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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
3
A collage of quotes and patent medicine pitches from a bygone era. It features mock definitions, praise for truth, and a slew of elixirs such as Mother Gray’s powders and Pineules Relief. The text touts testimonials, a one dollar trial offer, and refunds through a wary vendor network.
Contributions toward the Herbert F. Bennett portrait fund total many individuals and groups from Bristol and beyond. Donors include Francis M. Dimond S&J Eugene LeClair Sr L L Anderstrom Mrs Walter Hoard F A Geisler and many more across towns and states. A 180th birth anniversary event at the Bristol Opera House featured an Irish melodies concert and speeches led by Rev J Gillan and Thomas F. Cooney with a large attendance despite rain.
Town meeting votes 48 to 19 to table a resolution. It approves 111,774.46 to cover water arrears less interest and hires funds on town notes. A plan to remove unsafe steeple and form a committee to study a new Town Hall is adopted. Additional appropriations address fire, sewer, streets, and public services for 1908.
A historical letter warns bank messengers to guard bags as a painter notes gallons governed by price. Devoe emphasizes gallons cost, not per gallon price, and urges caution for owners against painters. The ad copy promotes ManZan Pile Remedy, Rings Little Liver Pills, and sales by Jas A Miller & Son and O W Sparks.
A Washington Herald reprint quotes Alois E Steinzierl of Vienna about arsenic use in Styria Austria. He claims arsenic makes eaters plump strong and long lived, citing a Styrian factory foreman whose early exposure caused pain but later promoted hunger vigor and youthfulness. The man reportedly dies around forty five, the typical Styrian arsenic eater's lifespan.
An advertisement asserts Uric-O as the permanent cure for rheumatism, claiming it removes rheumatic poison from blood muscles and kidneys. It promises a free 75 cent bottle via mail order and lists J H Young & Co of Bristol as a local seller in addition to The Smith Drug Company Syracuse.
Miss Beluah Poynter appears in Lena Rivers at the Empire Providence. critics praise her versatile acting and makeup, noting a seamless aging progression from child to adult across the play. A special matinee of Heinrich Ibsen's Dolls House is announced for Wednesday, April 1.
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