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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1904
Page
3
An old newspaper ad touts Swamp Root as a remedy for kidney and bladder problems. It claims both women and men suffer, urges treatment, and offers samples and pamphlets from Dr Kilmer & Co of Binghamton New York.
Keith's Providence Theatre ends vaudeville season April 16 and on April 18 the Providence Albee Stock Company inaugurates its spring and summer standard drama season. The company adds stars like John Craig and Lillian Lawrence, with Robert Turper and Francis Byrne joining as crew. Seats go on sale April 12. subscription list opens April 8 and can extend through the stock season.
A historical coupon ad invites readers to take a month of Mi-o-na for indigestion and general weakness from A J Jasmin the local druggist. It markets the product as a cure for dyspepsia and weight gain, promising risk free trial.
A PureEnix reader coupon guarantees the purchase price of Mi-ona refunded if it does not increase weight or cure stomach troubles. The issuer claims all risk and states Mi-ona is absolutely free unless satisfying results are achieved.
Druggist A J Jasmin offers Mi o na with risk on the user and a refund guarantee. A fifty cent deposit accompanies each box, with a signed receipt promising a refund if the treatment fails to cure dyspepsia or increase weight. Begin using Mi o na today under these terms.
A strong quake struck New England about one o clock yesterday. Shocks were felt from St John New Brunswick through Maine and into Massachusetts with damage reported in Augusta Portland Bangor and Taunton. Lamps chimneys and crockery toppled in Augusta and Providence reported the tremors clearly.
State Street M E Church in New BedfordMass outlines its annual conference with Bishop Goodsell presiding The forenoon business sessions begin at 8 80 with devotional services Afternoons feature anniversaries of Conference Societies and special services The Love Feast at 9 00 sermon by the bishop at 10 80 ordination at 8 p m Sunday public service at 10 80 Easter Sunday services and an illustrated lecture sermon The pastor offers lodging arrangements for attendees during conference week
The piece traces high tea origins to America, cites Dr. Murray’s 1856 earliest mention, and notes tea as an afternoon meal emerging in 1837 in Mme de Circourt’s Paris salon. It cites Fanny Kemble linking the practice to the Duchess of Bedford, with Belvoir Castle memories from March 1842 and notes the custom spread later, per London Chronicle.
A New York Press reader laments truck drivers who mishandle horses in Broadway causing falls. He calls for licensing or training to prevent such accidents, arguing drivers lack basic handling skills and that ignorance leads to frequent street crashes and animal harm.
The article traces umbrellas in Catholic and Byzantine services carried over hosts and part of pontifical regalia, suggests a link to the cardinal’s hat, notes vermilion umbrellas in Italian heraldry signify dominion, and mentions a Harleian drawing of an Anglo-Saxon lord shaded by an umbrella with a curved handle.
Engineers judge machine condition by tone heard during operation. Each engine has a distinctive tone, stationary or locomotive. Any departure from its normal sound alarms the engineer and prompts immediate investigation even if the issue is not yet understood.
The text claims ancient Japan perceived electricity as an attractive force, with secret knowledge held by the Greeks, Romans, and Chinese loadstone. It notes sacred, untampered forces in secret records known only to God, suggesting a mix of myth and early scientific speculation.
The monthly meeting reports a large attendance and ongoing work as new members Cheesman and Munro attend. The committee plans to continue current by laws until April 11, notes on increased high school salary for Principal Davis, petitions to change school hours, and adoption of the medial penmanship system. Dr Hasbrouck acknowledges certificates amid concerns over German measles, asks discretion for issuing certificates, and resigns from continued duties.
A traveler recounts an early 1900s car journey from Marseilles through Provence to Arles. He describes the Mors car, the Etangs de Berre, Martigues the Venice of Provence, the Saintes Maries shrine, Aigues-Mortes, and the Camargue. He notes dead Gulf of Lion towns Fos and others shaped by history, phylloxera recovery on vines, and the Rhône’s reach from the Alps to the Mediterranean as the trip progresses toward Arles.
Charles J Bell a former town resident who once ran the store now occupied by Otto Siegel on Mt Hope avenue died Sunday afternoon in Swansea Massachusetts aged 74 He suffered a self inflicted razor wound on March 7 leading to infection He was a native of Germany and moved to Swansea 29 years ago He leaves a widow and two daughters Mrs Charles F Nelle of this town and Miss Lillian Bell of Swansea.
An old advertisement promises rapid relief from a cold using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes a money refund if it fails to cure and features E W Grove's signature on each box, priced at 25 cents.
The Senate approved a measure authorizing the New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad to build an east side Providence tunnel to connect to Union Station. The 26 to 2 vote included Providence and Pawtucket senators in opposition after a three hour debate. The act grants the company option to cover damages or acquire affected property at assessed value.
Hyomei promoted as a natural cure for colds and grip linked to catarrh. The inhaler treatment claims to kill germs, cleanse mucous membranes and restore health. Complete outfit costs $1 with refills at 60c, backed by a money back guarantee from A. J. Jasmin with a no pay plan and full refund if unsatisfied.
An old advertisement discusses consumption as a human weed that thrives with weak lungs and can be treated by Scott's Emulsion and fresh air. It promises a free sample and includes purchasing details, plus blurb about Bristol organization badges and lodging a ready supply for orders.
The narrator describes traveling south toward the sea through the Rhone valley, praising Arles as the Rome of Gaul and detailing its Roman Amphitheatre and Greek Theatre. He notes Arles once had 100,000 inhabitants, now about 25,000, with ruins and medieval performances echoing Rome’s former grandeur. Fr. E B.
If it's a bilious attack, take Chamber Is a 3 Stomach and Liver Tablets and a quick recovery is certain. For sale by W. H. Buffington.
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