Learning a trade in the State Prison upper story
A Bristol Pheri issue from July 19 1879 notes education as trade training in the State Prison. It also reflects on sermons and memory, the grave and life, and political views including Secretary Schurz backing Sherman. The item links archaeology and a tale of John and Grace with distant travel and England’s warlike posture.
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Bristol
Thedelsium
Richard Corcorane
Fletgher A Nickson
Maggie Hutchinson
Debbie Ingraham
Nellie White
Kate 0. Riley
Eliza Monroe
John B. Pearce
Po Tmgater
Pronouncing Savings Banks with a C Both Ways
A historical note discusses pronouncing Savings Banks with a C either softly as in face or hard as in cake. It claims the hard C has been the common pronunciation for several years, with some exceptions in present company.
Jefferson Davis Finds A Gentle Gift From A Lady
A memory of a generous gift to Jefferson Davis described as a princely token from a lady. The text notes two plantations and a villa as fitting compliments while admitting embarrassment at unworthiness and gratitude. The writer hints Davis may understand the lady’s taste, while others question it.
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Jefferson Davis
Jeff
Obstructionists in Justice and Risks of Power
The United States Marshals complain that arrests and imprisonments suffer without credit for conveying criminals to safety. The speaker warns against empowering a reckless party, fearing threats to justice and national interests if such forces are unleashed.
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United States
Congress
Germany plans vast underground telegraph web across empire
A long range German underground telegraph system is described expected to finish in about eighteen months. Two main routes from Hamburg to Ratisbon and Konigsberg to Strasbourg cross in Berlin with cross connections to connect towns. The piece argues for prudent public finance management and questions extravagant leadership in municipal spending.
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Germany
Hamburg
Ratisbon
Konisberg
Strasburg
Berlin
Patent to purify smoke with water spray in England
A patent for removing injurious gases from smoke is described. Smoke passes through water with soda-ash, sprayed by paddle-wheels, washed by screens, and returned to the tank. The process improves draft and furnace heat, claiming safe breathing above chimneys, but high cost delays adoption until cheaper methods are found.
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Ingland
Civil Service Reform Gains Validation Under Hayes
After hostile debate and attacks on Conkling, Civil Service Reform seems successful. Even The New York Times concedes results, praising President Hayes. The New York Custom House shows promising signs, renewing faith of reform supporters in Hayes era.
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Rutherford B. Hayes
Letter From La Provence 1879 Long Orient etchings
A long extract discusses Marseilles history from Phoenician and Greek eras to the third century BC. It details Phoenician ships, Tyrian Baal Melkarth, ancient steles, and a Galley keel found beneath La Republique street. The piece weighs Marseilles as a Greco Oriental entrepot and cites Tyre Venice comparisons and Phoenician influence.
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de la Republique
Julius Crezar
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Carthage
Acropolis
Africa
Sidon
Palmyra
Baalbec
Charlemagne
Tyrian Baal Melkarth
Phoenicia
Baal
Venice
Egypt
Mediterranean
Tide Power Dock Idea in Liverpool Exhibition
A model shows driving machinery by tide force. It requires a tidal dock with pontoons and an elevated reservoir where whales are forced by rams as the tide rises. James C Stevenson asserts potential savings of 15 pounds per horsepower annually over steam and notes a 5000 foot square dock could power Liverpool and nearby towns.
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Bariga's Mommy Macazine a Boston periodical
Bariga's Mommy Macazine appears on publication day with an illustrated article on artesian wells a thrilling sey story notable poetry domestic tales and engravings Published by Thames and Talbot 23 Hawley Street Boston price 1 50 per year post paid 15 cents a copy at periodical depots nationwide
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Artesian Wells
Thames & Talbot
Hawley Street
Boston
Bristol News Fragments Chronicle Summer Notes
A Bristol town page recounts dog days and St Margaret’s Day, local sermons, theater and opera remarks, a solar eclipse note visible in Africa, and social life reflections. It lists residents and taxpayers, court docket items, new library acquisitions, and upcoming local events with scattered brief items.
Bristol Train Artillery meeting at Armory Monday
A Bristol Train Artillery gathering is planned for Monday at eight o'clock at the Armory. All BTA Old Guard Veteran Association honorary members and honorably discharged officers and members are urged to attend for important business.
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Bristol Train Artillery
B.T. A. Old Guard
Veteran Association
Artillery
Friends of the Old Bristol Train of Artillery
Pinafore cast announced for Town Hall performances
The upcoming Town Hall production of The Pinafore lists Sir Joseph Porter as First Lord of the Admiralty with D F Stearns of Pawtucket as Captain Corcoran. Eugene Warner plays Ralph Rackstraw, Charles Young as Dick Deadeye, Henry Hayes as Bill Bobstay, and Nellie Manchester of Providence as Josephine. The cast includes Miss Millie Dimond, Miss Belle Weeden, and a large chorus with eight Providence musicians forming the orchestra. The opera runs on two evenings only.
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the Admiralty
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Eugene Warner
Ralph Backstraw
Charles Young
Dick Deadeye
Henry Hayes
Bill Bobstay
Arthur Cortell
Josephine
Nellie Manchester
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Hebe
Sir Joseph
Millie Dimond
Little Buttercup
Portsmouth
Belle Weeden
Burton
Edward Hoffman
Quaker Bitters Advocated As Safe Remedy For All
Physicians recommend the QUAKER BITTERS as a gentle stimulating tonic for ladies and children. Claims include life saving and curing effects, improved courage, vigor, energy, and nervous system relief. Dr. Warren and Rev Dr Hamlin cited. circulars offered. ads tout blood purification and infant health benefits.
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