25 Oct 1862
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1862
Page
1
An old newspaper snippet promotes chlorate of potash as a universal remedy. It claims to heal ulcers cracked hands and pimples by dissolving a teaspoonful in water for throat gargling and facial care, noting it is tasteless and suitable for children.
Elsie, a governess turned wife of Harry Grey, faces cold hostility from his mother Mrs. Grey and four sisters after their marriage. The sisters scorn her humble origins while Harry protects her, Minnie loves and aids Elsie as jealousy and tension slowly rise in the household.
A fever sweeps through a household leaving Elsie and Helen as leaders in care while Mrs Gray Minnie Lola and Starry nurse the ill. Helen obeys Elsie as the family endures days of delirium and fever with scarce doctors and fear of contagion until all recover and give thanks for survival and peace.
The engineer Signor Piervutti, employed by the Pasha, describes Jerusalem as built over multiple ruins from ancient rulers including Solomon, Zerubbabel, Herod, and Justinian. He traces conduits from the Temple area to the Valley of Jehoshaphat and reports a mysterious water source at Bethesda that flows without known origin. Jews crowd to drink and bathe, hoping for Messianic signs, while Merotti links the fountain to a Yahwistic restoration.
A farmer explains his to us method of boosting orchard production by turning pigs loose among apple trees. He shows Rhode Island Groening and Roxbury Russetts thrive in virgin soil, claiming hogs eat unsound fruit, loosen soil, and manure the ground, reducing insect damage for the next season.
A pedantic businessman berates his careless wife for losing items. She secretly hides a key to teach him a lesson, then returns it when his vanity is exposed. The scene unfolds with household friction, ink spills, and a comic ending.
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