27 Aug 1892
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1892
Page
1
In the first year of Lincoln's presidency William and Thomas Robert, aged eight and ten, brought mischief and mirth to the executive home. William fell ill and died in February 1862, deeply affecting Lincoln who later poured his grief into Tad, a lively, free-spirited child who often interrupted cabinet meetings and sat on his father's knee during weighty discussions. Century
An old Boston Journal paragraph recounts how a three cent debt, settled through a chain of one cent payments among an office boy, a clerk, and the cashier, ultimately left all accounts square. The tale illustrates how small sums can settle larger balances through orderly repayments.
A St. Louis Globe-Democrat quote notes that wealth brings less pleasure than regulated poverty. Inmates enjoy regular meals, routine, and exercise, often aging healthily. The absence of ownership and scheming yields quiet happiness, with many long-lived nanogenarians cited as common in such institutions.
Proprietors claim Ely's Cream Balm relieves catarrh and head cold, not a liquid or snuff, easily applied into the nostrils. A user reports immediate relief, restored sense of smell after one bottle, and calls it the only satisfactory remedy for catarrh with a cure claim.
Mr Banting replies that his wife has been giving him a piece of her mind for seven years, highlighting a strained marriage as the doctor warns of further mental decline.
Advertises Dr Kaufmann’s Medical Work with valuable information and elegant plates. Provides offer to send three 2 cent stamps to A P Ordway and Co Boston Mass to receive a copy free.
Honor Kent, a country girl now wife, confronts a silent drifting in her marriage as years of small slights mount into a perceived loss of love. Her husband John, careless with affection and home life, learns too late that neglect has built a wall between them. A country cottage reunion and a lawyer’s sharp counsel restore a battered, hopeful family.
An expert advice to Grocers Chronicle urges turning out canned foods for faster use. Keep in cool places, rinse lobsters and prawns, avoid adding vinegar or sauces while in tins, and discard tin liquor. Consume small packages quickly, and rely on nose and eyes to detect spoilage in canned goods.
A testimonial endorses Hood's Sarsaparilla as strictly true and reliable from any source. It asks readers if they have tried this excellent medicine and urges trust as if from a respected neighbor.
A lively testimonial ad urging Hood's Pills as essential in every home medicine chest. The piece contrasts genuine merit with flashy veneer, and cites a quip from J. G. Holland about honesty and the public eye, published in Indianapolis Bam's Horn.
A New York Times column discusses personal philosophy on work and self reliance, then extols water therapy for health. It warns against overzealous self righting, and details safe internal water intake, timing, and temperature. It also links hats and hair loss to prolonged head coverings, suggesting lighter bonnets for regular wear.
The article argues that dressing well yields commercial and social benefits. It cautions against both shabby and gaudy extremes, citing Polonius on choosing attire matched to one’s means and avoiding vanity while aiming for a sharp, respectable appearance.
A New York Ledger essay argues wealth comes from diligent honest labor and prudent living not ostentatious show. It warns against pretending to wealth, noting the world distrusts such displays and success requires steady effort and sacrifice without appearance over substance.
A short reflective piece urges choosing the bright side and seeking blossoms in life. It praises sunshine over gloom, encourages gratitude, and invites readers to copy a verse about seeking hidden flowers and God’s view of all good.
A Vermont ham from William M. Evarts' farm becomes the centerpiece of a dinner anecdote. Evarts notes that an editor once asked for a contribution, joking about sending a piece from his pen as he carved the sweet slice. The moment captures urban merriment at the statesman’s table.
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