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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1870
Page
1
Poem by Noah Webster on fly leaves of his Dictionary invites readers to cut the lines from the paper and paste them in their copies. It lauds Webster for teaching millions to read and to sin avoided, praising mortal worth and lasting greatness in time.
Charlie Benton, aged thirteen, accepts a winter teaching post for forty dollars a month plus board. He confronts the deacon and trustees, earns respect, and uses firm kindness to reach Harvey Raymond, a troubled student. Harvey rediscovers study, grows into a fine lawyer, and Benton remains a steadfast, brave mentor.
A moral exhortation urges readers to practice continual forbearance and kindness at home. It argues that love grows from self control and consistent quiet acts of goodwill, even toward disagreeable family members, with the idea that one dedicated person can spark warmth through persistent gentleness.
A reflective piece on social vanity and public gatherings. The author questions why people dress and smile for strangers while neglecting loved ones at home. It argues for genuine warmth with those closest, rather than performative perfection for others.
The excerpt argues genius emerges from quiet steady work and alignment with God’s purpose, not agonized effort. It warns jealousy fuels relentless, harsh scrutiny of rivals and demands costly, empty rewards.
A chaplain’s letter recounts a fierce Atlantic hurricane on the U S Flagship Lancaster as it battled 30 days from Norfolk. Ensign Benj F Tilley and a boat crew rescued a man overboard and then brought the lifeboat back aboard amid towering seas and a crushed boat. The incident underscores quiet heroism amid peril at sea.
Describes the talented young man as tall, thin, with fair hair, glasses, pallid complexion, and dreamy eyes. Notes continental peers are bearded, wear changing clothes, smoke and drink heavily, and are seen as wild by female peers. The profile ends with the aim to be noticed as the talented Mr Snooks.
Lord Clarendon argues anger is a weak and costly passion that harms the angry person more than others. A cheerful temper, by contrast, acts like a genial sun, attracting and retaining devoted friends and earning respect without provoking fear.
Public notice lists advertising charges: 1,004 square for a week, 25 cents per additional square, twelve lines per square. Special notices for marriages and deaths double rates. Transient ads prepaid, yearly contracts available. Privilege limited to advertiser’s immediate business. deadlines Thursday noon for next issue. Obituary and political notices treated as advertisements.
The reflection redefines Christianity as rising beyond mere harmlessness to a moral life ruled by love faith and hope. It contrasts flat complacency with a Christianity that sparkles and develops a powerful life in Christ, using a griddle cake metaphor.
The piece argues that variety in livestock feed prevents disease, advises using roots like turnips carrots and beets for winter feed, and warns against extremes in barn temperature. It stresses balanced warmth, proper feeding, and avoiding artificial heating in stables to keep stock healthy and active.
A Scientific American inspired method shows banking cellar walls with multiple layers of newspaper to prevent frost. The tester reports preserved vegetables in an unbanked cellar, with air spaces between papers and joists for insulation. Cautions: use strong sizing and sturdy paper, avoid overreliance on old newspapers.
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