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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1915
Page
4
A traveling salesman praises a set of machines to a works manager promising quick payback. The manager, skeptical yet shrewd, negotiates a test: if the machines pay for themselves, he will order six. if not, payment cannot be made.
A reflective piece quoting Ruskin on building mental refuges of bright fancies and noble histories to shelter the soul against adversity. It suggests inner houses of restful thoughts that poverty or pain cannot take away from the mind.
A grieving woman in mourning recalls her late George, noting his gentle nature and lack of harsh words. A friend consoles her, remembering his kinder tones, while shared fear over the cook leaving underscores domestic tensions.
Frank, new to school, fights his younger brother after class. His mother objects as he explains he must teach him to fight so the boy can defend himself at school if faced by a bully, since his mother might not always be there.
In a nature sermon Charles Edward Jefferson of Broadway Tabernacle in New York declares that there are more kinds of birds than fishes serpents and other animals combined and calls the bird kingdom the largest of all kingdoms of sentient life.
An elderly veteran regales youths with tales of hardships and climate in past campaigns. He recalls toasting bread in the sun at Fyzardum while a young listener mocks the memory with a quip about corkscrews to draw breath.
A Constantinople housewife avoids city dustbins by placing kitchen refuse in a kennel outside her door for wandering dogs. The setup shows local practices amid urban dog care and waste handling.
An old promotional snippet claims accumulated waste in the bowels causes poisons and fever and promotes indigestion. It urges taking one or two Dr King’s New Life Pills tonight for a full bowel movement by morning. The ad sells a 36 pill bottle for 25 cents.
Primitive lighting began with animal skulls filled with fat and sea shells used as lamps. As pottery and metal emerged the same basic lamp principle persisted in ancient Egypt Greece and Rome and in stone cups and boxes of northern nations.
A Milwaukee Sentinel joke frames a man who ignores medical warning about 20 daily drinks of whisky. He replaces whisky with gin claiming it helps kidneys, illustrating grand self delusion in humorous terms.
A child in a quiet home spots a stray shoe left on the floor. Little Ruth apologizes to the empty room and laments her wasted effort as she confronts the lone old shoe in the middle of the floor.
The article notes that many towns display soldiers' monuments not for the living but for those who died in the Union cause. It reflects on life as a brief gift and emphasizes honor and duty beyond the years we have.
East Tennesseean Jim Snedeker recalled a meeting while his mules balked in a mudhole. He shouted a spirited command to pull the wagon and invoked the Lord’s holy Sabbath, declaring he would lick hell out if needed.
A Sioux City Journal quote argues that banks should disclose their own financial condition before asking individuals to deposit money. If lenders demand full financial disclosure from borrowers they must also provide full transparency about their own finances.
An article notes that sleep affects growth and wellbeing with a man waking from sleep taller and lighter. It cites varying sleep needs among individuals and mentions infants sleeping about twenty hours in a day, as discussed by a physician.
A reflective passage discusses beauty lifting the spirit beyond earthly chains. It portrays imagination opening a world of holiness and spiritual freedom while breaking ties to material concerns.
Quoted character Uncle Eben rails against bragging about reform tied to a deathbed warning. The remark reflects humor and caution over claims of personal change driven by fear of dying from drink.
Salvage crews recovered all reachable bodies along with mail and silver bullion from the sunken Empress of Ireland after a perilous dive operation near the St Lawrence mouth. Divers worked at depths up to 160 feet, with one fatality among the crew. Preparations included ship models and bulkheading to prevent misrouting.
Mining authorities credit Pennsylvania anthracite education programs with saving many lives. Mine schools operated by boards operators and the YMCA enroll 7000 to 8000 workers. A United States Bureau of Mines bulletin notes reductions in casualties due to improved supervision inspectors and foremen and smarter miners.
Cleveland launches a program to foster bird friendliness with 200 bird houses from East Technical High School for city parks. Forester Buddy lists fruiting trees and shrubs to feed birds, aiding home installations. The effort aims to revive native songbirds and parallels quail protection debates.
London Life notes the lack of bath facilities as a major discomfort for campaign and home camps alike. Officers value daily hygiene as essential, while nearby residents invite troops to use their bathrooms, aiding health and fitness through warm water and soap.
A New York Times note quotes a Supreme Court decision stating a wife’s earnings may be treated as her husband’s property in a marriage. It warns women against saving or spending wages, suggesting ownership and control arguments justify the husband’s claim to funds.
A French thinker proposes arming aviators with beehives to defeat enemies, arguing 30 000 bees per hive could disable foes with stings. A French wit counters the plan, joking about misdirected hives in trenches saluting with the Marseillaise.
A patient testimonial touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for menstrual distress. The letter from Mrs P W Lanseng describes relief from heavy pains and fatigue after using the product, urging others to try it and offering confidential guidance from the vendor’s office in Lynn Massachusetts.
The article states Russia spans ten longitudinal degrees of the globe and controls about one sixth of Earth's land area. Its Asian possessions dwarf Japan's, and its resources place Russia second to the United States in food production, while leading in mineral wealth and timber supply.
A father wakes Tommy to reveal a baby under the bedclothes. Tommy exclaims with pride that the child is a tid, showing wonder and joy at the unexpected newborn. The scene captures a warm family moment and a child’s affectionate reaction.
In a Kansas town the manager of an amateur attraction asked the opera house manager about seating. The reply was practical and humorous, indicating they would like seats for everyone who attends.
Col Alexandra Koudasheva commands the Sixth Cossack regiment at the front. She has been wounded twice in East Prussia since the war began and earned Russia's cross of St Georg and the Victoria Cross for bravery. She joined the regiment like her late husband and has become a lieutenant and colonel with a promised military pension.
The article argues that many oil paintings do not suit average homes and clash with wall colors. It suggests placing a low study unframed in the central space of a wooden chimney piece to integrate the picture with dark wood for dignity and value.
J Stalton recalls a lancer fallen rider with the horse guardianly inspecting the boundless sky as a symbol of grief. An English soldier recounts mercy on Vailly bridge where a colonel fires on a horse to spare lives amid shell fire.
The article notes all rocks contain water but granites hold little water while sandstone yields about a gallon or more per cubic foot making it the best water bearer among solid rocks.
A Cincinnati woman rejects state interference over her right to paint her face. The Knoxville Sentinel notes the stance and suggests the state may drop its pursuit, reflecting evolving social norms.
A wounded Tommy in wartime France longs for tea and sugar. With no hot water or French, he gesticulates for help. A woman returns with cold water and tea floating in it, and Tommy surprisingly finds he can speak French like a trooper.
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