29 Jan 1895
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1895
Page
1
The Buffalo Express argues that independent women threaten traditional marriage duties by marrying for affection while financially dependent men suffer. It notes rising self supporting women with good incomes and urges men to demand marriage portions before engagement, suggesting continental practice as a model.
The Chicago Tribune reports that water moccasins in the Dismal swamp region respond to pistol shots or music by appearing in large numbers. When noises occur near shore or in boats, snakes gather, yet often stay mooning on the water or bushes. After heavy rains, swamps overflow driving snakes into higher ground. They show fear of people yet can defend themselves in crowds.
A Philadelphia Times quote profiles a "brunette Central" clerk who argues that manners travel by wire. She claims the telephone reveals a speaker’s true character and treatment of others, distinguishing polite strangers from casual acquaintances at the distant end.
A Boston Budget anecdote asserts a Cambridge car tale of four women asking a conductor to relay messages to a drugstore and a neighbor about oil stove use, while a Brookline car recites a similar claim by a young man asking the conductor to phone his roommate for five cents.
The excerpt notes that cornstarch grains are much smaller, at about one fourth the size of another reference grain. It discusses comparative size in a scientific context, implying a measurement approach and scale without stating the competing material.
The Chicago Record explains glove origins from kid skins to colt hides. It details how hens and barefooted boys process skins, and how skins from Russian colts or live goats supply gloves. It notes vast global sourcing and the premium for true kid skin in luxury wear.
The Marquis of Lorne in Good Words extols a rough form of golf played without clubs or holes in the low countries of northern Europe. It is inexpensive and playable by two single opponents or teams, with a vivid village match in Africa cited and notes on England's east coast flatlands suitable for the game named klotechiessen or ootshot.
Figg and Fogg debate Dabster’s descriptive skill. Figg concedes Dabster writes with power and that a western girl’s commercial traveler manner may be flattering. They note Chicago readers found the other remark about her shoes unwelcome, hurting his market in the West.
A quotation praises Crispi for never speaking spitefully of anyone and notes his cooperative stance on public matters. It contrasts his calm temperament with the rancor seen in Italian politics, as described by W. J. Stillman in Century.
The Atchison Globe dismisses the quince as of little value. It notes the fruit is useless raw and even preserved it tastes like an old maid's kiss, described as merely a suggestion of something good.
An incentive program awards the newsboy selling the most papers in the next two months a fine stem winding watch. The timepiece is on display at the office and described as beautiful and valuable for the effort to win it.
The Providence Opera House presents Theo Flams by Harry and Edward Paulton starring William Hoey with John C. Rice and the Merrilees sisters Monday to Wednesday. Also Kellars magic show arrives with The Mystic Light of Bala and The Shrine of Koomra Sami, plus The Mysterious Cabinet and other novelties. Then fashion notes cover evening toilettes with bodice details and fabrics, and magazine subscriptions from McDowell & Co.
Readers may obtain a set of nine one patterns and two alphabets for embroidery outlining or painting. Sizes include 8x10 and 6 5x8 inches. The Home offers a 16 page paper with stories fashions and fancy work for ten cents to cover postage costs. A free illustrated premium list is available upon request.
An English writer awaiting proofs at a dinner engagement learns the Pitt Press has sent them to the house where he dined. The printer’s boy is late and the butler unexpectedly announces that the devil from the Pitt has come for Mr. Jones, causing a stunned drawing room scene.
A witty exchange on returning from Europe ends with the joke that only the customs laws were broken. The scene features a caller asking about the china and the young woman replying that nothing but the laws were broken.
Simple dish using stale bread. Crumble bread in a pan with butter, salt, pepper and sage if desired. Add boiling water, cover to soften, stir, and serve hot. Comes from the Philadelphia Ledger amid other toast variations.
In the house of a Pompsiian sculptor 82 mallets 16 compasses and 3 lovers were found along with chisels jacks for raising blocks and nearly 80 statues and busts in various stages of manufacture all indicating a sizable studio operation.
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