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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1904
Page
4
A historical note debunks the idea blotting paper is modern. It cites Townsend's Preparative to Pleading from 1675 and describes silver sand used as blotting material kept in a perforated cruet. The ink did not stain the sand, which stayed white and reusable.
The article traces banners from ancient times through biblical references to Numbers. It notes flags and standards guided troop movements, describes the twelve tribal ensigns linked to the breastplate stones, and outlines the evolution from Roman straw standards to animal and eagle emblems, stressing banners as emblems of national honor and battlefield trophies.
A historical note describes Hungarian cavalry at the 1638 Ratisbon event under Emperor Ferdinand II. It claims spurs fixed on the boot sole rather than the heel, hindering walking or standing. The account suggests spurs projected from the fore part of the boot, and notes that Hungarian horses had manes tails and feet painted red.
Notes and Queries discusses a grave assertion by an authority that the routeh or oldest workingmen’s organizations began as drinking guilds. These drink brethren existed from ancient times until the late 1500s when their excesses caused suppression.
The article notes long hose in early fashion, not blockings, drawn up to the waist with pockets in the sides. It recalls Tudor and Stuart variety in material and color, and that the wealthy wore richly trimmed, costly versions called nether stocks.
Dialogue from the New Orleans Times-Democrat features Lselesas Labor and a critic arguing over the value of honest assessment. The exchange underscores stubborn pride and the belief that criticism rarely changes the poet's verses.
A Philadelphia Press quotation notes humor about aging hair loss. The speaker recalls barbers once spoke of his hair, then jokes that now they speak of hairs as hair thins with time. The line highlights aging and vanity in a witty exchange.
Archduke Joseph recounts during 1866 Austro Prussian war how a Bohemian peasant cottage sheltering him was saved by a Gypsy sentry. A midnight visitor warned that birds flying south indicated the enemy marching through the wood, prompting reinforcements that repelled the attack and saved the camp.
The text recounts Santa Anna leading 25,000 veterans to Buena Vista against General Taylor's 5,000, claiming extermination of the U S army was his aim while Taylor defended and held ground. It notes postwar criticism of Taylor’s retreat plans and his reply that wills, not retreat lines, were the only preparation needed for defeat.
A description of Japanese present cloths or furoshiki style pieces used to wrap gifts. These squares vary from twenty inches to two yards, tied on gifting occasions and then returned to the giver. They are heirlooms with fine embroidery and dyeing, many once used as gift coverings now recycled as pillow and table decor.
In a Kansas City Journal passage the portly observer notes plains once roamed by savage red men and hunters on the trail of the white man. A witty reply about the mint confirms the enduring stereotype as the car grins.
A Philadelphia Bulletin remark praises women as amiable, noting satisfaction with ready made dresses due to cost and ease, while also valuing custom outfits made to fit and at lower expense. The brief asserts women prefer practical choices in clothing regardless of method.
In a courtroom style quip, Counsel asks the signorina her age ten years back. She replies bashfully that she was twenty-three, provoking a light laugh from the audience or counterpart. The exchange ends with a playful moment.
In a terse exchange from the Philadelphia Ledger two characters argue about suitability. Cholly Gayboy says no girl would marry Gussie Whitless or him for being too fastidious. Miss Sharpe retorts that the line was misheard and calls them two fast idiots.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune notes a debate over fish eating for brain health. It also jokes that catching fish tests morals, reflecting a lighthearted view of fisheries and daily life in the era.
The Ossetinians, a tall tribe in Kasbeek Caucasus, speak a distinct dialect and follow unique customs. They acknowledge Russian authority but claim descent from German knights who joined crusades and settled among Caucasus mountain women. They brew beer, unlike other local tribes.
The term livery derives from Latin liberare through French, initially meaning something delivered or freely given. In Norman England a noble allotted fixed food and gear for servants, a practice echoed today in Oxford and Cambridge commons and in horses fed at fixed charges, with livery signaling service to a superior.
The earliest circulating libraries began as book lending by stationers in the middle ages with safeguards like duplicates and security deposits. Dunfermline and Edinburgh followed in the 18th century, Salisbury's first public effort in 1740 failed, while Bath and Strand libraries thrived. London scientific societies popularized them in the 18th and 19th centuries.
