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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
3
Neighbors describe Wordsworth as kind to the sick and needy but socially distant. They recall his habit of pacing his gardens and roads while composing, shunning long visits, and only occasionally joining for meals. Local lore notes his distinctive dress and solitary habit, with some amusement at his constant bum ming quotes.
A seedy prisoner challenges a burglary charge in a Chicago Tribune style exchange. He argues burglary in English law means house breaking by night, while the police claim daytime breaking. The police justice orders him returned to his cell to sober up.
The article argues adults want health but avoid the price of it and rely on drugs instead of natural means. It presents seven foundations of practical hygiene: exercise rest air light food drink and bathing. It emphasizes studying ways to become naturally sound and healthy and notes cooking club as the source.
Humorous exchanges unfold around a soup incident as a landlady and boarder joke about two chickens in the broth. The dialogue hints at narrow minds and self-justifying remarks, with a touch of irony.
The Crystalplex company returns to Bristol Opera House under the auspices of Babbitt Post and Women's Relief Corps for a week of entertainment. The bill features Prof. H. W Durand ventriloquism, Will J Walsh, Stella the child artist, Howard and Dexter, the Durand sisters, the Bendens, a comic piece The Dashing American Widow, and Glass Exposition with live glassblowing demonstrations. A street band concert opens the eve, followed by grand orchestral performances and a popular dancing festival.
The schedule lists YMCA teams and captains for the bowling tournament. Captains include LF Gorham of No 1, George Manchester No 2, Dr H W Church No 8, Elisha Hibbert No 4, James Hoard No 3d, and Stephen W Chaurch No 6, outlining early lineup details.
Bristol residents can attend a week long display of W De F Brown photographs at the Providence Camera Club beginning November 18. An illustrated lantern talk by James M Scott on Westminster Abbey is set for the opening evening at 8 15. A second illustrated talk on Jenses and Jews will be presented on November 21.
For sick headache try Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets ward off the attack if taken in time. For sale by W H Buffington.
In this town on November 1, by Rev. P McCabe pastor of St Marys church, William Gilroy and Miss Julia Helena Darcy, both of this town, were united in marriage.
Mrs Oldcastle asks if mal de mer affects seasickness on the trip to Europe Josiah carried a bottle or two of it but she says none of those remedies help her. The Chicago Record Herald notes her comment on seasickness remedies.
A brief note records a customer praising a steak as good and durable while a butcher reflects on the quality of the meat sent yesterday, highlighting a simple exchange about meat quality and value.
Joseph Hart composes the music for William A Brady’s musical drollery Girls With the Girls to open at the Empire. Book by R Melville Baker, produced by Al Leach and the three Rosebuds with a large company. Scenery and costumes praised, 20 or more solos and choruses, Tuesday Thursday and Saturday matinees with steady admission prices.
W T Easton of Boerne Texas testifies that DeWitts Little Early Risers are unmatched as a liver pill. He says they give strength and energy and work with ease. Thousands use them for biliousness constipation jaundice and headaches. They do not purge but cleanse and strengthen. Sold by W H Buffington.
A saying compares the lasting impact of a minor misrepresentation in an advertisement to the forgetfulness of a hundred good deeds, noting that a single falsehood lingers with a customer much longer than many honest statements.
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