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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1903
Page
2
Notice to advertisers that all advertising copy or communications must be handed in by 4 o'clock each Monday and Thursday afternoon to guarantee insertion. The agency emphasizes timely submissions and warns against late changes or notices.
The steam yacht Carmina, built for Providence’s Charles Fletcher, debuted at Lawley’s South Boston shipyard at 2:30 PM. Designed by Albert S Chesebrough, the 171 foot craft costs about 100000 dollars and serves as ocean cruiser and inland voyager potential. Walter I Cole named chief engineer. Miss Harriet Fletcher christened the vessel.
An advertisement argues fewer gallons of Devoe Lead and Zinc paint wear longer than mixed paints. It cites examples from Herkimer New York customer purchases, miscounts gallons, and mentions distributors in New York St Louis and Chicago.
Dealers using spirits and syrups to blend liquor aim to cut costs rather than improve quality. The ad argues pure aged goods are superior and recommends readers seek out absolutely pure Wrines and Liquors for health needs.
Mails arrive and close times listed for Bristol Post Office with Sunday and holiday hours. Local notices include a Measles case, social at Grand Army Hall, business ads, land transfers, council meetings, theater events, and Arbor Day plans. Updates cover health quarantine, sea ward actions, and upcoming street openings.
A Bristol Rhode Island resident commends the Honoco razor strop in a letter dated April 22 1903 noting six months of exclusive use with one razor and claiming the strop keeps blades as sharp as freshly honed. The writer Merton A. Cheesman signs the letter as a testimonial to its luxury and indispensability.
The keynote to success in business is push, a form of energy. Even with honesty taste and judgment, delay thwarts achievement. In active trade, only the most energetic thrive as competition grows. They emphasize advertising as essential and invest every dollar as a sure payoff.
Dr King s New Discovery for consumption is hailed as a sure cure for long and throat troubles Thousands testify Mrs C B VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Virginia reports a year long bronchitis cured by one bottle Also claimed to cure croup whooping cough pneumonia and consumption Trial bottles are free and guaranteed by J H Young Co Drogeist Regular sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 00
After May 15 a seven room tenement with all modern improvements is available. Enquire of Mrs. John Lake at 86 Union Street.
An experienced cook is sought by mid May. Apply at the southeast corner of Hope and Union streets.
Corner property formerly owned by W. Wilson. Describes an excellent central location in town. Includes owner contact A. Easterbks at 282 Hope St.
Two houses a barn and lot on Bradford street belonging to the estate of late Stephen C Williston. Lot is 118 feet deep and 33 feet front. If applied for soon can be bought cheap. Inquire of F A Easterbrooks 232 Hope St.
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