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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1909
Page
3
The text urges women to strengthen themselves against weaknesses that arise with natural fluctuations and notes there is no known remedy as safe and reliable for their special ailments. It presents a cautious, health advice tone typical of period publications.
Beecham's Pills claim to produce corrective and tonic effects that improve general health and swiftly ease nervousness, sick headache, low mood, backache, weakness, and other discomforts, establishing healthier conditions and supplying relief.
In British East Africa a lioness pursuing a fleeing native carrier swerved and charged. Miss H and another hunter fired. the beast seized a rifle muzzle in a deadly rush. Hassan tipped backward, his finger tripping the rifle, blasting the lioness's head as she collapsed atop him.
A vintage advertisement urges hair care for all, touting Hay s Hairhealth to remove dandruff and restore color without dye. It claims safe, economical results and cites a free book offer plus a purchasable bottle from Philo Hay Specialties Co. in Newark New Jersey.
Philip Brady secretary of schools spoke to High School pupils in a weekly citizen series arranged by Principal Marsh. He explained how the state cities and towns support the poor sick and destitute and urged students to stay engaged as they enter the Memorial school. Last week Dr Williams spoke and next week Judge Bosworth is expected to address the pupils.
The New York American calls Hannibal the greatest general known, noting the Second Punic War as a one man fight against a vast nation. It praises his genius steering a raw levies against the world’s finest warriors with no home support, marking unmatched feats under immense odds.
Last evening the South Ends defeated the Discards three straight and rose to second place. The scene included tense exchanges as a quoted dispute about freedom and television surfaced, with a defiant line about doing as one wishes and a warning to return to papal authority.
The Strate Street Methodist Episcopal Church Official Board records Walter L Blaisdell entered into rest March 6 1909. They praise his Christian life and family devotion, express sympathy to the family, and resolve to send copies to relatives and to record the resolution on church records. March 19 1909 Bristol R L committee.
The Y M C A social for boys and students met in the library amid bad weather with reports of activities, singing, and games in Rockwell Halls. G Fish leads the indoor test with 214 points while Saturn tops Neptune in bowling. Upcoming events include a fitness exam, baseball practice, Bible class on The Family, and plans for tennis and handball courts.
The Senate without debate passed a bill by Senator Latham of Cranston to create a state tuberculosis registry for laryngeal and pulmonary cases. The State Board of Health will maintain the register, with restricted access and disclosure only to authorized officials.
A business manager warns readers against accepting substitutes in advertising. He compares a shopkeeper offering “something just as good” to a careless clerk. An anecdote follows of a traveler seeking a linen duster, only to be offered a feather duster when linen was unavailable.
The British Watch and Clock Makers guild debated whether watches should lie flat or hang at night. Opinion favored flat storage for most watches to minimize wear, since flat position uses end bearings and reduces friction, promising longer durability and a more constant mean rate.
A writer argues that fat men enjoy premium treatment in life. They secure the best restaurant tables and theater seats, have funds without worry, and receive constant courtesy. In public, they sit comfortably, avoid chores, and hear the best stories, as everyone prefers their hearty laugh.
A traveling man in a smoking car reports a woman fainting in the next car and asks for whisky. A dozen flasks appear and the man drinks from the largest, saying it helps him, as he dislikes seeing a woman faint. The anecdote appears in the Kansas City Independent.
In Harper's Weekly, Johnnie Dumbley asks what an applelogue is and Mr. Dumbley explains it as a fable with a moral. Johnnie reveals he lost a dime betting it was the first commandment in the garden of Eden.
A Chicago Tribune quote catalogues discouragers of risk and ambition. It condemns actors, lawyers, and writers who preach caution as wasting effort and tarnishing their reputations. The text frames pessimism as a public nuisance, arguing against perpetual nay-saying.
A local preacher announced after a sermon that he would be away from the pulpit for a fortnight. He named Mr. Plank to preach next Sunday and warned that the following Sunday’s speaker would be posted behind the vestry door.
In a dialogue from London Fun, Algy asks Maria to consider paying £6000 for a lease lasting eighty nine years. Maria balks at the idea of a baby being forced out of his home nine ty one and becoming infirm in the bargain.
A Baltimore American joke cartoon caption quips about graft and plums. A practical horticulturist says you must graft to have plenty of good plums, while a practical politician agrees.
The Inter-Urban League will have six trains including Athletic Club of Providence and St Andrews of Providence. Local team roster lists Darling as manager and Manchester as captain with players Hill Rische Munro Wardwell and others. Season starts mid May with games on the Common every other Saturday, dance set for April 28 at Grand Army Hall to fund new uniforms.
Albion Leonard White of Boston and Harriet Prescott Morris of this town were married Wednesday at 6 PM in a double ring ceremony at the Danbar home 208 Hope Street. Rev George L Locke officiated. The bride was given away by R H Dunbar. Bridesmaids included Alice Dunbar L Edith Pickering and Louise O Dunbar. Best man L Haskell White. ushers Frank O Oate and William H Angevine. Master Milton Paine and George O Salisbury assisted. The couple planned a wedding breakfast then left for a Boston trip and will reside in Roseville New Jersey. Numerous gifts received.
Warren town officials were appointed in a Tuesday meeting including Over seer of the Poor Charles H Bliss Chief Engineer Joseph B Hoar and multiple assistants and appointees for roles such as Town Sergeant Finance Committee Undertakers Highway Surveyor Auctioneers Field Drivers Packers of Beef Pork and Fish Weighers Gaugers of Casks Measurers and Corders of Wood Health Officer Theodule G Morisseau M D Sealer of Weights and Measures Ernest Fontaine Appraisers of Damages to Domestic Animals by Dogs George L Crown Dog Constable BE G Macomber and several others with multiple applications for certain posts like Town Sergeant Highway Superintendent and Health Officer.
Benjamin W Oomatook, jailed for a year in Providence County for conspiracy to defraud creditors, was driven to New York by Warden Wilcox to testify in Jacob Bassing's trial on embezzlement and larceny tied to the Comstock cases. Bassing, alleged to have handled large Com stock lots in New York, was extradited after hearings before Gov Higgins.
The funeral for Dr. Preston E. Day was held yesterday at 2 PM in the Warren M. E. Church with Rev. George B. Sharp officiating. Attendees included residents from this town. Bearers were Joseph W. Martin and William R. Maxwell of Warren, and Frank H. Castinton and Attorney William T. O'Donnell from this town. Burial followed in South Cemetery.
A health ad urges keeping Pape's Diapepsin at home to quickly digest any meal and relieve indigestion sour stomach belching heartburn and nausea. The 650 cent cases claim prompt relief by digesting food as if the stomach were not there and provide ample supply to cure dyspepsia or indigestion.
Lieut Herbert F Bennett Camp No 8 Sons of Veterans will host an evening program at G A R Hall on Wednesday April 21. Featured acts include cornetist Bowen R Church from Brown University Quaintette reader Mildred Usher Gorham trombone Claude W Spary and the Ladies Orchestra of Providencia with Fanny dancers. Dancing follows from 10 to 12.
An injured or exhausted individual experiences a moment of insight that leads to a practical plan. The episode highlights resilience and the power of ideas arising under pressure, suggesting creativity can surface in adversity and spur action.
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