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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1894
Page
1
General J A Beaver argues that mixed regions require county control plus state aid to build good roads. Wealthier areas near cities can fund through property taxes while farming counties need shared burdens. Uniform laws fail across diverse districts. county planning with state support offers practical, scalable highway networks.
The text explains road maintenance using clean gravel and local soils. For sticky clay soils, add sand inches periodically to counteract stickiness. for loose sand, apply a 5 to 6 inch layer of stiff clay to bind and stiffen. Each locale requires study and experiments to optimize clay and sand proportions.
The piece argues farmers pay less than 10 percent of state taxes and that a $2,000,000 annual road program would yield long term gains. It claims county funds would rise as farm values grow, estimating a 60 cent per thousand tax and about $5 for a $10,000 farm, with farm values increasing 10 percent in a decade.
The New York Independent notes a sharp contrast between poor and good roads. It argues farmers should mobilize locally to repair roads, as current rural labor is wasted in most cases and could greatly improve conditions.
Railway lines confess to transporting road material aiding road building. The stance aims to benefit railroads and communities through improved transportation and infrastructure.
Hon J H Manley of Maine laments that America’s commonways are vastly inferior to those of every other country, describing a lamentable fact about roads. The remark highlights concerns over infrastructure quality and comparatives with other nations.
Citizens of Colbert County Alabama approve a $200,000 expenditure to build pikes and public highways, signaling local infrastructure funding and road improvements.
Rev. Isaac Haldeman of New York argues against woman suffrage warning it would open political intrigue and threaten the home. He cites women’s past legal protections and roles in defense of government as evidence of representation without full enfranchisement.
Mr. Astor, teasingly, questions woman suffrage but admits belief in equal rights and women's intelligence. Nelly Bly quotes him, noting suffrage should go to readers and women deserve all rights. Bly cites his view that women improve their surroundings and should hold any position.
Ornamental books with smell figured brocades and gold thread are common in today’s artistic rooms. Frames use fashionable materials as photographs gain prominence, with DIY covers and ribbon embroidery on plain shapes. Decorators focus on frame design and elegant presentation.
The piece condemns moire for dresses and gowns, calling the fabric hard and unsympathetic. It notes its poor draping on mantles and maire jackets, and suggests its best use is in flat panels or laceed revers to soften its stiff surface.
Mrs Neta Jew Boardman of England spoke on bicycling and its relation to dress, exercise and health. She urged health concern as medicine and described her gray cheviot snickerbockers and outfit in a large picture.
Mrs Yates of Onehunga New Zealand enforces decorum with the remark This is no place to smile during a council discussion. A Bryn Mawr letter notes no Greek scholars among our college women versus American norms. Crepon remains a popular fabric for black gowns trimmed with jet lace. An 82 year old spinster wed in Manchester declaring herself no old maid. Lady Leconfield to host at Rosebery season. she is his sister.
A letter to the Chicago Inter Ocean argues to replace animal power with electric traction on country roads by extending streetcar tracks 60 to 80 miles from cities. It claims lower cost per ton mile with inanimate power and predicts greater value of farm land. compares macadam roads with steel rails and notes the expansion of electric roads to freight.
In rough weather the farmer bears the burden of constant road use five miles from town. He must deliver produce to the station and groceries from the village store regardless of mud or rain. Wet months halt market access and delay mill, meeting house, store, and school travel, forcing fall stock to wait until ground freezes.
The Chicago Tribune argues the U S agricultural regions require good wagon roads, linked to land drainage. It laments decades of neglected road improvements despite widespread steam line expansion, calling it a grave mistake and stressing practical transportation needs.
A reflection on luck and passion notes that success comes to those not always fond of their work. Fanny Kemble resisted acting, while a violinist told Mrs. Gladstone she loves cooking and could become a chef with practice, illustrating varied true talents.
In a Chicago Record item, Miss Smythers and Misa Caustique discuss Mr Fattehed with praise. The piece notes New Jersey farmers and their team that once drew a ton now can draw six tons due to new roads. It argues bad roads reduce value and shorten vehicle usefulness, framing good roads as vital for public and individual well being.
A young woman asked for a book called Favorite Prescription but learned it referred to Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription a guaranteed remedy for women's ailments. The ad emphasizes its cure for diseases it covers and promises a money refund if not effective, plus Dr. Pierces Pellets for constipation and related issues.
Medical writers claim a non irritating easy to apply remedy that reaches ulcerated surfaces is needed. Ely's Dream Balm is presented as the only treatment meeting these conditions with broad physician and patient approval. Drugstores stock it. Australia appoints Ada Crossley a Gippsland Victoria contralto singer to England.
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