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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1885

Page

4

Whimsical Bits on Daily Life and Boyish Curiosities

A collage of anecdotal vignettes from a past era, featuring quips about marriage, protection, and free trade at the dry goods store. It includes children’s questions about hope and devils, fashion hints, streetcar observations, butter jars, and a portrait of Horace B. Claflin reacting to a boy seeking help.

Little Tommy Nexp Horace B. Claflin New York City Claflin Mr. Claflin

Dr Bull’s remedies touted for hog cholera and colic

The ad touts Dax's Horse Powder as a preventive for hog cholera and a cure for cough and measles. It also markets Dr Bull's Baby Syrup for infant colic and Dr Bull's Baltimore Pills as a preventive against bilious attacks.

Dax Dr. Bull

New Haven and Hartford Rivalry Highlighted in 1885 Letter

In a Connecticut clash of cities New Haven with a Democratic edge tops the state in population while Hartford claims beauty and literary talent. The piece, written by Edward A Anketell, notes Hartford’s famed minds as Cleveland era factions shape the vote. It also recounts rheumatism cures and testimonials for Athlophoros from Hamp ton New Hampshire and other readers.

Connecticut Hart Ford New Haven Cleveland Flartford Muior Court Anketell Morris Hobbs Hampton, N. H Mr. Hobbs State St Hilley Boston United States Great Britaan France Washington R. U W. Eddy

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