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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1904
Page
4
A lyrical vignette describes silver water, scarlet leaves, and waterfalls in a sunlit New England landscape. The verses evoke meadow greens, elm trees, grazing cattle, and birds, with mountains, forests, and streams forming a tranquil, expansive scene. Written from North Conway, New Hampshire, on October 8, 1904, by L. W. EK. &.
The Young Men’s Christian Associations plan ten days of enrollment exceeding 35,000 men in night classes. Aimed at workers with day jobs, the programs focus on practical skills aligned with trades and ambitions, with special classes for employed boys. Last year’s average student age was about 25, many 35 and 40, and instruction is individualized by trained teachers. Massachusetts and Rhode Island host fifty major industrial centers, with thirty four running night schools tailored to vocational needs. Bristol Association will organize subjects chosen by at least ten men.
Obituaries note Frederick N Fales aged 60 from this town with funeral October 18 Read William B Read Jr aged 80 in Plainfield Read Deacon Reuben Bates son in law of Rev Peck former Baptist pastor in Cooperstown New York October 1904
An advertisement promotes Seven BarkS claiming to cure disordered stomach indigestion liver and kidney issues with a guarantee. Customers can try a full size bottle for 60 cents and receive a refund if dissatisfied, with the deposit returned for any reason. The ad lists A Je Jarmin at 207 Appe Bt Bristol.
A brief note on the copperhead describing it as mean and unfriendly while admitting it rarely chases people. It claims copperheads strike more often than rattlers and moccasins, though they usually flee when encountered. The rattlesnake is portrayed as more polite and aggressive, giving warning before fighting back.
English queens chose oaks in Windsor forest named for them with brass plates marking dates of choice. Oaks bearing the names of Elizabeth Caroline Charlotte and Victoria stand in various forest areas with neat signs. Herne's Oak in Windsor park, cited in Merry Wives of Windsor, was destroyed by a gale on August 31, 1863.
A humorous Bits illustration features a dialogue about finances and marriage. The suitor boasts that if he can buy flowers and candy for a fiancée for two years without going broke, he can surely support a wife.
A playful exchange contrasts Mabel 24amma's claim that conscience guides behavior with Kitty's rebellious view dismissing Harper's Bazar and social gossip as a guide. The snippet captures dated slang and a light tone about moral talk and media influence.
A brief humor item noting a cross talk between Tomeline Sarah and Edgar over a telephone line. The exchange ends with a prompt to speak one at a time, reflecting a light daily joke from Tit Bits.
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