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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1919
Page
6
An advertising pitch claims high satisfaction from Prince Albert pipe tobacco. It touts first-name familiarity, two fisted smoke lines, and non bite or parch claims. The copy highlights red bags tins and the star glass humidor, with R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as the maker.
The text notes that Martin Van Buren was the eighth president and the first born after independence, while John Tyler was the first born after the United States formed. It cites an English astronomer proposing airquakes caused by meteor explosions in the atmosphere, and muses that Napoleon might have stayed awake longer with better sleep, asserting nature prevails over conquerors.
Bedford Ohio woman Mrs Frank A Harkey credits Vinci cod liver and iron tonic with restoring her health after years of illness and fatigue. The piece also notes U S Army hats made from rabbit fur, imported materials, and wartime costs per unit.
Listings show events in G A R Hall and nearby venues. Third annual King Philip Fife and Drum Corps fair on April 28 and May 31. May 13 dance at G A R Hall by Damon Club Knights of Pythias. May 15 16 Katcha Koo at Pastime Theatre Bristol Mothers Club. Tea May 20 Trinity Parish House Girls Friendly Society. May 22 Acolytes Guild social and dance at Trinity Parish Hall.
The guide advises baking bread in empty baking powder cans for a journey. After slicing and spreading, place the slices back in the cans, cover, and the bread remains as fresh at the end of the trip as when first packed, even after several days.
A note on domestic virtue celebrates order in the home and the blessing of contentment. It extols hospitality as the house’s glory and crowns the dwelling with godliness.
The article describes the Long Mountain Range near the Malay group as part of the Asiatic continent in early geological periods. It notes the Barlsons or Su matra Alps as a broken chain running lengthwise across the island with peaks of 10 000 to 12 000 feet above sea level.
The article notes that Mas a Tierra, the island of Crusoe’s adventures, now hosts a thriving lobster cannery and exports luxuries. It contrasts Crusoe’s frugal finds with the island’s modern bustling commerce carried out by its people.
A reflective quote from Charles Wagner on fidelity in small acts shaping great achievements, urging steady conduct amid historical turmoil and personal crisis.
R. B. O’Flynn, government concrete inspector, reports years of stomach liver and bladder trouble improving after using Fruit-a-tives. He touts the product as the best stomach liver and bladder medicine and notes price 50c a box or 6 for $2.50 with trial size 26c. From Fruit-a-Tives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
A playful note describes Little John inviting a friend to kick a football despite noting the ball looks scabby. He reassures that despite the gore appearance it hasn't catching and play continues.
Hazel aged four sees a man with a large chrysanthemum in his button hole and exclaims to her mother about a large Christmas anthem she thinks the man carries. The moment captures a child’s humorous misreading of festive imagery.
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