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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 23, 1906

Page

6

Salvation Army Concert at South Christian Church

Fall River Salvation Army band presents a benefit concert tomorrow evening at South Christian church. Program includes marches Cardif and The Dawn of Day, selections Songs of Scotland and Songs of Early Days, solos and recitations such as The Auctioner, and a festive Christmas segment with Lead Kindly Light and Praise God I’m Saved.

Fall River Salvation Army South Christian Church Cardif Scotland Buckley Holt Cornet Army Hammond Edwinestoo Mountais Salvation Army Doxology

Brandreth's Pills Endure As Safe Family Remedy

A vintage advertisement extols Brandreth's Pills as a safe family laxative tonic made from pure herbal extracts. The copy claims a consistent dose, three-year mellowness, and long-standing use over a century, sold in drug and medicine stores plain or sugar coated. It also includes unrelated banter about a wife and memories of a Boston girl.

Brandreth

Y M C A Bowling Tournament Recap

Tuesday evening team No 2 led by Peter Gasper won two strings in three from team No 5 led by Willard Snow, with the second string tying and the third securing the win. Last evening team No 6 under Kirtland Wilson took two strings in three from team No 38 led by John W. Best, tying that team and teams No 10 and 8 for first place.

Peter Gasper Willard Snow Gaster Kirtland Wilson John W. Best BE. F. Rackett A. R. Newman T. Brightman W. N. Newman K Wilson Leitiger Kenway Farrally Oscar Kunze Pgs Hibbert Brightman O Kunze Nelson J Kinder Cromer Higgins M. Dimond Ui J B Newman Kenney Ee Dimond Wilson Crorham Croce Ford Yg Ve L Sanford de Wolt Hodedon Rk. Newman Marshall Ae McDonald Oe Gasper

Woman and the Law Changes Over Fifty Years

A brief review notes how the status of women in law shifted in the last half century. It contrasts past norms where a husband controlled debts, property, guardianship, and even upbringing of children with modern moves toward autonomy. The piece cites historical rulings in England and a North Carolina court, highlighting evolving gender rights.

North Carolina Supreme Court Supreme Court of Judicature England Bengal Everybody’s Magazine

Appointment as Administrator of Anne King estate

George H. Peck announces appointment as administrator by the Bristol Probate Court for Anne King, deceased. He has filed the required bond and all claimants must file with the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date, November 23, 1806.

Bristol Anne King George H. Peck

Prebate Court in Bristol Sets Estate of Seth Paull

Bristol probate court on November 22 1906 heard the account of Frank Paul and Seth Paull Jr administrators for the estate of Seth Paull late of Bristol. The court fixed December seventeenth 1906 at 10:80 am in the Probate Court Room for consideration and ordered fourteen days notice by weekly publication in Bristol Paper.

Bristol Seth Paull Frank Paul Seth Paull, Jr Tachi

Gog and Magog Giants Across Traditions

A concise survey examines Gog and Magog within varied traditions noting their roles as symbolic giants in religious narratives and myth systems across cultures. The study traces origins, interpretations, and continuities of these figures through history.

Gog and Magog in English legend and mythic ties

English tradition casts Gog and Magog as giants from a vanished race who infested Britain and were captured by Trojans. In London their wooden effigies guarded the palace and Guildhall, while other tales link Gog and Magog to mythical peoples in distant lands and to gates of brass.

Gog and Magog England British Isles Troy Gog London Alexander the Great Asia

A Cautious Damsel from Milwaukee Sentinel

A cautious damsel speaks to George about sacrificing wealth and status for love. He replies that without those anchors there would be nothing left for him, highlighting a dilemma of affection versus security.

George Milwaukee Sentinel

'Twas Ever Thus in Philadelphia Press Epigram

A concise quip from the Philadelphia Press notes a lobbyist claim: except the man who is worth buying is the counterpoint to the common price tag. The line teases influence in public life with sharp wit.

Philadelphia Press

Bright Young Men Urged to Enter Public Affairs

A Knoxville Journal and Tribune editorial champions bright young men untainted by dirty politics to step forward into public life. It argues their participation would benefit the state and nation and urges parties to recognize and encourage them.

Knoxville Journal and Tribune

End of the Honeymoon Quip in the Houston Posten

A light exchange quotes a playful remark about the term honeymoon and the start of married life. The speaker jokes they have never fixed the meaning of honeymoon while teasing about whether the wife has begun cooking, reflecting early 20th century humor and domestic roles in newspaper style.

Houston Posten

Folly and Impudence Suspend Bounds in Wit

A compact quotation notes folly often exceeds limits while impudence knows no bounds, attributed to Ben Jonson, illustrating satirical restraint and boldness in speech and action.

Ben Jonson

The Ashes of the Dead in a London Banquet

A London banquet debate over the phrase ashes of the dead features James Russell Lowell and Lord S arguing that the term is vulgar. Lowell cites Gray and church burial rites with ashes to ashes, prompting humorous applause and a sharp retort about language.

James Russell Lowell London Lord S Mr. Lowell Gray Ben Church of England

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