02 Dec 1854
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1854
Page
1
Publication details show Brestou Pwenex published weekly on Saturday mornings at 7 Bradford Street Bristol Rhode Island by W. I Bayley.
An ad claims Ro Pury's Cough Pills are an infinite remedy for acute or chronic coughs and lung conditions. It asserts effectiveness at all stages, preventative when used early, and as an adjunct to cod liver oil in advanced cases, with benefits including reduced chest tightness and sleep aid.
The Newark Advertiser reflects on autumn as beautiful and merciful, easing drought and scarce crops through rains and warmth. It urges labor, temperance, and frugality as remedies, trusting Providence to provide enough rain and respite before year’s end, while noting undertakers’ perceived stinginess and a mix of linguistic curiosities.
A garbled telegram notes a Washington cabinet action on Saturday. It mentions Napoleon and a French government response as part of a disputed apology. The fragment references a fatality and unclear timelines amid political commentary.
The speaker recalls guiding a blind boy during play and learning gratitude. The boy’s tears at sightless longing reveal the ache for vision, contrasted with the narrator’s renewed appreciation for seen beauty such as streams and flowers. The piece ends with a prayer of thanks for sight.
The Canadian true witness echoes gratitude to God while noting that three fourths of those who deserted the vessel Captain women and children were British born subjects. The piece critiques such prayers as pharisaical. A Graham’s Magazine excerpt on coal use warns against overloading stoves and advocates moderate coal layers for better heat and air quality.
Durrieu notes Morocco remains largely illiterate in print with writing by hand. Manuscripts fill mosques and homes in Moorish towns, dating to peak Muslim civilization. If opened to Europe, medicine philosophy and history could benefit from these preserved parchments.
The Liverpool Times notes war in Europe drains England’s resources and fuels commercial distress. It cites army costs for the year surpassing Irish peasantry support in 1917, corn needs of 8 million pounds, and bullion demand exceeding supply as gold remains a commodity in trade.
From Java to Sumatra Madame Pfeiffer traveled into the interior living four weeks among the Baitaker, a savage East Indies tribe. With limited Malay she spoke with them as they threatened to kill and eat her daily, yet she feigned fearlessness and joked that her flesh was tough and unpalatable.
In Woodland scenes Colonel Parker and family support Edward the blind poet as Mary, his devoted sister and lover, helps sustain him. He longs for sight and for Mary while she nurses hope to stay by his side as companion and reader. After a ball, a kiss seals their vow and Mary becomes his wife in a life blessed by love and sacrifice.
A garbled excerpt from the New York Journal of Commerce discusses French restrictions on cereal distillation and its impact on export demand for raw whiskey and rum. The text hints at price impacts and market adjustments, though the fragment is incomplete and contains numerous OCR errors.
A physician recalls a crowded city where a skilled professional struggles for patients while flashy but ignorant pretenders reap riches. The discussion asks how many people a doctor can truly see and which approach is best for practice and reputation.
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