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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
2
Roosevelt argues that clean decent upright politics are the most practical. He contends treachery and foulness are unpractical in the long run and that virtuous politicians embody true practicality. The remark appears in The Manly Virtues and Practical Politics in American Ideals.
Supreme Court justice Blodgett holds possession of slot machines by a saloon keeper as sufficient cause to revoke a liquor license. The commentary suggests caution in applying the ruling to future local cases. A Roosevelt quote recalls duty after driving out tyranny.
Tom Taggart appeals to Indiana and Western Democrats to back Parker, arguing loyalty to Bryan in 1896 and 1900 matters little now. He says the gold telegram does not count and predicts government expenditures will dwarf current disbursements in ten years as the nation grows.
A Quarry Pennsylvania business ad argues that dry goods sell themselves while promoting Devoe paint as a money saver. It cites a homeowner who used 14 gallons of mixed paint six years ago and 10 gallons of Devoe last spring, claiming a $15 to $20 saving. The dealer 8.0 Devoe & Co. is named with 69 W. Devoe.
Mails arrive at 7 00 10 00 a m 12 00 m 2 00 4 00 6 45 7 16 p m Mails close at 8 00 8 45 11 80 a m 1 45 5 46 7 15 p m Express matter due for outward and arrival times listed by Earle and Prew Outward 7 45 11 00 a m 3 00 5 00 p m onward 7 45 11 56 a m 2 55 6 30 p m
Providence scenes include church preaching by Prof J C B Rich at State Street M E and two St Marys T A Society bowling teams captained by Henry Trudel and John Gallagher at the Casino. Other items note an autumn parade marshal selection, school events, and local tradesmen ads.
Beecham's Pills advertised as available in all areas with box prices of 10 cents and 26 cents. The notice emphasizes wide distribution and affordable packaging for consumers across regions.
An old advertisement proclaims liberal quantities of L. and M. paint free to two property owners who paint their houses within thirty days. It touts non chalkable Itread and zinc as best and cheapest paint, claiming cost under $1.25 per gallon with oil, via LePrert Sta7 and local dealer, Man & Martinez in New York.
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