10 May 1884
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1884
Page
1
A fragment describes Alaska matron fashions among the Thrinklet tribes. It notes black body dye from wild roots, soot and seal oil. on feast days skin appears fairer. A Ju neau specimen wears calico, a blue blanket, a turkey red parasol, and heavy silver jewelry.
An elderly narrator recalls a remarkable woman named Thanksgiving who, born to humble roots, becomes a gifted scholar and wartime heroine. She marries Cyril Hazlitt, supports soldiers in hospital work, endures loss of twin brother Welcome and husband Colonel Hazlitt, and dedicates her life to aiding widows, leaving behind a powerful portrait of courage and sacrifice.
The article argues that sleeping with poor ventilation causes weight loss due to exhaled carbonic acid and odorized matter from two sleepers. It warns that even burning small amounts of smoke worsens air quality, stressing thorough morning airing of sheets and mattresses to keep bedrooms well ventilated.
Daily joy to thousands saved from early grave by this remedy. Dr. King’s New Discovery cures consumption coughs colds asthma bronchitis hay fever loss of voice tickling in throat and chest. Guaranteed. Trial bottles free at J H Young & Co. Drug Store. Large size one dollar.
A quip notes that leap year jokes land only every four years. The line hints at limited repeatability and the humor cadence tied to February 29.
Claiming a thorough trial, the ad asserts Quaker Bitters cures nervousness debility headaches sluggish circulation dyspepsia and liver complaints with complete disappearance of symptoms.
The Detroit Tribune doubts the new noon service will help much unless it differs from the old schedule, which is rarely seen on dark nights when it is most needed.
Chas A Burt of 15 Court St Buffalo endorses Burdock Blood Bitters as the best blood purifier they have ever used, calling it highly recommended. The testimonial highlights personal satisfaction with the product.
A devotional fragment urges acts of kindness to draw closer to Christ and warns against worldly pleasures corrupting believers. It cites a writer’s ship analogy and quotes Cécero on nature designating life as a transitory sojourn rather than a permanent home.
A religious reflection asserts that every believer is an adopted child of God regardless of faith depth. Adoption, not faith amount or likeness, defines the relationship, with even a whispered ("Abba, Father") recognition deeming a person a child of God.
Gen W W Grout of Barton Vermont discusses common law highway establishment by dedication and adverse use. He explains landowner and public actions create highways, limits of ownership, and rights to soil, grazing, and berry picking. The piece cites 1829 Vermont decisions and emphasizes durable universal dedication and town liability for highway neglect.
A treatise on cattle liability for injuries from strays, trespass rules, and the rights to streams, fences, and lines between neighboring lands. It explains ownership, prescription to establish boundaries, and who bears damages, with a moral note on good fences. It includes a short anecdote contrasting a boy's resolve to avoid tavern temptation.
Rhode Island legislates to hire a state messenger at up to 800 dollars annually for Elizabeth Building offices. It also amends funding for Rhode Island School of Design beneficiaries and authorizes state board appointments to aid counties, with tuition payments from the treasury. Narraff Narragansett Pier lock-up authorization granted to South Kingstown.
The 1884 acts amend statutes on insurance agents taxes and bond requirements. Sec 6 mandates January returns of insured amounts and premiums with a 2 percent tax. Sec 8 requires bonds with two or more sureties. Chapter 410 allows solvent surety companies with $500 000 capital to act as bonds and limits other conditions. Immediate effect and repeals noted. Joshua M. Addeman signs as Secretary of State.
The author recalls how modern lucifer matches replaced clumsy flint and steel and sulfurous tinder. Servants started fires in damp mornings, and a rush light burned in bedrooms for emergencies. The fifteen inch rush wick shone under a perforated shade, seen as a symbol of poverty and the strained seamstress in a garret.
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