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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1920
Page
4
President Jefferson delivered the first written annual message to Congress on December 8, 1801, marking a shift from Washington era custom of presenting an in person address. The practice of reading from manuscript was common if desired.
The New Orleans Times-Picayune comments on idleness and leisure with a playful assertion that worklessness paired with pay fuels gaiety, reflecting a humorous editorial voice about social norms and recreation.
James Clarence Mangan was a gifted yet little known poet whose mastery of languages and versatile verse impressed readers. An untiring worker, he supported his family and aging parents, and overwork led him to stimulants. He died in a hospital on June 20, 1849, with cholera or starvation cited by some.
Autointoxication is self poisoning caused by toxins from within the body. It arises from pus pockets decaying teeth pyorrhea bad tonsils or bacterial fermentation in the intestine.
A painting named Cloudland is initially described as a huge, repulsive daub of color. Closer view reveals a mosaic of delicate cherub faces reminiscent of Raphael at the Madonna San Sisto, transforming perception from chaos to crafted detail.
The passage explores oriental paradoxes in bardic rhetoric with vivid figures of impossibility. It compares vice to barren sowing, a crystal scythe, and a jeweled vase on fire, then notes a moral: good deeds return to those who do good to others, as cited from William R. Alger.
Katie asks to leave the yard gate open to let in fresh air after being kept inside by a wire fence. She runs to mother, insisting she wants outdoor access and questions the gate's closure.
A damaged OCR fragment notes a fortress in London that expanded to thirteen acres, tracing back to Roman times and highlighting the Tower's long standing fortifications.
Copenhagen features the largest enclosed deer park in the world covering about 4,200 acres. The vast reserve is a major urban wildlife attraction and underscores the city's expansive green spaces.
Grit argues that paying one’s debts and living up to personal obligations brings inner satisfaction and social respect. The piece praises consistent honesty with duties and the pride of not being seen as a slacker, noting the burden may feel heavy but becomes rewarding as conscience approves.
The quote argues that nature’s animals are beautiful, but humans exhibit ugliness. savages appear gracious while the civilized show harshness. It says eugenic ideas may not reach a heaven but may prevent generation of inferior humans, serving a limited purpose.
Brief quote highlights social observation on golf as a pastime for husbands liked in knickerbockers. Notes a witty tone from the Washington Star remark about women and style and sportsmanship.
A Providence Journal article notes sugar prices fall as speculators lose hope of thirty cents a pound. High prices drew producers abroad, imports surged, and home canning declined as sugar supplies exceeded demand. Consumers cut purchases, and prices should ease further though exact levels are uncertain.
At a special meeting the Hydraulion Engine and Hose Company voted to join forthcoming musters including Oakland Beach on Labor Day Gardiner Mass September 26 and Rockland Me September 28.
Aug 18 afternoon a whist benefit hosted by the Bristol Chapter DAR at the Lawless house on Hope Street. Proceeds support chapter activities.
The Statue of Liberty, a gift from France to the United States, was unveiled October 28, 1886 on Bedloe’s Island in New York Harbor. The monument stands 306 feet tall, with a 155 foot pedestal and a 151 foot statue tower.
An excerpt quotes a London Daily Express passage describing distress and fear in wartime rationing. The speaker remarks on a household marked by scarcity. even mice are said to cry in the face of hardship. The tone reflects public anxiety and social strain during shortages.
A Galveston News piece describes the strange and vivid image of a baby shedding many tears while its face remains dirty, highlighting a curious moment from the city. The report blends local color with a striking scene that captures reader attention.
An advertisement claims Hokara antiseptic cream quickly relieves itchy irritated skin without grease. It promises cleansing ingredients penetrate marred skin to heal and whiten, and guarantees satisfaction with a liberal sized jar for 35 cents sold by W H Buffington, druggists.
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