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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1858
Page
1
A devotional verse urging youth to swear off lying stealing and improper dating while pledging truthfulness kindness and fidelity to God. It contrasts a life of sin with happiness found in loving God, parents teachers and friends, and outlines personal resolve to do right.
The Great Falls Gazette describes a new painless tooth extraction method using galvanism. It cites the Franklin Institute report of 164 teeth removed without pain, with cautious notes on safety and a Suffolk Medical Society address supporting the technique.
An old proverb notes that long life correlates with rising early. A curio on wall and ceiling whitewash mixes Paris white and glue to yield a brighter, longer lasting coat, then a humorous exchange about charity and a quip from John Adams on funding foreign missions.
Rev Dr Cooke vents his Saratoga letters at the Pu rit an Recorder with sharp remarks on Springs fashion. He ridicules the endless dress changes and costliness, noting a single gown costs about $100 daily for a thirty day stay and predicting marriage prospects suffer as suitors balk at such excess.
A reflection on social manners noting that women expect courteous greetings in public and men should initiate polite salutes. It argues politeness is shared social duty and failing to bow or greet can hinder acquaintances and imply rudeness. The piece contrasts American norms with European practices.
The Churchman urges improving etiquette for women to extend a jeweled hand to receive the cup at the Lord's Supper. It notes decorations would seem to advantage in the contribution box.
James Adger a veteran Charleston S C camaitretts merchant died in New York. His home was recently turned over for use by the Charleston line of steamers.
A Scottish paper reports Dr Joseph Suapo of Chester Infirmary presenting a method using electrical current to produce local anesthesia for tooth extraction. He claims over 150 teeth were removed with less pain, including nervous patients, suggesting it could supersede chloroform in routine dental work.
A Boston Transcript summary notes the U.S. has about four million youth in schools, with over 115 thousand teachers and annual expenditures around fourteen million dollars. It highlights Maine’s density with one scholar per three people and compares to Britain and France’s ratios.
The onion is widely grown at home and imported 700 to 800 tons yearly from Spain and Portugal. It is a nutritious food with dried root containing 25 to 30 percent gluten, ranking with peas and East grain for nourishment and strength in a simple meal.
The quote reflects on temper tested by confinement at sea and by marriage, comparing it to missing the joy of a simple life. It suggests that true understanding comes from shared trials and intimate bonds, valuing small pleasures like a rare flower not plucked.
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