05 Nov 1892
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1892
Page
1
The text argues about left and right handedness, noting most people favor the right but left hands can be stronger or vice versa. It discusses ambidexterity, balance, and the difficulty in declaring a dominant hand based on reflexes and dexterous tests, referencing the London Spectator.
A reader recalls discovering large water bugs chewing stamp gum inside a desk after returning from the post office. The insects pulled gum off stamps and left slick residues, causing fear and appetite loss until Sulphur Bitters restored health.
A private contributor funded the building of Sciences Hall at Northwestern University, Evanston, costing over 10 000 dollars. Dr Robert M. Hatfield acted as financial agent and secrecy surrounded the giver. The gift is linked to Henry Ayerweather of New York, whose will shows an education interest, with possible naming of Fayerweather Hall.
J W Wallard of Joliet Illinois reports relief after years of catarrh using Ely's Cream Balm. Geo E Crandall postmaster of Quonochontaug Rhode Island notes it as the most reliable remedy for catarrh and cold in the head after trying many products.
A historical tale set in 1820 Alabama follows Jean Paulet, an elderly French veteran of Lafayette’s war who, after losing an arm and seeking a pension, endures a perilous journey to Washington. A petty stage boss mishandles his papers, leading to neglect and near starvation before villagers rally to save him, reunite him with his granddaughter Rose, and reveal moral reckonings of charity and pride.
A compact collection of literary quotes and maxims from Catullus Spurgeon Seneca and Franklin on duty recreations work faith life and poetry, presented in a newspaper style miscellany. The items reflect timeless reflections on signings distances responsibilities and the balance of life.
Fragmentary OCR quotes a religious line attributing “Be still and know that I am God” to Dr. I? Macduff, framed as a reflection on life’s wounds and fever heats. The readable text centers on devotional exhortation without clear event context.
A philosophical reflection cites knowing self as key to improvement, correcting one’s faults as virtue, and thanking God as the path to sustained success and perseverance.
A quotation from Bishop Brooks on personal allegiance and obedience as the atmosphere for growth of general purpose and faithful work. The text emphasizes that loving obedience fosters proper proportion between broad aims and specific duties within the church.
A long reflective piece extols the value of children and a mother's soothing power. It contrasts domestic happiness with dark futures and mythic purity, then shifts to a Civil War era scene describing a coordinated log fall by Maine and Wisconsin regiments as the Army of the Potomac advances after Bull Run.
A precocious Boston child with a keen musical ear reacted to dishwashing sounds by stomping and writhing in mock torture. He wailed that the forks were in A and the spoons in D, a quip captured by Harper's Magazine.
Senator Evarts recalls leaving college in 1837 choosing law over theology medicine and farming. He notes two Vermont and Maryland farms and says if today he could return he would pursue journalism for its greater possibilities. The piece mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla testimonials and Hoopes pills for digestion and liver issues.
A Lucknow memory recalls carriage horses in India reacting to God Save the Queen as the evening signal to disperse. The horses paw, toss heads, and stampede when the military band plays the anthem, suggesting they recognize the tune and its cue to start home.
A witty exchange between Miss Beasie and Mr Cynique on how poets imagine color. The humor hinges on poets hearing of gold rather than seeing its true color, suggesting imagination shapes perception.
A charitable aside notes that the pardoned sinner retains a charming touch lacking in the self righteous. It contrasts friction between strict judgment and grace with a nod to personal transformation attributed to forgiveness.
A playful scene depicts Willie torn between devotion to his father and his wish to kiss him. The boy’s enthusiasm collides with the father’s mustache, described humorously as a serious obstacle to affection.
A patient recounts visiting a doctor with concerns about his younger brother whose leg is 18 shorter than the other and who limps. The dialogue hints at lingering disability and the patient’s fear of resulting limp.
A humorous exchange shows a sister deducing the caller is Harry. The younger sister notes he was signaled by placing his picture on the mantel, while removing Mr Jones’s and laying it aside for Sunday night.
A formal letter expresses gratitude to country relations for the pleasant summer visit and avoids implying an invitation to return in winter. The tone remains courteous and restrained, emphasizing appreciation while clarifying boundaries for future contact.
A fragmentary fable features Sarp arguing with a mosquito about who bites harder. The mosquito replies with irony, directing readers to “see small bills” for particulars, blending humor with a jab at material concerns.
Report says editor Minks, longtime Daily Clarion editor, was found dead in his office this morning with foul play suspected. After routines shift to a moral, non sensational approach, a Life magazine line suggests starvation ended his life.
A carving knife needs a different edge from a razor. The steel often used with a carving set helps finish the edge, but a common whetstone used for scythes is most useful for sharpening. Rubs on each side then finishing touches from the steel yield a sharp knife for proper carving.
A Dublin doctor recently sent a bill to a woman reading To curing your husband till he died. The item was noted in a Boston Globe item as a sharp quip reflecting financial claims tied to a death.
A compact aphorism urges reflection on consequences to deter vice. The saying highlights moral cause and effect, implying that awareness of sin’s outcome discourages its initiation.
A cook studies browning as the turkey sits in the oven, noting heat and timing play key roles in achieving desired crust and juiciness. The reflection emphasizes kitchen craft during meal preparation.
A reflection on how some people take pleasure in saying unpleasant things while true and kind words can also exist. The piece argues for reducing human misery by spreading pleasant truths and avoiding unnecessary sharp judgments in daily appearances and possessions.
Despite mothers worries about child health and comfort Dr. Dull's Cough Syrup is advertised as an easy remedy for croup and whooping cough in young children.
Discussion on distinguishing horse flesh from beef by appearance color fat and taste Similarities to hare and game flavors and the role of fat in identifying horse meat The text notes that improper bleeding worsens color and emphasizes fat’s yellow hue moistness and tendency to rancidness and ends with a quote on flavor versus taste from Nineteenth Century criticism
A local notice discusses appointing Lakwitt to the town auditor post. The writer argues for fair treatment despite doubts about fitness, praising him as possessing rare good judgment. The piece centers on personal grounds guiding the speech about his appointment.
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