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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1903
Page
4
An advertisement extols Beecham's Pills as the best remedy for ailments said to be peculiar to women causing distress and anxiety. It claims time and trial prove their effectiveness against consumption and other fatal diseases, suggesting millions rely on them for perfect health.
Beechams Pills claim to strengthen the nervous system purify the blood and build strength in middle aged women. A pamphlet wrapped around each box provides full directions for use.
Regular service between Providence and Bristol listed with weekday and Sunday departures from Dorrance Weybosset and Bristol terminus, including intervals every 30 minutes and hourly end times. Additional Riverside car house service and Franklin street departures noted.
Electric car service from Bristol to Providence and Fox Point Providence starts May 17 1903 with detailed weekday schedules northbound and southbound trains, including express options and Sunday timings. Arrival times to Bristol from Providence listed through late evening, with reverse schedules from Bristol to Providence and Fox Point.
Robert Buchanan's deep affection for his mother shaped his life from youth to age. He recalled her as forever young in spirit, unable to imagine her as old, and he cherished her letters and guidance during his London struggle. Their bond remained the core of his friendship with her throughout.
The Kherrias of India perform a complex wedding rite after preliminaries. The priest tests fortunes by oil on the bride and groom’s hair and nose, then the couple stand side by side with averting faces to apply vermilion to each other’s foreheads, sealing their union.
A New Mexico correspondent quotes a newly elected justice of the peace from twenty years ago. He asks for a fee bill, notes his lone law book is last year’s almanac, and recalls charging $20 costs for a first case before reducing to $15 after verdict. He plans to raise costs to $25 next case, saying the job must pay.
In California a rock formation in the Santa Susana mountains near Los Angeles resembles George Washington. From a single vantage point the 25 foot basalt silhouette stands out against the sky, while the rest of the boulder appears shapeless. Nearby are Indian artifacts including ovens stones with writings arrow heads and mortars hinting at aboriginal settlement.
A colored preacher told his congregation that even with all wood in New York, all coal in Pennsylvania, and the world’s fire, throwing a man from hell into the blaze would freeze him before he could light. The remark appeared in the Ralston Free Press.
Quote debate on genius contrasts between endless effort and effortless cleverness. Mr. Sirius Barker notes a split view, with some calling genius infinite diligence and others praising the capacity to proceed without significant work. Washington Star citation implied.
A man reflects on his long run of losses on Wall Street. He rejects being a bull or bear, admitting he has consistently fallen to the market and now calls himself a sheep instead of a lamb. The exchange contrasts taunting skeptics with a blunt self-assessment of persistent misfortune.
The piece notes a sharp class divide in English service with upper servants sharing meals in the servants hall during the meat course while below the salt listen in silence. Later courses move to the housekeeper’s room for superior relishes and desserts as conversation runs free. Upper servants adopt their masters names at parties to mask true identities beneath stairs.
The article explains mirror optics, noting light loss in reflection and reduced luminosity. It argues that thick glass, while sturdy, degrades image clarity, details three reflections from each surface and backing, and states only small mirrors can be perfectly flat, with larger ones failing to produce true images.
A Philadelphia bar member is humorously outmaneuvered by a female witness in a tale cited by the Philadelphia Ledger. The attorney attempts to belittle her with a question on irony but the witness replies with a pointed distinction showing her command of language. The anecdote highlights a sharp reversal where wit undermines the lawyer's chagrin.
A London man explains his habit of always carrying a cane and umbrella. He says a stick is both proper and useful, preventing umbrella loss. He notes that having something in hand becomes a habit, so he never forgets his affect.
The mosquito is found from tropics to Lapland and is a major pest. In parts of South America inhabitants sleep with bodies buried under sand several inches deep, exposing only the head which is covered by a cloth. Even thick clothes offer only partial protection as the proboscis can pierce them.
A brief humorous dialogue depicts the wife pointing out gifts for her husband and his retort that love is blind. The exchange emphasizes affection through a playful claim that material pleasure pales beside the couple’s bond. The scene unites a shop window setting with a lighthearted marital dynamic.
The ruins of Thebes in Egypt cover a circumference of twenty seven miles. Many structures including columns and arches are colossal in scale, resisting removal with any known modern machinery and remain in their present positions.
A brief exchange in verse style questions the cost of housing with Cassidy noting a seventeen dollar charge. Casey quips about trouble arranging payment and affirms that the agent bears responsibility, reflecting a lively Philadelphia Press tone.
Fragmentary dialogue lines present a jesting exchange between characters Mrs Farmer Willy and Puck about temptation and moral feeling, reflecting a theatrical or literary tableau without a clear narrative arc or identifiable event.
The Atchison Globe asserts happiness comes not from riches or gain but from inner contentment, contrasting material wealth with a tranquil mindset and personal fulfillment.
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