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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1910
Page
4
A suburban man recounts a dramatic shift from disbelief to belief in occult phenomena after a séance with a companion named Buggins. He describes mind reading table manipulation and a prophetic warning about a stout dark woman, ending with a troubling thought about firing the cook, and asks for a light.
Harry Whitney describes Eskimo time keeping in six months of light and dark. They divide time into sleeps not equal to days. Marches often last twenty to forty eight hours as travelers seize favorable weather and avoid unsafe camping spots.
A Washington Star dialogue on mule character records Erastus Pinkley’s quip that mules hate to give in. He explains he’s reluctant to trade the mule because the animal would take it as a personal victory, noting six weeks of stubborn pursuit.
A humorous exchange is cited from a courtier Sir John Irwin who replies to King George II with a pun about reporters mischaracterizing his fondness for wine The anecdote frames court wit and royal curiosity about scandal feeds gossip in St Louis Republic archives.
A wife recalls the moment of engagement with Algernon, noting her own embarrassment and his gentle encouragement. The dialogue reflects a tender memory of how the proposal was made and how supportive he appeared at the time.
In a London parliamentary scene Garrick stands mute and smothered by confusion as the gallery is ordered cleared. Burke Roxford and Townshend urge Garrick to stay, praising his eloquence and influence. The House votes that the stranger may remain, and Garrick does not move.
The New York World reports on Mexican peons who catch water bugs and pulque worms, drying and frying them for eating. They describe a chestnut like flavor for water bugs and note the worms are sold in packs of a dozen for two cents, with worm collectors earning a living.
The first wire nails appeared in 1872 with a single Covington Kentucky machine later expanded to four. Beaver Falls Pennsylvania began wire nail manufacture in 1884 as demand surged after a 1885 cut nail strike, marking the rise of the wire nail’s dominance.
The archives reveal odd taxes in Holland including a 2 shilling charge for each person entering a tavern before noon and for entering places of entertainment. The tax applied to marriages and deaths and even to double tax if a person was buried outside their district.
A Jetton era quip from Houston Port notes that households hire servants but struggle to retain them. The speaker suggests commonality among housekeepers in facing staff turnover rather than offering a solution.
An advertisement claims lasting relief for severe eczema from D. D. D. Prescription a gentle wash with wintergreen oil on a base. A trial bottle at 25 cents is offered and promises instant itch relief, with J. H. Young & Co. at 479 Hope Street backing the claim.
Italian criminologist Lombroso recounts a startling moment in a printing office when a young man, depicted in his Delinquent Man as jealous and prone to stabbing his fiancée, suddenly pleads to die by suicide if his name is published. The man’s face changes to a terrifying glare, prompting Lombroso to tear up proofs and drop the chapter in several editions.
The note recounts how King Eric of Sweden besieged a town with few troops and the inhabitants mocked him by hanging a goose from the walls. When Eric returned with reinforcements he declared he had come to cook their goose and then stormed the town, making it hot for its people.
Hydidates received the initiatory degree and two were voted in for membership as an exceptionally large turnout attended despite a rain storm. The 40th anniversary celebration committee reported progress and the exercises including a musical and literary program will follow a supper at Odd Fellows Hall on Tuesday evening May 8 with invitations extended to all Odd Fellows in town and their families.
Geo Demara manager of the Bristol Opera House is in Boston seeking a contract for top film services. If arrangements are finalized the Opera House will open Monday with the best picture program yet shown in Bristol. Demara explains weekly showings prevented access to high class films but promises only premier pictures for patrons.
Farmer Barnes jokes that golf has one merit you do not have to play it, as Farmer Fal lows responds skeptically about the sport. The exchange captures rustic humor from London Scraps.
A playful exchange from the Philadelphia Record about a new tenor. Fanny Footlights quips that the voice seems almost transparent and brittle, inviting readers to imagine the performance and its reception.
A witty remark frames experience as a valuable asset that cannot be sold for its original price. The dialogue contrasts utility with monetary value, noting that experience, while useful, loses its cost-equivalent when traded.
A fragment from Caxcell's Journal shows a father challenging a boy in a pitch and toss dispute. The enraged father vows to chase and double the wager while the boy remains defiant, balancing a penny as the exchange escalates.
A Chinese proverb notes that a small bag cannot hold what is large and a short rope cannot draw water from a deep well, illustrating limits of size and usefulness.
In a Cleveland Leader piece a teacher asks Johnny the meaning of procrastinate. A pupil answers with a sample sentence about a brakeman delaying a triumph from the train. The exchange highlights the word and its use in simple context.
Train schedule excerpt shows departure and arrival times between Newport and Bristol, including weekday and weekend patterns. Timings listed include morning and afternoon slots with several stops, reflecting limited service during the period.
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