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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1903
Page
4
A Chelsea Gazette snippet notes a playful line about Mr Van Dabble and his art, suggesting a humorous misunderstanding. It mentions May 1 and a telephone number 613 Main as part of an invitation to call next week. It reads like a society column quip about a couple and their artsy life.
Ought To. Dyer asks who holds the club record. Jack Shaffer is said to have run over himself, noted in Brooklyn Life.
An essay-like piece contrasts cynical theatre dialogue with sharp observations on women shoppers. It cites crowded department stores, children dragged along, hats and samples mishaps, lost lists and pocketbooks, and questions why women alter purchases after checks are written. The piece also describes how bushmen in the Kalahari obtain water by soaking sponges on reeds and notes Bechuana cattle practices.
A charming Chippen dale bedroom features simple mahogany furniture with thin inlay and a white blue color scheme. A quaint window with small square panes draped in white dimity forms a recess for a roomy dressing area. The article notes cost considerations and suggests whitewood as an alternative to mahogany.
A speaker argues that redeeming the world rests with sensible women and notes the delay due to few such women. The remark is framed as troubling yet partly true, and the piece suggests fault lies not only with women.
A Revolutionary War tale explains why Delaware natives are called Blue Hen Chickens. Captain Caldwell, famed for cockfighting, drilled his troops who were nicknamed Calwell's Gamecocks. He taught that a game cock must have a blue hen as mother, and Caldwell's men became the Blue Hen's Chickens. The nickname spread to all Delaware natives after the war.
The passage from Booklovers' Magazine praises Samuel Johnson for his intimate grasp of London life and his extraordinary talent for friendship. It notes his nocturnal wanderings with a poet, his acquaintances across social strata, and his rare ability to inspire loyalty as a lasting trait in his relationships.
A minister finds parishioner John at his cottage door drinking broth to escape a smoky chimney. A female voice erupts from inside, prompting the minister to calmly reveal the home chimney also smokes, ending the scene with quiet moral.
The legend tells of seven noble youths in Ephesus named Maximian Mal chus Martinian Denis John Serapion and Constantine who fled persecutions, were walled in a cave, slept for nearly two centuries, and were miraculously kept alive.
The Atchison Globe urges readers that doing good requires no time or sacrifice. When a good word about a man is heard, tell him directly. This simple form of praise fits into anyone's routine and does not interfere with legitimate work.
A witty exchange where an impertinent girl teases a man, claiming his interest lies in himself as he answers with a scented compliment. The brief dialogue hinges on self-interest and social banter between the two speakers.
A reader discusses options for naming a Boston bull terrier. Edna debates Pompey Scipio or Caesar while Arthur recalls a sad experience and suggests Agrippa as a fitting name for the dog.
A Pittsburg Dispatch report quotes a club woman saying she feels happy and has nothing to do today. She plans to attend two clubs, clean her house, and enjoy the day with a good time ahead.
A terse editorial line warns readers not to rush toward loss, urging caution on a journey toward the grave and cautioning against haste even in difficult times. The message appears in the Atchison Globe with a somber, prescriptive tone.
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