Local Bristol Advertisements and Poetic Fragments
A Bristol notice lists subscription terms and advertising rates at Now 7 Bradford Street, with rates for various durations and types. It includes three old poems recited by an elderly lady, mentioning Mrs King of Newport and Miss Ellery, with reflections on memory and daybreak.
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Brestol Prenex
Bradford Street
Bristol
Bayley
King
Newport
Wm. Ellery
Ellery
Vernon
Peter
The Traveler’s Dilemma and the Weight of Time
A cryptic meditation on transient prosperity and lasting memory. The speaker contrasts a short life of travel with endless rest, wondering if present comfort or future oblivion matters more. It questions whether sorrow follows the living or is carried beyond the grave.
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Alig
Parat Accident in Kingston Causes Fatal Injury
Friday evening in Kingston, Thomas Bradford Jr. toppled from a sugar box while nailing a board at his shop. The box collapsed, he struck his side and died within hours. Post mortem found a kidney completely sundered by the blow.
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Kingston
Thomas Bradford, Jr
Bost. Trav
British Army Discipline Questioned After Napoleon Welcome
London reports describe troops ordered to face right but half turned left showing raw and undisciplined drill. The remark casts doubt on England’s defense should Western European forces land on Albion’s coast.
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London
Napoleon
Eugenie
England
Europe
Albion
Hotels Raise Aboard Rates On May First In New York
Leading New York hotels announce a daily aboard rate of three dollars starting May 1 due to high beef and potato costs. The Astor St Nicholas and New York hike, while the Metropolitan maintains two fifty daily in hopes of a favorable season. Prices across goods remain high, driving travel pricing debates as hotels weigh market risks and public expectations.
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Mores
Astor
St. Nicholas
New York
Metropolitan
Bashel
Pursuit and Solitary Craft Leads to Wealth and Ruin
A long reflection argues that sticking to one pursuit yields success, contrasting lawyers clerks and merchants. It cites a dramatic 1813 incident aboard the US frigate President where seaman William Kemble reportedly died and returned to life to deliver moral rebuke to officers and crew, ending with a marine’s body allowed to sink and rise.
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Kemble
Commodore Rogers
Sam
Boston
A Move Dux Declares Debt Crisis For Readers
An out West editor pleads with friends patrons subscribers and advertisers to settle long outstanding debts. He names a debtor Legion owing seven years and threatens legal action if payment is not made, arguing creditors must be paid before further paper delivery.
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West
California
Mark
Phila Sedger
Thas
Sve
Legion
Pearome of Fiowens A simple flower perfume method
The Philadelphia Ledger describes a frugal method to extract floral scent. Gather fresh blossoms with minimal stems, soak in three parts olive oil in a jar for 24 hours, then press through a coarse cloth to obtain oil. Mix with equal parts rectified spirit and shake daily for two weeks before use.
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Philad. Ledger
Ministerial politics and the kingdom not of this world
A Vermont minister dispute is cited with Rev Field as a target of political urging. The reply states ministers should avoid earthly power, arguing the kingdom is not of this world and questions the right to vote for church leaders.
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Field
Vermont
Mpps
Deaton
Kingdom of Satan
Chicago's Westward Boom Spurs Vast Growth and Trade
A 1864 Chicago trade overview highlights the city as a rising world grain export center with imports near 30 million and exports around 21.7 million. Railroads drew capitalists, lawyers, and clergy, expanding Chicago's links across the continent and boosting its manufacturing and retail activity.
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Chicago
Chicago ‘Tribune
Chicago Tribune
West
Mississippi
Lena
Illinois Central
Hoekstand
Illinois Centrals
Aurora
Militeryec
Continent
New York
Atention Che
Northwest
Union
New England
Ted
Varigas
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Bingle
A. DY
Chen
John F. Watson
Philadelphia
Rogers
Joseph ‘Nourse
Register
Watson
Norristown
R. L. Thornand William
Turk
Lunemant
Paige
William Kemple
United States
President
Evis
Nse
Anal
Owce
Seamer
Willldt Kemble
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