Shakespeare Stamlet Appears To Find Favor
A brief note notes Stamlet drawing favorable reception and topical reparation test gaining approval. An alkali absorbent marketed for rheumatism neuralgia nerve disorders and inflammation priced at 50 cents.
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1881
Page
1
Congressional prayer applause shocks gallery
An observer in the gallery notes the Congress claps as the chaplain closes a prayer to summon pages. The ritual of ordering messengers marks the start of the day, prompting one elderly onlooker to question the prayer’s merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potomac
Hood's Sarsaparilla Boosts Appetite, Ailing Wife Recovered
One business man reports his wife was run down in spring and could not eat. After passing Hood's Sarsaparilla in a window, she started eating again within a week. She took three bottles, and the family calls it the best three dollars invested. C. I. Hood & Co., Lowell, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Soundness of Motives and Skeptical Viewpoints Quote
Archdeacon Hare warns against doubting noble actions by questioning motives. He condemns shallow critics who claim exclusive insight into human nature and urge that one should not trust such judges even to assess themselves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archdeacon Hare
Hood's Sarsaparilla Endorsed for Blood Diseases
Readers are invited to test Hood's Sarsaparilla for scrofulous and other blood diseases. The remedy comes with high endorsements, is compounded by practical druggists, and uses materials regarded as valuable by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood & Cos
Lowell
Mins
England Policy Case Lets Intemperate Man Claim Death Benefit
An English case upheld a life policy payment despite the insured’s long habit of intemperance. The clause tied forfeiture to becoming intemperate, but the judge ruled the deceased had always been intemperate and never “became” so, allowing the claim. The ruling amused observers and sparked debate on its logic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Lfe
Parker's Hair Balsam Promises Nourishment for Hair
An advertisement touts Parker's Hair Balsam as an elegant dressing that nourishes the scalp to prevent hair loss and grayness. The claim emphasizes nourishment and quality in a period-appropriate tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatty
Parker
Engagement Lapse Moves Man to Propose with Song
After fifteen years together a man lacked nerve to name the wedding day. One evening he, in a boyish mood, asked his partner to sing something to move him. She sat at the piano and sang "Darling, I am growing old."
Favorite Remedy Promised to Heal Kidney and Liver Troubles
The notice warns that kidney and liver troubles lead to constipation piles rheumatism and gravel unless treated timely by Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy. It claims the remedy acts quickly on the kidneys and liver and is Nature’s own device. Inquiries or orders are directed to Rondout New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Nature
Rondout
N.Y
The Doctor's Fee in a Village Drama of Charity and Debt
In a rural village a serious accident to Mr. Whitman draws villagers into a feud over a young Dr. Lansing versus the veteran Dr. Pembroke. The doctors’ bills, subscriptions, and town gossip reveal pride, charity, and a surprising resolution when Whitman returns a generous note and a fifty dollar payment, ending the case with a moral on lending to the poor. The tale blends social pressure with a twist of generosity that settles the billing in an unexpected way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Benton
Squire Benton
Dobbs
Lansing
Dr. Pembroke
Whitman
Pembroke
Neighbor Whitman
Svork
Bill
Mr. Whitman
Squire
Miscellany Quotations on Service and Justice
A compact miscellany reflects on sowing good deeds and the lasting value of kindness. It contrasts Hawthorne and Chateaubriand quotes, noting that true esteem begins within. The text also warns that beauty and diamond status do not guarantee virtue.
Meanest act of cowardice quoted by Bossuet
A quotation on cowardice and integrity: abandoning a good cause for a stronger bad one, contempt being unforgivable, and injuries fading slower than insults, with note that no human plan remains immune to unforeseen flaws.
Christianity as a revolving light bound by its lamp
The passage compares Christianity to a revolving light that would shine in all directions if not confined by the lamp that holds it, illustrating the tension between divine illumination and human limitation.
Time and Money as God’s Trust for Service
A reflective note on stewardship and allocation of time and money. It contrasts the portion that belongs to God with the portion that people keep for themselves, framing life as a duty to use both for the master's work. The metaphor of a servant with two purses underscores responsibility and trust.
Retrospect on Life and Kindness by S J Prime
A reflective meditation on living with compassion for all humblest people. The speaker envisions a life spent brightening hearts, avoiding harsh judgments, and cherishing friendship with God over wealth or fame.
Helping Hands Lighten Burden and Inspire Hope
An uplifting exhortation to world citizens to help one another. It argues that encouragement and aid ease burdens, foster strength, and bring personal reward, citing shared duty to fellow creatures and the idea that kindness returns like bread upon the waters after many days.