The piece cites Ellen Thorneycroft Fowler on old maids as innate characters, noting they exist across states and ages. It contrasts married women with large families and elderly spinsters, and even some men, who all embody old maidish traits through fussiness, detail obsession, and gossip.
Dialogue notes a wary city scene where Baker wanders umbrella-less, prompting concern. Another character worries about recognition and potential pursuit, hinting at a hidden link tied to an umbrella as a clue. The exchange underscores tension and a looming confrontation.
Clara reports Mr. Smithers complimenting her as among the prettiest girls at the party. Maud notes she observed Clara was among them.
A comic exchange imagines a boy asking for an excuse for yesterday’s tardiness. A jeweler denies kinship while noting a clock sold to the boy’s mother kept time poorly, implying the lateness was the clock’s fault.
A brief commentary notes that the public consumes opinions sold openly in the market, suggesting a widespread culture of ready made belief. It highlights how masses pick ideas from external sources rather than form independent judgments.
Enzo Ferretti, a 17 year old Italian patriot, desertes Parma to join Garibaldi. He endures a hard trek through the Apennines, is wounded and hospitalised in Genoa, and dies before Garibaldi visits. His last request is to see his hero and to receive a coffin, which Garibaldi grants on arrival.
Five men including principals seconds and a surgeon gathered before sunrise. Hamilton declined a hairspring set, Burr fired first, Hamilton reeled and fell, firing into foliage. Burr helped away by his second. Hamilton died that afternoon after a mortal wound.
A J Jasmin guarantees Mi O Na Miolina tablets for faster relief of stomach troubles. The summer is best for digestion with outdoor life fruits and vegetables, claim higher cure rates. Take after meals. Jasmin offers refund if no cure after two weeks or a month of use.
Notes and Queries explains that wooden windmills once burned when sails jammed or frictions sparked fires. Mills could run away in squalls, forcing drastic acts to slow them. Modern mills use internal controls and water cooling, greatly reducing such fires.
Admiral Edward Russell hosted 6000 guests in a Alicante garden where the largest bowl of punch was prepared. The forty five gallon mix included lime juice brandy Malaga wine lemons sugar biscuits nutmeg and water. A canopy protected the fountain bowl while a boatman refilled cups.
July 22 1904 probate notice in Bristol announces Patrick Golden as next of kin requesting Edward McGrath or suitable person be appointed administrator of Mary McGrath intestate estate. Court sets date August 15 1904 10 30 am at Probate Court Room Bristol for consideration and orders fourteen day weekly publication in Bristol Phenix. Herbert F Bennett Probate Clerk.
Banffshire teachers told rough tales of discipline in old times. A girl arrived in class wearing an overly long crinoline and was sent home to remove the hoops before returning as God made her. A catechism test ended with a boy dodge and a light blow from the master.
Assessors levy a poll tax of 100 dollars for 1904 on every registered voter. Tax due September 1 to October 1, 1904. Tax collector GEO. PECK will collect daily except Sundays and holidays from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm. Town Clerk authorized to receive and issue receipts. Bristol KR, July 29, 1904.
A Philadelphia Press note quotes a literary figure debating what Tennyson meant by married brows the crowning charm of married women or eyebrows meeting in the middle. It cites Arabian Nights comparisons and Western beauty cautions as context.
A Baltimore American fragment recalls a boy and his father fishing. The child notes baiting the hook with the instruction given by his father, mentioning the hook and eye in a simple rural scene.
A humorous exchange quoted from the New York Times shows a wife lamenting she has no gown fit to wear while a husband exclaims the reason no servants stay is due to the lack of suitable attire.
A Montgomery Advertiser quip notes living costs rising yet lifespans lengthening, balancing the burden. The line suggests economic and demographic shifts offset each other, reflecting a public mood on cost of living and longevity trends.
Eight handsome sample badges with proper society insignia are ready for viewing at the Pacwix office. Most badges are reversible for mourning use and offered at reasonable prices in any quantity. When in need of badges, inspect this fine batch noted as the most beautiful seen.
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