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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1907
Page
4
A Holmes quote marks a divide in the human race between those who act and those who question why things were not done differently. The line underscores initiative versus hesitation and has been cited in various discussions of progress and clever insight.
In a playful exchange Edna and Nellie note the difference between cows and calves. Nellie explains cows yield beef while calves supply veal cutlets, reflecting a light local humor piece from the Chicago News.
In a brief reminiscence an old man recalls a startling fright on his wedding day. Parks admonishes that no man should speak so about his wife, echoing the Boston Transcript tone of cautious, reflective humor.
A prudent person should test all options before taking action, as advised by Terench. The quote emphasizes careful consideration and readiness before engagement.
Electric car service by the Wyoming Nebraska and Hartford Railroad takes effect on October 7, 1906. The system operates daily from morning to late evening with routes linking key towns and interchange points. Passengers are advised to consult the timetable for schedules and fare details.
Reports cite three noted sieges decided by one shot. The supposed shot by a friendly musketeer killed Charles XII at Friedrichtstein, prompting a second Friedrichtshall siege. A 1808 Cochrane mortar at Port Trinidad thwarted a French surprise, saving the fortress. A 1548 gran peshot at Haddington halted invaders, causing panic and retreat.
A noted shipbuilder explains that the perceived superiority of large propeller blades is accidental. In an old voyage an 80 inch screw broke at the weld, halving diameter yet the ship sped ahead faster than ever. This led to experiments showing smaller propellers can be more effective.
A traveler notes crossing the St Gothard was fogbound, with the Alpine pass described as the foggiest place in the world. The tale contrasts it with cities like London Munich and Hamburg, listing fog days per year and highlighting the Alps pass as the top foggy locale.
The first order given to women was the Starry Cross, founded in 1668 by Eleanor, widow of Ferdinand III. It commemorated the saving of part of the holy cross at a Vienna palace fire and was confirmed by the pope the next year. The honor has two classes with distinct jewels and is worn on the left breast with a black ribbon.
An English traveler argues that there is no single Chinese language, noting mutual unintelligibility between Cantonese and Amoy speakers. He recounts observing two Chinamen with a third acting as interpreter, and claims Pigeon English serves as the common tongue in commerce.
A sweet young matron asks if she is at the Stock Exchange and is told yes. She proposes exchanging securities for ones that pay dividends, lamenting that the current holdings never do.
Descriptive tour of St Giles with references to Knox era, Lords of Session, and Mary Queen of Scots era. Highlights include the Outer Tolbooth, Chepman aisle, baptismal font, memorials to Stevenson and Montrose, and the Chapman Aisle gallery. Vermont note adds Stevens’s two seasons remark from Harper’s Weekly.
In a Crimean engagement Sir Evelyn Wood recounts Blewitt of H M S Queen being trapped by a spent thirteen inch shell. Stephen Welch leapt from the trench and bravely tried to move the shell, it exploded, and both men vanished, believed killed in action.
A historical note cites Sir Samuel Baker and M Paul Bert reporting on crocodile bite strength. Examples include a hook bent by a single bite and a seventy pound fish torn in two. A 120 pound crocodile reportedly exerted 308 pounds closing force, illustrating the animal’s formidable jaw power alongside a mention of lion jaw strength.
A Baltimore judge extols the hog as the greatest animal with diverse flavors from tail to feet. He ranks jowl and turnip tops above chine and claims a boiled hen turkey is the finest spring dish. The piece notes patriotic satire and culinary bravado amid bold claims of allegiances and feasts fit for kings.
A skull cavity called the Sella turcica lies behind the nasal bridge. It likely was a two lobe gland of unknown origin. Physiologists speculate it as a remnant of a sixth sense from ancient ancestors, possibly aiding navigation or night vision, though its purpose remains unknown.
Sheridan Missouri Advance advises owners to select a well bred cow, feed heavily, wash, scrub, and groom daily for four years to arrive at a creditable show cow. The piece emphasizes washing, sanding hooves, grooming legs, polishing horns, and brushing the tail to impress show judges.
