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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1910
Page
4
Chronic horse lameness often stems from neglect. Keep Sloan's Liniment ready and apply at the first sign of stiffness. It penetrates quickly to relieve soreness, loosens joints, and makes muscles elastic and pliant.
A reflective Atlantic essay quotes Dallas Lore Sharp urging a slower pace and larger perspective. It laments modern life’s race against time, calling for space, quiet, and broader horizons beyond clocks and deadlines.
An English observer in Lord Broughton's Recollections recalls Napoleon during a national guard review at the Tuileries before Waterloo. The description notes a pale face, overhanging jaws, dark brown hair, a plain brown snuff box, a gold faced watch, and a sedate, impatient bearing as regiments pass. He salutes with one finger raised to his hat.
A London Tit-Bits anecdote recalls a modest dinner where the host instructs a waiter named John to distribute wine by quality. He assigns black-sealed bottles as superior and red-geared inferior sherry, reserving the best for after dinner and pairing inferior sherry with hock after soup. The guests later hear the order as the boy serves.
The writer recounts a journey from Calcutta up the Hoogly to Diamond Harbor, then by river steamer to Calcutta and a train to Benares. Highlights include busy harbor scenes, the Golden Temple, the monkey temple, Buddha ruins, and the Ganges bathing ghats with burning rituals. Observations contrast Hindu and Buddhist sites, then a Rajah’s palace, brass ware, and remarks on local populace and customs.
Excerpted diary fragments describe a river journey by steamer, arrival in Hangoon and plans for India. The writer notes heat in India, officials retreating to mountains April to October, dangers of sun exposure, tuberculosis, and plague in natives, with a cautious view that India is not a white man's country and promises further letters from Bormah and Rangoon.
The narrator observes Hindus on ships and in Calcutta noting their diet, caste system, strict nonviolence to animals, and distinct forehead marks. Descriptions contrast temple visits, Jainist temple, and the Black Hole of Calcutta site with the Banyan tree and botanical gardens. The journey continues toward Benares and Dargelling after a hotel stay in Calcutta.
James and Maria discuss a newspaper claim that a dog sold for 5000 dollars. He scoffs at the price while she calmly notes that fine animals can command high sums. The exchange highlights differing views on value and worth.
A particle of dust about 0.0001 inch in diameter held by gravity can be pushed outward by solar light pressure as it grows lighter. The sun’s light pressure explains the corona, zodiacal light, aurora borealis, and comet tails, with some particles moving away while others cohere and are drawn back by gravity.
Two spiders from opposite church corners meet while out for a walk. One fears the parson’s strikes from the pulpit and cushions, while the other, living in the poor box, stays calm year round. Pearson's Weekly notes the contrast in their habits.
The piece argues fishing is among the oldest industries, with early people using hooks spears and nets. It notes Sidon as a fishing village birthplace of Tyrian purple, derived from harvested mollusks, celebrated for its famed dye.
At a meeting of the Board of Fire Engineers last evening at Dreadnaught Fire Station seven bids were received from painters for work at Dreadnaught Aydranlion and Defiance stations. Councilmen Brig ham and MacNengall were present to aid in conjunction with the Board No bids were awarded and another meeting is planned for tomorrow evening.
The Lettishon Leader recounts how fairies favor blue bells harebells and wood sorrel to attract friends at a distance. Fairy bells foxglove and rose leaf chimes are cited for signaling tiny friends, with rose leaves used for a louder awakening.
Albert Bigelow Paine reflects on Madeira beggars who beg from infancy. He notes how hardened he has become to poverty and the diminishing savor of pity after encounters there and elsewhere. The essay critiques early begging and social responses.
An anecdote unfolds about a gentleman fearing his bull terrier would not be a good watchdog. A man argues the dog already proved heroic, having restrained a burglar last week by the throat and defeated him with its tail, illustrating unexpected canine prowess.
A courtroom joke exchanges a quip about earning a living through writing. The prisoner answers the judge that he writes for money from home, referencing a Judge's Library style line.
A riddle-like look at a man who cannot save his sister from a Howell fall because he cannot be both brother and rescuer, posing a moral puzzle about duty and capability.
A brief exchange between Mr Budd Life and Mrs Budd centers on contradictions as they argue about truth and perception. The fragment hints at a family dispute over beliefs or choices, with tension between asserted knowledge and disagreement.
Prominent quote from Holmes notes life is composed of small moments and details. It reflects a reflective view on daily experiences shaping greater meaning. The line emphasizes appreciation of ordinary events in everyday life.
Transportation notice announces the start of service for a Travelers Guide route under Y N He and One Electric, marking an in effect period. The item notes a new timetable and coverage area, with emphasis on urban connections and potential schedule adjustments.
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