23 Nov 1867
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1867
Page
1
Pink Pomeroy, sobbing and morose, endures a summer of unrequited romance and flirtations at her family farm as her suitor Herbert Sanborn wavers and a richer rival claims her attention. Aunt Sarah shares a paired tale of loss and fidelity that echoes Pink’s sorrow and hints at a hopeful reunion.
A reflective meditation envisions a future of peace after life’s trials. It speaks of a celestial homeland with eternal hills, palm trees, and no sorrow, urging readers to hold cheer as they await a divine rest beyond pain.
A discussion on how the lark’s song fills the air with waves produced by its voice. It argues the bird must move a vast air volume, equating to thousands of tons, to convey sound to human hearing at great heights.
An old joke centers on a man discharged from the War of 1812 on grounds of advanced age who, at 108, still lives. The quip plays on the notion of enduring service and time.
The Hallowell Gazette reports an ancient work called the Spy describes Jesus Christ as a prophet to barbarians and adored by followers as the offspring of God. The account portrays him as tall and virtuous with curls, smooth forehead, serene eyes, and a grave elegant presence.
In Lilliebourn France M S EpBe Cochet uncovered twelve to fifteen sepulchres containing forty five glass and earthenware vases. A green glass cup with bas relief of gladiator combat bore inscriptions naming Patrahes and Prodea. Similar cups are shown in Vienna with finds in Savoy Berry and Kent. English reports confirm excavations at Uriconium near Shrawnbury revealing an enameler's workshop area with Simian ware fragments a pair of bowls coins and jewelry. Wroxeter antiquities added to Shrewsbury museum collections.
Horace Greeley warns of debt and misused money guiding youth toward earning and saving. He urges young men to invest early and favor receiving interest over paying it, arguing compound gains build wealth while debt burdens grow.
Uncle Enoch explains that saving every mite of soapy suds and dishwater for the garden and track patch boosts soil, gooseberries, grapes, and pest control, claiming winter suds benefit outweigh a hundred dollars in value. Neighbors debate why suds are so valuable and how they are used before spring.
The piece reflects on childhood bonnets and school attire with playful nostalgia. It muses on fashion shifts, a cheeky self critique, and affection for a newborn bonnet described as the dearest love of all.
An American observer describes the Galway Fair as a plain gathering where young women in good dress display themselves to attract husbands. He notes no sale of women nor coercion, compares the event to refined society, and praises the Galway nymphs with bright eyes and red caps as a picturesque local custom.
A first person tale recalls boyhood cruelty and rough lessons from a desolate rural setting. The narrator describes pranks involving rocks and a fired bladder device, his fear of rocks, and his father’s harsh discipline as he recounts the incident and the aftermath of a near-miss during running.
Mr A D Richards recalls Nebraska before statehood noting that the 8681 territorial assembly was more reputable than the prior year. He describes representatives and a physician’s transcription of letters, recounting a bystander’s question about spelling of physician.
A fragment describes the odor of manure accelerating turnip growth and a vagabond hauled before a magistrate at Tourbridge on a theft charge. He denies stealing turnips found in pockets, claiming they grew from sleep in the Geld. The tale threads odd anecdotes and a painter's mischief.
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