Miss Devane recalls a society newspaper flattering her, while her friend condemns the editor for spoiling the piece by splashing a photo beneath the praise. The exchange reflects social snubs and press intrusion into private esteem.
The dialogue recalls a Chicago Tribune moment where Mr. Carondelet admits unfamiliarity with paleontology. He mentions reading Paley on "Horses of Christianity" as a boy, calling it heavy reading.
A brief Philadelphia Record note quotes The Alternative and Buggins discussing laughter therapy as an incurable condition and the act of cultivating it as a coping measure. The exchange preserves a humorous tone without graphic detail.
The speaker notes that in all their acquaintance with Mr Tigg he never gives compliments to anyone, including the speaker, highlighting his consistently reserved or unforthcoming manner.
A New Zealand Graphic quote remarks on the difficulty of sustaining lifelong love. It notes that persuading one woman to love is easy, but living up to that love daily is hard.
Three friends in Paris crave an exquisite meal but lack funds. A publisher buys their song for 15 francs, sung by the voice of the trio member, with Alfred de Musset as the text author, Monpu as composer, and Dupre as singer. The Andalusian Girl earns the publisher 40,000 francs.
The concertina, dating to the early 1800s, faces a revival as a serious instrument in England. Sir Charles Wheatstone patented it in 1829, the same year Vienna saw a similar accordion. Sig. Regondi popularized the instrument in London, thrilling German audiences with its tones.
The account describes Mr. Gladstone delivering a two hour address with remarkable fluency. He spoke rapidly, without notes, and faced repeated cheers and interpellations. He maintained calmness, threaded through figures and extracts, and ended with quiet departure, possibly telling Mrs. Gladstone he was tired from his words.
A report lists flame temperatures from experiments. Acetylene flame reaches about 2548 C, hydrogen flame in air 1900 C, gas jet flame with oxygen 2200 C, oxyhydrogen 2420 C, Denayrouze burner 2053 C, Bunsen 1872 C, alcohol 1705 C. One degree Celsius equals 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit.
A Houston Post snippet recalls a man who tests his new car's limits on the first ride. He stops so abruptly that he needs a farmer's help to haul the vehicle home, underscoring slow recovery from a rapid start.
A man arrives at the house and asks to see the boss as Willie calls to inform his parents. The scene unfolds with the father urging a message to the mother and cook, reflecting a domestic moment from a Philadelphia Press report.
In a brief home scene a child reports a visitor who asked for the father. The girl says the man did not carry a pill but wore a plain hose, revealing a curious, domestic moment.
A brief humorous dialogue shows a doctor urging absolute rest for a husband while Madam complains he will not listen. The exchange underscores tension between medical advice and domestic persuasion in a satirical tone.
A brief dialogue fragment ponders marrying someone deemed intellectually inferior. The exchange skirts social norms with sharp sarcasm and a bemused tone, reflecting on human ego and suitableness in early 20th century urban wit.
A concise reflection attributed to Franklin notes that negligence causes greater damage than ignorance. The quote emphasizes practical diligence over mere awareness, urging careful action to avoid harm. This item presents a historic quotation as a literary note.
A Baltimore streetcar tale shows a seven year old boy begging his mother to let him ride free under the city policy that children over five pay full fare. The mother anxiously tries to quiet him as he repeats mommer and asks when he can say I’m in only five.
A dinner party tale contrasts an artist seeking impressionistic vision with a near sighted guest who describes a person as a white shirt front and a flesh colored face. The artist laments wishing his pupils could see as the guest does.
The skin is a poor conductor of heat and absorbs heat slowly from hotter objects. Cooler objects are typically better conductors and absorb heat quickly from the skin, producing an immediate sense of cold. This explains why we feel cold when touching cooler items and warm for hotter ones.
A succinct proverb attributed to La Fontaine underscores the idea that wary vigilance protects communities. The saying frames caution as a foundational safeguard, suggesting skepticism prompts stronger safeguards and prudent action.
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