14 May 1892
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1892
Page
1
Almanac style notice of patent remedies and medical claims. Ely's Cream Balm is praised for catarrh relief, Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female distress, and Sulphur Bitter marketed as a reliable cleanser. Various quotes and testimonials reference old nostrums and sensational benefits.
Jean Asham, a sixteen year old from Reid Street, trades sewing for hands on carpentry and small repairs. She learns from carpenter Mr Jones, teaches neighbor Jimmy, and builds a hamlet of fixes. By spring, she runs a backyard shop, earning respect and a future, while Aunt Jane’s passing smooths a family path.
Advertises Hood’s Sarsaparilla promising satisfaction for all and warns it is the only preparation with “100 Dose- On- Dollar” claim. Mentions a Hood puzzle titled Rainy Day and Balloon Puzzle and directs readers to Hood & Co for details.
An old medical claim promotes Howd's Pills as a cure for liver ills jaundice biliousness sick headache and constipation. The advertisement style statement lists multiple ailments as treatable by the remedy.
A Boston Transcript quote records Appollonius of Torana stating that his great powers came from eating nothing that ever had life. The remark frames a legendary or mythical view of self-denial as a source of strength.
A reader notes that taking a generous supply of hot strong lemonade at bedtime can break up a severe cold, suggesting a simple home remedy.
A collection of aphorisms from Ram's Horn and The Moravian urging self reform, patience, grace, health through correct living, and the limits of human effort. Notable lines include the value of suffering for love, avoiding fault finding, and the idea that talent forms in quiet while character forms in storms.
An exhortation on spreading the Gospel to all nations, urging churches to go into every land and conquer for the Master. The message emphasizes global mission and bold outreach as essential Christian duty.
A contemplative remark by Canen Farrar extols solitary reflection and silent prayer as essential to the soul's flourishing, linking personal depth to the measure of inner greatness.
A spiritual reflection urges believers to trust in Jesus Christ as life unfolds. It acknowledges potential troubles yet asserts that walking with God leads to great goodness. The author, M. R. Vincent, declares God stores up goodness even in the heart of disaster for those who love and trust Him.
A portrait of Stonewall Jackson as devout and highly pious, the text notes his Sunday rigidity, reliance on prayer, and belief in divine providence guiding victories. It cites battle-night vigils, the cautious balance of letters, and a fatalist yet loving God who watches over him.
A band of mercy in the Loyal Temperance Legion teaches children and adults to act kindly, with a vivid tale of a girl who calmed an overburdened horse by organizing a humane effort. Also discussed are home room comfort, careful bedroom decor, and the dangers of tar and feathering in Wyoming.
A meditation on gift reception urging readers to focus on the giver's happiness. It argues that accepting gifts graciously, even costly ones, strengthens affection and reduces owed obligation. Children exemplify ideal reception with pure appreciation and little discernment. Discretion of the giver's joy guides generous reciprocity.
The text argues a parent should separate dirt from depravity when a child misbehaves. It imagines Jack exhausted from sun and gnats, dirty and uncomfortable, suggesting first washing, brushing, and combing to assess fault before correction, echoing Mrs Dikes discipline.
A man's character is compared to a photo negative, dark until exposed to the chemistry of circumstances. The metaphor suggests character shaped by experiences and events.
The quote praises the scholar as one who speaks publicly and contemplates privately, reading and listening to inquire, answer inquiries, and pursue knowledge as the core business of scholarship.
A reflective remark notes that few traits are learned more slowly than recognizing one’s own stinginess in life’s search for self understanding.
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