01 Jan 1881
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1881
Page
1
The text asserts a fat producing substance called Malt Bitters stands above other foods and medicines. It hints at journalistic bias or a reporter’s stylistic hint as a signal for a point. No clear names, dates, or organizations are present.
H Rica Harpson of the Sac and Fox Agency in Indian Territory says the Only Lung Pad restored her health and she would recommend it to others, urging readers to see the advertisement for details.
A slovenly writer laments finding a pen and a chorus suggests trying a pig pen. The fragment also advertises Topical Reparation by Miss E. M. Liscoms of Bristol in July 1880, claiming relief for rheumatism neuralgia nerve disorders and inflammation with an alkali absorbent priced at 50 cents.
A fashion note imagines replaceable charms: gold pig yields to a spider of sapphires and emeralds, with future steps possibly a ruby rattlesnake and pearl alternatives, signaling potential public weariness toward the trend.
A morgue visitor reports a missing mother-in-law, last seen three days earlier. He asks the officer to describe her to aid identification, noting she stutters and would be recognizable by that trait.
William Ryder of Buffalo writes that a decades lasting abscesses and cold exposure from a shipwreck left both legs discharging. After taking Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery for under three months he claims complete cure and can again put his left heel to the ground.
A Vineland notice warns against further chicken theft. The writer says thirty seven of forty were stolen while two dozen remained and declares he will vigilantly protect his remaining three, promising to shoot any thief and accept the consequences if he harms someone.
Mrs. D, easily embarrassed by age, refused to reveal it while under oath. After days of worry she told the judge she was thirty five years old and nine years more, in a near whisper, prompting gentle humor about her age.
Readers send daily letters to Dr. David Kennedy of Rondout New York praising the benefits of his Favorite Remedy. Many write about cures, with testimonies read by the doctor, who greets visitors as a trusted friend, deepening interest in his case.
The Rev. Richard Heath, a hesitant match for Bethany society, saves Laura Haines from a bull and returns to rescue her father in a coal pit disaster. Laura, moved by his courage and ability to row, ride, and swim, finally accepts him after he risks his life to pull a rope down into the burning shaft. the rector survives and is revealed to have matured, marrying Laura as the fallout of his earlier theories.
Excavations near the great memorial lion reveal remains of 185 Thebans buried in a 25 by 15 yard enclosure beneath soil. Seven rows lie in the field with corpses in their dying poses. Damaged bones show spear thrusts and skull injuries. no weapons found. One jaw, teeth intact, will go to the Athens Museum.
A bygone remark compares railway engineers and a top actress, noting she can maneuver a train around a curve with grace and success beyond any engineer, highlighting the theater's deft skill versus railway mechanics.
Historical note warns that trifling with a ha girl’s affection is serious and may be cured only by Drs Syrup, reflecting period voice and social attitudes in a brief item.
A concise reflection stating that ideas remain unreal until tested by actions, emphasizing practical outcomes over mere contemplation. The note underscores the link between intention and consequence in personal effort and decision making.
A concise urging to embrace rigorous study as the necessary price for learning, encouraging perseverance and dedication in educational effort. The message frames effort as essential to growth and mastery.
A reflection on character urges diligence over idleness and links a good life to lasting reputation. It asserts that a good name starts with virtuous living and is reinforced by prudent behavior. The message emphasizes personal integrity as the path to esteem.
Sunshine is presented as a powerful treatment for diseases and as a path to health and happiness. The text urges allowing sunlight to enter homes to reap its benefits and improve well being.
The fragment proclaims a cheerful, swift motive to give as one should receive, asserting that there is no hesitation in benevolence and that the benefit clings to the giver’s fingers.
Quote emphasizes that in life it matters more to identify foolishness than to identify cleverness, suggesting discernment and judgment trump mere intelligence in practical success. The maxim frames wisdom as practical insight over raw cleverness.
A reflective adage notes that those who never change their opinions or admit mistakes will not be generous in judging the errors of others. It emphasizes self-scrutiny as a prerequisite for charitable understanding of others.
Reflects on admitting fault with humility and growth. Encourages acknowledging past wrongs, gaining sense, and possessing grace to correct errors. Emphasizes personal accountability and improvement without dwelling on blame or excuses.
A brief essay extols silence as a strategic reply in provoking or disrespectful situations. It argues that restraint displays reserve, power, dignity, and self-control, and that mastering silence can be more effective than words when faced with rudeness, impertinence, or scorn.
A Kingston New York Sunday school convention speaker urged reducing tobacco demoralization and criticized excessive dress among children. She warned mothers overemphasize outfits over lessons, suggesting finer focus on study and that dressing girls for church is preferable elsewhere.
A compact essay argues that human vitality is meant for work and that idleness breeds discontent. It warns that ceasing activity after wealth often leads to unused energy, a stagnant life, and decreased health. The piece emphasizes steady work, regular sleep, and a purposeful aim to avoid personal decline.
A North Louisiana observer recalls robins feasting on China berries that caused the birds to appear drunk. He describes finding a bird with a distended crop, unable to fly far, then recovering after berries were removed. The berries fall late winter, puff up with ground moisture, and create loud popping sounds when walked upon.
A historic tale from 1886 tells how a cruel French captain tormented his crew on a two year old Antilles ship. As a mutiny grew, sailors refused to shorten sail during a squall. The captain urged action but none came until the rigging failed and the ship sank after the crew seized him. The first lieutenant fired into the magazine and the vessel went down, with an American finding a crewman who died soon after.
Three wealthy men in New York recalled their wives’ aid during tough years. One wife ran the household and saved expenses after a business setback. The second nurse and borne the burden of their early marriage with frugal care. The third cherished a blue stocking wife who sewed for their children and kept memories of devotion after her passing.
A Georgia tale from near Dawson describes a Black man attempting to pay taxes. He naïvely asks a white man for a receipt and is given a sly slip quoting a biblical line. The tax collector then uses the same line, prompting the man to demand his paper, vowing to “lift that white man out of his boots.”
Bean Hillman tried Emersons idea of jotting thoughts with a pencil but his day started with a dog bite then a slip on a wet sidewalk and a butcher cart splash. A day later he read his notes felt ashamed and discarded the pencil as Emersons theory misfired.
The quote explains Scher’s rule for dialogue: take as many half minutes as possible but never exceed half a minute without pausing to let others strike in, encouraging balanced turn taking in conversation.
A damaged OCR excerpt shows sparse readable items from a dated page. Names and places are incomplete leaving only partial clues about events or notices. The fragmentary text hints at local items but offers no clear event or outcome.
The Rev Thomas Snow and his son traveled in France when Mrs Snow dreamt of a burial. A Paris thunderstorm led to a hearse lift, which Snow recalled later. In Keswick, the Rev John Monkhouse dreamt Forster's Bank failed and withdrew cash, then restored it, only for the bank to fail days later, costing him his savings.
A man explains he sold his dog for seventy five dollars and adds he included extras such as a croquet set a campaign flag old fishing tackle an army overcoat and a second hand buggy in the sale. A bystander notes someone benefited from the deal and questions the value.
The Detroit Free Press printer telephones tangled with a butcher shop lines, yielding rough copy. Foreman in the composing room notes that every call for copy yields a Detroit beef steak, explaining some of the tough stories appearing in the paper.
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