Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimony
Sabattus Maine woman credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief before childbirth. A Graniteville Vermont resident praises it during the Change of Life, urging publication of her letter. The ad notes women seeking relief from female ills have trusted the thirty year old standard remedy made from roots and herbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabattus
Maine
Lydia E. Pinkham
H.W. Mitchell
Graniteville
Charles Barclay
R.F.D
Rubber boom eyed by Col Samuel P Colt
Col Samuel P Colt president of United States Rubber Company discusses a strong rubber demand season and potential price highs through 1910. He notes expected output increases from Ceylon and the Strait Settlements next year, cautioning against overzealous speculation in rubber stocks abroad. He foresees profits for conservative investments in rubber plantations but warns current London and Paris markets overvalue stocks. The Canadian Rubber Company entry and McGibbon’s influence also loom on earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel P. Colt
United States Rabber Company
S@ASOD
Ceylon
Strait Settlements
Para
Amazon
McGibbon
Canadian Rubber Company
United States Rubber Company
Canada
Far East
London
Paris
Osylon
Java
Sumatra
Insurance Agent Sighs Over Wormwood and Gall
A dramatic exchange unfolds as an insurance agent laments life filled with wormwood and gall while a victim counters with a line about Fonny. The dialogue scene suggests a tense confrontation or ironic twist amid bleak imagery.
Passenger Agent Offers Rail Postcard Views
A dialogue shows a passenger declining postcard views of the rail line after stating they rode the line last week and have their own views to share.
Miss Ontting Doing Much Nowadays
The oddly phrased dialogue hints at a playful character exchange about abilities and roles. A whimsical note references a wolf and pastry, suggesting a lighthearted scene or cartoonish interaction rather than a clear news item or report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Ontting
Ben Misa
Town Reaches Firm Stand On Policy Change
A local debate ends as residents embrace a new policy with strong support. Officials signal readiness to implement without delay, noting previous hesitations and the shift in public sentiment. Leaders stress accountability and the need for cohesive community action to ensure success.
Obituary for Mrs Lucy Jane Downing of Bristol
Mrs Lucy Jane Downing widow of Leman H. Downing died at 494 Thames street after a period of feeble health and a grip related pneumonia. Born in Malden Mass 74 years ago she moved to Bristol 40 years ago and ran a boarding house. she is survived by daughter Carrie Maxfield with relatives in Chelsea Malden Providence and Cape Cod. Funeral held at 2 pm from her home with Rev Jobe McVay officiating. interment North Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Jane Downing
Leman H. Downing
Thames Street
Downing
Carrie Maxfield
Bristol
Ann
Charles Downing
Chelsea
Malden
Providence
Cape Cod
Jobe McVay
State Street
M. HK
Frederick Marz
George Marz
John Stearns
George Collier
North Cemetery
Cushman Rubber Factory Chief Dies at 56 in Bristol
Charles R Cushman longtime superintendent at the National India Rubber Company Bristol plant died at home 41 Usher Place after an illness described as rheumatic fever leading to heart ulceration He was born Sept 12 1854 in Havana Ohio He led rubber operations in several states and England with no strikes during his administrations Survived by wife two sons Arthur A and Don D and daughter Lada F Cashman He also left six brothers and a sister Funeral Thursday at 10 from Usher Place with Rev Dr Looke officiating Burial in Passaic New Jersey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. R. Cushman
National India Rubber Company
Usher Place
Mr. Cushhman
Havana
Ohio
New York
New Jersey
Manchester
England
David Mosely Company
Bristol
Elwyn O. Fish
Arthur A
Don D
David Mosely
Central Park Lodge
Chicago
Central Park Presbyterian Church
Royal League
Manchester Association of Engineers of
Hoogland
Looke
St. Michael's Church
Passaic
Daniel Slade Dies After Illness at Bay View Home
Daniel Slade aged 72 died yesterday about 1 45 PM at his home 108 Bay View avenue after a cold grip and complications. He was a lifelong resident and mason, attended Congregational Church where his son Herbert is sexton. Survived by wife Charlotte Tanner, son Herbert, daughters Cecilia and Florence, brother Carrington P Slade, half brother Stephen Greage of Providence, and several nephews and nieces. Funeral Thursday at 2 PM from Bay View residence with Rev T Newton Owen officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Slade
Bay View Avenue
Mr. Slade
Daniel
Amorette Slade
Congregational Church
Herbert
Charlotte Tanner
Charlotte Anner
Herbert Slade
Cecilia
Florence Slade
Carrington P. Slade
Stephen Greage
Providence
T. Newton Owen
First Congregational Church
Death of William Wardle at 81 in Central Falls
William Wardle aged 81 died in Central Falls on Saturday. The funeral was held at 52 Clay Street in the city at 10 80 this morning, and the body brought there later for burial at 2 o'clock. The committal service was led by Rev. Dr. Locke of St. Michael's Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wardle
Central Falls
Clay Street
Dr. Locke
St. Michael's Church
Scott's Emulsion Compared to Imitations
Scott's Emulsion claims to remain the original and best, contrasting itself with so-called “just as good” imitations. The ad stresses its thick, cream-like consistency versus thin substitutes and invites purchases from all druggists, offering a 10 cent sample and promotion for a Savings Bank and Child's Sketch-Book containing a Good Luck Penny, from Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bend
Savings Bank
Scott & Bowne
Pearl St
New York
Mrs Mary Noon Dies After Weeklong Illness
Mrs Mary Noon widow of Michael Noon died this morning at ten minutes past midnight at her son in law Henry Rohrman 149 Mt Hope avenue after a week with grip age 70 born County Clare Ireland daughter of Michael and Mary Spellman came to Bristol 40 years ago lived in Arkansas with daughter six years ago returned to town devout Roman Catholic and member of St Mary's Church Altar and Rosary Society funeral at St Mary's Church then burial in St Mary's Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Noon
Michael Noon
Henry Rohrman
Mt. Hope Avenue
Noon
County Clare
Ireland
Michael
Mary Spellman
Bristol
Arkansas
Census Proclamation by President Taft for 1910 census
The proclamation declares the 13th Decennial Census begins April 15, 1910 and enforces penalties for nonresponse. It reassures privacy, limits on disclosures, and urges prompt accurate answers by individuals, families, and farms to aid national statistics. Secretary Knox's signature completes the document.
