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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1916

Page

4

Man and Neighbor Duty Quote Exchange

A short dialogue contrasts self-improvement and neighbor happiness with a Stevenson motto. A Washington social vignette reveals a wife blaming her fastidious second husband for not eating, noting past husband ate everything, and a punchline about disclosure to the current spouse.

Robert Louis Stevenson Washington

Death of the Baker family bay horse in Jimtown streets

The Jimtown Herald reports Mr. George Baker lost a valuable bay horse that had long been a familiar sight around the village. The animal died last Friday night and the Baker family, who had grown fond of it, laments its loss.

George Baker Jimtown Baker

Humility as Reminder for Woman With Monkey Pet

A 19th century voice suggests a woman owning a monkey should remain humble, noting the creature recalls ancestral tree dwelling days. The remark frames the pet as a symbol of kinship with primate forebears and moral restraint.

Need of sympathy in marriage and its effect on interest

The Detroit News Tribune argues un happiness in marriage stems from fading interest after courtship. It claims women must engage husbands on topics they love, understand him, and avoid selfish demands, noting men grow selfish from early independence while women learn to yield and be unselfish.

Detroit News-Tribune

Monkey Captains a River Ship in Albany New York

The New York World reports a monkey escaped from its keeper aboard the Berkshire on the Hudson night line departing Albany. The animal seized umbrellas caused a deck dance then moved to the engine room and tossed coal before leaping into the river.

Albany N. Y Nand New York World States Berkshire Hudson River Garner H.F. Moss

Photography in Air Raids Records Bomb Damage

Photography in aerial reconnaissance has become essential to verify bombing accuracy. Bomb drops are followed by photographs from above to create permanent records of damaged areas, ensuring nothing is left to guesswork. The note cites H. Massac Burst in London Post as source.

H. Massac London Post

Summer climate fuels talk of coal and ice bills

Mr. Growdher counters that despite mild weather there is concern over rising coal and ice costs. The exchange highlights worries about utility expenses during a season usually praised for its warmth.

Mr. Growdher

Farm family shares thrift and gratitude in hard times

Farmer Corntessel explains they reuse Josh's old clothes to avoid waste. He notes a future with Josh as a son rather than a daughter would change how his mother is perceived, reflecting gratitude amid hardship.

Josh Farmer Corntessel

Remarkable Patient Letters Endorse Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy

Three women from Harrisburg Albert Lea and Pittsburgh share stories of relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills. They describe recovery from menstrual irregularities back and hip pains and renewed strength enabling daily work and motherhood. They invite others to write for confidential advice.

Lydia E. Pinkham Harrisburg Penn Frank Knobl Ton St Albert Lea Minn F. E. Yost Water St Pittsburg Gardner St Troy Hill Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn Mass

Laws of the Medes and Persians in ancient law

The phrase denotes an unalterable and permanent rule once established. Biblical reference in Daniel 4 15 states that no decree or statute by the king can be changed.

After Sixty Looks Foolish Says Nebraska Journal

A Nebraska State Journal quip argues that after sixty a man cannot realistically look young andOnly succeeds in appearing foolish.

Nebraska State Journal

Minnie seeks domestic science teaching post in chaos studies

A visitor asks about Minnie and Mrs Noovo replies Minnie aims to be a domestic science teacher and is pursuing a course in household derangements at the Abnormal school.

Minnie

Such a Life: Gossip on Miss Stylish Dressmaker

A street gossip dialog questions Miss Stylish’s vulgar attire and praises her attention grabbing dress. The speaker asks about the dressmaker, but Miss Stylish declines to name them.

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