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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1894
Page
1
A reflective critique argues tobacco harms women by polluting homes and travel spaces. It urges women to unite against smoking to improve health and comfort, noting the spread of tobacco odor and the social pull of male smokers.
A reflection on thousands of New York children living in misery begging and stealing. The author condemns neglect by society and urges universal schooling, evening classes, and Christian charity to lift the youths from crime toward a future of promise. The piece closes with a parable about the Emperor Francis I of Austria and his quarrelling sons.
James Roonan of Little Falls New York voices a bread and butter critique of the Wilson tariff bill at a toiler meeting. He denounces Democratic protectionism while comparing wages domestic and Canadian, condemns Grover Cleveland, and urges laborers to oppose tariff changes with personal letters to Congress.
An observer laments the Wilson bill warning of factory closures and job loss. He recalls past protectionism and stresses desire for domestic manufacturing, urging voters to demand good wages if the bill passes while criticizing Democratic stump speakers.
The death of Sister Martin near South Broadway East Providence last Saturday saddens Rhode Island Grange patrons and matrons. She was well known in the northern part of the state for her service in county and subordinate granges and for her supportive husband Bro Benjamin Martin treasurer of the State Change. The funeral occurred Tuesday at the family home with a large attendance. Sister Martin was in her 44th year.
The secretary established a new Division of Agricultural Soils within the Weather Bureau with Prof Milton Whitney named chief. The division will study soil moisture and heat beneath the ground and relate these conditions to crop distribution and land value, aiding farmers and crop adaptation decisions. An additional botany expert on grasses is authorized as an agent with a $2500 annual salary.
Professor Brouardel cites two incidents where a cabman and a doctor died or nearly died from car bonic oxide after heated, sealed carriages. Moissan warns the danger extends to household heating devices as joints crack and gas escapes, causing seasonal malaise.
The State Board of Agriculture fixed Worcester County agricultural fair dates for 1894. Spencer at Spencer Sept 20 21 Worcester at Worcester Sept 4 5 6 7 Worcester North at Fitchburg Sept 18 19 Worcester Northwest at Athol Oct 2 8 Worcester South at Sturbridge Sept 13 14 Worcester County West at Barre Sept 27 28.
The text recounts Bucephalus as Alexander the Greats famed horse bought for 16 talents from Philonicus. It notes the skewbald coat and Parthian regard, contrasting with Roman dislike, and describes Bucephalus carrying Alexander at Hydaspes where the horse died after saving its rider.
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