Wisdom From Shared Joy And Learned Folly
A proverb notes that sharing in others happiness yields safe bliss while learning from others folly grants the soundest wisdom. The reflection emphasizes empathy and caution as paths to measured contentment.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1885
Page
1
A Wayward Ward Shapes a Guardian’s Heart in Alps
Bernard Ralston, a philosopher guardian, wins Olive Power’s heart after a perilous Alpine rescue. Olive defies danger to aid him, and their bond deepens as love triumphs over guardianship, transforming a risky bet into a betrothal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleethorpe Hall
Bernard
Humphrey Power
Cleethorpe
Olive Power
Miss Power
Olive
Oswald Harbury
Bernard Ralston
Oswald Starbury
Half Cleethorpe
Harbury
Switzerland
Miss Ralston
England
Rie
Matterhorn
Gorner Crat
Gorner, Glacier
Edalwois
Pass
Mark Croxford
Ferdons
Miscellany notes on duty and benevolence in daily life
Commentary argues that industry and duty tie to happiness and good national habits. It praises benevolence as a source of pleasure, noting a kind heart spreads smiles and freshness to those nearby.
War and the principle of national conduct quoted by Channing
A historical quotation discusses how war expands beyond two great nations and argues that a true nation and person should endure wrong rather than commit it. It frames wartime ethics and the spread of conflict as natural consequences of collective behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Channing
Life's Journey Through Time Says The Minor's Longing
The piece reflects on life’s brevity and a youth’s rapid march toward age, career, wealth, honors, and retirement, expressing universal wistfulness about growing up and the passing of moments.
Great social want of the hour: a self respecting womanhood
Helen M. Gougar argues for a grand womanhood to crown school and church work with a home life enforcing strict social laws for both boys and men and girls and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen M. Gougar
Just and Selfish Persons Cannot Be Truly Just
The text argues that a thoroughly selfish person cannot be strictly just because self interest dominates their concerns, blinding them to what justice requires and hindering any real grasp of its claims.
Unremarkable Events Form Habits Like Snowflakes
The passage compares tiny, unnoticed daily actions to snowflakes that accumulate into habits, asserting no single minor act alters character but many small ones shape a person over time.
Marriage Advice From Frederika Bremer
The text urges couples to remain agreeable after marriage, warning that neglect leads to disharmony. It counsels continual mutual pleasure, restraint in expressing affection, and awareness that marriage has future days to consider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederika Bremer
When I Can Read My Title Clear Chorus Across Time
A Civil War era sermon recounts a night siege scene where soldiers sing the hymn When I can read my title clear as a unity of faith. The tale links the hymn to Jesus and the spread of Christian praise from Nazareth to a world-wide chorus over eighteen centuries.
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Dr. Hemworth
Christian Mirror
Electric Bitters Offered as Cure for Liver Ailments
A historical advertisement touts Electric Bitters as the best purifier and regulator for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation and urinary diseases. It promises quick action with guaranteed satisfaction or money back and lists J H Young & Co as the sellers at fifty cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solip
J. H. Young & Co
Remarkable Cures Claim Dr Thomas Elect ric Oil
An excerpt reports cures of deafness and headaches attributed to Dr Thomas' Electric Oil with claims it never fails to cure ache.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Lost Diamonds and a Six Week Marriage
A newlywed couple discuss the loss of a diamond earring. The husband suggests advertising the miss, offering a reward while avoiding overpaying the finder. The wife worries about the value and potential swindle since the diamonds were a gift from her father bought at a dollar store.
Fixed Purpose Accieves Success Through Perseverance
A man who begins with a fixed honorable purpose and pursues it with diligence will eventually see it realized. Persistence amid failure or delay ensures the goal will come to fruition in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gottschalk
Seais
Kaiser
Shentlemen
Katrina
Mit
Yacup
Be ye holy for I am holy a call to noble living
A devotional excerpt urges strength and beauty in sacred worship. It emphasizes living by high, universal Christian virtues and following Christ’s example to inspire goodness and truth in society. The passage cites scripture from John 8 and Pauline exhortations as guiding principles.
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God
Christ
John
MacIntosh
Suphar Bitters Credited With Liver Cure
An advertisement from Waterbury Connecticut reports L Fenner’s claim that three bottles of Suphar Bitters cured his long standing liver complaint and left him feeling well.
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Lake
L. Fenner
Waterbury
Conn
Pure Air as Health Guard Against Diseases
The article argues that crowded poorly ventilated spaces contaminate the air with exhaled breath and that fresh air and vigorous exercise are essential to prevent and cure illnesses such as pneumonia and rheumatism. It cites camping as protection and stresses oxygen as the ultimate purifier.
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Journal of Health
Advertising Lesson From a Wise Albany Merchant
A prosperous Albany merchant explains his success from advertising and keeping promises. He spent 6000 dollars to learn the lesson and 25000 dollars in profit, noting three summers of loss turned to gain by investing in mid summer stock and local papers. He urges spending half his cost in advertising in reputable papers.
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Miss Power
Mark Croxford
Olive
Bernard Ralston
Switzerland
Olive Power
Turat Costa
Albany Journal
Ile
Keeping a Cow in Beecher's Humorous Tale
Henry Ward Beecher recalls accepting an old cow as payment for a bad debt. The cross between Jersey and Durham caused chaos, breaking fences, wrecking a tub, and devouring garden produce while delivering little milk. The beast fell into a well and suffered medical costs.
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Henry Ward Beecher
Jersey
Durham
Life’s schemes and inconsistency underlie our unhappiness
A brief reflection credits the misalignment between life choices and pursued aims as the root of unhappiness, attributed to Addison. It cautions that irresolution drives internal conflict and dissatisfaction, urging steadier purpose.
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Addision
Religion Influences Obedience and Peace Among People
A short quotation notes religion fosters obedience to government and peaceful conduct among citizens, suggesting moral influence supports social order. The excerpt underscores religion as a civilizing force aiding harmony within communities.
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