30 Jan 1886
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1886
Page
1
An advertisement claims kidney diseases can be prevented by purifying and renewing the blood with Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It explains debility harms kidney function causing albumin in urine and waste buildup, and asserts the tonic restores kidney action to prevent albuminuria.
Advertisements claim Bright’s Disease and kidney inflammation are prevented by Ayer’s Sarsaparilla. Testimonials from Mrs. Weld of Jamaica Plain and W. M. McDonald of Boston describe improved health after using four bottles, noting renewed strength and relief from kidney troubles.
John McLellan of Bridge and Third streets in Lowall Massachusetts reports a long struggle with Dyspepsia and Kidney Complaint. He describes severe symptoms and poor appetite but says he regained perfect health after using the remedy.
Brazil moves toward final emancipation with a 5 percent tax to fund freed slaves and compensation to owners. In New Jersey a Shultz town surprise party ends in laughter after a broken wagon leads to a farmer’s old cattle wagon and a calf sign. A Newton Indiana man touts Dr King’s New Discovery for a wife’s long cough cure. Ely’s Cream Balm praised for catarrh relief. Gen Grant story recounts a White House misdirection as Jewell hopes to aid a lost girl with money but Grant has cigars to gift instead.
Grace Carter visits New Year's Day elite society on Beacon Street Boston by mistake seeking a Mollie. She endures a string of mismatches including a hollow knock at a wrong mansion and a charming encounter with Alfred Ellis, whose pursuit leads to a romance culminating in a fortune and a kiss at a suburban New Year party.
Tak is cheap but good example costs something. Berne found true of heart heaven is the goal of the humblest life. Wisdom prepares for the worst but leaves the worst for the day it comes. Charities should be diffused. Grain will not grow piled in a heap. it must be goattered.
A reflective aphorism by Philip Henry on mercy and the danger of perceived superiority. It contrasts humility with ostentation, noting that true approval comes from concealment of superiority rather than display.
A reflective line contrasts morning anticipation with afternoon regret, noting the pattern of idle waiting and remorse. The aphorism comments on self-imposed time mismanagement and the futility of dwelling on future outcomes.
The article contrasts admiration for the conqueror with public esteem for the benevolent man who earns affection through kindness and steady good deeds. It highlights moral praise, suggesting character matters as much as power.
The quote defines good manners as making others comfortable in dialogue and asserts that the least bred person is the one who makes the fewest people uneasy in company.
A humorous admonition about reading newspapers with skepticism. It mocks readers who dismiss journalism, urging readers to insult the press and editors and to promote cheaper papers to seem savvy and superior. The piece uses biting, tongue in cheek guidance to influence public perception of media.
A New Hampshire youth asks whether study for a top lawyer or physician is harder. The article argues persistent, thorough prep and a strong work habit determine success, not seeking easy paths. It cites Yankee work ethic and warns against shirking labor.
A regional column cites widespread health improvements across the state attributed to Dr Bull's Cough Syrup. It notes the remedy costs 25 cents and is linked to a scene where a man offers Comfort while a woman mentions neuralgia.
An account from St. Nicholas describes cactus leaves used as living visiting cards in Cape Town South Africa. Leaves grow on plants near front steps and are scratched with names by visitors using hat pins or penknives. On New Year’s Day the practice helps separate visits from other days. One plant reportedly rises fifteen feet tall with enduring leaf markings. Another cactus provides leaves smooth enough for writing with large rigid spines acting as pens.
A distressed husband argues to a judge that snoring and nasal whistles in his marriage amount to a reasonable cause for divorce. He laments lack of sleep and government intrusion, vowing to stop voting and paying taxes if the law forces him to endure the situation. The judge notes the court requires a legitimate reason to grant a divorce.
For rheumatism lumbago neuralgia cramps and colic there is no remedy superior to the genuine Dr Thomas Electric Oil. The advertisement urges readers to use this product for relief and promotes its claimed effectiveness.
Quote from Society and Solitude about aging and value. The line reflects a reflective theme on time and purpose, implying that years lose significance when other achievements or counts take priority.
A teacher contrasts Indian and negro minds, praising the Indians for linking facts and drawing conclusions. He illustrates with a student learning the word miss and its meanings. The boy connects miss to missing a husband, showing language insight.
A Rochester shoe clerk recounts a rainy day episode with a stout woman unable to fit dry stockings into shoes. He helps by forcing dry stockings on and fastening a dry pair, while she endures mortification. The tale ends with the clerk noting shoe clerks see odd human foibles.
An Arab travels deserts with a spring water offering for the caliph. The ruler drinks it alone, explaining that shared taste would shame the donor if others rejected his gift. The tale highlights compassion and restraint to honor sincere devotion.
Natalie, daughter of Colonel Keschko and Pulcheria, married Prince Milan in 1875. Milan became King of Servia in 1882 and survived an assassination attempt later that year near Belgrade. They have a son, Crown Prince Alexander, born August 14, 1876. Natalie is praised as an ideal European queen with refined schooling and noble lineage.
General Grant's son in law Algernon Sartoris impressed tenants of the Llangennech estate at a Coastin Pilot club dinner. He announced the estate has been made over to him by his father and he will manage it and reside among the tenants.
Guz Hall of Troy New York says doctors treated his bleeding piles for months at a cost over 100 dollars with no relief. He reports Sulphur Bitters cured him after two months of use.
The account claims Lotta as the richest woman on stage with a supposed value near 250000 while noting a reported million for her fortune as an exaggeration. Joe Murphy is described as the richest man on stage at about 500000, with Lillian Russell and Fanny Davenport noted for mixed fortunes and investments. The piece portrays a wide disparity, with nine tenths of performers earning little.
The article attributes illness to overeating and under exercise, advising bread and ripe fruit diets with open-air activity. It recommends charcoal in water for instant relief and lemon juice before meals to address stomach acidity, promising quick cure with consistent use and no other remedies.
A promotional notice claims Hood's Sarsaparilla relieves dyspepsia and mind distress, and strengthens digestion. It adds that thousands are thankful for the medicine and encourages trying Wood's Sarsaparilla.
A brash Michigan lumberman recalls a bear trapped by a water powered saw in his mill. The animal bit the saw, received a damaging hug, and perished after the encounter, leaving the crew to feast on bear steaks. The anecdote appeared in the Vermont Tribune.
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