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Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 1878

Page

4

Weather Science and Curious Field Notes in Bristol

The piece explains barometers, thermometers, and wind instruments used by the Signal Service to forecast weather, noting temperature, moisture, and wind direction. It also recounts a fishing column on whether fish sleep, a partridge nesting anecdote, a summer shower vignette, and a Georgia ground hog incident involving a missing child.

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Greek Dress in Athens and Rural Greece

The article surveys Greek attire from Athens to Delphi and Mount Parnassus. It details the fustanella, silk belts, ornate waistcoats, embroidered sleeves, and rich fabrics. It notes that women in towns adopted Paris fashion while peasants preserve traditional dress, with marriages featuring silks, silver clasps, and antique coin jewelry.

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Glass making in Pittsburgh a growing American industry

The piece notes Pittsburgh hosts 72 glass factories across 200 acres with 5,000 workers. It highlights 22 window glass shops and 50 more producing bottles and table ware, boasting strong domestic quality and export potential while predicting independence from foreign glassmakers in 5 to 10 years.

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Gentlemen Farmers Ambitious Youth Bring Fresh Hope

The piece praises New England farm youths who pursue skilled agriculture while maintaining social life. It cites Newport examples of young men turning from city counterwork to poultry, truck farming, and milch herds, guided by experienced advice to make farming remunerative and honorable. It also lists a string of goods supposedly produced across the states.

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