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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1858
Page
1
In London Household Words a poetical reflection on music, nature, and memory leads to a tale of a city lady from Europe who cancels her Austria passage over fear of disaster. She loses jewelry and passage money but saves her life as the ship avoids peril. commentary on risk, prudence, and luck follows.
Katy, a hungry eleven-year-old, travels on foot from New York to Sing Sing to find her father. In a harrowing sequence, she is guided through prison doors to three cells, confronts Jim Bundy, and reunites with a father who erupts in sorrow and remorse. A kindly old couple and the warden’s humane intervention lead to a fragile reconciliation and a hopeful future.
The funeral of Edmonson sparks debate on wealth and virtue. Speakers recall his patient endurance and noble deeds, arguing he died rich in character and neighborly love rather than in gold. The crowd contrasts earthly failure with celestial wealth.
An Irishman touring a menagerie stumbles upon an elephant and asks the keeper in surprise if the creature truly has a tail on both ends, exclaiming Than der and lightning, mister.
In a party scene Jerrold observes a doctor in solemn black waltzing with a blue silk clad young lady. He humorously remarks about a blue pill dancing with black draught and cites Heine on forgiving women. The passage reflects on types of praise and social dynamics.
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