07 May 1895
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1895
Page
1
Our stock of new fabrics includes Jaconet Dutchess in fresh patterns Royale Plessie with delicate effects London Pique a new dress material with fast colors and current designs. We remain the headquarters for the latest goods on the market.
The advertisement touts 20 dozen Ladies fast black cotton hose 100 pairs 80 dozen Boys ribbed black hose 250 Jersey vests and a large selection of boot top fancy stockings along with medium and summer underwear for ladies gents and children in all qualities and prices. It invites customers to examine the 260 Jersey Vest and explore the department’s broad range.
A large stock of ladies and children's gloves in silk taffeta and the latest spring shades in kid. All kid gloves warranted.
Colonial shop offers 12 dozen tailored gents garments at 25c each, claiming value at 450. Also advertises a Negligee shirt for 50c, asserting it remains a market leader.
A listing highlights a range of lining fabrics and related materials including Fibre Chamois Hair Cloth Percaline Cambries Selicia and Grass Cloth as essential components for a premier lining department.
The Graig and Richards Granite Co announces list of granites including Red Peterhead Gray Rubis Kenney Dyce Persley and Dalbeattie secteh granites plus popular varieties such as Quincy Clarks Island Oak Hill Barre and others. Also claims sixty new Paracenet designs and miscellaneous notes about stock and shale spots.
Bristol native Captain Albert Bennett, now 81, recalls decades at sea aboard ships Warsaw Governor Fenner General Jackson and Julia. He details cargo runs from New York to Mobile and Liverpool to Havre, plus a 1840s rescue and medical aid, as well as reflections on Adultery sin and Key’s Star Spangled Banner.
A French colonel praises his army band for neat uniforms and polished instruments but urges perfect synchronization. He insists the band train to lift fingers together in unison on cue, saying one two one two to ensure exact timing.
An experienced suburbanite tells a new neighbor that running gives a 15 minute wait while walking means the train pulls out, illustrating practical timing. The piece then notes Mozart’s sweet voice and modulated tones, and mentions Catherine the Great never forgot a face.
A caller rails at thriftless homes then touts a three way plan to furnish living spaces using credit as a substitute for money. It argues linoleum over old floors and a full dinner set over dish nicking and urges readers to test wage earner credit as a means to improve homes now.
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