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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1918
Page
3
The lantern fly of South America is described as the most brilliant luminous insect. It can reach over two inches in length and features a curious head with a hollow transparent snout nearly the body’s length from which a lamplike light shines.
A courtroom line features a magistrate describing a defendant as a model husband for twenty years who then expelled his wife and attacked others. The defendant replies that the rebellion began peaceful but escalated after overthrowing autocracy, as quoted by Puck.
A London Tit-Bits quip notes the official life span of seventy years yet mocks a doctor who claimed a longer life through prudence. The jab lands on the belief in a secret remedy as he died naturally at thirty six, two years prior.
A French botanist tested vegetable raising and concluded that a continuous drip water supply yields better growth than systematic heavy watering. He emphasizes steady moisture over periodic flooding as the optimal method for diverse plants.
A child story recalls Laura and a boy who could not speak English. Laura says they get along fine because neither can stand the other, highlighting a simple humorous misunderstanding.
The article notes New Testament language in Matthew Chapter 17 describing a child afflicted by epilepsy who "oft times falleth into the fire and oft into the water." It presents a historical interpretation of the biblical text as a medical condition.
A succinct meditation notes that optimistic thoughts survive under law and the instinct of self-preservation. It suggests a philosophical stance that hope persists despite binding rules and personal risk.
A note on vest design argues clothing should include pockets for watches matches eyeglasses pencils business cards cigars and other odds and ends. It jokes about a safety deposit pocket inside the garment for rural visitors to carry currency.
Frank Comment recalls a moment when a mother shows off a new gown and asks her son for approval. The child responds with a surprising line that downgrades the look by comparing the skirt to a tile width.
A Birmingham Age-Herald excerpt notes Dubson’s marriage to a skilled stenographer and frames her as a safeguard against the high cost of living. The piece suggests the wife could earn twice his salary, reassuring financial security amid rising prices.
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