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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1909
Page
4
Winchester Indiana readers share cures from Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. A Winchester woman reports relief from dropsy like symptoms after 1.5 bottles and praises the remedy. The advertisement claims many letters express gratitude and urges women with painful or irregular periods to seek guidance and health through the product.
A nostalgic roll of Bristol youths and families from Union to High streets with rich detail on notable figures, teachers, and local notables. It recalls Mosses, Rich’s School, the Easterbrooks, Gladdings, Mauran, and many others, painting a vivid portrait of late 19th to early 20th century town life and its enduring ties.
A Cincinnati Enquirer quote criticizes $50 dinners in New York for relying on exotic ingredients rather than superior local fare. The chef argues surfeit stories blur value, naming cane sugar, wild rice, English sole, sterlet, hothouse strawberries, oversized pears and grapes as examples.
A circus keeper recounts Bill in charge of the animal tent with a leopard that escaped in Midlands travel, prompting a telegram asking for step by step directions. The reply asked which precise spot to shoot, illustrating Bill’s need for exact guidance in an emergency.
J A Edgerton lauds Lincoln as a model writer and speaker renowned for brevity. The piece emphasizes his pursuit of the simplest, shortest words and notes the lasting impact of his oratory across the world.
An aromatic herb cure named Mother Guy's Australian Leaf is promoted as a certain regulator for female weaknesses including backache kidney and urinary troubles. Sold by druggists or mail order for 60 cents with a free sample from The Mother Gray Co LeRoy New York.
In Bristol crowds visit C W Sparks Drug Store for free Sagwa trials and Kickapoo remedies. Letters from Providence residents recount long battles with cancerous abscess stomach trouble rheumatism and liver issues improved after using Sagwa and Kickapoo Salve plus oil. Local testimonials urge readers to meet a Sparks representative for a free trial and learn more about Kickapoo medicines from the Clintonville company.
A new electric railcar service begins on May 27 1909 on weekdays for the Newport and Providence Railway Company linking Hartford. The announcement notes weekday operation and the new service scope.
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