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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1917
Page
4
A collection of verses contrasts wartime rhetoric with American idealism. It includes Uncle Sam’s call for drastic action against enemies and poems urging civic responsibility, fresh air, and self-improvement to rebuild towns. The pieces touch on patriotism and communal effort.
A Pearson's Weekly writer notes two animals puzzle naturalists the whale and the eagle. Whales dive to 3000 feet despite crushing pressure, while eagles appear to fly 30000 to 40000 feet though humans cannot survive that height. How they endure conditions remains unanswered.
The article extols olive oil as a healthful daily staple, noting its uses beyond salad dressing. It suggests substituting butter with oil in sauces, enriching soups by adding oil, and elevating reheated meats with a drizzle of olive oil before reheating.
A concise personal motto or obituary note reflects lifelong commitments to platform, country, purse, wife, faith, husband, and hat, summarizing enduring values and identity from a historic column.
The New Haven General Court in 1644, led by Puritans, enacted strict laws reflecting harsh penalties of the era. A later Virginia statute from 1610 imposed death for robbery of gardens, vineyards, or crops, illustrating severe colonial discipline.
A hound and a poodle chat about African dogs being strong. The poodle jokes that they can attack a lion but may not win. The hound sounds wise, noting the humor in failed attempts and implied foolishness.
Southern Woman's Magazine praises the modern homemaker for balancing endless tasks. The description highlights constant caregiving, cheerful patience, and commitment to family, charity, and outside endeavors, comparing her to the tireless work of men.
An Indianapolis News item tells how a woman awaited a neighbor’s praise by placing twenty red cherries on a young cherry tree with thread. Birds foiled the ruse by eating the pretend crop, leaving the man disappointed and the prank exposed.
Former ambassador to Russia urges immediate American troop deployment to support the eastern front. He argues pacifist voices in Congress threaten Allied cause, warning that a weakened U S stance could trigger a separate Russian peace and endanger democratic unity worldwide.
A humorous tale from a London Mail clipping describes Farmer Giles joining the army. He tells the officer he is here to walk the beat, stand at attention, wink at girls, guard Sergeant Murphy’s garden, and ensure no one pinches his spades while beer is fetched for guard room prisoners. The officer collapses with laughter.
Florists cut hundreds daily using a knife for ease. They cut late in the afternoon and submerge the entire stem in tall water jars. The blooms are kept in a dark cool place overnight and early morning distribution follows. Fully watered stems stay fresh several days. fresh plucked blooms are not sold.
A Cleveland manufacturer explains he hires only boys from families “up against it” to obtain apprentices who prefer mechanical work. He states these youths lack foolish notions and he expects to train most into first class mechanics.
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