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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1903
Page
4
A light essay traces the origins of punctuation marks from the interrogation and exclamation points to the paragraph symbol and dagger. It recounts how printers used a dagger to mark deletions and notes a comic exchange about aging and self image reflecting on the past.
A Kentucky writer with decades observing horses declares they are dangerous and unpredictable. He recounts horses going wild over minor triggers and notes a mare that killed two children after a rooster crowed near the road. He questions why anyone would trust a horse.
From a medical viewpoint singing boosts emotions and respiration, aiding lung development. Professional singers show strong chest health and low pulmonary disease rates, and singing can help defective chest growth and chronic heart disease, with no contraindications unless tuberculosis or aneurysmal hemoptysis present. Proper attire should not restrict chest movement.
A Ventura county town honors Mollie, daughter of a famed local merchant known as Mrs Malaprop. Mollie, a store helper, wins a street carnival queen title amid maternal pride and exuberant praise from her mother, who extols Mollie as the best clerk, cook, dressmaker, and musician in a lively, affectionate boast.
In western New Mexico a remarkable rock nicknamed Ki Morro holds inscriptions carved by Spanish pioneers spanning the early seventeenth century. The rock’s surface bears names dated from two centuries before, serving as a rare historical record of early exploration in the desert southwest.
A terse exchange shows a landlord pressing for arrears while the author pledges to pay once the publisher approves the forthcoming novel. The writer notes he will begin work after finding a suitable subject and inspiration.
The article notes that tree bark, known in Latin as liber meaning bark, was an ancient medium for writing. It suggests bark had advantages over papyrus leaves, including durability and the ability to be rolled into a volume without cracking.
In a geography class a boy answers that what separates France from England are the irregular verbs, a playful remark showing schoolyard humor and language mischief.
A dry comment from a New York Times piece notes the paradox of rain being wet only on one side, describing an unusually dry landscape and a playful exchange with a visitor named Broncho Wiligm.
In spring 1717 a historic New England snowstorm buried the land ten to twenty feet deep. Cattle and hundreds of sheep died, wild animals raided farms, bears and wolves attacked deer, and many houses were fully covered. People navigated tunnels between homes and used snowshoes. a Newbury man visited a distant sweetheart via a chamber window, the first contact for weeks.
A London Standard note praises young eels ascending the Thames despite fifteen foot flood gates. It cites how some die while others persevere, forming a layer that helps later ones overcome barriers, explaining migration mortality and abundance. Some baby eels are even made into fried cakes.
A young man arrives late to a suburban function and tells the hostess that his brother could not attend. He explains they tossed a coin to decide who would come and admits he lost. The scene unfolds as the hostess reacts to the unexpected arrival.
A young wife presents her husband with nightcaps she bought to surprise him. He jokes about their use for a club night, and she explains she intended to save him trouble by ensuring he had her at home instead. Pearson's.
In New Zealand a man on a railway platform was feeding apples to a circus elephant confined in a cattle truck. As the train moved, the elephant snagged the man with its trunk and dragged him along. The train was halted and the man rescued from the elephant’s grasp.
A Chicago Post quip contrasts a betting twist in horse racing with a gambler's risky play. Cholly notes a rival who appears out of the frequent set, describing Handsly as “suck ed bad fawm” and implying a hawse race bet that sometimes yields an unusual win instead of a loss.
Mrs Grumps recalls a marriage proposal moment with Mr Grumps in a playful exchange. They note they both talked too much, capturing a humorous slice from the Washington Star.
A Philadelphia Record brief notes Blobbs recounting a marriage proposal where she appears surprised yet hopeful. She admits she never thought he had the nerve and had about given up hope.
A French restaurant tale depicts a chef blaming women for spoiling meals while a young wife plans a sharp domestic maneuver to compel a husband to concede. The exchange contrasts culinary focus with social distractions as a neighbor counsels resolve.
A traveler observes an elderly Scottish couple quarreling in the road to avoid bloodshed. The man explains they are both of the same mind, each claiming the half crown in his pocket as the other cannot get it, a dispute over a small coin.
A careful study of birth and childhood circumstances of fifty greatest men shows the average great man comes from a family of six children excluding half siblings. Data suggest the odds favor the older half of the family by two to one for greatness.
A boy asks what connoisseurs means in ads promising the best goods. The father, a prominent manufacturer, explains a connoisseur is an eminent authority who admits their goods are the best.
Detroit Free Press quotes a remark about domestic tension between two literary spouses. The note mentions one partner claiming entitlement to ideas, reflecting creative friction within a marriage. A separate line describes a cannon carried by soldiers, one man lifting it in both hands while the other fired.
The article promotes Electric Bitters as a health elixir that maintains or restores healthy function of stomach liver and kidneys, purifies blood and boosts appetite. It claims cures for kidney troubles female complaints nervous diseases constipation dyspepsia and malaria with vigorous health and strength ensuing. It is sold for 60 cents and guaranteed by J H Young & Co. druggist.
Executor of James Clark's will, Bristol, announces probate in Bristol Probate Court. All creditors must present claims within six months from the first advertisement date, December 19, 1902, or be barred.
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