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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1899
Page
3
A New York Tribune discussion on tipping across scenarios from Newport visits to ocean liners and English hotels. It contrasts rich and poor travelers, noting ten percent tips at restaurants, ten shillings per stewardess on ships, and higher expectations for hotel staff with gender contrasts and social norms.
A. H. Thiessen explains blue sky from tiny airborne dust particles that scatter blue light more effectively than red. Finer dust at high altitudes deepens the blue, while coarser dust lowers it. Conditions in Italy and post shower air also affect hue. Rockefeller’s debt fears stem from wealth as a cautionary tale, citing his early work on a New York farm and maxims on saving, debt, and frugality from the Saturday Evening Post.
Mrs. John T. Jennings of Amherst County died after swallowing a false tooth plate during dinner. Doctors tried to relieve the obstruction and a surgical operation was performed, removing the plate an inch and a half from the stomach end, but she failed to recover and died at 9 o'clock last night.
Steve, a large Russia ground bear, escaped from the pit in Central Park yesterday and ran through crowded streets causing alarm among pedestrians and cyclists. He was recaptured by Steve Johns, a Romani, and returned to the park.
The regular session presided by Judge Bosworth saw Benjamin Greene sentenced to six months at the State farm for common drunkenness. Duclos was found guilty of larceny, fined five dollars and costs, and jailed for nonpayment. The rural free delivery service began in Tiverton with two carriers, Blake and Walsh, serving about 1500 residents outside central offices. Probate Court granted guardianship and administration petitions, with bonds and appraisers named. a guardianship petition for Frederika Doringh was heard, continuing to Oct 18.
Dr Theron H Carter former Bristol High School principal 1885 1889 was found dead in his bed at City Hospital Boston Sunday morning from heart disease He was Brown University graduate and earned honors at Harvard Medical School He led a department at City Hospital at his death and was known as a popular teacher in Bristol
Mr and Mrs Eugene LeClair observed their twenty fifth anniversary at their Constitution Street home on Saturday evening. The well known contractor and builder hosted many friends including town officials and State Board of Soldiers Relief members. Gifts of silver and other fine items were presented, and the evening featured vocal and instrumental music with ample refreshments.
Consumption kills millions warns ad by H Buffington at 135 Hope Street. It touts Cleveland’s Lung Healer as a proven remedy for cold, cough, and lung trouble, offering a free sample bottle and large bottles for 25 cents.
John the Shoeman of 184 Mathewson street Providence follows his annual custom of gifting 200 Rhode Island turkeys at Thanksgiving and Christmas with coupons included with each purchase.
Admiral George Dewey toured Providence Sunday evening en route to Washington. Thousands cheered at the railroad station as he appeared and interacted with the crowd, declining repeated handshakes while expressing thanks for the reception.
An advertisement extols Chase & Sanborn Seal Brand Java and Mocha coffee. It praises its purity quality and care in selection and packing, noting parchment lined bags and a rich color profile achieved before and after cream. The copy imagines readers resisting low quality coffee and embracing this renowned brand.
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