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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1904
Page
4
Alma Pratt cites Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as health aid for women under school stress. Letters from young women claim restored vitality and weight gain after fatigue and social withdrawal. Includes a $4000 forfeit for genuineness of the letter.
An old traveler recalls serving on a California murder jury and resisting a guilty verdict for nine days. The group finallyreturned a not guilty verdict, prompting the juror to feel self reproach after learning the actual mob had hanged the prisoner on day one.
A short reflective remark by Bliss Carman urges embracing simple pleasures despite poverty. It contrasts souring life with restraint, likening it to children refusing to enjoy a feast. The tone is philosophical and admonitory about happiness.
The hare easily caught up with the tortoise who mocks the tortoise. The tortoise admits not fast but plans to join the crew and says he is at home in the shell.
A Washington Star debate notes that while a patent for a scientific discovery is rare, some discoveries could be protected as literary productions. The exchange contrasts commercial views with scientific caution on intellectual property rights.
In a witty exchange from the Chicago Journal a daughter asks if her wedding is settled. The father replies that all is settled except the bills, signaling finalizing arrangements remain financial.
A student asks why the medieval era is termed the dark ages and the professor replies it reflects perceived cultural and intellectual decline versus later revival. The exchange highlights historical interpretation and the term's contested usage.
Atchison Globe reports a concise quip about a normally mild man reaching a boiling point, illustrating the paradox with a dash of local humor and diction.
An advertisement promises that Seven Tharks will cure stomach and liver ailments with minimal failure risk. It invites customers to try a full size bottle, deposit 50 cents as faith, and return the bottle for a refund if not satisfied, by Jasmin at 2% Hope Street Bristol.
A new act abolishes need to file reasons of appeal modifying Sections 12 and 5 of Chapter 249 and Chapter 92 of Public Laws. It details appeal to common pleas division, recognizance, assignment days, and precedence rules for certain indigent cases. The act sets costs, attorney pay limits, and repeals conflicting acts, taking effect upon passage.
Chapter 1150 amends Section 16 of Chapter 23 to allow damages for injury to person reputation or estate from crime in trespass or case actions even without a prior criminal complaint. It doubles the value of stolen money or articles unless restored and sets restorative value if restoration occurs. The act takes effect upon passage and applies only to crimes committed after passage.
The 1904 act provides that demanding a receipt for lawful money does not invalidate a tender. It states that lawful money offered remains legal tender and immediately takes effect, repealing inconsistent prior acts.
An act amends the January session act to allow the secretary of state to employ an engrossing clerk at a set salary. The bill authorizes drawing orders on the general treasurer for payment and annually appropriates $600 for the purpose. Section 2 states the act takes effect on passage and repeals inconsistent prior acts.
Chapter 1153 act amends Section 66 and 67 of Chapter 285 to allow a justice of either division of the supreme court to appoint one or more attorneys to defend indigent defendants in state offenses. It specifies that compensation is set by the presiding justice, with exceptions for capital offenses.
An act amends burial provisions for veterans who die in state without funds for funeral costs. Town or city officials will designate a person to arrange burial and fund it up to thirty five dollars, with a headstone not to exceed fifteen dollars. Payments must be claimed within sixty days and certain locations, cemeteries, and Cranston rules apply.
Chapter 1155 A law批准s all acts by G Walter Barnefield as a Rhode Island notary public, appointed by the governor in June, declaring them valid as if he had properly engaged before duties. The act covers completed acts and does not affect any pending litigation and takes effect upon passage.
An act amending Chapter 99 of the General Laws regarding the Rhode Island State Board of Agriculture. It requires cattle commissioners to notify the secretary of the board when tuberculosis is suspected, with visits by a board veterinarian and carcass disposal to protect public health. It also covers reporting glanders and other contagious diseases, with immediate examination and disposal of affected animals. The language specifies veterinarian actions and duties of county commissioners in disease handling.
