26 Feb 1881
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1881
Page
1
A Black man comments on color perception after a glance at Chinese people. He asks, if whites appear so dark in that context, he wonders what color black folks would be. The remark appears in a dated newspaper excerpt reflecting era attitudes.
A Springfield woman refused to be cheated and made a clerk measure a spool of cotton to verify she was getting the full hundred yards owed to her.
A brief notice from Fall River, December 1880, by James H. Manchester, nurseryman, promotes a topical remedy called Topical Reparation. The product is claimed to quickly relieve back and wrist pain and is advertised as an alkali adsorbent for rheumatism neuralgia nerve disorders and inflammation priced at 50 cents.
Pennsylvania boxer John Christian, weighing 180 pounds, fought a wild cat for twenty minutes. The cat ended as a mere twenty pounds but Christian sustained injuries requiring a glass eye, a new nose, and extensive court-plaster.
A SourH end man allegedly shook a handkerchief full of peanut shucks from a window. A neighboring gal took it as a flirtation gesture and has sued him for a threat of promise. The case implies ongoing risk and potential legal action.
A Southern paper recounts a man whose life was saved when a pistol bullet lodged in a plug of tobacco carried in his pocket. The bullet stayed in the tobacco, leaving the man unharmed. Moral stands: if you use tobacco, keep it in your pocket.
A Smooth Complexion can be had by every lady who will use Parker's Ginger Tonic. It promptly regulates the liver and kidneys and purifies the blood, which is why it quickly removes pimples and gives a rosy bloom to the cheek. See notice.
A vivid description contrasts the emigrant twist hairstyle worn by schoolgirls with the old world look of bonnetless emigrant women at Castle Garden. Front waved hair folds into broad flat back plaits, creating a quaint scene of provincial costume.
The Kingston woman sick for over five years due to ailments common to females used Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy. After two bottles her ailments disappeared and she now feels in perfect health, bringing joy to her family.
Mrs. Gray longs to write to her far flung relatives but cannot afford the stamps as her husband trims her spending, and a clipping tale unfolds of pride, control, and the cost of extravagance. Annie earns by sewing and passes limits, finally guiding Albert to value prudence.
A young girl asks if a Quaker ever takes off his hat and then wonders how he gets a haircut. The mother explains the hat remains on as a mark of respect, leaving the child pondering the custom.
A witty theory circulates that the scarpette or foretop fashion is worn by women with abundant hair to preserve it, a notion men dismiss as fanciful but girls embrace.
A Score minister during a parish visit asked a cowboy the time. The cowboy answered about twelve. The minister commented that it seemed later, but the boy replied that in their place it never reaches later than one and then starts again.
A father and son joke about nautical terms in a brief exchange. The son asks why a temporary mast is called a jury mast. The father responds with a quip that it is a mast that does not amount to much, highlighting a light, humorous moment.
A reflective aphorism contrasts duty in youth and old age. It warns that neglecting readiness for death at any time is like sleeping through a siege, while ignoring preparation in old age is akin to dozing during an ongoing attack.
Readers ponder whether Ole Bull is related to the famed Cough Syrup man. Authorities and historians say no direct kinship links are established, though both figures enjoy strong recognition and advertising presence.
A column recounts a drunken monkey tale from Dr. Guthrie and praises Sunlight as a healer, alongside notes on bay windows and bright rooms. It also tells of Freeman Z. Wray’s lone stand against Native American forces near White River Agency, where a bullet cost him an eye but he held off attackers before dying months later.
A reminiscence from Klindworth claims Marie Antoinette faced execution in France but declined escape. Robespierre’s envoy met her in the Temple, where she appeared pale and frail, expressing a desire to die with her husband. The interview startled Robespierre, who dismissed pity. Also included is a New York plumbing reform bill outlining inspection, pipe standards, traps, ventilation, and water supply requirements.
A Barnum and London show agent reports two elephants Chieftain and Maudice at rehearsal suddenly shivered after four gallons of whiskey. Barnum bans alcohol for staff and elephants. After the effects faded the animals resumed eating hay, having apparently played possum. The anecdote ends with the elephants calm once more.
A quotation warns that individuals should bear each day’s load rather than anticipate future weights. It reflects a call for present focus and steady effort without premature worry about what lies ahead.
A quirky note notes the world as a terrestrial ball valued around ninety cents on the dollar at a public sale. It frames the valuation as a joke about the national debt of the world and auctions.
A humorous World War I era item reports a Hebrew mother warning the father that their child swallowed a silver coin and may die. The father responds that it was counterfeit, easing worry with a darkly comic remark. The line reflects ethnic humor present in the period’s press.
Dr Bull s Cough Syrup priced at 20 cents advertised as a remedies aid urging prompt purchase to cut medical costs.
A compact record noting laws enacted during the January Session of 1531, detailing enacted statutes without editorial comment.
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