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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1904
Page
4
An ad invites friends and customers to try a new remedy called Seven Barks. It offers a 50 cent bottle as a goodwill deposit and a full money back guarantee if unsatisfied. The text emphasizes letting Nature do the rest and taking all risk for the reader.
A fragment from an advertisement outlines dissolving Banner Lye in cold water, melting grease, and mixing to form soap. It emphasizes ease of use with a pulverized can that can be opened and closed for small quantities and claims cleaning, disinfecting, and water softening benefits, inviting readers to request a booklet from The Penn Chemical Works in Philadelphia.
J B Taylor of Chriesman Texas credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with restoring his strength and weight after four bottles, claiming it digests what you eat and cures. The testimony notes it is sold by William H Buffington.
The Rt. Rev. Bishop Rowe of Alaska will preach at St. Michael’s Church Sunday evening for his mission work. He will arrive after an arduous journey and was described as a weathered Alaska musher. The service begins at eight, seats are free, Rev Louis Sanford leads morning service at 10:30.
A Bristol native living in Fertile Minnesota since 1855 shares memories of Bristol on State Street born June 30 1828 and mentions kinship to Governor Dimond and Captain Samuel Swan He thanks the Phaniz for a Bristol souvenir and notes old ship mates and school friends while describing his cold but healthy western life and signing CAPT CHARLES H JONES Fertile Minn October 12 1904.
Artillery hall hosts the annual fair of King Philip Steam Fire Engine No 1 with steady crowds. Each evening a street parade features visiting groups led by St Marys Fife and Drum corps. Tonight the Mechanics Fire Company Warren is expected. other nights bring Crompton Fire Company, Lafayette Guards, Rough and Ready, Narragansett Fire, Newport Artillery, and Bristol Divino Espiritu Sancto Society.
Local message from John Theobald a prominent Forester of Cincinnati to fraternal members about health recovery through Mi ona a dyspepsia remedy. A J Jasmin markets tablets at 50 cents a box with a personal guarantee refund if not cured. Humorous exchanges about reading and an umbrella missing round out the clipped page.
In Mapleville Burrillville a large crowd gathered for a republican rally with Joseph E. Fletcher Col Daniel Ballou and Col H Anthony Dyer addressing the assembly Fletcher praised labor capital unity under a banner of prosperity attacked the Democrats for tariff policy and urged support for the Republican slate including Adin Capron for state offices and Nelson Aldrich for the U S Senate emphasizing work wages and national prosperity
Advertisement notes Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as a remedy for weak digestion and claims they will do good. Sold by W. W. Buffington. Also promotes calendars for business men at the Phoenix office with samples available and reasonable prices.
An advertisement touts a pleasant harmless cough remedy that acts at the throat rather than the stomach. It claims instant relief for cough croup and La Grippe, soothes inflammation and promotes healing by delivering oxygen to blood and tissues. Sold by William H Buffington.
The names of all members who voted on the state measure are listed with yeas and nays. The record provides a complete roll call showing each member and their vote, reflecting the legislative tally and party or bloc affiliations where noted.
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