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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1866
Page
1
An anonymous verse reflects on paying for newspapers and on debts to the printer. It narrates a neighbor who delays payment and suffers misfortune, while prompt payers enjoy peace with God, man, and the printer. The piece uses dialogue and vivid scenes to emphasize reliability and responsibility in newspaper subscriptions.
A long tale of Deacon Goodman famed for benevolence and piety who sings in meeting despite choir pleas. His stubborn insistence on singing leads to public rebuke, a parish expulsion, and a series of visits from ministers who soften his stance until he finally refrains from singing altogether.
A garrulous villager, famed for eccentricities and boastful claims of Civil War exploits, is challenged by a question on his kills. He replies with a stubborn deflection, saying he killed as many rebels as they killed him, underscoring his stubborn pride and wartime memory.
The article contrasts arteries and veins noting arteries have thick elastic walls and lie deep, bleeding is life threatening if cut, while veins are near the surface and easier to control. It stresses mechanical compression to stop pulsatile bleeding before a surgeon, and describes bystander remedies and tying or twisting severed arteries as needed. It also discusses various voice tones and how they reveal character, from light eager tones to harsh dictatorial and sincere compassionate voices.
The piece urges condemning no man for differing views and upholds free personal thinking. It advocates allowing each person to judge, fearing persecution, and leaving persuasion to conscience rather than coercion.
A meditation on life as a fleeting stage where people arrive, act, and depart. It reflects on mortality and the longing for a solution beyond the grave to give earthly hours purpose and satisfaction.
An older mother counsels John on choosing a wife by observing a woman’s behavior at home. She warns to see how she rises, dresses, and interacts with her mother before breakfast, noting consistency in mood, appearance, and helpfulness. A steady morning routine marks a worthy prize.
A reader quotes a conversation about Mrs. Squiges asking about her husband’s condition. The doctor says there is a chance of improvement if he lives until morning, otherwise the situation may be hopeless.
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