16 Sep 1865
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Newspaper
Bristol Phenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1865
Page
1
A wayward son, Martin Lockwood, returns humbled after years of drink and folly. A neighbor narrator helps him reunite with his mother and seeks to move his stern father toward forgiveness, offering hope of redemption and restored family ties.
A conflicted father, Martin the prodigal, and a repentant son reconcile after a bitter rift. The old man, torn by anger, learns forgiveness through a parable of mercy, leading to a family reunion and renewed faith as they walk home together.
A rich man dies and his fortune is noted by many while a poor man with faith counters that earthly wealth fades. The message stresses that only a hope of heaven through Jesus remains after death, offering a priceless eternal inheritance beyond the grave.
The passage argues education should equip children with lasting resources for life, easing sickness, loneliness, and aging, and making death less terrible. It compares kindness to rose leaves that sweeten all surrounding things, urging virtues that endure.
An aphorism reflects on fortune and misfortune suggesting that losing wealth may not equate to true loss. It implies resilience and alternative values beyond material wealth.
An ode to nature’s changing seasons and the duty to cultivate love of beauty in children. Emphasizes outdoor life, scenery from mountains to skies, and divine artistry in clouds, colors, and the earthly home. References biblical imagery and the value of gentle, harmonious, grand beauty.
A humorous parable about Mr Slocum the perpetually late man. It depicts how his tardiness wastes others time and undermines respect, urging readers to value punctuality and consider the impact of delays on friends, family, and workmates.
A visit to a public building reveals two young brothers aged six and eight exchanging kisses and fingers as they hug and speak of love. The scene prompts a reflection on how business and pursuits pull people apart and the sadness of growing up.
An editor laments writing delayed by visitors and town whispers. The piece cites a Josh Billings quip on poverty and despair, illustrating a mood of frustration and distraction rather than a structured news item.
A writer argues temper stems from circumstance and even physical factors. Affects vary by temperament and upbringing, with angry bursts tied to open natures. Scolding worsens rage. a cheerful, sympathetic environment prevents, rather than corrects, misbehavior. Happiness nourishes healthy development.
A reflective piece argues that individuals should rely on their own energy and perseverance to overcome obstacles. It condemns reliance on others, warning that shielding youths from challenges prevents them from becoming self made and trustworthy. It stresses that effort and self trust build character and social faith.
A Boston correspondent notes best timber cutting months from September to December to avoid worms, with October and November ideal for boat timber. March to June risks worm damage. May once called peeling time for bark gathering. Pine with large worms found in oak spokes. advice to avoid timber cut during worm-prone periods. Timely cutting crucial for firewood and shipbuilding.
An English physician experiments with breath impressions on glass to study how different breaths leave distinct microscopic patterns. Drawings show varied shapes some resembling daggers or flowers and a magic lantern display highlights the vast diversity. Observations may aid diagnosing lung conditions from breath forms.
A narrator recalls a voyage from Barbadoes where passengers ask Jack Lacy at the wheel about large fish. He explains Cape Verdes fish grow long enough to be compared to a mainmast and even fly, with one tale of a Cape Verdean fish swallowing Bill Fawcett’s dinner in the foretop.
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