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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1875
Page
1
Rates published for display ads at 1004 square for a week with 25 cents per additional insertion. Twelve lines or less make a square. Special notices for marriages and deaths cost double. Transient ads paid in advance. Yearly contracts on reasonable norms. Privilege limited to advertiser’s own business. Hand in by Thursday noon for next issue. Obituaries and political notices charged as ads.
An unnamed physician narrator visits Pomfret at South Clyde to diagnose a hereditary insanity haunting the family. Pomfret’s sister Emma bears a quiet strength as the young man’s bloodline reveals a curse. the doctor defies doom by caring for both, learning the truth and guiding Emma toward happiness away from the haunting legacy. The tale ends with the doctor and Emma rebuilding a peaceful life, with Ral’s grave watchfully tended.
Henry Ward Beecher argues that Connecticut wine should be used only for communion. He praises deacons for temperance, notes a vineyardist produced pure non alcoholic wine, and claims it proves effective for restraint and grace among drinkers.
A man faced a delayed divorce after a boil between his shoulder blades prompted his wife to apply a mustard plaster. A lawyer later explained that divorces are not granted for such medical causes in the state, highlighting legal limits on grounds for dissolution.
A philosopher observes that love is to domestic life as the word but ter is to bread. It possesses little nourishment yet provides a grand relish, sustaining households by flavor rather than bulk.
A Goop book and good woman are excellent things for those who know just how to appreciate their value. There are men, however, who judge of both by the beauty of the cov ering.
A wife warns she may have a stiff neck. the husband retorts that such symptoms have been present since their marriage, delivering a dry, playful exchange.
A man found gathering peaches in Delaware at midnight is stopped by authorities who administer a harsh punishment described as preserving his good traits by injecting half a pint of salt into his legs. The report presents the incident in stark, punitive terms typical of the era.
A concise editorial note argues that glory alone cannot sustain a person as fame without sustenance proves unhealthy, stressing that ambition must be paired with practical needs and nourishment. The line suggests caution against chasing renown at the expense of real livelihood.
The passage condemns hypocrisy and malice, urging that smiling at harm to others makes one complicit in mischief. It argues self pardon of our flaws mirrors a willingness to be fools rather than let others suffer. It concludes that worthwhile deeds require bold, decisive action despite fear.
The piece contrasts Thoughtfulness generosity modesty and self-respect as the true marks of a gentleman or lady against the veneered article often misnamed.
A reflective note on card playing revealing that long vigils at the table leave a woman with a drawn, worn appearance. Haggard looks and pale complexions are described as natural signs of a female gamester, illustrating social judgment of gambling habits.
Thousands seek reasonable lives with opportunities for self culture and social enjoyment while their energy is absorbed in a desperate struggle to add superfluities to basic comforts.
A classical aphorism contrasts heroic action with doubt. It argues true heroism lies in resisting doubt at times and in obeying at other moments, framing wisdom as judgment about when to act or submit. The quote emphasizes disciplined discernment over rash bravado.
A reflective piece notes friendship's noble effect on all lives. It suggests friends who share success inspire others while revealing failures to lessen their burden, offering comfort, hope, and reduced fear through shared experience.
The text asserts that no two leaves, sand grains, or faces are exactly the same, emphasizing endless variation in both appearance and character from Adam onward. It highlights uniqueness across nature and humanity as inexhaustible.
The speaker argues persecution never destroys truth or creates a lasting lie. History shows such acts fail, and those who use force face inevitable backlash. Wrongs against the oppressed return to punish the wrongdoer, binding them in their own bitterness.
Early 18th century Jewish speculators offer four million dollars to dig the Tiber for treasures believed lost beneath Rome. The Italian Parliament, urged by Garibaldi, supports diverting the river to reveal riches from Romulus era onward. The project promises vast finds and substantial returns on the cost.
A historical note argues music can aid healing and prolong life by calming the dying and lifting spirits. It suggests listening or singing for invalids daily, claiming benefits for weak lungs and overall health, with the idea that pleasurable sound sustains vitality beyond crisis.
A compact set of proverbs advising patience and steady effort in work and finance. It argues small, consistent steps beat grand schemes, with maxims about brick by brick, little trades, and avoiding hasty ventures. Emphasizes perseverance, prudence, and avoiding overreach.
A humorous Chicago court case features Amelia Donnerschlag suing Augustus Behrens for 200 dollars after he refused to marry her unless his mother-in-law did not join the household. The judge recalls a past misstep when a court chose marriage over money, then dismisses Behrens with a 200 dollar verdict against the complainant for ill-starred motherhood.
The passage extols the Saviours love as universal and intimate, from royal halls to prison cells and nature, urging readers to reflect and think for themselves. It frames independent thought as essential to personal and social improvement and the elevation of humanity.
A pious Boston lady refused board to the impure until an old sea captain asks how many souls will burn in hell. She learns his belief, confirms eternal punishment, and then consents to shelter him hoping fifty thousand souls are better than none.
A Buffalo publication promotes Dr. R. V. Pierce's Medical Adviser as a benefactor work for humanity. It praises its readable treatment of topics like cerebral physiology temperaments and sleep while noting a candid chapter on a delicate subject. The book aims to reduce ignorance with plain knowledge and is offered at 1.50 postpaid from Buffalo.
A drunken man drinks water and jokes to a friend that it must be meant for females and tender children. The remark reflects the era’s coarse humor about gender and drinking in a brief, observational tone.
A newly married couple strolls home after their ceremony, followed by the bride’s mother attending to the bustle and back bows of the happy daughter, capturing a gentle, intimate moment of early domestic bliss.
A Paris chiropodist begins his advertisement with a cheeky boast about corns, claiming all the world has them and even Romeo and Juliet likely suffered from them. He invites ladies and gentlemen to expose their feet to the operator for treatment.
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