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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1872
Page
2
The article argues that labor strikes waste time and money, pitting laborers against capital and widening class gaps. It contends skilled work and brain effort sustain industry, while education and professions reveal deep, burdensome toil behind apparent ease. It also notes Chinese labor and warns against delays in the Alabama claims settlement with Britain.
Vermont produces half of the world's slate pencils, a fact noted for its surprising scale within the stationary supply sector. The report highlights the state's significant role in manufacturing materials used across schools and offices.
A critical voice condemns high rents driving summer tourists abroad and draining wealth from the country. The writer urges citizens to resist greedy landlords whose pursuit of profits harms the public and warns of a deserved backlash once landlords face economic lessons.
The passage notes a strong Philadelphia endorsement for Ulysses S. Grant and Schuyler Colfax, contrasting it with fading Cincinnati support. It asserts Grant and Wilson will win, claiming the nomination arose from the nation’s loyal sentiment rather than manufactured hype.
The Methodist Episcopal Church elects bishops including Gilbert Haven, long editor of Zion's Herald, praised for a lively paper and broad culture. The piece argues editors make strong church leaders due to experience, intellect, and social ties, calling for utilization of such qualified figures.
Mr. A P Bacon is appointed Superintendent of the Narragansett Steamship Company's Line of Steamers under the company president. The Boston Traveller notes his years of service and proven acceptance in all previous posts. The move is seen as overdue for better service to passengers and patrons.
A correspondent notes debate among workers about shifting to a four hour day and staged reductions. The piece cites jokes from a friend about alternating four and two hour blocks and considers staying home with pay. The Evening Post framing reflects casual discussion on strike strategy.
An Indian visitor in Detroit tasted ice cream at a saloon. The first bite surprised him, and he suspected a setup. He gave the dish to a boy to warm. The boy melted it on the stove, then the Indian drank the melted milk in one gulp and licked the dish.
Officials think the Board of Arbitration could issue an opinion on indirect claims that would satisfy both governments and remove the need for an adjournment.
After the first weeding, sprinkle saw dust along each side of the onion row to cover the ground about three to four inches from the row. This preventive measure has been effectively tried.
Sheffield England consumes over seventy tons of ivory yearly for knife handles. The trade employs about three thousand workers in forging and grinding blades.
A compact reflection on how speech can mislead or impact others. It cites wit and metaphor to warn about misdirected praise and the dangers of pursuing office over virtue. It notes that some people fail to grasp kind words unless the speaker forgets them.
A Sunday afternoon service at St Michael's Church conducted a child baptism ceremony with two infants receiving the rites.
A pre meetup prompt asks if a man who truly deserves fame will seek it. The item notes a discussion point for the Metacom Debating Club scheduled for next Tuesday evening.
A Praise Meeting will be held this Saturday evening in the rooms of the Christian Association beginning at fifteen minutes before eight o'clock.
During the summer months the Sunday School at St. Michael's Church will begin at 2:30 PM and the afternoon church services will start at 4:00 PM.
Rev. Joel Mann of Brooklyn formerly led the Congregational Church here from 1815 to 1827 and preached in the town church on Sunday last.
Rev. C G Currie of Grace Church Providence will occupy the pulpit at St Michael's Church tomorrow Sunday in exchange with Rev. G L Locke.
Rev S W Butler of Franklin Street Christian Church Fall River preached at South Christian Church on Sunday in exchange with Rev Mr Miller.
The Rev. C. G. Currie of Grace Church Providence is scheduled to deliver the monthly YMCA sermon Sunday evening at St. Michael's Church. Services start at 8 o'clock with a collection for the association as usual.
Martin Bennett Esq long served as superintendent of the Sabbath School at the Congregational Church and recently stepped down. He received a beautiful chrome gift last Saturday evening from the School members honoring his faithful and efficient service.
Dr Lawrence delivered temperance talks in State Street M E vestry Monday and First Baptist vestry Tuesday with Mrs Lawrence reading selections and brief addresses. The couple led singing. collections funded expenses. Sudden Death of Bradford Reed, farmer near town, age about 52, after a morning collapse from hemorrhage of the lungs following illness.
In the Justice's Court before B J Munro on Tuesday June 18 The State vs James Kelly charged with intoxication quarreling revelling and menacing with insult to a police officer resulted in a guilty plea on the first charge a five dollar fine and costs and the latter withdrawn on costs Kelly paid eleven dollars and sixty cents and was discharged Patrick Doran faced two complaints assault on James Murphy and drunkenness with revelling trial postponed due to Murphy's injuries and rescheduled to Tuesday June 25 James Murphy and Patrick Hammell suit against Murphy was continued to Thursday June 27 with a potential amicable settlement mentioned.
Historical sketches by Rev J P Lane trace early Congregational history in Bristol and Plymouth. The first installment covers 1620 to 1691, Massasoit and Philip era, town settlements, church foundations, and the colonial social fabric with Meshing church and town growth.
The Young Men's Christian Association schedules Sunday evening gatherings at the Common at six and at the Northeast District school house at seven thirty. Prof Burdict, a Philadelphia chiropodist, will be at the Bristol Hotel on July 5 for several days. An advertisement notes the Bar Room Remedy claim and promotes Vinegar Bitters as a pure vegetable stomachic that tones and corrects the digestive system.
The advertisement touts Miss Sawyer's Salve as valuable for every family with claims of immediate benefit. It instructs readers to mail seventy one cents to a listed address if their local druggist is sold out, asking buyers to mention the newspaper ad.
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