To What End in Bristol Health Officer Offer
A Bristol letter questions Dr. Howard Oharohi for seeking health officer pay, labeling his bid as political and self serving. The writer argues the offer benefits his image, notes Dr. Church’s public role and school committee ties, and doubts the motive and reelection prospects amid local politics. The piece urges readers to consider the end goal behind the generous gesture.
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the Phoenix
Phoenix
Howard Oharohi
Ben
Church
Bristol
Bulletin
Philiothropist
Venom Day Tale From Old Yoseni Stage Driver
Tenderfoot awhiio visits Yoseni in old days and shares a tale of fear of snakes. A stage driver spots a snake, whips the horses to safety, but the creature drives a fang through the wagon. The wagon swells and must be left by the roadside as they take the horses home.
They Never Speak At The Goodman Mansion Social
Jones and Smith discuss a social gathering at the Goodman mansion revealing an aristocratic circle that grants entry only to those with wealth or genius. Jones claims to have been invited and to be wealthy or gifted, prompting a quip about sudden riches as Smith asks to borrow five pounds.
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Jones
Smith
Goodman Mansion
Goodmans
London
Antiquity and evolution of the water pump
The water pump evolves from a Grecian start under Ptolemies Philadelphos and Emergetes 283 to 221 B C. The Greek term pem po means to send. Hero of Alexandria first describes it. Germany sees pumps late. Seventeenth century saw rotating pumps like the Pappenham engine and Prince Rupert pump. Morland introduces plunger pistons in 1674 and De la Hire develops the double acting pump.
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Philadelphos
Hero of Alexandria
Germany
Morland
de la Hire
Retribution in ten years in a self made reception room
The judge sentences the trembling defendant to ten years confinement in one of his own constructed reception rooms. Lawyers announce an appeal on grounds of cruel and unusual punishment. The scene unfolds with a jury finding and prison bar proceedings.
Forest defense claim causes uneasy admission in crowd
A lecturer asserts that no man in the audience has ever hindered forest destruction. A modest man in the back stands and admits to shooting woodpeckers, sparking a tense moment as the room reacts.
Make Some One Happy Kingsley Advice Fragment
Charles Kingsley urges a friend to live by a simple rule to help others. He counsels prayer and daily effort to leave at least one person wiser happier or better each day, noting it will be easier and more pleasant than expected.
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Charles Kingsley
Ladylike Gum Etiquette On A Train Sparks Muttered Reminders
A fragment recalls a little girl on a train chewing gum and pulling strings of gum out and back into her mouth. A horrified mother whispers for the girl to chew like a proper lady, reflecting era norms on manners and decorum.
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Mabel
Neat retort about law and Webster in Collier Weekly
A fragment recalls a famous courtroom quip where a judge interrupts Daniel Webster noting that not all argument makes law. The exchange highlights legal limits and sharp rhetoric discussed in Collier's Weekly.
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Webster
SB Gror
Collier
Intercollegiate prom invitation sparks humorous love dilemma
A junior jokes about preferring Bryan Mawr over Smith Jess as he invites a Philadelphia girl, Amber, to the prom at Four Leaf Clover. The light college-life anecdote captures campus romance and playful rivalries.
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Smith Jess
Bryan Mawr
Philadelphia
Amber
Local Bowling Scores and Standings Highlight Weekend
Friday postponed Moonshiners win two of three from Sundysides to cement first. Bottomley totals 326 Hill 807 as Mellifluents beat Twenty Threes. Wilbur posts 826 average. South Ends take two of three from Hank Howks. Twenty Threes beat Broilers in a later clash. Manchester nets 22 dollars. Highest single string 145 by Wilaya. J Saillant tops three strings with 45 dollars. Moonshiners lead team total 1459. Honk Honka 523 highest team single string.
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Moonshiners
Sundysides
Bottomley
Hill
Wilbur
Broilers
Manchester
Wilaya
J. Saillant
Hair care secrets from a Fifth Avenue specialist
A French salon head claims a pompadour method using gasoline dampened hair, cornmeal brushing for blondes, and a home tonic named Hays Hair Health as a long marketed remedy. The piece notes safety cautions and stresses root nourishment as the key to healthy, restored color.
