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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1858
Page
1
A collection of moral essays and anecdotes. It opens with a meditation on enduring sorrow and self-control, cites Jean Paul Richter on maintaining cheer, and warns against boastful youth. It includes John Bray's drowning accident at St. Louis, a警 warning about tobacco and drinking, and a fire safety tip urging readers to lie down and cover oneself to smother flames.
The Mayflower of New York, capsized August 3, was sighted again September 29 by Captain Farley of the William Singer from London. Eight aboard were saved while fifteen were listed as lost. scattered bones and a woman and child in advanced decomposition were found on deck. Sprinkling baptism gains court approval in Kentucky.
A cold winter scene on Fifth Avenue contrasts a ragged boy learning to read from a primer with Marian Hayes. The contrast deepens into a social reform message as Marian and Louise Gardner grow up, meeting again in Washington where the boy becomes Congressman Hamilton.
A Victoria crowd requested permission to erect a liberty pole for the American flag but was denied. Undeterred, they built the pole and raised it with eight pennants waving from the Liberty pole.
A quirky quote shows Gibbins refusing baths citing sand paper as his cleaning method each Christmas. He smiles and explains minimal grooming due to the unusual routine.
A Scottish traveler recounts his night at an inn. He says he slept poorly but was much better off than the bugs, who closed one eye all night, in a humorous Scottish vein.
In Kentucky Plowman fell for a neighboring milkmaid. Rejected by her, he grew melancholy and plotted revenge. He procured two ropes and tied all the cows’ tails together in the barn.
In Great Falls New Hampshire last Thursday Mrs J W Wendell descended stairs with an infant and tripped. The child fell to the bottom of the stairs and was instantly killed.
A quirky note on newspaper writing etiquette cautions writers to spell words fully and avoid abbreviations. It cites a past issue where government became gout due to errors, highlighting printer and editor missteps. The piece urges careful proofing before publication.
A speaker denounces monopolistic sellers and declares a man with seven acres can retire to Aserta while storing grain against rats. He praises self sufficiency, saying he can endure coarse food from flour to Indian meal and potatoes with his two hands and a humble stomach.
A reflection on waiting for the right moment and mastering one's task with cheerful effort. true success comes from doing well what one can, not from seeking fame or others' approval.
A French neighbor expresses sympathy by action over talk, noting deeds prove true friendship. He weighs five dollars for the beggar against others' feelings, arguing that genuine care shows in help, not in eloquent words.
The passage contrasts rich elites with common people and argues men shield their privilege. It then pivots to a vivid scene of a young mother with a eight month old boy, describing a domestic moment and the child’s laughter as the focal charm. The tone shifts from social satire to intimate domestic imagery.
Article notes Chinese coffins sealed with layered paper to be airtight and sometimes include a coin for security. It also recalls a joke about why people are born dumb and a quip about a man’s inability to talk, reflecting dated humor.
A Doublin newspaper prints a notice by Mr Flannigan warning the public not to trust his wife Ellen Flannigan claiming they are not married and disavowing any relationship or support.
A traveler scolds a non Trish car driver asking why the man has so little flesh and suggests a heavier coat of flesh as the creature can barely hang on with what he has. The dialogue reflects harsh commentary on the driver’s frail condition.
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