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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1885
Page
1
The piece argues a higher law beyond government loyalty, noting public anger twenty five years ago at Seward's doctrine. It asserts stronger Christian approval than churches or church rolls, claiming the higher law ultimately prevailed despite politicians and presses.
A home cleaning tip describes cleansing plaster ornaments by covering with a thick starch layer, allowing it to dry completely, then brushing with a stiff brush. Dust adheres to the starch and is removed with it.
A quotation attributed to Lord Chesterfield notes that real sentiments are shown by deeds rather than face value, advising caution in reading words when judging character. The saying emphasizes the ease of hiding feelings behind words compared with authentic expression.
An advertisement offers a thirty day trial of Dr ves celebrated Volt dic Best with Electric Suspensory Appliances to cure nervous debility vitality loss and manhood issues. Includes terms and direct address to Weltaic Belt Co Marshall Michigan for full information and guaranteed restoration with no risk.
An 19th century herbal remedy ad touts Mas Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething babies. It claims to relieve pain and crying, curdles dysentery, diarrhea, wind colic, and stomach ailments, and to soften gums. Sold by druggists worldwide at 35 cents a bottle.
Clara Craven, struggling with poverty after her husband Tom loses his job, contemplates turning in a thief for a £50 reward. Miss Greybrook, Tom's godmother, intervenes with generous aid, inviting the family to live with her. Three years later Tom prospers in a seaport firm, and Clara reflects that they never claimed the reward.
A Pullman passenger notes how a porter in the sleeper car can sort and identify twenty men's shoes each morning. The porter explains it comes from extensive practice and familiarity with the routine, claiming it takes a powerful sight o' practice.
Dr Thomas Electric Oil offered as best remedy for sudden colds and inflammation. Directions advise use for pain injuries and general ailments branded as a cure-all in this advert.
A Salem man records a hard case about paying rent and partial cottage payment this year. He notes prior funds were given to a doctor and druggist who treated his wife for Female Weakness with remedies including Sulphur Bitters.
A proverb urges caution before judging a baker. until you have tried his bread you should not complain. It emphasizes first hand experience before forming an opinion about quality. The saying stresses fairness in evaluating craft and talent.
A compact collage of aphorisms and reflections from various authors. It discusses virtue over descent, charity in truth, the value of rights, friendship tested by money, afflictions aiding virtue, contentment, forgiveness, and the quiet solitary need for leisure to reflect.
A concise reflection noting how intense focus can tilt a man toward exceptional work at the expense of balanced appearance. The quote suggests nature curates strength over harmony when a marked individual enters the world.
A reflective meditation on how kindness and love planted today become lasting beauty in future generations, gifting enduring influence beyond one’s own life. The passage emphasizes the soul’s gift through caring acts and warm words that outlive their moment.
The excerpt contrasts prayer and consecration with persistent effort and argues outward beauty reflects inner perfection. It quotes Rev. C. L. Guild on life of persistent trying and Jane Porter on beauty as a shell revealing a pearl within the soul.
A spiritual reflection notes that God sees daily struggles and helps at the right time. It cites Jesus walking on the water to deliver the disciples after their night of toil and urges trust in the Lord. It quotes promises that God will never leave nor forsake believers and that all things work for good for those who love Him.
A blind girl reads a raised letter Bible until her fingers bleed then discovers she can read by lip touch. The passage extols Bible pleasure over duty and questions Christians who read only as a obligation. It asks how to cultivate relish for scripture rather than mere duty.
A child finds an Angel lamenting beside a youth, the Angel says the funeral bell calls her to the bedside of a youth whose heart holds Vice now judged by Maker. The Angel weeps that she cannot cleanse the soul before it faces its Maker.
The child asks a question as an angel speaks of death and salvation. The angel notes the man’s heart is stone and that his acts of kindness were never recorded in heaven. The exchange centers on fate, pride, and spiritual judgment.
A child returns to the bedside as the Angel weeps in thought. The child asks when a smile will return, and the Angel reveals she is summoned to a man aged beyond seventy, whose life has endured much temptation and worldliness.
A sick child fading from fever and pain sees an angel appear at her bedside as night falls. The angel explains Death will claim her soon, contrasting her fate with others who wept for different lives. The soul is carried to Heaven while earthly echoes of rejoicing follow.
A Somerville man recounts how Jones, worth $50,000, died of starvation after a cascade of doctors advised contradictory diets. Beginning with salt restrictions for kidney disease, then fresh meats, pastries, shellfish, milk, and finally water and air, he ultimately starved.
A moral primer urging truth, integrity, temperance, and prudent living. It counsels avoiding debt, cultivating good company, keeping within income, saving early, and speaking with honesty and strong character. It warns against idleness and loose talk, and stresses self-control and virtuous behavior.
The article describes lighthouse keepers leading quiet, repetitive lives with daily light maintenance. They work night and early morning shifts, monitor storms, and endure isolation on remote reefs. Wages start at twenty five dollars monthly with food provided, and larger lighthouses employ four keepers.
The essay argues the dog is the bravest animal, noting its willingness to face foes much larger and even guard a man from a pursuing bear. It contrasts dogs with lions and tigers, praising the dog’s quickness and selfless defense that enables a human’s escape.
A Belfast Journal correspondent notes Penobscot in Waldo County is a knitting hub with a half century of reputation. Machinery has replaced handwork. one Penobscot woman runs 20 machines employing 20 knitters. Miss Maria Bridges is touted as America’s champion knitter for 75 pairs in a single day.
A Sun reporter interviews market men on meat selection. He notes beef should be young with white firm fat, avoid deep dull fat, and smell indicates freshness. Frank steak praised for juiciness. flank steak may be cheap in New York. Veal should be whitest, mutton clear grain, and breast makes best stew. Pork rind and freshness signals age. bacon rind thin, fat firm, lean color strong. crude smell or daubed knife warns against purchase.
A Helena Montana crowd learns of John Laefarr a twenty three year old ranch hand with Charles D Hart who once rode with General Custer. He recounts surviving the Little Bighorn battle after being wounded and fleeing into timber pursued by Sioux, aided later by Crow Indians and Fort Lincoln. His hair turned from black to gray after the ghastly ordeal and he has since lived across the plains avoiding retelling the tale.
A young boy, five years old, later a professor, is described at a dinner where he prayed aloud in a grave lisped voice, Oh Lord, I thank Thee that Thou hast prepared a table for me in the presence of mine enemies. The moment humor amused the grownups as they tried not to smile.
A brief note urges timely support for a struggling printer, emphasizing fair pay and morale. The message calls for solidarity and practical help to keep the press going under harsh conditions.
New York correspondence reviews a small book lampooning doctors who blame illness on malaria and send patients abroad. The piece traces a patient’s descent from overwork and vague diagnoses to rising pains, rheumatism, and insurers’ fees, ending with cautions against trusting physicians over unapproved remedies.
The Lancet urges rising when sleep ends and warns against dozing. Sleep is the aggregate rest of the organism. balance among parts produces an equal, early start. Self discipline soon makes a person an early riser without fully understanding why.
An 19th century promotional item claims Electric Bitters purify the blood and regulate the system. It lists cures for liver inactivity biliousness jaundice constipation weak kidneys and urinary diseases. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back and notes price at fifty cents per bottle by J H Young & Co.
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