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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1909
Page
4
A historical ad notes Sloan's Liniment as the best remedy for sprains and bruises. It claims instant pain quieting without rubbing, applies lightly to tender parts, and emphasizes powerful preparation that penetrates to relieve inflammation and swelling.
In First district court a German juror presented a jurors certificate. The judge swore him in and asked if he was dead. The man replied he was alive, prompting the judge to send the paper back for investigation. The court noted the endorsement accusing the deceased of possible perjury.
A stout English country man prefers the middle volume of a three decker book set. He explains he dislikes beginnings and endings and is eager for the middle portion to read quickly. He offers half a crown and pockets the volume, leaving the other two. The anecdote comes from Chambers Journal.
A partial quote exchange shows a girl asserting youth and a man signaling disbelief. The fragment captures casual banter about age amid an unclear broader context from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
A depleted reader asks for non stereotypical gifts for men and is offered a do it yourself pipe rack project. Instructions cover four boards, bore holes, braces, two shelves for pipes and tobacco boxes, staining in mission color, and mounting with picture wire and gold-lettering reading A Man's Best Friend.
A dark brown suede kid golf score and change purse with a stiffened back. It uses buttons or snaps for clasps and has a belt loop. A miniature golf stick is attached by a silk cord as a toy feature.
A wife or daughter makes tobacco pouches for the pater with rich brown or dark green fabric, lined in maroon silk, pinked edges, and a heavy silk draw string with tassels. The unique touch is the monogram or crest in gilt thread or bright silks, turning handmade pouches into desirable presents for any man at Christmas.
Not New but Well Liked Present. Knitted or crocheted ties, though not novelties, will be desirable gifts, for they are serviceable and, being made by hand, are valuable accessories to any wardrobe. In plain green, dark cardinal or two tone effects or contrasting colors, such as black and red or orange and blue, they are striking contrasts as neckwear.
An attractive male gift features a shaving case crafted from white tissue paper sized to fit, inside a blue linen outside with white silk seam outlines. The case is football shaped and closed at the top with a satin ribbon of chosen color.
A reading glass with a handle and leather case is suggested as a suitable Christmas gift for an elderly man whose eyesight is fading. The idea invites trying this new style of reading glass as a thoughtful present this year.
An advertisement extols the benefits of Scott's Emulsion for nursing mothers noting it builds strength and enriches milk to nourish the child. It urges most nursing mothers to use the tonic and mentions savings bank and child’s sketch book offers. The rest is a reflective poem about caterpillars and immortality attributed to Joseph Jefferson.
The passage describes the ancient rite for Knights of the Bath at Charles II's coronation. A court barber bathes the candidate after stripping, the ceremonial blessing follows, then the candidate is clothed anew, pledges are offered, and the monarch taps with the sword while saying be thou a good knight and true.
A historical sketch traces St George as England's patron saint from likely origins in Lydia and Cappadocia to martyrdom in 303 AD. The dragon legend may symbolize clashes with pagans, while crusaders in 1096 popularized him as warrior saint and patron of soldiers. Edward II linked him to the Order of the Garter, making him England's titular saint.
Princess Duleep Singh praised American beauty and kindness at a New York dinner. She lauded the American man as a model husband, contrasting European views of Eve and the apple, noting a European saying that blames the woman for giving the apple and not the man.
A veteran railroad man advises passengers to stand in the aisle during a wreck. He says being in the aisle reduces serious injuries as most harm comes from being crushed between seats. The tip notes sometimes one cannot leave the seat but urges following the aisle guidance if possible.
The office boy notes his talent for figures despite poor spelling and writing. He explains his arithmetic study to learn how to figure the batting averages, a line from the Chicago Record Herald illustrating pragmatic math use in work.
A mother worries that her youngest son is dreaming big inspired by tales of his father. He aims to match the famed feats his father accomplished as a boy, chasing legendary athletic records amid local youth sports chatter reported by the Washington Star.
On November 11 Thursday evening Bray Supper by State Street M E Church vestry with Ladies Aid Society, and a Br adford Street rummage sale by First Baptist Mite Society in Williams block. November 18 Thursday evening first annual Defender Club dance at Grand Army Hall. Week County Fair at GA R Hall by Burnside Social Club and Edgehill Temple Pythian Sisters.
A vintage Rexall Store ad warns about dandruff and scalp microbes, urging readers to avoid sharing combs and hats. It pitches Rexall 98 and Rexall 93 Hair Tonic as cure-alls, promising a free trial if unsatisfied, with two sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar, available at The Hope Drug Co. Bristol.
A long list of named women from across the United States testifies to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound curing female ailments ranging from tumors to menopause and irregularities. The ad asserts no compensation was received and pledges honesty and reliability, urging others to seek proof through these testimonials.
A banana peel lies on the sidewalk as a man walks toward it, suggesting a potential stumble risk and prompting cautious behavior by passersby and observers.
A vintage advertisement parodies public speeches likening them to a wheel and jokes about a man who swallowed a five dollar gold piece. It promotes Allen's Long Balsam for deep seated colds and coughs, claiming 40 years of sales with 50 cent and one dollar bottles available from all dealers.
Public notice lists electric streetcar service changes effective October 3 1909 for the New Haven Hartford line with fare details six and seven dollars per ride or period. It notes timetable adjustments and station stops likely affecting riders in the city.
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