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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1906
Page
4
A coalition of 2,000 stores has unified under the National Cigar Stands Company to control cigar sales. The group offers three for 25 cents, a sharp discount from typical prices.
Public Laws from the January 1906 session establish a forestry commissioner with duties to map forest conditions and promote replanting, set a five hundred dollar salary plus travel and printing allowances, and outline vacancies. Additional acts amend bowling laws, foreign insurance capital requirements, liens, court file custody, district court sessions, and related provisions, effective upon passage.
Chapter 1326 amends Section 9 of Chapter 176 to allow original articles of incorporation to grant the corporation a lien on all shares for assessments and indebtedness, and to grant the right to buy stock before private sale. If not included, provisions may be added by a full capital stock vote and filed certificate with the secretary of state.
The text urges harmony throughout the body as the key to long life. It stresses strengthening parts neglected by nature or damaged by disease, guarding vital organs, and prioritizing heart, lungs, kidneys, and digestion. It warns against undue strain and overexertion while promoting careful, progressive development of vital structures.
A correspondent, C. D. R. Andrews, observed Jupiter’s satellites via a common mirror on a clear night the 5th of November. He reports satellites one and two appearing close in the mirrored image, matching positions seen in the glass, noting that Jupiter’s glare hides them normally.
London Standard explains white rainbows form when fine rain and strong sun create overlapping prismatic colors. Small drops and interference make the bow appear white, resembling a woven texture, especially with fog and a low sun near the horizon.
Timetable notice for the Newport and Providence Railway Company in effect June 10, 1906. Includes schedule details for trains, stations, and operating times as published in the periodical.
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