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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1875
Page
1
Nora, a kind Irish girl, shelters Tina a neglected beggar girl. Tina falls ill but Nora seeks a doctor, and the doctor discovers Tina is his granddaughter. Tina recovers, and Nora is rewarded with a cottage home, schooling, and a banked sum for support. Nora remains devoted to fairies and charity.
A miscellany note asserts sincerity as the indispensable ground of all conscientious behavior and thus of genuine heartfelt religion, underscoring a moral-spiritual emphasis.
A reflection on human nature noting that people chase new ideas while clinging to old errors. It warns that the deepest depths lie within the heart and urges self-removal of inner bias to plant new truths. The paradox contrasts novelty seeking with favoring the old.
The New York Methodist urges focus on home life improvement. It argues the family foundation rests on self sacrifice, guiding children through example and equality. Daily conflicts must be settled early to keep family life steady, avoiding constant friction.
A fragment reflecting on time, oblivion, and the passage of generations. The speaker muses that progress and decay march together, predicting that in a century much around us will vanish and future generations will till our land while new birds sing and streets resound with life.
The article argues that living within means is a matter of habit and discipline. Track all income and expenses to see what is affordable, cut unnecessary costs, and cultivate prudent, foresighted spending. It warns against thoughtless waste while praising wise economy as a path to independence and generosity.
In Louisa May Alcott's Little Men, Mrs. Bhaer gently allows a fifteen minute pillow fight each Saturday night. Nat observes, while Demi and Tommy lead the assault in playful chaos. order returns, and the boys settle to bed with a forfeit of losing their fun next time.
The article recounts historic accidents where intense heat yielded major inventions. Pliny links glass to nitre and sand, Goodyear conquers rubber’s heat sensitivity via vulcanization, a Limerick tobacconist’s snuff sparks urban fashion, Lundy Foot thrives on failed alchemy, and Bottger becomes a potter after porcelain emerges.
The article argues bad temper stems from unhappy circumstances or physical causes, urges dieting for peevish children, and notes active temperaments resist strict control. It warns scolding worsens passion, recommends a cheerful patient approach and preemptive measures to prevent irritation.
The piece laments the draining wait in a stiff desolate room where rigid decor and orderly manners sap joy. It mocks the uniform parlor, patterned wallpapers, and awkward furniture, urging readers to consult Scribner's Magazine for relief from this ordeal.
A list of practical farm advice covering record keeping, timely repairs, prudent spending, fence maintenance, experimentation, tree care, winter shelter for stock, quality feed, and avoiding excess stray animals. Emphasizes method, economy, and discipline in operations.
A father berates his son for questioning payment of the newspaper, while the boy argues a printer must earn to live. The mother threatens a spanking, but the father concedes the boy is right that living without payment is impossible.
The text warns against pursuing imagined desires abroad and notes real wants return home. It compares making religion a profession to enlisting in the army, saying the promise depends on the recruit’s conduct and courage. A barber who dressed a barrel’s head is hired to cut canal locks.
Poem extolling Columbia as queen of the world with calls for freedom science and virtue. Praises nations joining under a vast American empire and foresees peace and glory, ending with Columbia to glory arise chorus.
A moonlit winter night in a rural district hosts a tale of first love. A nineteenish observer, and sixteen year old Sally, share a walk home after school. the night ends with a thwarted courtship as Sally’s boy brother mocks the scene and the couple face parental and social hurdles.
A travel-era description of the Appian Way, its Roman baths at Caracalla and Diocletian, and the tombs along the road. The piece notes the baths’ capacity, art, libraries, and the burial urns and monuments, including the Caecilia Metella tomb, with reflections on Roman death rituals and medieval fortifications. It closes with Colonel Forney’s signoff.
The educated woman should use dress as a servant to enhance natural attractions. Fashion provides direction through designers in cities, with styles adapted to age, height, climate, and circumstance. Uneducated women may follow others, while reformers critique fashion themselves.
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