort. It urges decisive action, reliability, and independent initiative, praising the one who delivers a message under adversity while condemning incompetence and drift in workers and managers alike. The piece also notes social criticism of labor conditions and honors steadfast successors. It mentions the funeral of Mrs Seraphine Wilcox and a personal testimonial about Chamberlain’s Colic remedy for infant colic.
The regular monthly meeting elected teachers for the coming year, with Miss Elizabeth Ro MecCotter moving to Burton and Miss Anba Pierce shifting to Oliver. The board requires competence and flexibility at current salaries. A petition seeks Franklin arithmetic, heating the Burton schoolhouse, and sewer connection. Coal contracts and bills were approved.
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona spends winters in Aiken. Weak nerves caused severe pains at the back of his head. After using Electric Bitters he claims all pain left him. The ad touts the medicine as a cure for liver and kidney trouble, blood purification, stomach tone, and nerve strengthening. One bottle 50 cents at J H Young & Co's drug store.
Vintage grocery ad lists flour cereals oats and grains with assorted brands and prices. Includes butter soap and beans. Ads note money refunds for fresh creamery products. Corner reference to Cor. Franklin and High Streets.
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