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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1893
Page
1
A tale shows Kendall’s deception and a widow’s heartbreak. He tests a love powder on bonbons to win her, then proclaims true affection as she declines to resist temptation. The narrative shifts to Welsh literature, language rights, and the Welsh character as described by Talmage.
A description praising The Press as a national newspaper with a strong editorial page. It contrasts cheap sensationalism and trash with the paper, highlighting The Press Sunday Edition and The Press Weekly Edition as comprehensive, lively sources of current topics.
Kendall meets the widow Kingsberry, who runs a drug store after her husband’s death from a protracted spree. He seeks headache relief and is drawn to her quiet dignity and mystery as he learns of her past and her stand against a life of improvidence.
An advertisement style notice invites agents nationwide for THE PRESS circular offering liberal commissions. It mentions daily and Sunday editions with yearly and half year subscription terms and requests sample copies and distribution inquiries.
A San Francisco Argonaut reflection notes the shift in fashion with daytime diamond wear becoming common. It argues women wear jewels to avoid leaving them at home, despite past stigma against daytime diamonds.
A sharp editorial note mocks traditional figures and invites readers to imagine Washington’s athletic prowess in tennis. The piece frames a playful question as a prompt for tomorrow’s Morning Nerve edition and hints at editorial wit from the judge-like writer.
A reflective saying notes that when the devil tries to pull a good man down, the effort backfires and ends up lifting him higher. The line emphasizes resilience and moral strength in the face of adversity.
A singer praises Ely's Dream Balm after severe influenza and catarrh. Within twenty four hours his hoarseness vanished and his voice recovered enough to perform a heavy Grand Opera role with unimpaired range. He endorses the remedy for singers.
A minute parallax of about one sixth of a second for Arcturus, measured by Dr Elkin, suggests a distance about 12 million astronomical units. This immense distance would dim the sun to magnitude 93, making it invisible with opera glasses, while Arcturus would be over 6,000 times brighter than the sun at that distance.
The piece extols Welsh pronunciation and the music of Welsh names and places. It notes Llan gollen Maentwrog Ystwyth and springs like Llanwrtyd Trefriw Llandrindoe, praises Welsh literature, and references a 1531 first book with subsequent works.
The piece recalls Captain Gardiner a Scottish born soldier who converted to piety after a dramatic vision and died at Preston. It then shares William H. Seward tales of politics including early suspicions, a sea shore meeting, a formal interview, and a Millard Fillmore reception illustrating public perception and charm.
In a Waterloo letter, Wellington recalls finding the prince of Orange at the duchess of Richmond's ball on the evening of the 15th. He moved officers to their posts after learning news of French forces crossing the Sambre and skirmishing with the Prussians. The account notes Blucher’s delayed express and a quip about a roast duck.
A quotation describes firing a hired man who, the next morning, asks for a day on instead of a day off, illustrating a humorous transformation in work ethic. The line captures a Victorian era tone from Harper's Bazaar.
A comic exchange shows Aunt Flintskin chiding a visit after choosing a restaurant over dinner at home. The nephew explains they were hungry, reflecting a lighthearted family moment captioned in Boston Globe style.
A resourceful woman starts a moving hat shop, selling trimmed hats from a trunk and three carriages. She visits six houses first day, selling every hat, with ribbons, flowers, and untrimmed shapes becoming colorful creations. The traveling millinery business runs four weeks, with orders for next fall.
The belief that room plants release carbonic acid harmful to sleepers is unfounded. Studies show ill effects are negligible, and proper ventilation ensures plants do not affect air purity, even if ventilation is limited.
In a playful exchange Willie Washington asks if dudes have value in the world. Belle Pepperton replies with a wry joke about collecting them and speculating like a vacant lot, highlighting a humorous social moment.
Polly asks her mother why Helen cried and explains Helen dug a large hole in the garden. The garden trench was not allowed inside, prompting the child's distress and question.
A strongman in New York posed as blind and paralyzed to beg, drew pity and coins, and fled when an agent exposed his ruse. He was chased and arrested at Thirty-second Street, identified as Charles Edwards, a repeat offender. He was sent to the Island for six months.
Mr. Anton Marx of 2426 Dekalbst St Louis Missouri says he suffered rheumatism for two years and after various treatments Salvation Oil is the only remedy that effected a cure. He endorses Salvation Oil as his final solution.
Observers note that many people pause when confronted with an unexpected truth. The remark hints at the wide variety of reactions to sharp realizations in daily life.
Detroit Free Press notes milk heals wounds when applied early and shows rapid burn improvement. Compresses soaked in milk laid on the burn must be renewed each morning and night. An extensive burn reduced to one quarter its size in three days. another burn healed quickly after eight days with olive oil and zinc oxide.
A Florida correspondent details the rattlesnake life history noting rattles count varies, method of striking, and warning behavior. The article compares rattler blows to moccasin venom and mentions long rattles and coil positions. A separate vignette from New England describes a rural barber who cuts hair for neighbors in various settings, often without pay.
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