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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1899
Page
4
Observations from the Massachusetts experiment station show toads eat 11 percent insects and spiders beneficial to humans while 80 percent are pests to crops. Toads feed on worms snails sow bugs grasshoppers crickets and beetles and destroy many pests. Gardeners should keep toads among crops and provide artificial shelters to encourage them to stay and feed.
A well known physician recommends using a low pillow for improved sleep quality, arguing that a lower incline offers better rest than a high pillow. The claim highlights ergonomic support and neck comfort as key benefits.
A study notes that three hours of focused study can exhaust the body more than a full day of strenuous manual labor. It argues mental effort imposes significant physical strain, challenging the assumption that rest is the primary response to fatigue.
A report notes Britain owns about one fourth of U S railways and half of South American lines, highlighting substantial overseas ownership of rail infrastructure by Britain and its implications for global transport networks.
Forty seven muscles are called into action in the production of the human voice, yet some people claim women have no muscle. The article argues for the muscular basis of vocal expression across genders.
The author extols tropical sunsets over Isiza de Pinos and nearby waters, praising crimson and gold hues, brilliant stars, and a golden moon. Observations contrast tropical skies with home skies, noting threefold brightness and a steady radiance. The voyage from Jamaica to Havana proceeds northwest as the scene fades to evening.
Ladies urged to patronage cheap underwear is not worth it buyers are advised to choose Glad dings for best value. An arrangement with American Hosiery Company offers top goods at lower prices due to tariff, with sole Rhode Island agency for Ypsilanti products. Packages include Ladies Union Suits in Lisle Balbriggan Silk All Wool and Swiss Underwear in various sizes and fabrics.
The Executrix of Jonathan R. Bullock’s will, Bristol, announces probate admission and acceptance of the trust. All creditors must present claims to the executrix or file them with the Bristol Probate Court within six months from the first advertisement.
A travelogue recounts a Caribbean voyage with northerly stop at Santiago, then Isla de Pinos and the archipelagoes of Los Canarios, Banco de los Jardines, and Progreso, noting coral reefs, crystal waters, and tropical scenery before dawn sighting Havana. It also mentions Cuban life, sanitation beliefs, and a daybreak approach to Morros and Cabanas fortifications.
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