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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1863
Page
1
Poetic reminiscence recalls a child at twilight in prayer. Describes small hands folded, dim blue eyes, and pale cheeks as the mother mourns the loss. Imagery places the child near heaven with angels and hymns of praise.
A fragmentary quotation from William Cullen Bryant lauds a “striking poem” that speaks of a Covered Bridge linking the soul and form to a realm beyond gloom. The piece contemplates passing through life’s trials to reach a purer existence, with imagery of faith guiding toward a shining mount beyond death.
A brief portrait of Talleyrand as France’s influential statesman and priest turned diplomat. It notes his wealth and power, his place near Napoleon, and a poignant suicide eve note highlighting his unhappiness. The piece cites S V S Wilder as the source of the personal reflection.
The essay argues an educated man must know where he is the state of the world and its inhabitants what he will do under these conditions his role in society and how to attain and spread happiness A truly educated man aligns knowledge with action while one without such understanding remains uneducated despite eloquent speech.
A short exhortation on choosing happiness and kindness over negativity. It contrasts smiling influences with sour moods and urges a cheerful countenance to spread joy in daily life. The piece highlights the personal and communal benefits of pleasant words and kind deeds.
Lord Byron argues that workers who can support their families are among the happiest people and poverty may be preferable to the heartless excesses of the rich. Another author praises a healthy young man going to work for his family as the model of envy.
A fragment reflects on an ideal for every leaf and flower and for every human being. It suggests growth toward a perfect form where defects are corrected and excellence is heightened. It speaks of a rare, guiding presence that sees beyond flaws to the angel within us.
The text extols energy and perseverance as universal tools for achievement. It argues energy provokes opposition yet perseverance remains within reach for all, advising restraint when influence cannot be sustained to avoid disturbing natural development and remedies.
An observer recalls early morning in a friend’s garden where a flower pot hides a child’s footprint. The mother grieving a deceased child hides the mark, and the narrator reflects on maternal agony, memory, and the promise of reunion in heaven.
The author discusses domestic norms around illness and food, noting families often push meals during sickness. He argues against fear of starvation, recommending rest and minimal nourishment like coarse bread and cold water, and warns such dietary pressure could undermine medical practice.
The piece argues that practicing long views improves vision. It notes travelers and hunters are seldom near sighted, Humboldt read well at eighty seven with aid, and sailors discern distant objects clearly while the ship is at risk, recounting a remark about nearly seeing land during a sinking voyage.
A polemic extols newspapers as essential to progress and education, warning against neglecting the press. It argues that skipping reading leads to ignorance, bad farming, poor governance, and vulnerability to swindlers, urging readers to embrace timely information and market awareness.
The eccentric John Holmes used the phrase naked truth in closing addresses to juries and recounted a fable in which Truth and Falsehood bathe, Falsehood steals Truth’s clothes, and Truth remains naked chasing the thief, a tale he said explains the origin of the phrase linked-Trath.
A reflection on starting small to end larger goals. The text urges action as the key to progress, noting that even minor beginnings like pulling a weed or saving a penny set a path toward earnest effort and meaningful change. It warns of wasted potential by postponing resolutions.
A wealthy Philadelphia woman believed a toothbrush bristle lodged in her throat. After two visits Dr Jones revealed the hidden bristle using forceps. The patient recovered and praised him, offering marriage and fortune, which led to a lucrative practice despite the doctor being married.
Old Ira Thornton, a harsh man, faints after a fall from a high beam dying-like condition. He suffers a fractured skull and is trepanned by a doctor who asks for a silver dollar to replace missing skull bone. The patient quips about a cent sufficing.
A brief anonymous quotation emphasizes that true Christians aim to reform themselves rather than condemn others, urging self-improvement over judgment. The notice presents a moral aphorism attributed to a writer, reflecting religious critique.
A traveler's visit reveals a misleading sign stating Smith teaches the boys and Huggs the girls. In reality Smith quietly teaches the boys while Huggs is not present or involved, exposing a deceptive advertisement on the signboard.
A brief proverb-like line notes that fire and sword are slower than the harm caused by a babbler. It contrasts noisy talk with violent acts, suggesting verbal mischief can be more damaging in some contexts.
In a midsummer tale from Ireland, Barney Regan famed as a fairy man meets a beggar who tests his heart. A silvered transformation reveals the cost of greed as Barney discovers a magical pact tied to pearls and a vow to change his ways.
In a dream Barney loses his pearls and is advised by a fairy star to seek virtue. He awakens with a changed heart, helps a beggar, and begins a moral journey. The vision links wealth’s corrosion to spiritual renewal as Barney learns charity and repentance.
A comic household scene unfolds around Mr Blifkin and his wife as their infant demands endless care. The exhausted father describes late night awakenings, lamp adjustments, and a mistaken pillow hit by the sleeping mother, revealing domestic chaos and gentle humor.
A narrator recalls Blifkins describing his first baby as the greatest joy and burden. The tale, told with humor and exaggeration, reflects a common man’s experience of parenthood and devotion.
An 1864 promotion urges postmasters and agents to recruit clubs for The Rural American. It promises free copies for December and 1864 if $1 is remitted, with grape vines and strawberry plants as premiums. Address T. B. Munem in Clinton Oneida County New York for samples and details.
The publisher announces reduced terms for Godeys Lady's Book for 1864 with Marion Harland as lead contributor and new original music and steel engravings. Various subscription plans and club offers are detailed, including combinations with Arthur's Home Magazine and Harper's, with prices and postal notes.
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