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United States of America
William Howard Taft
Census Bureau
United States
City of Washington
A. D
Fuddy-So Bix Leaves Floors Walking for Steamer Purser
Duddy notes a career change as Fuddy-So Bix quits floors walking to take the role of purser aboard a BeAB steamer after examining sales and prospects in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fuddy
Bix
Duddy
Conversation Fragments Between Cynious And Scillious
Dialogue snippets show Cynious remarking that the girl never speaks while Scillious counters she talks constantly. The exchange contrasts perception and contention without further context or events.
Uncle Eben Quips About Turkey Wins and Work Ethic
A rural speaker quips that people prize winning a turkey over a day's honest labor, noting human nature's odd pride in shortcuts. The line mocks pride rather than work, reflecting a folk comic sense of value and effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eben
Tax disputes and school funding in Bristol letter reply
A reader replies to a Bristol Phoenix editor letter criticizing local taxes and rail bonds. He recalls tax figures for Bristol Gas & Electric, Providence Warren Bristol Railroad and Rhode Island Suburban Railroad, details a tax settlement, argues on assessors' duties, laments election weaponization, and cites economic thought on public schools and government spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Phoenix
Telephone Company
Bristol County Gas & Electric Light Company
Providence, Warren & Bristol Railroad Company
Rhode Island Suburban Railroad Company
Baker
Providence Corporation
Lown Council
Providence, Warren & Bristol Railroad
Warren
Bristol
Massachusetts
Bristol Gas & Electric Light Company
Johnson
Bristol Gas Company
Mervileas
Wellington
Locke
Roosevelt
Taft
O Cheesman
Partisan Sheet
Harlequin
Conservative & Man Aa
Aldrich
William of
Germany
Europe
Bamburg
John Gorst
England
Humphreys
Stevens Institute
United States
Technological School
New York
National Counsil of Education
Denver
E. G. Cooley
Chicago
Manager Reveals Tactics Behind Actress Tears
The manager admits a tactic before the big scene. He says he visits the actress in her dressing room to tell her how little real money was in the house, a remark she uses to evoke genuine emotion during performances.
Obituaries of Downing Cushman Slade Haile MacCartney Noon Wardle
Obituaries for Lucy J Downing Charles Cushman Daniel Slade Sarah Haile Jane MacCartney Noon William Wardle. Notices list death dates ages and burial plans. Funeral times and locations include 2 pm March 14 103 Bay View avenues Greenwood Bristol and Central Falls.
Rexall Relief for Constipation Hope Drug Co Ad
A Bristol Rexall Store advertisement promotes Rexall Orderlies claiming to relieve chronic constipation without laxatives. It touts nerve and muscle toning effects, pleasant candy like tablets, and universal suitability including children and elderly, with two package sizes priced at 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rexall Orderlies
Bristol
Rexall
Hope Drug Co
Hope Street
Penny for a Map and a Cat
An exchange over a razor and a map reveals a coin barter scene in which one character complains about being fleeced while another defensively sticks to a small deduction. The dialogue highlights petty bargaining and light humor.
Bristol Bi Centenary and New York Store Opening
Bristol calendars note a Bristol Bi Centennial celebration planned for Wednesday in September and the new corner store at Hope and State streets now housing the New York Store, with John G. Sparks as proprietor. Also covered are Rt. Rev. Dr. Clark officiating at Trinity Church, Richard E. Macartney’s career, and the death of William T. Pearse with family tributes and musical talents noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope and
State Streets
New York
John G. Sparks
Dr. Clark
Trinity Church
Richard E. Macartney
Bristol
Bristol High School
New York City
Brooklyn
Macartney
Providence Sunday Transcript
William T. Pearse
Thomas Pearar
Smith Street
Cape
William Pearse
John Howland
Methodist Church
Providence
Don
Slavery in Venezuela and railroad directors named
From the Phoenix of Saturday February 5 1870 reports slavery thrives in Venezuela with Indian children sold on plazas in Maracaibo as cattle. West Virginia lacks a State Department. H H Willey of Washington DC plans a fine residence. Providence Providence and Bristol Railroad directors Amos D Smith William Goddard Charles T Child Samuel W Charehs Marshall Woods Thowxe G Torper Leon Chappotin Earl P Mason George Hall elected. J Child selected President L M Stone chosen Superintendent Treasurer and Secretary.
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South American
Republic of
Venezuela
Maracaibo
West Virginia
State Department
H. H. Willey
Req
Washington,d.c
Proviidente, Warren and Bristol Railroad’ Company
Providence
Amos D. Smith
William Goddard
Charles T
George’ Hall
Holden
J. Child
L. M. Stone
Allen's Lung Balsam Advertises Cure All
An old advertisement touts Allen's Lung Balsam as a long used remedy for deep seated coughs colds and bronchitis. The copy claims safety and simplicity as its selling points.
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Col. Colt
Pia
Charles R. Cushman
Scott
P.O. Knox
Www
MR. Johnson
Sloan
Daniel H. Drew
Mann's Choice
Re.d
Milton Wheeler
Morris Ave
Birmingham
Ala
Earles. Sloan
Boston
Mass
Phenix
Allen
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