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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1899
Page
4
A concert anecdote recalls a performer holding a note for thirty seconds while another claims to have sustained a note for sixty days, illustrating rival claims of exceptional endurance in vocal performance.
Mantels today are mainly wood with marble used only in the costliest cases. Prices range from a few dollars to about $1,000, with many styles and woods like mahogany and oak offered in dozens of finishes. Colonial to Empire options abound, and matchings to furniture are common. Also noted are old ideas about chin shapes from a German book and a survey showing bachelor surpluses by state, from Vermont to Virginia.
A brief guide urges women to cultivate an elegant head carriage and erect posture, noting daily gymnastic training and outdoor exercise as keys. It links good health, diet, bathing, and rest to clear skin, glossy hair, bright eyes, and well cared for hands and feet, plus value of quality gloves and shoes.
An advertorial claims kidney and bladder trouble cause wide range of female illnesses. It warns against blaming womb weakness, promotes Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a universal cure, and offers a free sample bottle and book by mail from Dr Kilmer & Co in Binghamton NY.
Ancient doctors urged dancing as cure for spleen and illness. It is mild exercise building strength and grace. The piece questions women’s status, arguing a good woman surpasses many. notes Tartary divorce practice where a wife can seek divorce via magistrate and officials if treated poorly.
The Four Cohans return to Keith's New Theatre with George M Cohan's Money to Burn and new songs dances and ties. Acts include Hughey Dougherty Watson Hutchings and Edwards Eddy family Ventriloquist Duncan and Herbert's trained dogs Barton Ashley Knight Brothers Lillian Durham Coulson Sisters Tom Herron and Lawrence Crane with motion pictures by Biograph and colored stereopticon views. Free parking for wheeled patrons on Clemence street near Weybosset.
Ada M Hart of Groton South Dakota recounts severe lung consumption after a cold, doctors gave up hope. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery, taking eight bottles to recover fully. The ad promotes trial bottles free at H Young & Co’s Drug Store with full size bottles 50 cents and a guarantee or refund.
A letter praising Grain-O made from pure grains explains initial doubt giving way to strong dependence after a week. The writer notes Grain-O nourishes the system and is suitable for children, calling it a strengthening substance. A 25 cent package is available from grocers.
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