This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1918
Page
4
A reflective passage argues that rich mines are found by persistent effort and study. Nature hides treasures within difficult material, and only by labor, thought, and close contemplation can one master the truth and gain possession of it.
A column urges girls to reduce chatter and think more before speaking. It argues mind engagement, not intelligence, is at issue and that thoughtful words would be more valued in conversation.
Sir John Franklin began his final Arctic voyage on May 17 1845. In ten years thirty nine expeditions from England and America sought clues to the missing ship. A Lady Franklin sponsored expedition uncovered traces and helped determine its fate.
A Chicago minister argues against killing a street corner masher urging reform instead. He cites the late Sam Jones and questions whether a fool can be reformed, suggesting a less drastic approach.
The first American newspaper Publick Occurrences appeared in Boston on September 25 1690. Benjamin Harris, a Baptist and anti monarchist, edited and published it but the paper was suppressed after a charge against Louis XIV. Harris later became official printer of the colony.
A reflective note on natural cycles where winter brings snow and summer follows with rising warmth. The brief observation frames balance as a universal law affecting seasons and daily life.
In the southern Seine banks quarter known as the Latin Quarter Bohemians persist amid war. Old cafes along Saint Michel Raspail and Boulevard Saint Germain host artists models poets and actors sharing art and letters, with wartime hardship softening but not breaking their spirited life.
The term Jingo originated in Great Britain as a nickname for a supporter of Lord Beaconsfield’s foreign policy actions in 1878. It referred to advocates of aggressive foreign policy and was linked to actions like sending a fleet to Turkish waters to counter Russian advances.
Fragmentary passage recalls Moravian practice of drawing lots to decide marriages. Couples entered names in a bowl, prayed for providential guidance, and proceeded by faith, noting varied outcomes while the custom faded over time.
The first organized interior Africa expedition was led by Mungo Park who began his voyage 123 years ago. He returned after two years and seven months having mapped much of the region unseen by whites, though he did not locate the River Niger source as intended.
A historical note explains that the earliest known envelope was a folded letter with wax seal sent in 1696 from Sir William Turnbull to Sir James Ogilvie and preserved in the British Museum. It traces the shift to envelopes in the early 19th century and the rise of stamped envelopes after the penny post.
A fleeting exchange about a hug and crushed cigarettes sparks a jokey misread between speakers. The remark hints at improvised intimacy and social awkwardness in a casual moment.
A noted acacia species in Australia grows to about 90 feet after rapid growth. Its outward form resembles a giant century plant and its leaves fold at sunset. Handling the shoots makes the leaves rustle and move briefly, indicating a tense reaction in the plant.
The passage describes numerous fox shrines across Japan and notes fear of the badger. It claims badgers can annoy people and transform into priests. It also mentions the weasel cries and dog baying as evil omens unsettling believers.
Probate Court of Bristol notes Jacob Benjamin guardian petitions to sell the minors Helen and Haskell Benjamin 2 7 undivided interest in a Bristol lot 60 by 1816 feet to pay debts and invest proceeds. Hearing set August 19 1918 at 10 30 A M in Probate Court Room Bristol.
In Bristol on July 26 1918 Probate Court hears Katherine K H DeWolf guardian’s third account for Louise Henry DeWolf and Katherine Herreshoff DeWolf. The matter is set for August 19 1918 at 10 30 AM in the Probate Court Room with fourteen days notice to be published in the Bristol Phoenix.
Donat Lalonde credits Fruit-A-Tives Liver Tablets with rapid relief from indigestion and constipation after years of illness. The testimonial notes a 50c per box price, a $2.150 bulk option, and a 25c trial size with availability from dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Ogdensburg, NY.
A brown dye for leathers is made by boiling half an ounce of Spanish saffron and a quarter ounce of annatta in water until the color extracts. The dye is then finished by adding some alcohol to set the color.
A wry proverb-like note questions who will tie the bag to the mule’s tail to stop the braying. The line plays on the idea of solving a problem with a simple, literal action yet raises doubt about who will perform the task.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.