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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1903
Page
4
An advertisement asserts that soft and crooked bones in children stem from wrong feeding and promotes Scott's Emulsion as the correct daily treatment. It claims Bow legs and loose joints improve with proper bone and blood nutrition, offering a free sample and noting price of one dollar at druggists.
Coming events list two major tennis tournaments. The Bristol county championship runs July 27 for one week under Bristol M C A and the US National Lawn Tennis Association. The second annual Bristol club tournament starts August 17 for one week under the US National Lawn Tennis Association.
Advertised letters include men T Noyes Thomas Healy Samuel J. Lawson Wm Smith Fred Sigmund M A Stutt two, Vento Giuseppe. Women Miss Mary Abernando three, Mrs Buffum, Mrs R A Manchester.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes that mortality is highest among Irish and Germans groups in the United States and lowest among Poles. The quote sets a stark comparison to economic concerns about meat consumption as a context. The remark highlights immigrant health disparities in a historical view.
A stout boarder boasts three buttons missing from his vest and the Mistress of the House hints they may be found in the dining room, provoking a light moment among the residents.
A brief dialogue shows a friend questioning illness certainty. The victim asserts rheumatism as the diagnosis, claiming it needs no introduction despite no doctor’s visit. The exchange highlights skepticism and self diagnosis in a casual setting.
In a humorous exchange a candidate claims to be the smallest giant on record as he seeks a vaudeville break. The manager asks if he has a vacancy, and the oversized performer quips about his diminutive stature. The dialogue spotlights a quirky stage rumor and comic identity.
Rhode Island Drug Co offers Mi o Na with a full money back guarantee if it fails to cure dyspepsia indigestion headaches and liver troubles. Hundreds of boxes sold with no complaints and a pledge to refund your money if not cured.
Senator Hoar likens advertising to gunnery and metal aimed at a target. Phanex promises judicious ads that reach one thousand top Bristol homes and spread to neighbors. Phanex readers are buyers with money, suggesting strong merchant reach through direct home distribution.
A meeting of the Jewish Society Agua das Achim appointed a four member committee of Max Makowsky Morris Isaacson Wolfe Weinstein and Jacob Bassing to raise funds for a new synagogue. The group voted to print petitions for signatures to urge President Roosevelt to seek U S intervention with the Russian Empire to improve Jewish safety following recent massacres and expulsions.
The Hydraulions and King Philips gear up for Cranston Memorial Day events. Hydraulions enter the engine contest with two trial runs and plan another Friday practice on the bars. King Philips test their hose reel, with further runs planned before the muster. Engine contest starts at 1 p.m., reel race at 10 a.m., Mechanics of Warren decide to attend, boosting expected turnout from Bristol County.
At the Babbitt Post G A R meeting arrangements for Memorial Day May 30 were nearly complete. St Marys Fife and Drum Band will provide music. The parade forms in front of Grand Army hall on Hope street led by Chief Marshal H F Card, proceeding to Washington and Juniper Hill cemetery. Detachments will also reach St Marys cemetery via Chestnut Street on Bristol Neck. Exercises at the Soldiers Plot in North Cemetery include the G A R ritual, an address by C F Fields, and Eugene V Hughes reading Lincoln at Gettysburg. No evening events expected.
The semi monthly Probate Court session in forenoon with Judge Reynolds presiding proved the will of Raymond H Perry and named William W Perry as administrator with the will annexed bond 200 surety. Appraisers listed were William Williams George H Peck and Herbert F Bennett. The accounts of L S Hoffman and Frank Francis as administrators were allowed. The guardian of Augustine Van Wickle was granted permission to remove funds from the state. The account of Stephen W Church was continued to Friday May 22. Ladies Auxiliary elects delegates to CT convention and votes to gift St Marys TA Society 850 and pay half Rev J F Downing's travel to Pittsburg.
Rhode Island College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts will observe Emerson centenary on Tuesday May 26. George Willis Cooke renowned lecturer and writer will deliver an address on Emerson. Exercises begin at 8 p m with public invited to attend.
A group of four engravings depicting the Old Brick School House and the interiors of St Albain’s Lodge room, shown in Stevens & Co. window and for sale at Panznix Office. Each 26 by 10 inches, suitable for framing, priced 25 cents postpaid. Also mentions Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with 25 cent price and money-back if not curing.
Demand for prints has risen prompting a few copies on heavy 19 by 12 inch stock for framing. Sale price 16 cents each at Stevens and Co or the Phoenix Office. Postpaid on receipt of price.
Advertisement claims Blood Wine strengthens the blood to revive the body and raise endurance, vitality, and mental powers. It cites Marret Fitzgerald of 20 Amory Street, Manchester, New Hampshire, as a testimonial for quick, positive effects on overall health.
A reader describes severe illness including nervous prostration and poor appetite before trying Blood Wine. After one bottle the writer felt splendid, continuing use until fully cured, praising strength and energy gains. Free blood test offer from Louis Daudelin Co. Worcester Massachusetts. Sold by C. W. Sparks and R. I. Drug Co.
A piano retailer promotes renting as a path to ownership. Any piano can be rented with rent credited toward final purchase by a special agreement. The store highlights its small grands as artistic and beautiful and invites customers to inspect the stock and request a bargain list.
The Ivy Guild presents its annual report noting a strong year with a July 10 fair profit split between the guild treasury and its Organ fund. They praise Dr. Locke’s homecoming reception, social winter entertainments, and ongoing Flower Mission. The group increased pledges to St Mary’s Orphanage, adopted a guild pin, gained five new members, and mourned one death. The Treasurer’s report lists revenues from dues, sales, and charitable gifts and provides detailed disbursements to charities, organ funding, and parish activities, ending with a balance forward and a separate Easter offering.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama suffered a severe piles condition with 24 tumors and was twice sent to hospital. After treatments failed Bucklen's Arnica Salve reduced inflammation and cured him, relieving aches and pain. J H Young & Co. Drug gist.
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