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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1865
Page
2
A garbled notice reports regulations prohibiting dancing and private theatrics at a private party. It also mentions a rule about early risers visiting saloons and cites an uncle’s comments on habitual early mornings and drinking establishments.
A mid nineteenth century tract criticizes presidential pardons for rebels and the terms of Southern readmission. It condemns plans allowing former slaveholders to retain power, warns of loyalty doubts for admitting members of Congress, and urges emancipation and equal rights under law as conditions for Union return.
The Boston area faces a string of crimes with murders and highway robberies reported. Citizens fear a hidden mastermind as clues are scarce and bribery questions arise over official concealment.
A vivid 1865 account of Broadway toward Trinity Church shows busy crowds, brokers and speculators, gold dealers, and old Wall Street figures. The piece pens a Dickensian panorama of fashion, fortune seekers, and the lively bustle of midtown Manhattan.
The Cracuw salt mines extend over six thousand feet east to west and about four thousand north to south with an eight hundred foot depth. Visitors descend six hundred feet by a guided route through dark winding passages to a large cavern. The open plain below hosts miners families and animals as thousands of lamps illuminate the crystalline salt ore in vibrant colors.
An 1865 description details a vast vineyard in California covering 000 acres with 000 vines and 700 000 men reportedly tending or herding, plus 60 000 watts of lighting and 12 900 barrels of bran. It notes 8 000 irgif trees and free varieties of grapes, claiming vintage only.
The article reports rising prices at the exhibition drawing sharp criticism from farmers and attendees. It notes complaints that inflated costs resemble unfavorable market conditions, with calls for fair pricing and accountability from organizers.
The article notes the decline of a pestilence with partial success of social measures, while urging continued precautions for a few months. It mentions John Linnoh of Stratford who committed suicide by laudanum, leaving a widow and five children.
A fragment from Yatw’s Juvenator Heaura extols whole grain bread and bran as the superior source of nourishment. It claims bread from wheat, corn, rye or oats strengthens the brain, bones, and digestion, while decrying phosphate tonics as ineffective.
Fragmentary excerpt covers international negotiations and officials during wartime. References state actions in New York and Boston to accommodate the Prussian minister, with Massachusetts officials cited. The garbled text hints at a state government inquiry or explanation related to the epoch.
A fragmented notice references Neyer disappointing Rev HH Ty and mentions Doolittle at Wappingers Creek in Duchess County. It cites a January 19 date and a testimonial by Mrs. B A Alled about restoration of Ida 83 Bedith and a product or service from 198 Greenwich, New York.
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