Train Thermometer Confusion Follies On River Ride
A farmer in town carries a pocket full of purchases on a river train. He purchases a twenty five cent thermometer and inspects it with great care. A bystander notes the gag and the man discovers the device has no keyholes or hands. He jokes about returning home to tell the old man they cannot tell when they get chilblains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Rane
Wall Street Daily News
Noted New Hampshire Lady Votes in School Meeting
A prominent New Hampshire social figure and daughter of a leading state figure describes attending a school meeting to vote for friends. She admits detesting Women’s Rights, followed others’ leads, observed rival women nominating candidates, and predicts widespread political chaos once women vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hampshire
Penalties and Gains of Women's Independence
A Popular Science Monthly reflection notes that legal equality for married women brings penalties as well as gains. When women gained separate property rights before and after marriage, they became liable for ante nuptial and post nuptial debts. Allowing women to run their own trades or businesses also yields shared liability for family support alongside the husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
Beanstalk Query Brings Odd Meal Request
A Bastor man sick in the west asked for beans and received a curious order. He requested anything made of beans and was told to eat castor oil instead, as the group attempted to satisfy his unusual craving.
Changes Of A Century As Inventions Proliferate
A survey of 19th century innovations notes key milestones from 1802 to 1888 including early gas lighting in London, Fulton’s steam boat patent in 1809, Sirius and Great Western sailings in 1830, Daguerre’s photography experiments in 1840, Elias Howe sewing machine patent in 1846, and the first successful reaper in 1888.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
London
Waltham
Mass
United States
Daguerre
Elias Howe
India
Robby’s Grim Tale At Bedtime In The Jo Household
In a children story session Mrs Jo’s visitors demand tales. Robby, five, claims he can tell many, then delivers a darkly comic fable about a million children and a boy who drowns in a yard pump. The mother assists his punchline with a maternal nudge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franz
Rob
From Small Beginnings to Greatness Through Work
The article notes notable figures who began in humble trades such as a blacksmith, book binder, shoemaker, canal boat driver, cabinet maker, and mule driver. It argues that many prominent people rose from modest origins through industry and diligence, and that success depends on how one does the work, not the job itself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Governor Palmer
Iinois
Thomas Hayne
Illinois
Erastus Corning
New York
Albany
Senator Wilson
Massachusetts
Thurlow Weed
Stone
Iowa
Stephen A. Douglass
Garfield
Irish visitor praises New World apples on farm tour
An Irishman touring a New York state farm praised American apples yet noted they were not as large as those given to children in Ireland. He remarked the fruit were good but smaller than in his homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle
York State
Ireland
Very Young Rooster Learns Humble Crowing Lesson
A seven week old chick narrates attempts to crow and swim seeking status. He rejects bold stunts and accepts his hen mother’s wisdom, marveling at ducks, goslings, and modesty, until rescued from a swimming attempt by Biddy the card drawer, then decides to heed his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Leghorn
Mother Goose
Biddy
Sydney Dayre
Common Sense In Advertising Rules For Success
The article explains three rules for effective advertising: provide information the public wants, target the right audience, and ensure easy access to the information. It argues newspapers are the best advertising medium since families drive shopping and repetition persuades. It cites Mr. Byrant on the power of iteration and likens ads to clerks behind a counter in aiding sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrant
New York Evening Post
Notama Cleans Silver Better Than Alcohol and Ammonia
Notama cleans silver more effectively than alcohol and ammonia. Rub, then use whitening or a soft cloth to polish. Frosted silver becomes clear and bright, making difficult surfaces easier to restore.
Deathbed merchant left clean fortune for his sons
Thomas Hughes tells of an old English merchant who, on his deathbed, divided his means among his sons. He remarks the sum is small yet ensures no dirty shilling remains, emphasizing integrity over wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hughes
Planting Periwinkle To Green Front Yards In Shade
The Germantown Telegraph urges replacing bare shaded ground with a living green cover. Periwinkle is recommended as the best vine for shade, capable of dense ground cover and blue flowers most of the season, though weeds remain its enemy. Regular care helps it thrive without renewal for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germantown
Warner
N. HS
Massine
C. I. Hoop & Co
Lowell
Mass
Hoop
Foreclosure Sale Witnessed by Despairing Wife
A young observer recalls a drunkard’s foreclosure sale where a once productive farm passed to new owners. The devastated wife, described as handsome yet heartbroken, gazes in despair as the auctioneer’s shout and crowd laughter fill the room. The tale ends with her wailing as she exits, never to be seen again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E. Bygones
Diversity of opinion proves things are only what we think
Mataigne states that perception shapes reality, arguing that variety in viewpoint reveals how concepts become meaningful only through thought. The quote emphasizes subjective interpretation as a driver of truth and social understanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mataigne
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