05 Jun 1847
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1847
Page
1
Bristol Phenix publishes Saturdays by W H W Bayley at No 7 Eraptor Slater. Advertising rates show one square for three weeks at one dollar per square and twenty cents for each subsequent insertion. Yearly advertisers limited to 20 lines weekly. arrearages paid or publisher option applies.
A passage discusses rat trapping methods, noting the need to mislead rats, use a round wire trap, and keep doors open briefly to reduce suspicion. It describes luring with bacon, early morning trapping, and a special mixture of assafetida, oils, and aniseed as bait, citing a Victorian example of a tame rat used to attract others.
A column discussing gumption as the key driver of success and progress. It contrasts proactive, decisive behavior with hesitation, noting that gumption enables strong decisions, skillful living, and bold action, per a cited Scientific American reflection on the term.
The piece muses on envy and the dangers of misreading others joy. It reflects that outward happiness often masks private suffering and a single cruel word can wound deeply. It urges gratitude for one’s own trials and warns against assuming others’ lives are free of pain.
A historical note explains that a billion equals a million times a million and estimates counting it would take 9 519 years at full speed, or about 19 024 years with daily rest breaks. The piece ponders human counting against vast numbers and ancient time spans.
The message reflects on mortality and the lasting impact of character. It urges youth to consider that actions shape an eternal record, as life’s deeds echo beyond death and align with moral accountability before God. It emphasizes a serious view of how character forms destiny.
The text discusses the hand’s diverse functions from gripping tools to writing and engraving, noting how the palm and finger structure allows secure motion. It describes a defending cushion of fat and a central muscle supporting the palm edge to adapt it for sealing water and other tasks.
The Cherub answers War as mankind’s terrible deed while Adam laments blood and asks to hear heaven. He gazes at stars and prays as a divine voice promises Abel’s life despite his sorrowful vigil. The scene ends with Adam’s lone walk and quiet hope.
Drifting through a tense scene in 19th century tone, Mrs Wharton seeks to restore her failing teeth with a drastic plan while a dentist contemplates using stolen African teeth. A different family faces eviction threats as a cruel landlady pressures rent. Caroline and her sick mother hide their poverty and a dangerous offer surfaces.
Letter proposes a simple floatable device a white canvass ball filled with cork to be thrown from stranded ships to reach shore and aid rescuers. It argues current methods are slow or distant and cites seamen support. includes a Ireland schoolmasters anecdote about hunger and a non swimmer camel remark.
An anguished Abel lies wounded as Adam grieves over the murdered man. The Cherub of Paradise approaches and faces the father of mankind with a solemn, earnest countenance. Adam asks if the image of the human race will bear brotherly bloodshed that stains the earth.
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