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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1908
Page
3
The Fire King of Pawtuxet led 11 Rhode Island entries at the Brockton Fair Muster, finishing with a 204 feet 23g inches mark to win eighth prize. Rhode Island political and civic notes follow with local officials and events across Woonsocket Providence Narragansett Auburn East Greenwich Riverside Glocester.
A Bristol reader recalls Geo DeWolf Colt with admiration for his cheerfulness kindness and lasting friendship. The letter notes his quiet private life his resilience in ill health and his loyalty to friends while avoiding public ambition and social vanity.
An old farmer asks permission to cut timber for a house. The landlord refuses. The farmer cleverly obtains permission to cut wood for a gate, remarking that is sufficient and more than expected.
An advertisement claims microbes cause baldness and dandruff and promotes Rexall 9s Hair Tonic as a guaranteed remedy. It asserts the tonic cleanses the scalp, strengthens hair roots, restores color, and will be refunded if not satisfied, with free supply if it fails to deliver. The Hope Drug Co., Hope street, markets the product.
John Gray of Bristol Neck suffered a serious accident on Wednesday of last week when a ladder toppled as he adjusted a blind. He landed about eight feet, breaking a collar bone and badly injuring his side with possible rib damage. Dr L W Briggs attended. Other local items note a well caving injuring Mr McVanon, a burglary on Bradford street, and various community notices including patrols, patents, auctions, deaths, militia orders, and building projects in town.
From the Phenix issue dated Saturday October 5 1878 reports dry conditions with many cisterns empty and wells low. Water pipes are being laid on High street while the National India Rubber Company reservoir remains without water.
Advertised letters listed for the week ending October 8 1908 include Allard James Walker Mrs John Coneton Mrs Aldas Neven Mrs F P Shaw Mrs Ewdard Shaw Miss O Landers Miss Esther Asher.
A brief, humorous exchange shows a tramp lamenting his neglect by family as the Lady of the house retorts he should wash his face to be seen again. The line conveys social contrast and comic tone in a domestic setting.
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