17 Jul 1847
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1847
Page
1
A fragment from the Bristol Phenix notices rates for subscribers and ads, then a colonial era discussion on English ships and American freights. It cites O Connell and temperance among captains, contrasting English and American maritime conduct and warning of English ships losing business without reform.
A Portland Tribune urging modesty in appearance warning against pride in looks and costly dress. It counsels humility, condemns vanity and false grooming while praising homely beauty as often tied to good family roles and wise motherhood.
A mid season note advises readers on proper conduct in public and private spaces. It warns against treading velvet lawns, taking flowers, touching fruit beyond fences, or carving names on surfaces. The piece cautions these manners remain unsettled rules despite old opinions.
The author argues that regularly tilled soil absorbs more moisture from air and subsoil, keeping crops moist during dry summers. He cites fields continually tilled versus those left unstirred, noting that stirring benefits corn and trees and that weeds should be cut or buried to aid cultivated plants.
A compact, reflective piece from the Providence Evening Dew recounts a hermit’s search for rest and truth by a river within a mountain cave. The allegory contrasts pure waters with bitter springs, urging spiritual travel onward toward the River of Life and warning against zeal divorced from love.
Take rhubarb root one ounce cardamon seeds half an ounce English sallron two drachms one nutmeg bruise all and put into a pint of cognac brandy cork tightly place in sun or near fire for 18 hours shake occasionally then use a teaspoonful three times daily
Edward Kent recounts his transformation from a worldling to a devout Christian after traveling with a missionary on the Bosphorus. He declares he found happiness in faith and asks Adelaide to join him, but she resists, clinging to wealth and social ambition.
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