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Fifth Avénue
Beauty Magazine
Postmaster Fred H Meyers recalls Bristol school days
Fred H Meyers, now postmaster at Clifton Colorado, writes from Mar 17 1910 to a Phoenix editor. He recalls his Bristol High School days ending in 1896, notes local land values and fruit shipping growth, and describes a fertile Bristol valley with orchards and crops like Tokay grapes and cherries. He fondly lists past classmates and hometown memories.
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the Phoenix
Phoenix
Bristol
Clifton
Colorado
Bristol High School
Money and happiness beyond riches
A Los Angeles Times excerpt discusses wealth, noting that money alone does not guarantee fulfillment. It contrasts millionaires who seem unhappy or frugal with ordinary clerks who enjoy life, emphasizing that riches are not the sole measure of a good life. It cites Josh Billings and reflects on frugality versus joy.
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Cap
Schwab
Riverside Drive
Josh
Billings
Robert J. Burdette
Los Angeles Times
Coming events in Bristol civic clubs and fairs
March 28 Easter Monday features Sixth Grand Ball under Bristol Council No 379 K of G at G A R Hall. March 31 Thursday evening invites from Senior Class C M H at G A R Hall. April 15 Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company fifteenth annual fair at Artillery Armory State Street. April 7 Thursday evening Sixth annual hall of Bristol Aerie No 953 Fraternal Order of Eagles at G A R Hall.
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Usder
Bristol Council
G. G.A.R. Hall
G. A. R. Hall
Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company
Artillery Armory
State Street
Apoasl Hall
Bristol Aerie
Reminiscences of Bristol and San Francisco Pilot News
Capt Cory Williston, formerly of this town, was named Pilot Commissioner at San Francisco. Alta California praises the appointment. Williston arrived on the coast in 1882 as a boy aboard a brig. He has long been tied to shipping as master, owner, and in the insurance field. Crocuses bloom around town as Reynolds Manufacturing resumes after repairs. Town Council President Thomas O Church hosted a turkey supper, with Congregational ladies supplying fare at Town Hall fair.
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Cory Willistan
San Francisco
Alta California
Cory Willistass
Williston
California
Reynolds Manufacturing Company
Thomas O. Church
Congregational Society
Town Hall
January river voyage marks first since 1822
The Phoenix reports that for the first time since 1822 a vessel sailed up the Honsatonic river in January. Col Burgess notes the Artillery Company expects new field pieces soon to test on the 22nd. Four of eleven burn damages at the National Rubber Works are under cover again as rebuilding proceeds toward completion in four to five weeks if weather holds. The Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder No 1 held its first annual supper at Church and High streets hall with Capt Mason receiving a fireman's trumpet from Warren Weeden. John Rawson served an excellent clam chowder. Representing all town fire companies, Bristol Train of Artillery officers and Board of Engineers attended with other guests.
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Honsatonic
Col. Burgess
National Rubber Company
Dreadnaught
Hook and Ladder Company
Church and High Streets
Mason Ae
Warren Weeden
Prince of Caterars
John Rawson
Bristol Train of Artillery
Board of Engineers
Kidney disease rapid progress prompts remedy use
Bristol citizen John Schack testifies that after suffering back pain dizziness and fatigue from kidney trouble he used Doan's Kidney Pills from J H Young & Co and within a box's contents all symptoms vanished. The ad notes Doan's as the recommended kidney remedy sold at 50 cents per box by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole agents.
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Dean
Bristol
John Schack
Main St
R. L
J. H. Young & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Doan
Health rules for Rhode Island schools urged by anti tuberculosis group
The Rhode Island Anti-Tuberculosis Association promotes health education in public schools. It proposes simple leaflets with rules on fresh air, breathing, sleep with windows open, outdoor exercise, hygiene, medicine use, avoiding spitting, and general cleanliness to instill lifelong health habits. A cough neglected may lead to consumption.
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Rhode Island Anti-Tuberculosis Association
State Association
Wallace Hatch
Mr. Haigh
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