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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1872
Page
2
A Bristol Scheme era piece extols abundant national resources from mines to cotton and coal. It laments misused forests in Persia and warns against wasting wealth, urging pride in American progress and intelligent labor.
A contemporary observer laments Persia’s famine from hunger and thirst sweeping vast areas. The piece contrasts ancient Persia's military and civil prowess with a devastated present where millions perish and the nation’s renown declines. It questions causes behind the distress.
A series of humorous reflections and quips on society and daily life. Topics include education of animals, political leadership, bread and diet, ink for printers, and the ironies of commerce. The piece blends wordplay with lightly satirical observations on fashion, experience, and human folly.
The rite of baptism by sprinkling was administered to three candidates on Sunday afternoon in St. Michael's Church by Rev. G. L. Locke. The Town Council canvassers meet Saturday afternoon to canvass electors. The regular Town Council and Probate Court meet Monday at two. Justice Court notes reference Townend's skirmish. The National Union Republican electors hold a primary in Town Hall Monday evening. Ship Webster, Captain Charles H. Norris, arrived in New York after a 90 day voyage from London. gales and frost bite are noted. Easter Sunday is observed with services at St. Michael's including morning prayer and litany, the Lord's Supper, and a children’s service.
An inmate at Bristol Asylum named Lewis Grant, who has long wandered away for days then returns on his own, left five weeks ago and has not been heard from since. He is reported to be in good health when last seen but is missing from the institution.
An extra train departs at 6 15 pm and returns at 11 30 pm next Thursday for citizens attending the grand concert by Theo Thomas Orchestra at Music Hall or visits to Providence Opera House and Harrington's Opera House. See ad.
A cotton fire in a Court Street tenement near Narragansett Avenue last Tuesday evening caused local alarm. Firemen arrived quickly but the blaze was extinguished with water, avoiding the use of engines.
In Rhode Island a push to annex Bristol and Kent counties to Providence County looms after legislative reports favor consolidation. Opponents warn it would strip local courts from historic seats and force Bristol and Kent residents to travel to Providence for justice, while supporters cite cost savings.
A northern pamphleteer laments Bristol’s spring kindness and dwindling grievances. He recalls past favors to officials, contrasts with current generosity, and notes locals’ hunger for positions while officials pass over others. He ends by praising the peculiar quality of the offered “turkey.”
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