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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1893
Page
1
A reflection on inner reform and enduring purpose contrasts with a medical college anecdote. Fenelon urges silent personal effort over dramatic sacrifice while a Philadelphia medical school tale recalls a quiz mishap where a student realizes a patient has died minutes after a wrong answer.
A traveler recounts tracking an alligator that dragged a bullock to the river and killed it. After dark, two men waited with wind to shoot the creature. at signal one fired into its mouth while the other aimed for its eye. The first shot killed the alligator. the second fled as it rolled into the water.
A Californian writer recalls a night descent from Mount Hamilton in a four in hand. The steep road with sharp curves and precipices became a roaring down ride as the coach sped full tilt toward Smith’s, with the wagon’s wheels brushing the foggy landscape and passengers crying out in fear.
The narrator describes a coach journey through dark trees and dense vegetation. Perilous turns and sudden gulfs of gloom create a sense of danger as the coach and horses struggle toward Smiths inn where light finally appears.
A dialogue about Ned's search for a bride. the speaker questions whom he loves as Ned admits no engagement yet. The winsome woman remains unnamed as Ned wrestles with courage and the Cupid net.
An unlikely reunion in a sleepy English village sparks a tangle of pride and romance. A down on his luck lord rekindles an old friendship with Tretheny while seeking a path to respectability and a future wife who will judge his character by two years of honest work.
In Westminster the lord and a distant heiress attract chatter as women discuss a possible match. The bachelor nobleman endures rumors and a prior romance with a groom, while Westminster’s chatter toys with the idea of his marriage prospects and a mysterious past.
In a town tale from Youth's Companion, Mr Jakes the village plumber notes a woman named Mrs Willard Franklin who forgets Willard for hours after meals. Neighbors Abijah Snow and Jakes joke about memory and appetite as the kettle is repaired and dinner clears.
A school principal tests for cleanliness and finds one boy, Harris, who cannot confirm a thorough bath. Harris explains a spot under his shoulder blade remains unwashed, highlighting his honesty and effort.
A quote attributed to Mary Horn warns that pursuing happiness too aggressively can backfire and cautions against forcing the right outcomes in life.
Wooden money called tallies were used in England for exchequer accounting before the Bank of England. Notched hazel or willow rods bore sums on one side with Roman numerals on the others. After a transaction, tallies were split so each party kept a half, serving as cash tokens until settlement. The system ended with 23 Geo III and was blamed in the Parliament fire caused partly by burning old tallies.
The piece notes that in Russia black is rarely used for coffins. pink is shown for child deaths, crimson for women, and brown for widows. In Italy black is not used. white marks child deaths and purple velvet marks adults.
An estimate lists the sultan of Turkey as the world’s most extravagant housekeeper with a domestic budget totaling 175,000,000 francs. Items include repairs and furnishings 15,000,000 francs, harem cosmetics and jewelry 50,000,000 francs, extra extravagances 65,000,000 francs, personal clothes 10,000,000 francs, douceurs and wages 20,000,000 francs, and plate 12,500,000 francs, plus 2,500,000 francs for carriages and horses, equaling over 38 million dollars.
A quoted maxim states that conscience alone cannot guide matters without enlightenment. It emphasizes the need for reason and knowledge to inform moral judgment.
A quoted aphorism from Mlle De Guerin frames triumphs in human affection as a path to spiritual approval. The concise maxim underscores moral rewards beyond worldly praise.
A quotation notes the difficulty a man with liver disease has in accepting neighbors’ claims of possessing the true religion. The remark frames skepticism about religious certainty within a local community.
A quotation honors great souls, stressing not following individuals but following their guiding ideals as expressed by Rev. Charles G. Ames. The message emphasizes reverence for moral leadership and enduring values.
A witty remark suggests marrying a typewriter ends dictation before marriage, implying the writer limits the control over writing to the spouse. The line plays on gender roles and creative dependence in early 20th century humor.
Hawkins jokes that the inventor of the alphabet was modest for starting with A not I in a playful exchange with Maw son. The quip highlights wordplay on letters and origin.
An ad asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla vigorously fights a recurring Battle For BLoop and always wins by expelling foul taints and restoring the vital fluid to perfect health. It claims to cure scrofula salt rheum boils and other troubles from impure blood.
Hoops Prixs advertised as a remedy for liver ills offered 25 cents. Mail order solicitation from C J Hood Co Apothecaries Lowell Massachusetts.
A gray parrot named Polly imitates a sportsman family’s dog whistle and orders. When left with unchained dogs, Polly triggers a parade of excited hounds over a fence, then imitates the owner’s angry commands to restore order. The scene ends with Polly laughing at the dogs’ reaction, as told in Demorest’s Magazine.
The first floor of the house Lincoln lay in the third room with a gas light. Surgeons saw no recovery and officials gathered as dawn approached. Stanton whispered the words He is a man for the ages.
A cure advertised for catarrh hay fever and colds in the head promises painless treatment for children. It is applied into the nostrils and claims immediate relief with a price of 50 cents.
J W Mathewson of Pawtucket Rhode Island reports long standing catarrh trouble eased by Ely's Cream Balm after using a single bottle. He offers his voluntary statement to share the relief with others.
The article explains that water waves move while the water itself stays in place and that wave speed depends on wind. It cites a 6000 mile Pacific wave from a Japan quake reaching San Francisco in about twelve hours, estimating roughly six and a half miles per minute. Brooklyn Eagle.
A historical anecdote from St Nicholas recounts the night riot in Paris when Anne of Austria calmed a mob seeking the young king Louis XIV. The queen revealed the seemingly asleep monarch to quell fears, standing vigil for two hours as the crowd passed by.
A brief meditation notes that while streetcar wires may fail and stop motion, God’s mercy remains constant. The line “His mercy endureth forever” anchors the reflection, contrasting human technical failures with divine constancy. The piece uses everyday urban imagery to affirm faith.
In winter a charitable effort uses everyday foods and goods to comfort the poor. Sermons in socks and prayers in potatoes symbolize hope as shelters face freezing cold.
The piece imagines time progression speeding forward with a humorous twist. It contrasts the traditional Father Time with a future where even timekeeping is mechanized, hinting at rapid technological change.
A quip notes character determines outcomes with a playful contrast between a man's marble brow and a wooden head, suggesting perception shapes fate and responses. The line implies praise or critique can lift or sink a person based on how others frame them.
The fragment ponders identity and fate, echoing doubts about what the present portends for what comes next. It contemplates being and becoming, suggesting uncertainty about the path ahead.
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