Ladies and Gents Underwear and Fabrics at Low Prices
Bristol store advertises 19c Ladies' All Wool Hose down from 25c and 62c Drawers and Undervests, with 14 to 124 cent sale on plaids and silks. Itpromises a wide stock including Cambrics, Chamois, Hair Cloth, Silk, and various textiles with the claim of the lowest prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Aetna Insurance Company
Hartford
P. Skinner, Jr
Bristol County Savings Bank
Hupe Strect
Thou Shalt Not Covet Thy Neighbor's Wife and Goods
A religious reflection warns against coveting others' wives and goods and emphasizes guarding thoughts as sins. It urges resisting evil desires through prayer and turning away, citing Christ and scripture to urge holiness and humility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Lucifer
Heaven
Ninggy
Dedikenssa
Exphas
God
Alan
Boldest Lions and Balloon Accidents Across Africa and London
A compilation notes South African lions as the boldest predators threatening travelers from Mashonaland to the Limpopo, recounting attacks on pack donkeys and a lion slain by a trap. It contrasts with a Crystal Palace balloon accident in 1892 where rapid ascent and a bursting envelope caused fatalities. Also promotes the Phoenix Office for printing services and numbered raffle tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mashonaland
Zambezi
Limpopo
Selous
Salisbury
Millais
Nuanetsi
Mealie Field
London Spectator
Crystal Palace
Dale
Macmillan’s Magazine
Massachusetts Funeral Mourning Legislation 1665
Extract from a Massachusetts law forbidding extravagant funeral expenses in 1665. It bans gifts of scarfs gloves or rings, sale of wine or spirits at funerals, and sets fines of twenty shillings for offenders. It also restricts mourning attire for men and women, allowing only specific black items with strict penalties for noncompliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Museum
Philadelphia
General Court of
Massachusetts
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Boston
Hope Street
Bristol, R. I
Doz
Brussels
Silesia
EF. T.remieres
State Street
M. J. Tobin
Kunze’s Bakery
T. T. Allan
Donce Orto
Rico Molasses
John
Ake
Dorchester Mutual Fire Ins. Co
Edward 8
Babbitt
State Equitable Building
Post Office
Auidance TR
Talaphone
Fire Insurance Agency
Bristol Phenix
Phoenix
Pianix
Avouilos
Westminster Street
Providence
R. I
Peters
E Street
Germantown
Skein
Worth
W. F. Peters
Butterick’s Patterns
Lewando’s
Thames Streets
Rhode Island
Frankforts
Bristol and
Warren
Elwoods
Hawkins
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