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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1856
Page
1
The Bristol Phen weekly lists subscription and advertising rates. It notes prices for subscribers in town and general residents, with annual and advance options, single copies, and insert charges. Religious Obituary and Political notices are billed as advertisements beneath standard rates.
A desolate scene shows a fatherly figure guiding a line of children to a feast while a ragged boy stands at the threshold begging. The poem contrasts mortal hunger with divine judgment as heaven calls the dead to judgment and the longing for a real father in the hereafter.
A Springfield pub scene recounts gamblers at a card table suddenly falling into a trance after a nurse and a sisteral warning from spirits. The group suspends play amid perceived supernatural messages about gambling and vice. The account, shared at a local meeting, notes uncertainty over whether paranormal events occurred.
An old farmer helps a quarrelsome mechanic, ending a feud after a tense clash. A heated dispute yields a compassionate ascent toward resolution as the farmer offers aid and guidance, demonstrating forbearance and religious virtue. The mechanic humbles himself and vows no more provocation.
Aunt Hannah describes attending a charity fair in a city, criticizing the wealthy for not helping the poor, and recounting her attire and plans. She mentions Cicero, friends and readers, and depicts a winter scene of hardship and charity efforts, with social critique woven through her reminiscence.
A narrator recounts a bustling community fair with bunting tables, donuts, and blue white and purple settings. She describes a water line, a strange planner act, tableaux, a grab bag hustle, and pranks as guests barter for entry and meals while awaiting letters.
A rambled diary style narrative describes a letter with an obscene verse, a chase for a shawl, and a chaotic scene in a deacon's house. The speaker recounts discovering mislaid items, the reaction of Cicero, and a domestic scramble that ends with stolen treats found later in a garret. A separate note mentions New York whiskey production and a Belfast Free Press quip about a funeral.
The essay extols churchyards as sacred spaces that teach reverence for death through art and memory. It surveys iconic tombs and monuments from Ravenna to Westminster, Lincoln, and Mount Auburn, highlighting how graves inspire contemplation, culture, and human longing across ages.
A long moral essay argues many homes fail from a disengaged husband who neglects domestic duties. It urges the husband to share sympathy, join family life, and support with more than money, warning that neglect breeds discord and unhappiness. It extols common humanity over rare talents.
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