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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
4
A Chicago lawyer recalls Andrew McNally and a case of accidental copyright infringement. He compares the infringer to an amateur publisher and recounts a village rector and a poacher’s daughter with a tale of pheasants and hares sold at fair prices. The narrative interweaves wit and legal caution.
Lord Falmouth, a horse breeder, broke his rule and paid a small bet with a sixpence. Queen Bertha, trained by John Scott, ridden by Tom Aldcroft, defeated Marigold by a head for Oaks glory. Mrs. Scott urged the bet and received a diamond-set sixpence brooch as the winner’s token.
A distant plain hosts a lone rock famed as the world’s oldest shrine. Caves near Sinsaj house Buddha carvings and countless deities in stone bronze and wood. The sacred caverns draw millions of worshippers, preserving a long Buddhist devotion.
The October 6 1907 timetable shows weekday schedules for Newport Providence Railway and Company. Details list station stops and departure times across routes, reflecting early 20th century rail service in the region.
A humorous exchange from the New York Press explores signs of aging. The speakers list indicators from hair untidiness and stiff joints to liver vs heart concerns, and finally the need to steady oneself from bed when dressing in the morning.
A Boston newspaper man once visited a northwestern state to chronicle lynching actions. Locals, recalling past events, teased him about wrongfully lynching the wrong man. A participant claimed they did the square thing by the widow, even offering her a second husband from the crowd.
A Germantown family with long roots recalls inviting Liza the cook to return for a family dinner. Liza declines, saying winter is her vacation and that she will rest, doing only washing and ironing. The tale reflects respect for a trusted servant amid a bustling kin network.
A tale from Macmillan’s Magazine editor Masson recalling Kingsley and Newman in their pamphlet dispute. Masson sent an article to Newman, who replied curtly that he had not heard of the magazine and the editor’s name conveyed no impression.
Lord Carrington, then governor of New South Wales, made his first public appearance at the mayor's dinner in Sydney. After a brief speech replying to the toast, he sat down feeling pleased with himself while an MP nearby, worn by the eloquence of the previous governor, quipped by raising his glass and saying the line, Thank the Lord, he can't speak.
A Pittsburg Press snippet describes a waiter asking to settle a meal and a guest replying that only the soup remains, leaving the rest on his clothes after a spill. The exchange captures a humorous dining mishap in a vivid, period voice.
A humorous exchange highlights initiative as a valued trait. Mrs. Gottawadde notes her husband is repeatedly involved, suggesting a habit of taking action nearly every night. The Chicago Record-Herald quote frames initiative as something many people lack yet admire.
A Cincinnati Enquirer item notes Willie’s sensitivity after his father kicked him down the steps. He did not call again for three weeks, illustrating the impact of the incident on family contact.
Quotation fragment notes fashion guiding global trends as the world moves forward. Emphasis on style shaping culture and commerce amid evolving tastes. No specific events or dates provided.
Gustav Wietz recalls in Ludwig Frankenstein’s Wagner year book the day of the Rienzi first performance in Dresden. Wagner pressed tickets on his friend and whispered to hire someone with big hands as crowds entered the theater. He and his wife watched with childlike joy and the house later filled beyond even Wagner’s relatives.
A traveling man predicts Sahara winters and sun glare in an Algerian desert village. An Algerian kaid explains Arabs avoid head coverings due to the Koran, saying believers must not shade the eyes. This stance links to higher blindness claims among desert dwellers.
The article notes Julius Caesar has been translated into multiple languages with German and French leading, while many other languages show lesser counts. It recalls 1722 efforts by John Sheffield to split the tragedy into two parts and Pope adding choruses that failed to improve the work.
A farm laborer tries to predate his father's death at the registrar to avoid another trip, insisting the doctor says the father will not die before morning. The registrar cautions that the father could turn for the worse or recover, correcting the hopeful forecast.
Sir Walter Scott, riding near Abbotsford, offers an Irish beggar a shilling after the man opens a field gate. The beggar, short of a sixpence, blesses the noble, wishing the honor live long enough to repay him.
A playful exchange from the Chicago News features little Tommy Toddles asking the bone of contention and an elderly man answering the jawbone, with a knowing glance at his wife.
