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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1917
Page
4
In Brooklyn Exrie Jesus Chambers argues dogs and horses may have developed reasoning and meditate on life’s inequalities. He claims dogs are habitual idiots when not hunting or guarding, and cites Shakespeare to claim it’s better to be a dog and bay the moon than an idle Roman.
A traditional saying warns that one should fear the man who fears you even if you can crush him a thousand times, highlighting prudence over brute force. It emphasizes reciprocal respect and cautious power.
An old farmer in a humorous tale sold a crock horse for 40 dollars and admits the mare has two faults. The first is she runs to grass and cannot be caught for a week, and when finally caught she is not worth catching, though otherwise she is all right.
A young girl shown Paris fashion books asks her aunt if the images depict real styles or merely mockery. The moment hints at public perception of Parisian trends and the innocence of youth in taste judgment.
Louis Hebert, apothecary from Paris, arrived in Quebec in 1617 with his family and became Canada’s first farmer. He cleared and cultivated land where the Cathedral of Quebec and seminary now stand, using a single spade to prepare the soil and sow seeds from France, planting apple trees and rose trees before seeing grain and fruit emerge.
In a playful exchange, Stella notes elopement saves money versus a wedding while Bella adds that marriage remains cheaper than divorce, highlighting financial contrasts in relationships with sharp humor. Both remarks spark thoughts on value and commitment.
John R. Edwards Jr writes from the Champagne front to his parents detailing daily shelling near Suippe, advanced ambulances near battle lines, and dangers of shell fragments and gas. He recalls Verdun service, adds furlough plans to Paris, and notes colleagues and aircraft activity, while describing hardships and the need for constant car maintenance.
Frances Starr writes in Harper's Bazaar about the State Women's War Relief and its role in making surgical dressings and knitting socks. She notes plans to provide entertainment for soldiers at training camps nationwide with President Wilson's approval, aiming to offer legitimate amusement during rest periods.
A Macon News report quotes a Denver sociologist asserting that red headed women are weak. The piece notes the controversial claim and frames it as a public commentary.
Multiple two tenement houses on High Wood Thompson Catherine and Church Streets offered as investment opportunities. Terms include part down and balance on mortgage. Also listed are stores farms with land and outbuildings, central locations and potential for building. Private sale details provided upon inquiry.
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