01 Jun 1867
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1867
Page
1
A fragmentary ledger line lists numbers and prices next to the name Cooke, implying an old trade or accounting entry. The readable items include sums like 225 to 3.00 and 175 to 2.50 with several other figures and time stamps. The context is unclear but indicates a historical financial notation.
A Philadelphia boy named Henry begs outside in tears until a kindly stranger in black helps him. The man, revealed as George Washington, writes a life saving prescription for a sick widow and provides money, medical care, and lasting support for the family. Washington’s aid transforms their lives and he is praised as a benevolent, humble leader who shares joy with the poor.
An essay extols the hidden power of Christian lives lived without fanfare. It argues skeptics cannot measure such devotion, citing Cowper's depiction of a solitary, selfless observer who influences the world through quiet prayers and service.
A satirical essay argues small talk smooths life and social ease. It contrasts worldly wit with grand philosophy, noting some avoid charm and flirtation as vanity. The piece mocks overbearing wisdom and praises agreeable, light interaction in company.
The article notes a pitch lake on Trinidad spanning one to two hundred acres with a dense yet penetrable pitch of uncertain depth. It is mined and shipped to Europe, closes over excavations rapidly, and the supply seems inexhaustible. A separate item mentions a tug man who killed his rival and later grew hemp to rise socially.
Imaginative account of an English noble dinner with diverse dishes and social rituals. The scene shifts to etiquette at the Earl’s table, wagering the young learnings of ushers and cup bearers, then moves to post banquet amusements and prayers. It then excerpts medical guidance on infant sleep and care from A Muckengie’s Receipts.
Beecher argues a man’s wealth fades after death but a selfless legacy lasts. He contrasts four heirs with a plan to fund printing presses and tract distribution, creating enduring influence beyond graves.
A reflection notes that good people cannot escape slander as some individuals hate others for virtues that should earn respect. It discusses a mindset where some oppose others merely because they excel in virtue or character, inviting social contention.
A Springfield Mass examiner asked why ships are referred to as she and one boy quipped that the rigging costs more than the bull.
Henry Ward Beecher recounts his father’s forbearance and calm control that moves a red faced interrupter to humble apology. The anecdote underscores silent leadership, magnanimity, and a lifelong family proverb about restraint and outcome. Onions and poultry praised for disease prevention, gapes, and throat inflammation. onions recommended for fowls, especially chicks, fed chopped with corn meal.
The essay criticizes casual nicknaming of given names into diminutives for both boys and especially girls. It argues that such trends erode sensible names like Matilda and Sarah into Lilie or Susie, and warns that future generations will regret these practices as these diminutive forms persist in public life and family records.
A narrator meets an old acquaintance in a seaport village. A sexton digger notes a healthier season with few deaths while local trades struggle. A harness maker foresees work from a broken harness and a burial plot owner hints at funeral costs as fear of hard times looms. The scene closes with a grim proverb and reflections on poverty.
A garden notice discusses using sawdust between plants after growth to suppress weeds keep fruit clean and moist and act as manure. It warns sawdust heated by steam or water pipes may slowly char and become inflammable over time, affecting its usefulness for straw berries tomatoes and other crops.
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