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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1916
Page
4
A short discussion notes that in France Germany China and Japan as in many countries wives are chosen by parents for the groom. It argues that elders have more life experience and may select better than young men, but admits this is not proven.
The quote argues that genuine fidelity to grace is shown by consistently facing one’s real duties. It links steadfast obligation with spiritual principle, urging practical moral action in daily life.
New York remains the world’s largest candy consuming center as residents indulge in sweets. The article highlights the city’s strong demand and per capita consumption, noting New Yorkers’ preference for confectionery.
A reflective daily quote urging tireless effort, patient sympathy, and hopeful love as a duty, invoking a divine standard for perpetual benevolence and inner growth. The note attributes the sentiment to Amiel.
In a Boston Transcript exchange, a wife explains why weekly bills arrive instead of monthly, saying the husband previously objected to large totals and preferred frequent, smaller charges. The husband questions the arrangement.
In Buffalo Express discourse this quote highlights Jimson as a central figure attracting scrutiny as one of the community's most suspected members. The remark suggests broad attention and possible rumors surrounding his actions or character.
Col Samuel P Colt president of United States Rubber Co announces strong backing for national preparedness. The firm will grant employees time for National Guard camps and duties, expand plants, and conduct aeronautics research for the Navy as part of its year ending 1915.
A brief editorial quip noting that a manless Eden would be full of tobacco smoke and a rougher, less refined environment.
Senator LeBaron B. Colt of this town spoke in the United States Senate last Friday urging adherence to established international law protecting armed merchant ships with warning. He argued that changing rules due to modern warfare would compromise neutral rights and surrender a core principle of the law of nations while warning Germany and others against altering entrenched norms.
A humorous Life excerpt features a child asking if the bishop can baptize new kittens, prompting a stern mother’s instruction to remain quiet and avoid mortifying the bishop’s visit. The exchange captures light family dialogue with religious humor.
Bristol Chapter D A R held a social afternoon at Mrs. D S Childs home in Warren with a $5 donation to the Mothers Club and to the D A R American College at Springfield. Miss Jane A Gilmore of Pawtucket Chapter spoke on Major General Hayneth and Lucy Fluker non, followed by music and America. Resolutions paid tribute to Annie Frances Abbot Ransom, Regent Fannie D Brownell and Harriet P Church extending sympathy to her family.
In Chard Somerset a burgesses meeting observed the annual letting of market tolls with an hourglass as bids were made. The final bid before the sand ran out determined the tolls buyer in this ancient custom.
The speaker reflects on shared journeys with loved ones and the need for patience as time together is brief. They urge restraint in judging others and emphasize moving forward in unity despite differences. The passage centers on harmony and gentleness in companionship.
An advertisement touts ORRINE as a treatment to destroy all desire for alcohol. It claims thousands of users achieved sobriety, can be given secretly, costs $1 per box, and offers a money back guarantee with a free booklet from W. H. Buffington on Hope Street.
Mrs Jonathan Hep remarks on how mispronounced words provoke anger, noting the surefire way to upset a man is to correct his pronunciation when he is telling you where you stand. The Pittsburgh Dispatch frames the observation as a colorful regional adage.
A teacher tests spelling with Phyllis and asks what a heathen is. The child responds that a heathen is anyone not born in Massachusetts, in a quippy exchange cited from Woman's Home Companion.
The quotation reflects that true strength arises only after enduring pain and challenge. It emphasizes awakening indignation and arming oneself with secret forces once pricked, stung, or sorely tested.
A witty exchange notes a father praising his son as having true college spirit while Gillis counters that the son believes he is the greatest drinker in the best class of the nation’s top institution. The quotation satirizes campus pride and reputations.
Marguerite de W. Mudge as guardian presents the eighth account of Estelle Mudge's person and estate for allowance. Court sets March 20 1916 at 10:80 A M in Bristol Probate Court for consideration and orders notice to be published fourteen days weekly in the Bristol Phenix.
Rhode Island Hospital Trust Company as executor presents its final account for the estate of Abner Midget late of Bristol deceased. The account includes legacies paid and is referred to the Probate Court on April 3 1916 at 10 30 AM in Bristol for consideration. Clerk HN M Coghshall reads notice.
A Topeka Capital quip recalls the old fashioned notion of taking a tooth extraction without anesthesia as a badge of endurance, pondering what became of such a rugged individual in modern times.
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