13 Aug 1881
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1881
Page
1
Dr Comes identifies no fewer than fifty different plant species in Pompeii frescoes, using discoveries from recent excavations to show that ancient Romans possessed or knew plants foreign to Italy.
An advertisement promotes Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy to cleanse humors and tone the system between seasonal changes. It warns of illness and expensive doctor bills if neglected and instructs writing to Rondont New York for purchase at 1 dollar.
In Bethany, Philo Robbins sues Tyrannus Fargo over grasshoppers driven into Robbins mowing, sparking village debate. After tense confrontations and a churchly drift, Fargo apologizes, agrees to compensation in part, and the couple chooses peace and forgiveness, ending the feud.
A teacher recalls last day of the school year and urges students to write diaries and compositions over the summer. It warns that delaying tasks leads to failure, urges immediate action, and closes with the motto Do your duty Now for lasting happiness.
A reflection urges mothers to refrain from harsh scolding after a child breaks a dish. It argues that forgiveness and gentle care foster affection and future trust, warning that stern words can haunt memory if tragedy strikes. It also cites Mrs Garfield on women's duties and a remark from the Richmond Religious Herald.
New York Sun recounts Uncle Billy Holland a famed Fisher's Island figure. Once a whaler, his mind deteriorated after a rescue attempt and he now lives aboard the Hettie, a small cat rigged boat, summers in Fisher's Island harbor. He talks with animals, tends a garden, and entertains local children, though he believes water on the island was poisoned and heads to York for a drink.
The article notes wings move at astonishing speeds with birds and insects making drumming sounds from rapid wing motion. It cites a common fly beating about 333 times per second and a butterfly roughly 9 times per second. It explains wing tip speed vastly exceeds root speed due to rotation about the wing bases.
Tue Bey of Tunis appoints a trusted aide who has long served as president of the municipality and administrator of religious corporations. The move may encourage paragraphers to aspire toward editors in chief roles.
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