20 Aug 1881
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1881
Page
1
A historical piece argues that horses learn from management more than instinct. It notes that mettle and disposition affect education length and outcome, warning that dull spirits resist training and bad handling worsens them. Proper early conditioning prevents skittishness and builds reliability.
Fire insurance policies exclude fences yard fixtures stored furniture plate glass doors and windows unless specified. Jewelry plate watches musical instruments curiosities patterns printed matter and securities not included unless named. Building loss requires fire as cause. stolen property and explosions not covered unless fire follows. Leased property and storage must be disclosed. the assured must act to save goods. abandonment of promises to firemen or thieves voids claim.
A Christian Woman discussion condemns excessive church dress and calls for plain attire in worship. It laments fashion's detraction from gospel spread, urging modest adornment and believers to awaken to this issue before it weakens the church's witness.
An Irish glazier, fitting a window pane, is teased by a bystander groom who jokes him to use more putty. The glazier finally shames him with a line about "putting a pain in yer head without any putty," ending the taunt.
A reflective line urging restraint and balance in desires and passions. It emphasizes keeping the golden bridle of moderation on all earthly affections as a guiding principle.
In a lively rural gathering at Miss Jones's, neighbors weave tales about the minister's wife Mary Linden, her fashion, and alleged infidelity. Betsy Babbet's rumor stirs the group, until the minister returns with joyous news of a baby named Hugh, shifting the tone to forgiveness and community celebration.
An article notes rising frog consumption across the United States from East to West, with Chicago and San Francisco joining the trend. It details frog farming in Elgin Illinois, native sources, competition from Canadian frogs, and a growing market via dealers, restaurants, and hotels. It also mentions frog spearing by boys, packing for northern and western cities, and potential for frog canning.
The New Haven Register reports an invention of an automatic housekeeper that wakes, lights the fire, cooks, washes, tidies, and cleans by six in the morning. The inventor could boost value by adding a boot-removal attachment and a small loan feature to help a tired man at midnight, potentially raising price far beyond two dollars and fifty cents.
The Somerville Journal ponders who will fly the coming era and suggests the outcome hinges on the nature of opinions. It argues the result depends more on whether the coming woman possesses the poker.
A brief note describes Matt Bitters as a remedy to overcome nervous and general debility through nourishment and quieting effects. The text emphasizes its restorative role and soothing properties for weakened states.
The excerpt cautions that flattery harms self-control and warns against murder driven by affection. It asserts integrity requires knowledge, and knowledge without integrity is dangerous. True righteousness comes with both internal virtue and correct external actions.
Condense and focus on main facts, the piece urges brevity in speech and prayer. It advocates cutting excess, speaking plainly, and reducing two words to one to fit time and purpose. The emphasis is on efficiency, clarity, and finishing thoughts quickly.
A moral excerpt contrasts laziness with diligence, arguing that a lazy man spoils others work and drains resources. It cites Proverbs like a pest to projects and vinegar to the teeth, urging the honest to discard such a weight.
The passage argues that people affect others through actions thoughts and words within families and communities. It likens daily life to a delicate atmosphere spread by each person, noting everyone influences and is influenced by those around them, shaping others without conscious intent.
A historical devotional passage depicts a guest on horseback sheltered and cared for by a host, using the horse as a metaphor for the body and urging a prayer for divine guidance. The speaker, Rev. U. H. Spurgeon, emphasizes inner grace, trust in Christ, and the Holy Spirit’s work to transform the heart and grant heavenly blessings.
The piece recounts historic comet lore as signs of doomsday from year 1000 and 1528. It notes a nine day apparition described as a flaming torch and dragon in the sky, and a 1528 red comet with a sword and bloody show, tied to Newton and the New York world.
A survey of famous writers contrasts rapid creation with long labors. Dryden, Pope, Johnson, and others produced notable works in short bursts, while Lope de Vega allegedly penned over two thousand plays. The piece blends anecdotes with literary history and a humorous oddity about a hunting gun skit.
The article traces the origins of glass in Egypt with fourth dynasty bottle depictions and clear glass blowing on tomb murals. It cites the Thebes Thebes lion head in the British Museum as the oldest inscribed specimen, notes greenish aging, and discusses hieroglyphs linking to Nuantes IV and Hatafu. It mentions obsidian debates, colored glass in tombs, and early gold-edged glass vessels, comparing glass with gold in Job and crystal in English Bibles.
A Boston city election teller relays an amusing suffrage tale. A well known woman voters asks to see her ballot after depositing it and is told a vote cannot be removed. She insists, then reveals she wanted to see who she voted for. The anecdote underscores curiosity about voting by women.
A terse cryptic note states that no person desires straw to be spelled backward at the tip of his nose. The line hints at a playful or coded remark, reflecting quirky language in a short humorous item.
Shelley faced a quarrelsome Irish navvy near Covent Garden and read aloud a bizarre phrasing about penny hand and barley. The crowd puzzled by the odd lines, the Irishman fell back, and the poet walked away unscathed, leaving onlookers curious about the meaning.
An old advertisement extols Parker's ingere cers as a versatile strength restorer. It claims the 50 cent bottle restores wetness, aids digestion, purifies the blood, and acts as a kidney corrector, touting it as a wonderful invigorant for mind and body despite unclear wording.
A Springfield letter to the Chicago News claims Mrs Lincoln's illness is feigned. It notes she arrived with sixty trunks weighing about 8000 pounds and has behaved as a self described invalid since last Christmas. Despite beliefs she is dying, observers report she eats well and sleeps normally under sisterly care.
Joseph Thomas, 87, claimed Zululand native, displays two fully developed hearts and duplicated ribs. Physicians doubt. tests show both hearts can be felt below the abdomen as he demonstrates remarkable strength and marblelike muscles. He believes he was meant to be twins.
A health warning urges against dismissing panic sensations and urges readers to buy Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy or contact the Rondout New York doctor for diagnosis. The ad warns of possible kidney or liver trouble and claims swift improvement after use.
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