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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1896
Page
4
The poem describes a divine origin for a baby’s beauty with sun, sky, and dawn imagery. It credits heavenly craft for the child’s blue eyes cheeks and rosy glow, ending with the soothing power of the baby’s smile and kiss. The passage cites Bessie Gray in Good Housekeeping as the source.
A solitary traveler on a stormy night shares a car with the ghost of R G Jones a former Tutherford alderman who died chasing a 5 18 train. The two form an uneasy bond until the living man helps the ghost reach Tutherford stopping the train just once at the ghost’s station after 11 years of wandering.
Mr J Bilsborough of Bradford street presents a unique art work of artificial flowers cut from sheep skin. The arrangement, crafted about 18 years ago, features roses lilies and greenery, secured in a deep oval frame and valued at over 300 pounds with only two other pieces known to exist.
The Seymour Ct Record notes that Rhode Island, the smallest state, has more than twice Montana’s population, over three times Idaho’s, and more than five times Nevada’s, highlighting inequalities in wealth and cultural indicators among the western and eastern states.
Whitney Opera Company brings De Koven and Smith work to Providence for a one week engagement next week to precede a Broadway Theatre production in New York next fall. The company earns praise for ensemble skill and Highland scenery with Miss Juliette Corden Lizzie McNichol Anna O Keefe and the principals leading Joe Sheehan stepping into Berthalds role. An augmented orchestra is prepared for a lavish production aiming to sustain Rob Roys successful regional run.
Announcement says United States Rubber Company absorbs Beaton Rubber, a major Chelsea and Franklin income source. Factories will close and work move to Rubber Trust plants in Rhode Island Connecticut and other states. The notice ends with a promotional quip about advertising persistence.
The New York World shifts to thrice weekly schedule offering 18 pages weekly at 1 year for 2.50. Each issue contains 6 pages eight columns wide totaling 48 columns per week. The change promises greater frequency and promptness while preserving weekly features. New subscribers pay 2.50 for one year.
A fragment describes a riddle where one drop of Puritana allegedly weighs more than a dipperful of other tonics. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Belle W. Cale and Mrs. Henry W. Craigue and mentions Puritana as a cure for indigestion liver weakness and nervous prostration. The piece advertises Puritana as a "new stomach" and the most economical medicine.
A catalog note lists several wheel purchases with pricing. Items include a Ladies and a Gentleman's Royal at 47.49 each, Youth Royal at 39.49, Gentleman's Defender at 59.49, Swell Newport at 61.49, and a high grade Iver Johnson pair at 79.49 each.
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