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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1876
Page
2
The piece notes turmoil after the Sultan’s dethronement and rising ambitions among Russia Britain and others. It cites discord among European powers, Turkey’s weakening state and looming demise with doctors unsure of his fate and convalescence seen as near zero. Turkey’s decline prompts wary spectators awaiting changes in influence and wealth.
The essay argues that citizens rule and officials should serve country over party. Merit and fidelity to duties matter more than rewards or pensions. It condemns party hacks who sneer at capable men and warns against worshiping party at the country’s expense.
The writer extols central Arkansas Valley climate and soil near Larned Kansas, noting mild healthful air, good drainage, and rising mining-region markets. Rail access via the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe to Pueblo boosts farming, fruit growing, and hay/oats demand. Homesteading or timber claims remain available at three to eight dollars per acre. Hon. S. S. Dickenson invites inquiries.
An 19th century style column notes the looming national convention, shifts in influence from Boston to Philadelphia, and political theater in Washington. It references Jerome Bonaparte, Louis Napoleon, British opinion on Winslow, and cautions about profiteers at the Exhibition amid optimistic grain crop forecasts and the value of exports over imports.
The article predicts a drawn out contest over A T Stewart's will with lawyers and heirs at odds. General Butler may join Winslow as counsel, promising lively hearings and possible exposure of corruption while praising evolving views on modern education over classical training.
New York reports a growing holiday spirit with Decoration Day turning into a gala in the Centennial year. Commodore Vanderbilt nears death as Uncle Daniel Drew endures a bank rupture examination, while Philadelphia notes Exposition delays and restaurant overcharges.
A fragmentary local notice describes an evening at Ye Olde Folkes Kitchen in the Artillery Armory featuring Uncle Amos Lookout Polly and teacher Jonathan Simpkins. It mentions slow improvement in commerce and a stray tale about Charles E Doll with a brief incident at a boat shop and his jail time in Providence County.
Mesars James S Aborn Co Providence successors to Providence Concrete Co start concreting orders at Bristol Hotel. A new first close mailing yacht named Alice built by John H Soule yard for Henry Steere Providence launches with Loutie previously built for Jefferson B Valentine Fall River.
Old Doctor Samuel Pitcher of Barnstable Mass presents Castoria a honeyed laxative avoiding oil and harsh pills. After twenty years of practice he reports it preserves laxative properties while being pleasant to take. The preparation has gained wide demand among families and physicians and is to be offered publicly.
The July issue offers rich reading with many stories engravings and a strong serial That Taylor Boy by M. Quad. It features travel and domestic tales including The Missing Indiaman and A Startling Confession with Our Announcement for 1876. Published by Thome & Talbot Boston at $1.50 yearly.
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