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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1883
Page
1
Edward Atkinson argues fixed capital grows most through inventions and discoveries in applied science. He says immaterial capital, driven by scientists who observe, hypothesize, and test, empowers industry. These innovators enable trade, transport, and global cooperation, advancing global solidarity and prosperity.
An advertisement extols Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a superior remedy for cold or cough. It claims the product cures reliably and sells at 25 cents per bottle in drug stores.
In scorching Miner's Flat Arizona, Alice Marriner hosts visitors including Wallace Harwood. Impressed by her quiet strength, Harwood pursues her, visits accumulate, and they plan an autumn marriage and a move to Santa Barbara after a road trip through the East. The story centers on family warmth, social contrasts, and romance.
A collection of aphoristic maxims on friendship ambition talent and judgment. It contrasts absence of obstacles with human energy and offers ideas on virtue honesty and social behavior, urging right action and adaptive wit in varied moral situations.
A reflective message urges preparation and active effort to shape a better future. It emphasizes inner resolve and collective action as the starting point for lasting improvement.
The text condemns constant fault finding and pusillanimous temperaments that irritate others. It argues that living righteously does not shield one from slander and notes envy fuels hatred of those who strive to improve themselves. It laments the loss of virtue and the dehumanizing drift when manhood is exchanged for base traits.
A reflection on the danger of self labeling as a genius. It argues that recognizing humility protects one from overconfidence, while genuine genius will be revealed by the world, not self declaration.
The speaker cites Christopher North urging a turn from man made oracles to God. He suggests burying skeptical books and opening the Bible to reveal a bright spiritual world. The passage emphasizes faith over human wisdom.
The excerpt contrasts discretion as a key to applying abilities wisely with the gospel transforming labor into meaningful, affectionate service. It argues discretion adds value, prevents pedantry, and reshapes work from punishment to joyful family and church service through faith in Christ.
A religious reflection cites biblical verses about suffering of the good and the fairness of divine reward. It argues that life may not reveal all meanings here and appeals to scripture to affirm that God’s favor surpasses worldly riches.
An elderly Danish schoolmaster Krupp and his family flee poverty, arrive in New York, lose savings, beg in a garret cellar, and endure hunger as Jan, the son, is injured. A police intervention helps them reach care, Jan heals, and the family relocates to New Jersey living with modest dignity while supporting younger children. The piece ends urging charity for the city’s many needy in hospitals.
A collage of holiday memories and mischief including Fourth of July pistol fire, a boy’s head injury, and a grave for overindulgence in candy. A New Haven reader praises Wheat Bitters for dyspepsia relief and a note for Young men to model after pianos.
A colorful Texas Siftings item mocks Austin street names after female names like Emma Maria and Laura, recounting a tourist from Dallas asking for the “new capital” and being directed by a local using streets as clues, with sharp humor about gender and society.
A Sunday School teacher jokes about parishioners dress at a vine service. A boy replies women keep bonnets on for lack of mirrors. Another exchange quips about getting a two foot roll and avoiding tight boots, with playful taunts on proper attire.
Carroll county officials J M D Kelley and Sheriff Jim Iewitt visit Governor Stephens in Atlanta. After multiple misdirections they realize the end of the hall shows a mirror, concluding they were talking to themselves.
A tall countryman staying at a prominent hotel during the fair caused a stir. After boarding the elevator he cried for his room, demanded the office’s help, and pulled the elevator rope, nearly scaring the boy and himself as the car rose quickly.
A country gentleman found his gardener sleeping under an arbor and berated him for idleness. The gardener replied he knew his unworthiness and chose shade to rest, expressing humble acceptance rather than defiance.
Professor Beal of Towa argues the bat, once scorned, is a true friend of man as it destroys insects and harms no one. Hassanp OF Mine claims to be three times stronger after using Welly Health Renewer, priced at $1. Druggists advise stopping ads to shorten sales.
The article portrays Japan as the Land of Holidays with the New Year festival as the peak event. Preparations span weeks with family duties, clothing, gifts, and household cleaning. On New Year's morning crowds visit many homes, exchanging gifts and polite exchanges while numerous pipes and cups of wine mark the visits.
An old newspaper fragment touts Ely Cream Balm as a cure for catarrh with testimonials from a Wilkes-Barre merchant and a general boast of immediate relief. It also promotes cheap medical books, a joke about a carrier’s “dog’s life,” and Carter’s Little Liver Pills as a remedy.
An advertisement touts Bu chu paiba as a remedy for kidney and urinary irritation inflammation and related ailments. The claim presents a patent medicine style cure with unspecified ingredients and no medical endorsement.
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