02 Apr 1881
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1881
Page
1
A lone Primrose awakens amid cold winds and doubt yet resolves to cheer. A weary maiden passes and her sadness lifts upon seeing the flower’s bright face, as the Primrose thanks the Lord for a mission of love.
A reflective line likens war to a rosebud and to a promissory note that matures as dew falls. The fragment hints at themes of fragile hope and inevitable onset of consequences, using poetic imagery to question conflict and its promises.
A grim Sierra man answers a neighbor’s character with sharp wit, declaring he doesn’t know much but believes the neighbor would make a first class stranger. The line captures frontier humor and concise frontier speech.
Reader letters praise Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy as effective for salt rheum with a reported cure in a child two years earlier. Israel H Snyder of Saugerties NY endorses the remedy and urges readers to obtain it from a druggist or contact Rondout NY. Price is one dollar per bottle.
An alkali absorbent product named Topical Reparation is touted for rheumatism neuralgia and burns with claims of cure. It is priced at 50 cents and mentions use for rheumatism neuralgia nerve disorders and inflammation.
A moral lecture dramatizes John Anderson's ruin by drink and gambling. From childhood prosperity to downfall, a fairy guides him through visions of his past, urging restraint. The tale ends with his death and a sobering epitaph on the perils of ardent spirits.
The Board of Supervising Inspectors of Steam Vessels adopted a rule requiring all coal, produce and fishing boats navigating bays harbors rivers or moorings in or near channels to carry a bright white forward light at least six feet above rail. The rule applies to all boat classes and noncompliance can incur a 200 fine. sailors should be prepared.
A fragment describes a woman praising Hood's Sarsaparilla for her daughter's well being and reduced distress after taking the tonic. The text claims the remedy enriches, purifies, and restores vigor, noting the extreme tired feeling previously suffered.
A fragment observes the sunflower as highly recommended by fanciers for poultry. It is said to improve plumage and egg production while also pleasing fowls, with notes on its usefulness and minimal care.
An old advertise sales pitch touts a tonic claiming to restore vitality and nerves, rekindle energy, and promote quick health improvement. It markets renewed vigor for the user and frames the product as superior to others in delivering wellness.
Partial text describes a broken or missing ladder situation. It mentions a neighborhood area and potential danger after dark. Names, places, and dates are unclear in the readable fragments. The item resembles a brief public safety note drawn from a damaged OCR segment.
The unreadable OCR presents names and topics about people and life impacts while mentioning counsel and propaganda like phrases. It hints at past and present lives and relationships but the garbled lines obscure a coherent event or decision.
A fragment warns that borrowing money is a bad habit and borrowing trouble is worse. It notes some people constantly borrow trouble, spreading discouragement and fear. The piece contrasts dwelling on an unbearable past with expecting doom ahead, shaping a grim outlook.
Mr H Beldwit spoke to a Brookline youth assembly on moral courage. He defined bravery as resisting evil pressure and following conscience, and labeled weakness as yielding to temptations. He recalled a President delivering a sermon urging honesty, temperance, and kindness to all.
A reflective sketch contrasts early life with modern comforts noting no coal fire, no iron stoves, and no matches a century ago. People cooked on brick hearths, lit by candles, heated few rooms, and endured freezing nights with minimal warmth and hardy routines.
Fragmented text describes a somber scene with mention of a marble face and eyelids. Phrases hint at sorrow, fatigue, and sadness, with disjointed lines suggesting a damaged narrative about a subject and emotional state. Numerical fragments and odd spellings reflect OCR distortion.
Lieutenant Arnault discusses torpedo boat efficiency and defensive measures. He reviews historical attacks during American and Turco Russian wars and concludes that small flotillas can threaten ships at anchor or under weigh. He recommends combining spar and Whitehead torpedoes, reinforced watch, and defensive obstacles.
A Nevada senator nicknamed Senator Fair, worth about $15,000,000, chased a departing train after leaping from the telegraph office. He ran alongside the train, then jumped onto the engine footboard. the engine stopped at a blind, and he climbed into the sleeper. The scene drew notable interest as the rich traveler faced a common travel mishap.
The text discusses cathedral orientation, noting the west front as a principal facade due to being seen from the altar area. It explains how early churches oriented toward the east or toward sunrise, with the altar and sanctuary guiding layout. It mentions saints’ festivals and stained glass windows that illuminate altars, tying light to sacred focus.
A cryptic OCR fragment references losses and a revised timetable or approach. It mentions a set of people or entities in vague terms and hints at a delay or redirection of efforts. The readable parts indicate disruption and a plan adjustment affecting a local context.
A famed city artist known for grotesque bird and insect imagery captured a frog for study. After finishing, he released it back to a swamp following a reflective moral journey and a humane act praised by the Graphic. The tale frames art and mercy as rewardable humanity.
An expedition in Basutoland suffers a deadly lightning storm. Ten riders die and five horses are killed as a sudden bolt pours down on the group during a meal break and the remounted riders struggle to regroup after the disaster. Survivors and medical aid faced severe injuries and chaos in the wake of the storm.
Passage of CHAPTER 842 revises revenue rules for insurers. It requires every incorporated insurance company doing business in the state to pay two percent of gross premiums and assessments on property insured in the state or in other states. The act repeals Section 4 of Chapter 25 and takes effect upon passage.
The act authorizes the Commissioners of Shell Fisheries to lease land in Powaget or Charlestown Pond for private oyster fisheries by public auction or other means to state residents. Leases may last up to five years unless annual rent is at least ten dollars, with a maximum parcel size of one acre and no longer than ten years. North of a defined line, lands are deemed free and common oyster fishery. All prior acts repealed. Joshua M. Addeman, Secretary of State, attests.
Endorsements from professors in New York City tout Liesic Co ARNICAIED EXTRACT OF Wicca Hazel as best on the market. They claim cures for haemorrhages catarrh salt rheum rheumatism and eye affections. Sold in fifty cent and one dollar sizes.
A New York correspondent traces pistol etymology from Pistoga Italy to its rise in dueling practice. It notes Major Pitcairn’s Lexington shot and Tecumseh’s death, cites Lincoln and Hamilton tragedies, and explains weapon name derivations from cannon, musket, rifle, and artillery.
A May is frequently broke because he does not know how to mend his for tunes. The line suggests ongoing financial difficulty linked to ineffective money management skills.
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