Quote on reputation and consistency
A reflective note argues only those who never speak up can claim true consistency. It suggests the value of meaningful words over empty repetition and questions the worth of a spotless but inert record.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1916
Page
3
Great Value of Exercise Quote by Cicero
A Cicero quote extols exercise as the sole support for spirits and the vigor of the mind. The remark highlights exercise as essential for mental and moral strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicero
Advertised Letters Bristol ee I April 8 1916
Listing of advertised letters dated April 8 1916 from Bristol including Herbert Lee David E Makepeace Joseph Webbh Robert Young and names such as Miss Mamies Mrs G Montgomery Susan J Bosworth Mrs F M roe plus foreign Adelino Godinho Andrea Squillantti and miscellaneous entries for Acme Sales Co D G Coggeshall and P M.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Ee I
Herbert Lee
David E Makepeace
Joseph Webbh
Robert Young
Mamies
G Montgomery
Susan J. Bosworth
F. M Roe
Adelino Godinho
Andrea Squillanti
A Boy Seeks Stockings for a Woman Thirty
Edmana’s mother sends him to the corner store for stockings but forgets the size. At the hosiery counter the clerk asks the size and the boy replies he wants a pair for a woman thirty years old.
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Edmana
Territory Unexplored in Arabia and Australia
The article notes vast unmapped areas with Arabia having a tract nearly five times the area of Great Britain and about a quarter of Australia still awaiting exploration by civilized man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arabia
Great Britain
Australia
Helpful Suggestion and a Tragic Roommate Exchange
A roommate asks why Johnson does not blow out a brain fire remark as he collapses on the sofa and grieves. The line captures a tense moment with the speaker claiming brain fire and the other offering a grim banal response.
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Johnson
Feenix Seen Dancing Amid Busy Street Life
The Baltimore American describes Feenix as a light and agile dancer and notes he lives on a popular street for automobiles and motorcycles. The tone emphasizes mobility and street scene ambiance.
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Feenix
Baltimore American
Poetic Names For Rainbow In Ancient Myth
The text notes that in ancient Greek lore the rainbow was called The Scarf of Iris. Iris is described as the attendant of Jupiter and depicted as exceedingly beautiful. It frames a cultural view of rainbows as a graceful celestial symbol.
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Jupiter
Daily Thought Duty to be Useful Not Desires
Daily Thought quotes Amilel's Journal urging usefulness aligned with our powers over personal desires, emphasizing practical service and moral responsibility.
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Amilel
A Simple Home Remedy to Expel Rats
A dated home tip suggests placing molasses over thin chips or shingles dusted with dry lye in rat holes. The mixture is said to attract and drive rats away as they move out of the holes.
Forgiveness Must Be Personal Says Lord Herbert
A reflection on personal forgiveness notes that only the individual can truly forgive his own wrongs and enemies. The author argues forgiveness is essential work for every person, surpassing external acts by others.
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Lord Herbert
Quote on cynics from Washington Star
A Washington Star quote notes that a cynic is often seen as someone who believes himself pure yet ill tempered at the same time. The remark comments on perception and character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Sawmill Swindle Ends With Green Investor Hoodwink
A North shopper buys a southern sawmill after an enticing ad but discovers the former owner misled him about operations. The manager reveals no wages were paid, lumber stolen, and past year ended $2700 in the red, exposing a crafty scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elcome
Apot
Mt This Here
Saturday Evening Post
Arrays of Myctiris crabs march and dive in Philippine sands
An observer recalls Philip pine sand flats hosting vast grayish blue crabs Myctiris. Dr. R P Cowles notes their army like motion and rapid burrowing as they stamp and sink quickly then reform and resume marching in the sands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippine Islands
R. P. Cowles
Doctor Cowles
African Fashion Notes From Mpongwe Aboard The Atlantic
Jean Kenyon Mackenzie observes Mpongwe dress with a cloth drawn up under the arms a scarf on the shoulders and a handkerchief folded into a crown like headpiece. Bright purples lavenders and rose tones with gilt and delicate greens accompany gilt touches and graceful scarf styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Kenyon Mackenzie
Patriotism and the American heritage by Rev Lyman Abbott
Rev Lyman Abbott argues patriotism is proven by the deeds of workers, pioneers, and citizens who built a nation. He cites the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the emancipation of the oppressed, and the spread of education and equality as foundations of America. He urges readers to honor inheritance and preserve it for descendants, regardless of birthplace or parentage.
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Lyman Abbott
America
Cuba
Alleen
Eee
Must Conquer for Himself Motto by Lucan
A compact quotation reflects the conqueror's mindset: pleasure lies not in opening gates but in forcing passage. The ideal is not peaceful cultivation but desolation by fire and sword, preferring a cleared path over a preopened route.
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Tne
Lucan
Statesman Beaten at Checkers in 1853 Incident
In winter 1853 a few weeks before Franklin Pierce’s nomination a Springfield Republican note says he was soundly defeated at checkers by Judge Folsom of New Hampshire. The brief remark appears as political jest about life in a Washington structure.
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Statesman
Checkers
Franklin Pierce
Judge Folsom
New Hampshire
Washington
Springfield
Optimistic Thought on Giving When Provisions Are Cheap
A short reflection notes that generosity lacks merit when basic supplies are abundant, suggesting virtue is tested by scarcity and need. It emphasizes cautions against prideful charity and advocates thoughtful aid aligned with true need.
Hokara Skin Cream Promises Clear Skin and Pimples Fade
Advertises Hokara anti pimples eczema and blemish disappearance claim. Describes it as a pure skin cream massage cream after shaving soothing and toning effects. Sold by W. H. Buffington with a guarantee best you ever used or money back.
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W. HL Buffington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miscellaneous Acme Sales Co
D. G. Coggeshall
P M
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Otta Sun
Eliggs
Myers Tobacco
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