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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1894
Page
4
The Bristol Phoenix, published weekly by Herald Printing Company, issues from the office at 5 Bradford Street. Local notices, community briefs, and regional happenings appear in this Saturday edition.
The notice lists subscription options paid in Big Reese: one year two dollars, six months one dollar, three months fifty cents. Single copies are five cents. Entered at the Bristol Post office as second class matter.
The prose notes local sports bets at Narragansett Park ending in a loss of surplus money. It also mentions John WyMan likeness to Beecher and warns of a Providence criminal Keegan called a fiend. The piece mocks theft, cites Pekin’s capture, and prescribes state education for the thief.
Scientists urge cleanliness and precautions to ward off epidemics as wells run dry and water is scarce. Boil water, stay clean, and retire early to reduce fear and disease risk.
European monarchies fear Japan could triumph over China, risking loss of prestige. England, Russia, and Germany contemplate intervention to limit Japan’s rising power before more victories complicate dealings among nations.
The Massachusetts Republican Party renominates Governor Greehalge for a second term praising his administration though critics accuse him of pomp and bombast and compare unfavorably with Ex Gov Russell. The piece asserts the state values a learned and conservative leadership.
The famed eighteenth century poet Oliver Wendell Holmes died Sunday at his Boston home. Tributes emphasize his deep affection for American people and institutions and mourn the loss of an esteemed English speaking literary figure.
The letter urges Democrats to fill a Rhode Island congressional vacancy with a two year term at a $5,000 salary. It mocks the other side’s lack of Democrats and calls for action to seize the seat and its perks.
A reflective piece contemplates the end of rulers and judgment after life. The mint houses a curious bamboo tube once containing Malagasy gold, described by J. Robley Donglison as a six inch by two inch vessel corked at both ends, used to transport melted gold to America.
The Rhode Island Poultry Association met at Harmony Babcock rooms in Butler exchange and admitted five new members. It set judges for the Providence Music Hall show Dec 11 to 14 and named banquet and committee members. Lectures on poultry run Wednesday and Thursday with incubator and dressed poultry premiums and a Governors day feature. Turkey geese and pheasant exhibits attract prizes up to 50 dollars while the Rhode Island show touts its world leading turkeys and geese.
The article notes it is out of fashion to have nails glistening like isinglass or talons. Manicure patrons who overpolish should wash away excess shine with warm water and a nailbrush. The service should focus on removing unsightly skin and shaping nails to a perfect oval. A light polish with chamois skin is now deemed sufficient.
Kansas City suffragists organize district by district to recruit intelligent women into the association. A leader says they aim to do much good through labor in the city, not seek a prominent political role soon, and will work with parties toward public improvement.
A New Jersey woman has patented a simple device for detecting tampering with sealed letters. The under flap of the gummed envelope bears a small fluid-activated mark that spreads when exposed to steam or moisture, indicating seal disruption.
A socialite aboard a Broadway cable car turns the spotlight on herself and catalogs family heirlooms and extensive counts of gloves and textiles. She parries amused stares with witty detail and hints at age, inviting civic observers to weigh impressions against her story.
The text contrasts fleeting leaves and human fame with a Stoic reminder to avoid grief and fear. It cites Marcus Aurelius on impermanence, then shifts to a Washington Star anecdote where a swindled man seeks restitution and a mock sermon about death and mischief ends with a lurid joke about a mining shark and a revolver.
H. H. Boyesen notes a vicious and reprehensible heroine prevalent in French fiction from Balzac to Flaubert and others. He contrasts her rare appearance in English literature, where she has not taken root, and suggests British society would celebrate if she remained scarce.
The ancient Peruvian roads, 20 feet wide and 1 500 to 2 000 miles long, were built of heavy stone flags set in a hardened mortar. Romans surpassed by road scale, but pave history includes Semiramis and Carthaginians. Via Appia reached 850 miles by 80 B C. Paris paved 1184, London 1583, paving progress then and since through cobbles, bricks, macadam, and asphalt.
The piece argues for wide tires and better road surfaces to improve farm transport and market access, noting underdrains and road upkeep boost efficiency. It envisions bicycle clubs forming a political bloc around good roads, praising cycling as a healthful, civic example and potential influencer in policy.
Excerpt discusses mud and dust problems on dirt roads, noting economic impacts on farmers and towns. It cites Springfield Illinois as an example where weather drives hay prices and transport costs, highlighting the “mud tax” effect on livestock and local commerce.
A column describes girls selling hair for small sums and a rare high price paid by a society woman for a head of hair. It discusses thunder not souring milk, explains fungal causes, and mentions Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with 25 and 50 cent bottles from druggists and dealers.
The Philadelphia Ledger argues for spending advertising funds proportionally to business capacity. It compares seed bought in small or large quantities to ad buys, urging readers to craft a good message and place it in a reputable paper regardless of budget. It stresses consistent effort over minimal or nonexistent spending.
Ladd’s Dress Goods and Silks markets itself as offering exclusive styles and fabrics. It argues customers seek quality over price, noting long lasting wear and superior goods. The ad cites recent demand for foreign dress goods and silks and many orders for gowns from exclusive fabrics.
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