23 Jul 1881
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1881
Page
1
A nostalgic portrait of an elderly woman by the wood fireside. She sits in a rocker sewing and reading her Bible, memories of youth brightened by a sailor lover. The scene unfolds with tea, a white rose, and a tranquil home as angels are imagined visiting.
The piece argues newspapers offer the cheapest arts products and maturely explains why their revenue relies on community commerce. It contrasts journalism with other goods, citing a philosopher's quip about brains and bowels to justify wealth gaps among manufacturers and authors.
Mrs Brown suspects her husband of secrets after Aunt Didgett warns of hidden liaisons. A six year old, Arabella Adelaide, arrives claiming to be his child, but a mistaken address leads to a comic confrontation. The real mother arrives, disputes the child, and the confusion ends with laughter as the truth is cleared.
A prominent business man recalls his wife growing frail in spring and refusing food. After seeing Hood's Sarsaparilla in a window, she began eating again within a week. She finished three bottles, calling it the best three dollars ever invested.
A humorous exchange questions human ancestry with Josh Billings insisting the monkey origin must come from a tree. The quip notes the irony of perception as a monkey joke lands on a simple, natural fact.
Daily testimonials tout Topical Reparation as essential for family needs. An alkali absorbent aimed at rheumatism neuralgia nerve disorders and inflammation priced at 50 cents.
In a church scene, the speaker notes that Mr B is so well regarded that when reading Psalm 37 verse about marking the perfect man, the congregation’s gaze shifts away from Mr B to the sermon. The exchange highlights Mr B’s standing within the parish through a witty retort.
An advertisement extols Parker's Ginger Tonic as a quick and gentle cure for many human ills by keeping the stomach liver and kidneys in good order. The copy claims no other medicine works as fast without interfering with daily duties. Jy
A man sat on a empty flour barrel and began a tale about loading a gun when the head suddenly collapsed. He vanished up to his waist while his legs towered like masts. Rescued, a boy massaged his back, yet he refused to finish his story despite the crowd’s urging.
Advertisement from a historical period showing Dr. J.G. Guenrist praising Liebig Co Arnicated Extract of Witch Hazel as the most satisfactory preparation of Witch Hazel. Claims cures for piles rheumatism neuralgia and painful monthlies. Sold in fifty cent and one dollar sizes.
Wisely used soapsuds boost plant growth, serving as fertilizer for flowers especially verbena. Soaksuds benefit vines currant bushes fruit trees and other plants, acting like food for plants similar to milk for animals. Do not waste them if plants are nearby.
A December notice touts Dr. David Kennedy's Fe vorita Remedy promising rapid relief for bowel issues, liver stimulation, and cooling skin. The ad urges readers to pay one dollar and visit a local druggist or write to Rondout, New York for the product.
A compact collection of maxims on adversity virtue and charity with quotes from Sir Philip Sidney A Fielding and biblical reflections. It emphasizes principled living generosity study of scripture and spreading religious teachings through thoughtful discourse.
A quoted exchange stresses that troubles test character and that burdens forge growth. It asserts eventual help will redeem selfishness pride and fear, promising more victories than defeats and a future of peace and joy.
Miss E. Phelps argues for prohibition citing high prisoner rates from drunkenness and widespread liquor sales. She calls for immediate action to close grog shops by public or private means, insisting strong enforcement or social restraint are needed.
A fragmented vintage excerpt reflects on youth and wealth from Harper's Magazine and Scribner, contrasting youthful optimism with ethical views on money. It cites James T. Fields and J G Holland, and discusses duties of women toward family life and the virtuous use of wealth in society.
Anecdotes recount Lincoln’s kindness to a wounded veteran and his sorrow for battlefield losses, his courtesy to British provincial officials, and his quoting of Shakespeare. A French reporter’s audacious coup on Troppmann’s letters is praised for nerve and speed. A New York winter tale shows a reformed ex-convict inspired to change by a child’s innocence.
An 19th century account notes Buenos Aires plague saw grave‑diggers immune. It links fear with illness, saying the brave survive once while the fearful suffer repeatedly. It argues cleanliness courage and composure ward off disease and stress.
A brief, period tone note claims consumption or debility in its early stages can be promptly arrested by Malt Bitters. The item presents a medicinal cue likely from an era detailing tonics and remedies, with emphasis on quick effect and health restoration.
Washington with French allies plots a Virginia strike to trap Cornwallis. After a covert maneuver to mislead Clinton, the combined American and French forces march from Philadelphia and the Hudson to the Chesapeake, joining La Fayette at Williamsburg with St Simon. De Grasse arrives in the Chesapeake, turning the tide toward a decisive Yorktown campaign.
A Central New York attorney recalls a first case about a neighbor accused of killing a beloved dog. Evidence included the dog’s skin brought to court and identified by the plaintiff’s wife and daughter. A twelve year old boy appears with a real dog, calling out paw, Rose has come home, ending the tale with a note on doubt in circumstantial evidence.
Dr. Robert G. Stanwood former Waterbury High School principal vanished while on vacation in Maine and resurfaced in Savannah with memory loss. He believes a yacht attack disrupted his plans, leaving him paralyzed and robbed, later wandering destitute. His wife joined him in Brunswick and Savannah to aid recovery.
A late issue of the Medical Record claims that placing a finger in the ear reveals a roaring sound from the finger’s circulation. It urges readers to test this themselves and marvel at the body as a busy machine where tissue processes constantly move from conception to death.
The imperial family is described as self supporting with crown prince capable as a turner and Prince William an excellent amateur artisan. Emperor’s cabinet holds Waldemar’s bookbinding samples, illustrating a royal custom that every prince learn a useful trade to gain independence and practical wisdom from work.
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