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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1884
Page
1
In a tale of Tarrytown, Abel Dowrex the postmaster embodies community bonds. His quiet care binds neighbors, archives letters, and steadies families through joy and wartime hardship. When Abel falls ill in Washington, neighbors rally with prayers and a grand homeward return.
Warmth sympathy patience and honesty guide noble character. Action defines virtue more than thought and humility enhances sense and worth.
A reflection notes that keeping secrets, forgetting injuries, and using leisure well are all extremely hard tasks in life. The saying emphasizes the challenges of self-control and timing in daily conduct.
A reflection on hardship: the initial bitterness of struggle tests hunger but prompts endurance, suggesting that when no comfort remains, one must persevere and continue despite the discomfort.
The text praises warm kindness and cordial manners that spread a sweet atmosphere. It notes that even plain faces can glow with a friendly soul, and emphasizes that no face is hopelessly plain when looked upon by a friendly spirit.
The passage asserts that beyond material gains in business, home life, social relations, and politics, true success lies in purity of character, elevated purpose, fidelity to principle, and steadfast effort, which outshine temporary prosperity.
A Civil War era anecdote recalls General Sherman lifting a city of the dead impression in Memphis by ordering shops open and churches and schools to resume. A clergyman protested prayer for President Davis, and Sherman urged prayers for Lincoln, prompting the minister to omit mention of the president in sermons. The item also advertises Ayer s Sarsaparilla for constitutional scrofulous conditions and related ailments.
Rex learns that the tale of David and Goliath contains more than he recalls his mother guides him to read the priestly note about the giant’s sword and the Epod sheath. The tale deepens as Rex discovers the full context and value of studying the biblical episode.
The father planned a commercial path for Louis Agassiz but allowed a science life after a decisive test. In England, Sir Roderick Murchison presented a fish skeleton and challenged the youth to sketch it. Agassiz’s accurate drawing earned applause and his father’s approval to pursue science.
Don’t believe doctors that say a patient is doomed. Parker’s Tonic is praised as a cure for rheumatism after ten years of pain. Michael Guilfoyle of Binghamton New York reports being cured and W Mosher a local druggist notes selling over a thousand bottles citing its reputation for cures.
A distraught countryman exits a drug store after a clerk questions his perfume choice. He recounts his girl’s demand to buy scent on first town visit and laments the clerk’s suggestion to hurry the purchase. Also a testimonial from Chas. L. Ainsworth of Indianapolis praises Burdock Blood Bitters as a liver remedy.
English visitors learn that the Treasury in Washington is protected by sixty armed guards mostly veteran soldiers. Watches cover all rooms, safes are checked nightly, and any unlocked safe triggers immediate action. Colonel Webster oversees the force while Captain Cobaugh directs patrols and guards. Treasurer Spinner reportedly became wary after a near-miss, later sleeping in the building to ensure safes stayed locked.
A daily patient relief claims Dr King's New Discovery cures consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever loss of voice chest pain throat ailments. Guarantee offered with trial bottles free at J H Young & Co's Drug Store. Large size priced at $1.00.
A dated remark notes that cattle are dumb beasts but form strong herds when gathered in large numbers highlighting herd dynamics.
Mars W. H. Carleton of Winchester Massachusetts testifies that Sulphur Bitters cured her son’s rheumatism after he could not feed himself. She praises the medicine as an honest remedy from the First Baptist Church area.
A fragment notes the social pressure on women who lack basic arithmetic skills to fit in society. It suggests ignorance of multiplication matters can hinder social standing and acceptance. The tone reflects early 20th century concerns about female education and social expectations.
A lighthearted exchange follows accidental foot contact under the table. The lady quips secret telegraphy, while the gentleman replies with a playful communion of soles remark.
The advertisement for J C Ayer Co promotes Hair Vigor as a universal hair beautifier. It claims the product is harmless and effective, giving luxuriance to scanty hair and restoring a youthful hue to withered strands.
In a naval tale a leek is singled out as the most unfortunate vegetable aboard the vessel, provoking light humor about culinary luck at sea.
The act provides state funds for the State Reform School including machinery, tools, and materials to teach inmates arts and trades. A $1500 appropriation supports implementation, with the State Auditor to pay from unappropriated treasury funds. Other acts amend town control of school districts abolishing districts, transferring property to towns, funding via appraisals, and school committee reorganization. Additional appropriations for state government for 1884 include salaries, rifle range expenses, and care for the insane, deaf, dumb, idiotic, and blind.
Chapter 441 authorizes the State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner to employ clerks at up to sixteen hundred dollars annually. The act takes effect upon passage, repealing inconsistent acts.
The act sets the Assistant Adjutant General of the Brigade of Rhode Island Militia at an annual salary of 250 dollars and takes effect upon passage.
The act amends public statutes and requires Brigade of Rhode Island Militia to conduct target practice under Commander-in-Chief rules. It directs grounds and shelters be approved by the Adjutant General and allocates 1000 dollars for ground rent and shelters plus 2500 dollars for troop pay and instructors. The act takes effect immediately.
Chapter 445 adds to Chapter 56 authority for town School Committees to arrange with neighboring towns for a child to attend and study there. Tuition may be paid from the town public school fund and used only for school purposes. The act repeals inconsistent provisions and takes effect from the stated date.
The act amends section 5 of chapter 50 to require the town’s School Committee to elect a Superintendent of public schools who shall perform duties and possess powers as assigned by the committee and receive compensation from the town treasury. The Superintendent is to be elected at the first regular School Committee meeting.
Amendment details empower the School Committee to fill vacancies at any duly called meeting. All conflicting acts are repealed and the act takes effect upon passage.
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