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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1894

Page

6

Aztec Priest Ring Poison Discovery In Mexico Dig

American archaeologists uncover a sealed Aztec tomb beneath a dilapidated church in Mexico City. They find a priest in white ceremonial robes with a silver serpent ring and a hollow spring device containing gas. A dog dies after exposure to the device, suggesting a self inflicted death or ritual punishment. Relics are displayed at the National Museum.

Paladelphia Times Mexico Italy Cortez National Museum

Sorosis Reassembles After Summer Pause in New York

The Sorosis club met at Sherry's on Fifth Avenue New York for its first post summer gathering with about 200 members and notable guests attending. Mrs William Todd Helmuth presided as roll call honored long time members and six prior presidents were noted among the living attendees. The program centered on philanthropy with Rev Phebe Hanaford and others urging practical charity, women’s education and suffrage as essential to uplift. Guests included prominent journalists and club leaders from Boston Jersey City and Galveston.

Sorosis Sherry’s Fifth Avenue New York Furty William Todd Helmuth Helmuth Charlotte B. Wilbur J. C. Croly Phebe A. Hanaford Hanaford Hannaford Hoffman Morse Foote Scofield Croly M. L Thomas C. H. Cushing The Kansas Social Science Federation Laura M. Palmer Elizabeth Akers Allen Elizabeth B. Sheldon Charlotte B. Wilbour Helen Winslow Boston Press Club Moffit Phase Club Mme. Jaffa Dr. Fly Galveston Beers Literary Club John Wood W. H. Seward Cornelia Bradford College Settlement Jersey City Sweet London Hall Gale

Modernizing Mourning Customs Diminishes Ritual Burdens

A discussion notes that strict mourning rituals have relaxed in recent years. It argues against excessive propriety and hypocrisy in bereavement, noting fewer expectations on public displays and social dining after a relative’s death. The tone favors sensible, balanced behavior.

Plan Of A Sheep Barn For 600 Ewes With Lambing Wings

A Northwest proven design for a sheep barn suited to 250 to 860 ewes during lambing season. The 20 by 26 foot center with three wing extensions yields about 4 400 square feet of floor space. Center stores winter feed and wool clip between shearing and shipping. Oak posts 8 inches square set on stones raise the structure with a two foot ground clearance.

Sheep Barn Ground Plan Reveals Efficient Undercover Handling

The Montreal Herald describes a U shaped sheep barn with front and wing sections, 6 foot high posts, stock boards, and a 16 foot roof. A central center room serves as a catching pen and feeding area with day and night use for lambing and shedding.

State and New England fair premiums and prize listings

Syracuse fair runs Sept 6 to 18 with 25000 in premiums including 1000 in dairy 2000 in fruit and 7000 purses. For details contact James B Dowhar ty secretary Albany. Worcester fair Sept 4 to 7 offers 18600 in premiums. Contact John B Bowker secretary Worcester. Interstate fair in Trenton Sept 34 to 28 offers 80000 in prizes. Contact John Guild Muirheid secretary Trenton.

Syracuse James B. Dowharty Albany Worcester Mass John B. Bowker Trenton John Guild Muirheid

Langshan Fowls A Tale Of Black And White Varieties

Langshan fowls come in black and white varieties popular with farmers and fanciers. Black Langshans are more common with glossy black plumage and white flesh. White Langshans originate in California with bluish white chicks and pure white adults. they resemble blacks in general traits and are prized for style and long tails.

United States California

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription For Nervous Women

The advertisement promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for nervous disorders and general debility in women. It claims to aid insomnia fits and chorea and to restore health during life changes, asserting a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen. It targets women in transitions from girlhood to womanhood and at the change of life.

Dr. Pierce

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