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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1894
Page
6
The question of fixed versus centerboard designs for English racing yachts may be settled this season. The Dragon and Thelma, redesigned for Mr. Walker, will trial centerboards or similar improvements, providing a clear comparison to fixed-keel designs and testing English yachtsmen's long held beliefs.
In Valencia Mr Mertens notes a steel flat top cart track laid as a double line with a one yard gap held by a crossbar. The design supports heavy loads with pavement between tracks and separate up and down routes. Cost runs about 10 dollars per running yard despite imported rails.
In Bristol Hope Street a lot with dwelling and improvements will be sold at public auction on Aug 1 1894 at noon by Frederick A. Warner commissioner under a decree of the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court Rhode Island. Five percent of purchase price due at sale. remaining balance due at deed delivery. Deed delivery at 97 Hope Street Bristol Aug 8 1894 before noon.
A local advertisement promotes Amaranthine to whiten and beautify complexions and promises relief for eczema and facial blemishes. It markets Curliestne bangs, HS facial soap, and a dental cream as pure products. White Rose Jelly is advertised for sunburn and chapped hands. Manufactured by The L A Clark Co Bridgeport with multiple regional distributors.
The New York State League For Good Roads reports farmers show lively interest in road work. The league avoids binding commitments to legislation or a single road method, aiming to educate voters on financial benefits and how to judge appropriate laws and economical highway construction.
The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle argues that road reform will mainly aid farmers but extend benefits to all classes and impact business greatly. It urges every citizen to support the movement and criticizes mossy ideas of progress.
Fragmentary verse about choosing the right path to avoid evil. Highlights a plan to join the roads and fight for righteous conduct without explicit details.
The London School of Medicine for Women reports 138 students passed exams at the University of London with honors in anatomy, medicine and obstetrics. Scotland establishes the Muirhead College for Women, aiming to train women as doctors or scientists, amid tensions with Glasgow University over control and naming. By London standards, about 200 women now practicing medicine, including 187 trained at the Institute and 41 already on the register not from that school.
A society woman recalls a double misstep by maid and driver that swapped a cake gift for a large antique statue. The cake went to Mia 8 by error, the case to Mrs 8, then back again after a long explanatory note. The misplaced Victory statue caused prolonged embarrassment.
The New Century club of Wilmington Delaware owns a house built by members. It has about 450 members with a $5 stock share required for new entrants. The annual $5 dues grant access to lectures languages and classes. The property overlooks the city and includes an audience room stage parlors and rented ground floor spaces for a drug store and a restaurant.
Dr Callie Haynes longtime assistant physician at Western State Hospital Virginia resigns after four years of service. Recognized by the board for efficiency with re-elections and salary increases. She plans to make Staunton her permanent home as several women candidates contend for the vacancy.
The Henderson Kentucky Courier notes Betsy Shelton born 1798 in North Carolina is the oldest mother in Webster County the oldest grandmother in Kentucky and the oldest great grand and great great grandmother in the United States with 14 children 117 grandchildren 282 great grandchildren and 19 great great grandchildren. She moved to Kentucky in 1816 and her husband died in 1867. The report mentions Eight of 62 Woman's Medical College of Pennsylvanias graduates are from the South and Lorilla F. won the gold medal for the best surgical clinic report at the Woman's Hospital.
Forbes argues future victors will abandon wounded on the battlefield as armies press the pursuit, leaving care to improvised or cosmopolitan relief groups. He predicts fewer military bearers and more fighting lines, with wounded again vulnerable after retreat.
Missouri senator Cockrell boasted perfect recall of names yet failed to remember a constituent at home. He asked the man to spell his name to confirm it, receiving J-o-n-e-s and then W-i-l-l-i-a-m. This Washington note ends with a punchy quip about his memory.
Mme Parvenoo insists on a first class ticket to Rome and an included Italy excursion as she speaks with a Tourists' International agent. The Chicago Record notes the exchange.
In a brisk York exchange gossip claims a wife hired a new maid after complaining her husband, Kingley, was not home enough in the evenings, stirring chatter about domestic life.
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