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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1894
Page
7
The Maxim gun inventor concentrates on a flying war machine rather than civil aviation. He aims for a high altitude weapon that can attack fortresses from above, disregarding cost as European powers seek armed superiority. The vision of aerial bombardment frames a future of mass destruction defended by no ordinary means.
A Chicago man pays $18,000 yearly to keep a Jersey cow on a fenced lot he owns. A neighbor offers $800,000 for the land, but he refuses, citing the cow as a bizarre yet cherished asset. The tale ricochets through family and neighbors as a quirky example of wealth and whimsy.
The article discusses quince training under two years removing interfering branches then notes dwarf habit and head height. It recommends a disk harrow for cultivation and warns plows can damage trees. It also features anecdotes from Philadelphia Ledger and St Louis papers about theatrical jokes and wedding dress bargains with humorous misinterpretations.
Miss Aline Gorren writes in Scribner about global marriages noting the European lover outpaces the average American male who is said to be cold and pursuing courtship by instinct.
A private letter in the Atlanta Constitution recounts a ferocious hailstorm on Costa Rica’s southwest coast. The writer recalls ice chunks weighing up to brick size and even 28 pounds, with foreign inclusions like fish remains and frog spawn, inches of ice, and live creatures found among the debris.
A London Letter reports rising speculation that Princess Alix was persuaded or coerced into accepting the czarowitz role. It notes she appears pale and weary, yet improves physically at Harrogate, study of Russian grammar and a major religion occupying her days as she endures keener scrutiny.
The text accuses the Nonpartisan Trust and linked families of funding both major parties to secure influence. It claims stockholders avoid التpartisanship while pressuring politicians, likening their methods to purchasing sugar and noting parallels with the Roosevelt era press.
The question of fixed keel versus centerboard in English waters rises again this season. The 20 rating class will test the issue with the Dragon and Thelms designs by Mr. Fife for Mr. Walker. Observers will judge whether the centerboard improves performance or if the fixed keel remains superior, as long believed by English yachtsmen.
A humorous dialogue depicts a summer boarder and a farmer discussing a cow. The maiden jokes about the cow’s gaze and fashion, while the farmer comments on a parasol and attire, creating a playful rural scene.
A society woman recounts a misdelivered cake in a cardboard box that was swapped for a large case containing a vintage Victory statuette. The mix up prompts a long explanatory note, a returned present, and eventual shaming mortification.
Archibald Forbes argues in Scribner's that future victors will abandon wounded on the battlefield and press the pursuit, relying on veteran bearers transformed into fighting units and on humanitarian aid like the Red Cross to handle casualties. He warns against the incubus of wounded survivors delaying strategic gains.
Missouri Senator Cockrell, famed for recalling names, failed to remember a constituent’s name during a home visit. He asked the man to spell it, then learned the first name William, with the last name Janeeg not matching. The incident is noted by Washington News as a rare lapse in memory.
Mme Parvenoo requests a first class ticket to Rome with an Italy excursion included. An agent of the Tourists International company confirms understanding and proceeds with travel arrangements.
A heated exchange centers on a marriage gossip claim about a wife’s new helper and the old maid’s alleged complaints, with unclear references to names and a New York context. The fragment hints at social tension and domestic staffing rumors rather than a formal event.
An in depth look at Paris crime and foreign reporting reveals the danger and reward in gathering news. It details the work of informers known as chiens creves and the ascent from apprentice to enquetour, noting pay, risks, and the scarce number who survive to senior ranks.
The Colonial Dames of Rhode Island announce a $25 prize for Rhode Island youths under eighteen for stories based on the state's colonial history 1636 to 1776. A $10 second prize, submission by September 1 to Miss Miner, 3 Temple Street, Providence.
A Free Press reporter questions a tramp who tells of a farmer in Michigan who helps and then confronts a fake long lost brother. The tale recalls a forged reunion, a hayrack confession, and a rapid chase through a barnyard, ending with warnings about trust among kin and neighbors.
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