A London Standard quip recalls a diner praising a tender steak. the waiter reveals the misstep as he served the proprietor’s steak by mistake, a humorous miscue captured as a tale of service mishap.
A compact Morton cartoon caption depicts a mother asking why a girl did not scream when Hans kissed her. The daughter explains the threat was that he would never kiss her again if she did scream, reflecting a moralizing joke from Meggendorfer Blatter.
A dialogue shows a couple discussing how constant worry affects health. The man notes that worrying about every small thing can harm health while his wife agrees, highlighting common local concerns about stress and well being.
Mrs Perkins, with seven children, complains at a traveling show describing light colored elephants from Africa a giraffe with a short neck and a secondhand camel. She demands manager be told she will not pay for this inferior act.
A London bound carriage hostages an insane man who bursts in after the door and begins slicing an orange with a razor. He offers pieces to an old lady, who calmly savors each bite, delaying the peril until the train stops and rescuers arrive. The scene unfolds on a long journey as a terrified companion and bystanders watch.
A Swiss Alpine hotel posted by a new owner a long notice for English guests warning that all meals must be ordered in advance and charged if not, with no room for later deductions or complaints. The notice is noted by Pearson's as a curious example of verbal cautionary signage.
Paris Menestrel cites science claiming music affects hair growth. Stringed instruments promote growth, brass instruments hinder it, woodwinds show no clear influence. The piece jokes that famed musicians like Paganini Liszt and Paderewski have lush hair, while bald violinists are rare.
Sir William Treloar recalled nervously awaiting his first chairmanship and sought his wife’s counsel. She advised simply that if invited to take the chair, he should sit in it, a rule he followed strictly at Ludgate Hill.
A London Opinion snippet notes a doll that used to cry "Mamma" when squeezed now silent on its second season, with a quip from Niece about forgetting the toy’s earlier behavior and Auntie remarking on it being its second season.
A fragment from the Cleveland Leader quotes a woman asking to buy her soulful thoughts for dollars. The poet replies sadly that he seldom earns more than 50 cents for such works.
A brief nose of social friction is recorded as voices echo in a Kansas City Journal item. One speaker dismisses another as not present while a counter voice affirms the other as Mrs. So-and-so and glad to hear it.
A Boston Globe note states hippo skin can exceed three inches in thickness and wittily notes that beauty isn’t skin deep, highlighting a humorous take on animal form.
A historical account claims Alexander the Great wed Statiro, daughter of Darius, with 100 officers marrying 100 noble Persian and Medean women and 10,000 Greek soldiers marrying 10,000 Asiatic women. The ceremony, held in a vast pavilion, ended after a joint kiss by Alexander and Statiro, followed by a five day festival of unmatched grandeur.
Excerpt discusses how gentle touch after a horse clears a jump helps communication. It argues caressing the active muscles reassures the horse and strengthens performance, while neck or shoulder pats are ineffective. The piece notes voice works only when a horse has been abused, otherwise affection may serve as a pleasant belief rather than a proven aid.
James Russell Lowell, editor of the Atlantic, dropped his hat with manuscripts into the Charles River as he crossed Cambridge bridge. A boatman recovered the hat but the manuscripts were lost to the waves, sparking rueful remarks about rejected works and ruined chances.
A well known lord caught a thief in his London home aided by the butler. After securing the man he asked a servant to fetch policemen. The kitchen staff were unable to provide any constables, prompting the master to release the prisoner with a remark on the miracle of no police in his kitchen.
A Paris Journal joke questions dental artistry. A speaker praises a dentist as an artist whose false teeth are perfect jewels yet wonders if the illusion is seamless. The punchline notes some imitations cause real aches, underscoring a sly critique of cosmetic dentistry.
The Philadelphia Press notes that every tale has multiple sides and blame can shift with perspective. The exchange underscores how disputes are told differently by each participant.
Exchange shows public perception vs Vernon’s actual work at a paint shop. A humorous misbelief about his occupation contrasts with the truth, revealing how assumptions color views of individuals. The line underscores differing roles and the value of asking about someone’s job.
A short quotation states that the woman is not to blame for trouble. money is the underlying issue. Attributed to the Manchester Union, the line reflects a peacetime sentiment about economic strain and personal responsibility.
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