16 Apr 1881
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1881
Page
1
A reflective verse fragment contemplates mortality and the fading laurel as life’s trials roll by. The speaker urges personal preparation in the face of death, noting the inevitability of life’s end and the universality of loss.
Clergymen lawyers and authors praise Matt Bitters calling it a pure and safe vigorant. They cite reliable results and endorse the remedy for strength and well being amid public interest in alternative tonics.
In a Tribune column the claim is made that health depends on the body and spirit, not wealth. A tonic named Parker's Ginger Tonic is advertised as restoring energy, soothing nerves, and improving well being faster than any other remedy during忙 days.
The passage presents a current novel’s heroine criticizing scandal spreaders. She questions whether only aging women gossip, while accusing certain men of dull brains, sharp eyes, and biting wit behind spectacles and false teeth. The dialogue lampoons gossiping and moral caricature.
Iowa City readers are urged to trust Liebig Co’s Armicated Extract of Witch Hazel for female weaknesses and neuralgia with endorsements from Professor A C Cowperthwaite. Cautions on counterfeits, pricing at fifty cents and one dollar, plus a moral wheeled transport note urging regular lubrication to prevent drag and vehicle damage.
A testimonial from Israel H. Snyder of Saugerties New York endorses Dr Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy. He claims his daughter’s salt rheum completely healed two years ago and has not returned. The ad urges readers to obtain the remedy from a druggist or write to Rondout New York. One dollar per bottle.
In a stormy year end, Deacon Frost contemplates debt and fault while his wife and daughter Mary seek mercy. A hidden son, long estranged, returns at the church's midnight service, revealing forgiveness, reconciliation, and renewed faith as old wounds heal in the charity of Christmas and New Year.
A rural real estate agent endures a barrage of questions from city buyers about malarious conditions neighbors bathrooms wells and water supply while the agent quietly laughs at the futility of the inquiries and the lack of concern for real sanitary matters.
The Hoboken News cites late west floods and argues for filling in or stabilizing creeks and unknown rivers to permit boats wagons and lumber yards to operate and for more railroads. It notes trains may derail or bridges fail but do not overwhelm the country once past the incident.
Fragmentary OCR notes warn that travel in scarlet and golden drapery to autumn woods can bring a severe cold. Claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cures coughs and colds, priced at 25 cents, with references to woods and travel.
A collection of aphorisms on vengeance, saving, envy, heart listening, agriculture as industry base, ignorance and deceit, disputes with statesmen, divine law, providence, beginnings of living, masters and ambition, anger, voyage timing, consolation from above, and patient chastisements.
The excerpt argues that regular religious duties boost health and zeal, while mere theory without practice weakens believers. It emphasizes exercising oneself into godliness and producing holy fruits, as endorsed by Rev. D. P. Kidder.
The passage notes that tact is crucial to social success and that tactless individuals, lacking tact, harm themselves and others. Such people often incur disgrace, lose friends, and earn ill will, while their blunt apologies worsen matters. Tact is hailed as a vital social boon for preserving reputation and relationships.
A foggy New York afternoon near the post office led to a crowded Lower Broadway crossing. An elderly lady trying to cross was assisted by a portly gentleman, only to reveal the young woman beneath an antique Mother Hubbard cloak and bonnet, yielding a comical mistaken-identity moment as she crossed the street.
The Alany Argus notes older residents recall the harsh winter of 1779 80 with deep snows long freezes and ice bound rivers. It compares that winter to the present one, citing widespread frost, scarce rain, and animals perishing, while water had to be melted from ice. The piece also mentions freezes on rivers as far as Nashville and Philadelphia and recalls other historic cold periods.
The article details U S pin production across fourteen factories mainly in New England with annual output around 7 billion pieces. It notes past price wars among nine firms, a 3 firm wire company merger shifting supply to New York, and limited English imports while exports reach Cuba and parts of Canada. It mentions distribution through warehouses and worn pins ending up in floors and chairs. The piece contrasts English dominance with claims of American pin quality.
An anecdote recalls Judge Whiting, chief justice of Wisconsin, and Judge Woodle, an associate, traveling to hear appeals. Whiting’s foot drew note for shapeliness while Woodle, with club feet, showed sensitivity. In a shared room Whiting’s foot hung from the bed as Woodle stared, joking he would trade feet for Whiting’s head. The tale ends with a jab and a dismissive closing line about a patent medicine.
A vivid verse describes a bustling public school classroom with pushing, chatter, and a chorus of asks to pass water or go out. The scene features dirty faces and mischief as two pugilists spar in the corner while others cut figure dice, reflecting a lively but crusty atmosphere.
A woman shares a simple plan to aid memory and organization in home life. She describes buying a small leather covered notebook to record rare tasks and items stored away after spring cleaning. The notebook serves as a reminder for important intentions, aiding solo keepers.
Early era story shows President Lincoln humbly listening to Senator Sumner then declares his back longer. Sumner, affronted, stands for a humorous measurement. Lincoln remarks Sumner is a smart man with a fine education and muses about Prussia as a fitting place for him.
A Civil War anecdote recounts Senator Mahone s slim figure and a wife s worry after a reported wound A Confederate general was said to have a flesh wound not seriously injuring him The anecdote ends with the wife insisting the general could be wounded yet still on duty
The notice outlines ad rates for one inch ads for one week at one dollar. It stresses advance payment and that advertising must be ordered by Thursday noon to ensure inclusion in the next issue. It mentions transient advertisements and delays if not prepaid. It notes deaths and rites in the context of paid notices.
Princess Amazula daughter of Zulu king Cetewayo arrives in New York aboard the steamship Greece on Friday March 18. A brave defender who helped avert a massacre by signaling a plot against British officers, she carries a valor badge and has traveled to Paris and London. The article also notes theories on why women’s hair grows longer and discusses hair pigments.
The article notes that Frank Buckland completed his last book, The Natural History of British Fisheries, two days before his death. It quotes his creed asserting that the Creator made all things perfect in creation and that this perfection persists throughout time.
Teachers in the great valleys claim young California cannot develop a strong vocal structure. Some ten year veterans say no native Californian has a fine voice. San Francisco teachers share the theory, asserting flat chests and tiny necks prevent loud noise.
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