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Publication notice for subscriptions and advertising terms at New Bradford Street Bristol Rhode Island by W U S Bayley. Rates include two dollars per year in advance for residents, and two dollars for non residents, with small print on square size and weekly totals. Religious obituary and political notices billed as advertisements.
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Bristol
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Cast Away Sad Thoughts and Embrace Hope
The poem counsels casting aside sorrow from the past and clouds over the future. It urges maintaining a true heart, enduring adversity, and trusting that effort fosters growth and happiness, turning wounds into harvests of success with hopeful resolve.
Veteran Daniel Bradish recalls revolutionary days in Norfolk
A Norfolk resident and Massachusetts militia corporal from 1777 recounts his role in the Bennington campaign and Burgoyne’s capture. The veteran, Daniel Bradish, later served in Vermont's Assembly and as a justice of the peace, voting Whig in 72 elections, aged 94 with fading sight but keen memory.
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St. Lawrence
Norfolk
N. Y
Massachusetts
Daniel Bradish
Hardwick
Bennington
Burgoyne
Saratoga
Fraser
Bradish
Vermont
Forests and civilization in peril says Dr Hawks
Rev Dr Hawks warns the New York Geographical Society that forests are not mere lumber but essential to climate and rivers. He contrasts deforestation in Palestine Persia and Babylon with tropical forests and urges farmers to spare trees for future prosperity.
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Hawks
New York Geographical Society
United States
Palestine
Reece
Persia
Babylon
Hindostan
Farmer rewards lazy crew for best dog in the universe
A farmer offered a Lille to the laziest dozen, eleven claimed the prize for themselves while the twelfth, who lounged, earned the dollar by recalling only to pocket it. The scene ends with a comical quip about putting the money into his pocket.
Origins and rise of Mormonism from a Rochester printing tale
In a 28 year retrospective, the Albany Evening Journal reflects on Joseph Smith and the Book of Mormon. The piece recalls Smith as a tavern idler in Palmyra and Harris as a farmer investor who financed printing. It laments the origins, mocks the jet of credulity, and condemns Mormon leaders as impostors.
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Tas Becweine
Mormontem
Joe Smith
Harris
Rochester
Joe Ad
Joe
Palmyra
Albany Evening Journal
Dr Todd or How to Cure The Heart Complaint
A Victorian-era tale follows a nervous attorney who meets Dr Todd a female physician after suffering heart symptoms. Her treatment centers on lifestyle then romance, as he admits her influence cured his heart and sparks a planned partner?ship with the clergy to wed and practice together.
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DR. Todd
Saing
Agi
Todd
USA Ife-Partnership
Empire Alarmed by Liberty Mark on American Coin Pieces
The Interpreter found the word Liberty stamped on gold pieces aboard the Lady Pierce, prompting the Emperor to react with alarm as drawings were made of the ship and its contents.
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Silas E. Burrows
Jeddo Bay
Japan
Lady Pierce
Deeyee-no-skee
San Francisco Herald
Commodore Perry
Burrows
Simoda
Hakadada
Dee-yee-no-skee
America
Simeda
Jessy Pierce
Ngato
Gloves Made From Skins In Four Cities Consume Vast Eggs
In Paris annually 1 600 000 kid and lamb skins are used for gloves. Bruxelles 800 000, Grenoble 860 000, Annonay 3 200 000 totaling 6 400 000 skins. Turning skins into gloves needs 12 800 000 eggs at a yearly cost of 630 000 francs.
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Paris
Bruxelles
Grenoble
Annonay
Gems of Thought Echoes on Charity and Temper
A collection of maxims on self-control and virtue. It urges recording anger to fade, notes charity as cleansing, and warns against excess and vanity. It links generosity with justice and highlights small beginnings as foundations for greater acts.
Bishop refusals over palace alteration cost
A bishop in London refused to proceed with palace alterations after a cost report but paid a first rate architect a hundred guineas for three to four hours of consultation. The bishop remarked that many of his curates earn less, noting his status as a bishop in his profession.
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London
Fulham
A Gentleman Asks How Many Dog Days In a Year
A gentleman asks how many dog days there are in a year and is told it cannot be numbered since every dog has its day.
Transmigration of souls joke at play ends with quip
A coxcomb quips about being the golden calf in Moses time and Indy retorts that time has taken only the gilding. The exchange highlights wit at the scene and showcases a sharp aside on antiquated superstition.
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Coxcomb
Indy
No more pleasure says Johnson in hearing a failing wit
A remark compares Johnson's loss of pleasure to watching a man attempt a witty speech fail and stumble when trying to leap a ditch. The quote highlights frustration with failed oration and awkward missteps.
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Johnson
Unclear medical guidance leads to improvised remedy
A quoted exchange shows a doctor advising Jim to go home and sling his arm. Jim, uncertain why, follows the advice and soon drinks a warm beverage with a lemon slice, reflecting on doubt and self-assurance in decision making.
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Jim
Rhode Island Railroads Act of 1866 on fares and facilities
The 1866 Rhode Island General Assembly enacts railroad fare rules and duties for carriers. It clarifies passenger eligibility for passes, allows reduced-rate season tickets, requires reasonable passenger and merchandise facilities, and tasks Railroad Commissioners with oversight. It covers depots, joint lines, liability for damages, and procedures for claims including attorney fees.
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Lesnon
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Railroad Co
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