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Newspaper

Bristol Phenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1851

Page

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Bristol Prevenex Advertisement Rates and Address

Bristol Prevenex published every Saturday morning at 40 7 Bradford Street Bristol RB 1 by W H Bayley. Terms to checribers in town two dollars per annum payable half yearly in advance to distant subscribers twenty dollars per annum in advance. Single copies four cents at the office. Advertisements charged one dollar per square for three weeks and twenty cents for each subsequent insertion. Twelve lines in minion type make a square. Continued advertisements charged as above. Yearly advertisers limited to 18 lines per week to their own immediate business.

Bristol Bradford Street W. H. Bayley Bingle

No gods on thrones as hands till work inspires all

A poem argues that dress and rank do not reveal worth. God judges souls by deeds not status, urging equal rights and honest labor as the true builders of wealth and justice. It contrasts opulence with toil and proclaims enduring justice through shared humanity.

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Man in Town With His County Paper Opposes Progress

A comical tale describes a man visiting town with his family in a two horse wagon. He still believes General Taylor is president and questions Cuba’s fate. He misreads money, weaponizes slang, and misunderstands services while his family causes mishaps and curiosity.

Taylor Cuba al- Aut Barbara Aikton Cvon Wales Euberbe Nonge

Motherly influence and a farmer’s marriage anecdote

A nostalgic reflection on a soldier’s mother and the lasting impact of maternal affection. The piece recalls a young woman who marries a farmer and humorously questions a milk-board on which cow produces buttermilk, illustrating rural life and domestic humor.

Fragmented reminiscence of travel and fear on UK walk

A tangled excerpt recalls a journey abroad and a fear of walking off the edge in a wary English countryside. The speaker notes wealth, unfamiliar country life, and an uneasy return plan.

Yantee Apo England Cichee

Defections From Protestant Ministry Stir Church Debates

The article discusses clergy leaving the Fran copa Church for Rome and Presbyterian fold, praising Episcopal Protestantism as pure and scriptural. It cites Rev. Hen. Aydelou of Ohio and others, arguing the Church must defend its Apostolic Succession and oppose Romanist drift. Also includes anecdotes and editorials on religious reform and public sentiment.

Church of Rome Hen Aydelou Ohio Euch Becauer Thas Geneva Aydelott Shimeali Pal Ayde- Jott

No enjoyment says Sydney Smith on present happiness

A quotation attributed to Sydney Smith notes that happiness comes from living in the moment. The speaker argues that a brief pleasant tour or time spent with current companions can provide lasting, innocent pleasure.

Sydney Smith

How to Destroy Fries

How to destroy fries with a crude trap using simple ox yobel in a glass and cap paper funnel to lure and trap swarms of small creatures. The method claims thousands will be attracted and trapped, proving they lack wit.

Benevolent Society Letter On Sacred Bequests

A woman writes the treasurer of a charity group reporting she has received one hundred dollars from her late brother for holy purposes. She urges funds be used for orphans and children, preferring spiritual needs over material goods like clothing, Bible, and teachers.

Pawn broker watches sold at auction amid suspicion

A New York Journal of Commerce report describes a fraudulent auction scene where a crowd including a country visitor buys watches and jewelry from an auctioneer. A buyer, paying only ten dollars upfront, fails to complete payment as bids climb, raising questions about legitimacy of the sale and the items' value.

Phen N. Y- Jour

That Alters the Case Judge Not From Appearances

A merchant Granger condemns Talbot as a rogue after observing fast living and a flashy lifestyle. After years of hardship and misjudgment, Granger learns Talbot cared for his deranged wife and later aided him, while Granger’s own harsh verdicts caused lasting harm. The tale underscores not to judge others by appearances alone.

Granger Ujion Talbot Granther Wsu Dalforth Talbot Stoud Nork Lutsown Mr. Dalforth Tully DuMorch Mr. Grainger Schild Wueness Jems Cincinna Civennat Perwun Ileey Talbort Philadelphia Lle Han Mr. Granger

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