The text details board power to slaughter tuberculosis suspected cattle at owner risk, with postmortem findings dictating indemnity. It sets appraiser roles, value limits for native grade and registered animals, appeal rights, and state cost sharing for quarantines. It mandates cleansing of premises and outlines inspections and enforcement powers.
The act provides for registering automobiles and licensing operators. It requires owners to apply to the secretary of state with maker, horsepower, and owner details, pay a two dollar fee, and receive a registration certificate. The certificate must be kept in the vehicle and records maintained for inspection. Upon sale, registration expires and the vendor must return the certificate with buyer details. Manufacturers may obtain a general distinguishing number for all vehicles they own until sold.
The act requires annual registration numbers for automobiles and motor cycles with a ten dollar fee. It bans operation on roads without proper registration after June 1, 1904, mandates clear Arabic numerals on vehicles, and imposes safety duties to protect horses and riders. Vehicles must have brakes, mufflers, bells or horns, and headlights from dusk to dawn. Non residents may drive vehicles registered elsewhere. Notices cover penalties, enforcement, and funding to public roads.
A historical note recalls an old Saxon king’s law making cat killing punishable by death and kept in force until less than fifty years ago. Welsh and English laws alike prescribed this penalty for harming the king’s cat, the guardian of the royal barn, with the offender mulched in corn to cover the cat’s remains.
A quip from the New Orleans Times-Democrat notes the husband’s public boast that he is always perfectly comfortable at home, remarking that his wife must be the worst house keeper in the world, and asking why 80.
In a terse farewell, a debtor declares final payment owed while the collector asserts past due sums. The exchange ends with a decisive goodbye.
Dialogue records Doc D returning an engagement ring to a jeweler after buying it yesterday. The jeweler asks if it suited, and Doc D replies that it was all right but that he did not suit. The exchange centers on a purchase and dissatisfaction with the ring.
Atchison Globe notes a reflection on aging as the body changes, making each stoop feel harder and reinforcing the everyday challenge of mobility as years pass.
July 18 one week tennis tournament under Y M C A Tennis Club state championship singles and doubles July 28 Sunday address at Y M C A by W B Wilson on the Jerusalem Convention July 26 Tuesday sale on the lawn of Congregational church 4 to 8 o clock July 28 Thursday excursion by Dreadnaught H L and H Co to Vineyard Haven Cottage City and Gay Head August 10 Wednesday annual excursion of St Marys Sunday school to Rocky Point and Newport
Advertises Mi o na as a guaranteed remedy for dyspepsia with a money back offer if not cured. Claims no risk in purchase and promotes the product as nature's cure available at A J Jasmin's.
A seller pledges to refund money paid for Mions on return of empty boxes if the buyer reports no cure for dyspepsia or stomach troubles. The guarantee covers two 50c boxes or a full month of treatment.
A. J. Jasmin offers a money back guarantee for Miona. Use a 50c box for two weeks, and if it does not help, return the empty boxes to A. J. Jasmin to receive payment under the guarantee.
The notice lists Northbound and Southbound electric car times between Bristol and Providence Fox Point, effective May 29 1904. Weekday, Sunday and Providence arrival times are given for departures from Bristol Constitution Street and Fox Point, with numerous express and standard runs throughout the day and late night hours.
The Suburban Railway announces regular service between Providence and Bristol with weekday departures from Dorrance and Weybosset at 6 45 a m and every 30 minutes until 7 15 p m then hourly to 11 15 p m. Bristol terminus starts at 5 19 a m with 30 minute intervals to 8 48 p m and hourly to 10 49 p m plus 11 49 and 12 41 a m to Riverside car house. Sunday service begins at 7 45 a m with 30 minute and hourly runs to 10 15 p m while Bristol terminus operates from 6 49 a m with 30 minute then hourly to 9 49 p m and later 10 49 and 11 41 p m to Riverside. Cars depart Franklin streets six minutes after terminus departures.
A handsome sample badge set has been produced at considerable expense for every society lodge and organization in Bristol. Most badges are reversible for mourning use. They can be viewed at the Pacenix office with reasonable quantities quoted on request.
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