04 Nov 1865
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1865
Page
1
A historical letter discusses fears about gas lighting emissions harming respiratory organs and proposes physician and public inquiry. It questions the safety of dwelling near gas works and urges reconsideration based on observed health effects and potential vapors.
A garbled report describes a Cincinnati house ordering a wagoner to deliver persimmons and a large quantity of baskets. It notes difficulty in deciphering the text and mentions a clerk of the Cincinnati house and references to Simmons. Several lines refer to 80 baskets and a planned next trip amid misread letters.
A 19th century ad urges boys to prove honesty and industrious character to gain work and trust. It lists roles from clerk to apprentice, carpenter, tailor, pastor, and more, emphasizing home, good conduct, and community standing as the path to employment and social approval.
An old man named Peter Watts survives a hurricane that blows down his single story home while neighbors act to extinguish the fire. His wife Sarah remains safe, and the event ends with a calm reflection on youth and forgiveness.
Fragmentary text discusses measuring time by a person’s shadow and the sun’s position. It references teaching methods, crops, and farming practices with scattered notes on orchards and fertilizers. The passage blends labored terms and historical phrasing.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a political row around a key residence in Greveridon. References name a mansion, a South region, and debates about presidential succession. Mentions include figures tied to discussions on power and tenure, with a dramatic negotiation tone and hints of public pressures.
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