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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1916
Page
4
A Philadelphia quip asserts two thirds of workers on New York women's gowns have defective vision and mocks the eyesight of those who resign them, hinting at poor standards in the dressmaking trades.
A witty Life piece shows a small hostess shocking her mother by revealing she invited many children, while a coed and professor from Harvard Lampoon humorously discuss secrecy reading Chaucer and exams. The sketch parodies college life and student mishaps with brisk dialogue and ironic wit.
A sequence of August events includes St Andrews Club excursion to Newport on the Sagamore August 9 and Moose lodge August 10. Trinity Church lawn fete August 16. Ivy Guild excursion August 17. Ship Ahoy Club Rocky Point trip August 18. St Elizabeths Church festival August 19 26. Bruno Bros clambake August 20. Dreadnaught Hook and Ladder moonlight trip August 22. Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company outing August 26. Independent Foresters excursion to Newport August 29.
The pulse can be felt at many superficial arteries beyond the wrist including the temple neck and behind the ankle on the inner side.
A brief exchange shows Senator Sorgum acknowledging the need to address constituents seriously after hearing numerous humorous tales. The dialogue notes the shift from levity to earnest discourse as the conversation turns toward substantive communication.
A terse reflection stresses that silence leads to being forgotten and progress is required to avoid being overwhelmed. It warns that stopping or aging in stagnation diminishes ambition and growth.
A brief aphorism noting that blessings may come as pains and disappointments, testing patience so that the eventual truth of their value becomes clear. The line echoes Addison's moralizing voice urging endurance for insight.
A man often earns a reformer reputation by convincing others they are sinners with little hope for redemption. The idea suggests reputation can be built through labeling and moral judgment rather than substantive action.
A Chicago Journal note reflects on pedestrians worn from long walks while drivers in cars seem devilishly comfortable and aloof. It contrasts fatigue and ease in urban life.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch remark quotes Mrs Jonathan Hep noting a man reformed by marriage though she quips the reformer was killed by it. The brief line captures a satirical view of marriage’s influence and a sharp rural wit.
In Denison Texas Mrs G O Lowery describes severe female troubles including chills hot flashes and dizziness. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for three doses she improved and states she never had female trouble since. She credits the medicine with results doctors could not provide and endorses starting treatment promptly.
A cannibal narrator defends civilized warfare as a meal excuse, while another speaker condemns killing for dinner. The exchange exposes moral tension and the humane critique of violence amid hunger.
A patient after X rays asks a nurse to locate where the town’s moving pictures will be shown. The line captures local interest as residents seek details on upcoming film screenings.
A concise moral argument asserts that true morality must apply equally to public and private life and bind both nations and individuals. The quote emphasizes universal standards guiding actions beyond personal ethics.
The article notes the average man’s heart weighs ten to twelve ounces while the average woman’s weighs eight to ten ounces indicating general gender differences in heart size. It presents a simple comparison without further medical context.
A note describes individuals who faint at the sight of beetroot reflecting strong aversion to the root vegetable. It highlights a rare reaction and notes variability among people.
A vintage warning touts Kicka poo Worm Killer candy to treat pediatric worms. It claims immediate results from half to one lozenge, urging mothers to keep a box on hand and noting 25c price at druggists.
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