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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1899
Page
4
A factious footpad brandishes a revolver while one accomplice searches a victim’s pockets and demands a pocket knife and an apple. The other claims to hold Sam for robbery as the exchange over indemnity and peace is framed as a strictly judicial proceeding.
Fragmentary dialogue mentions a woman described as one of the Four Hundred and contrasts her wealth with that of her husband. The exchange hints at social status and marriage money, noting she “made hers by marriage” and that her husband’s wealth differs.
A quirky remedy describes bed preparations for an infant sleeper. As soon as the squaller awakes prop it up in a sitting position with pillows and smear its fingers with thick molasses or syrup. Then place half a dozen feathers in its hands and the baby will pick them from one hand to the other until it falls asleep. The dialogue notes the piece is meant to entertain parents more than help infants, poking fun at parental imagination.
A collage of quips and captions followss a push for staying in public view through repetition. The page weaves humorous exchanges from various speakers including Geraldine and Snookins while mixing a few sound bites about travel and ambition.
The article extols Cebu in the eastern Visayas as a thriving, healthy, well-built port with a rich colonial past. It notes its historical roles from Magellan to Legaspi, its status as a bishopric with the Santo Niño cathedral, and its attractive island setting facing Mactan. It contrasts Cebu with Iloilo for sugar export and highlights peaceful inhabitants and potential for American governance.
The report describes Manila at night as almost deserted after 10 pm with soldiers restricted to quarters, theaters closed, and most residents retiring early. It notes Spanish and American residents at home, foreign clubgoers fading before midnight, and stores closed at noon. Philippine girls are described as graceful and picturesque, with detailed physical traits and behavior. Children are dressed modestly as they grow, and mothers are noted as hospitable.
Dr Williams Pink Pills advertised for female complaints are sold in single or multi pack formats. Available at all druggists or direct from the Williams Medicine Co New York. Price 60 cents per box and six boxes for 3 dollars.
An elderly investigator reports experiments on pins needles and hairpins left to weather in a garden. Oxidation and disintegration occur at varying rates with brass verdigris and wood largely intact. Also recapped are notes on cache rules among Eastern and Arab traditions, and meteors speeding through space vaporizing on atmospheric entry.
Report notes a French army reform proposing India rubber heels on shoves to ease marching fatigue. A separate English juror is deemed unfit due to weight, with a Batley juror excused after weighing 317 pounds and failing to fit the jury box.
An advertising firm proposes erecting a large boarding beside the Suez Canal to display advertisements. The plan envisions mounting banners on the structure to attract passing traffic and promote clients' brands.
British railway capital has increased in the last ten years by no less than 800 million dollars, reflecting substantial expansion in rail infrastructure and investment. The report cites sustained funding, asset growth, and ongoing projects across major lines and regional routes.
The article notes Epping Forest as the world’s largest public recreation ground and mentions that Westminster Abbey has 1173 burials. It presents a contrast between a vast urban green space and the historic churchyard with many interments.
An Arkansas report records a curious financial irregularity as a young man swallows a copper cent by mistake and a doctor extracts the coin, charging two dollars for the service.
Three varieties of the silent dog are noted the Australian dog the Egyptian shepherd dog and the lion headed dog of Thibet. Each is described in brief terms with emphasis on rarity and curiosity surrounding their quiet nature.
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