14 Oct 1865
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1865
Page
1
A fragmentary account describes ancient clock principles in Brohimeden and Wallingford 200 years ago. It credits Henry de Wick with a device balancing driving power and regulating hands via a balance wheel and weight or gearing to move the clock dial.
Fragmentary text describes an ancient land and a temple site, mentioning a son and ancestors, marvels and ruins, along with references to a long history and ritual practices. The passage evokes a desolate landscape with lingering scent of olives and traces of a temple or tomb, amid obscured names and dates.
The text recounts Daniel Webster entertaining a cabin in Plymouth woods with memory recitations of psalms and hymns. Webster’s majestic voice filled the room as Branch Pierce and his wife listened to biblical verses and hymns during a hunting trip daylong.
A fragmentary, stylistically old passage describes the Great American Desert. It mentions Hon W Gilpen, cattle and wildlife like buffalo, horses, antelope and badgers, dry, rainless regions, rivers fed by eternal snows, irrigation prospects, and a large population feeding on the region’s future flesh fund.
The article describes a method where cream is packed in a linen bag, buried in the ground for about 24 to 25 hours, then beaten with a mallet and mixed with water to separate butter. In cold months the bag may be kept in a cellar, sometimes double-bagged to avoid taint, claimed to yield larger quantities of high quality butter with less labor.
A traveler recalls a Charleston grand review where a bread fed charger caused a tumble during a cavalry march. The mishap sparked laughter and then a tense moment as the general drew his sword, triggering a brief scare before order was restored.
An aged speaker recalls a harsh school rule by a strict master who sought to curb idleness. The tale contrasts punitive methods with the lesson that personal vigilance over one s own conduct prevents faulting others.
The writer criticizes the phrase The Old Man as harsh and unworthy when spoken of a father. He argues it shows low manners or lack of respect and suggests alternatives. He laments readers who critique unpaid papers while abusing familiar terms.
Observations claim marriage reforms male behavior by removing eccentricities and wasteful habits. The essay cites examples from seemingly humorous changes such as dress, grooming, and gluttony, attributing these shifts to a wife’s moral pruning influence.
The narrator recalls an awkward scene where a man declares his wife is waiting in the back seat of a car. A woman appears, her appearance surprising the group, and the man apologizes as laughter erupts.
A doctor touts leeches as a cure while a wife describes her husband’s recovery and warns of risks. The dialogue depicts speculative medical belief and patient experience in a small town scene.
A disputed entomological claim links the mosquito wing beat to a legendary war cry and cannibalistic feeding. The report cites experiments showing wing vibrations near fifty thousand beats per second and notes sightings of mosquitoes attacking humans and livestock, with sensational anecdotes about oxen and children.
A fragmented message warns Mr. Rodishowe not to bring a dog to his house due to rabies. The note mentions delivering the message, potential prosecution, and a rabid animal warning embedded in garbled dialogue.
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