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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1896
Page
4
A fiery broadside argues against compulsory vaccination and medical authority, accusing doctors of fraud and poisoning children. It attacks public officials and calls for repeal, tar and feather penalties, and widespread distrust of the medical profession with references to historical vaccination debates and epidemics.
A San Francisco Examiner feature describes a musician turning an unknown idea into a song with a hired poet writing the lyrics. It notes easy credit for authors, common practice among publishers, and shows how many works fail to become popular. The piece portrays a lively, September style scene of music, ambition, and industry.
An advertisement highlights a full line of Brooklyne High Grade Oil Stoves along with refrigerators ice chests screens hammocks and baby carriages. It touts the stoves as finest in the market and invites readers to call and see them.
Good Time To Buy one of our Jackets or Capes in the Light Weights at the present LOW PRICES. They are just the thing to wear during the first chilly days of autumn or before the opening of heavier garments for Fall and winter.
Mackintoshes for cold and rainy days prove popular as practical outerwear for travel and daily wear. The sturdy coats in classic cuts attract buyers seeking weatherproof protection and versatile style.
Children’s Reefers are sought and stylish season items are for sale. Suitable for ages six to twelve. Lines and prices are broken. buyers pay about half regular price. Limited stock and hurry customers.
Abbie A. Tilley petitions for authority to sell part or all of Elizabeth M. Tilley’s Bristol real estate to cover the minor’s debts and expenses. The court sets Sept. 14, 1896, at 10 a.m. in Bristol Town Clerk’s Office for consideration with notice to be published weekly for 14 days in the Bristol Phoenix.
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