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Newspaper

Bristol Phoenix

Location

Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1895

Page

4

Dreamland lyric fragment in a silent woodland scene

A fragmentary poem evokes a dreamlike landscape with linden shade and a babbling stream. Birds sing while the speaker lingers beside the water to drift into a tranquil sleep and a gentle dream.

Tex a Dead Shot In Leadville Poker Hall Story

Tex known as Tex a cowboy and gambler rises from Leadville to fame in The Gold Room games. After killing Sheriff O Connor in a tense standoff he flees, an outlaw legend pursued across hills. In a final showdown Tex is killed by the sheriff and deputy as he dies saying Take the pot.

Tex Leadville Apollo Plains McHenry Faro Chestnut Street Bret Harte Bece Joe Capitol Hill O’connor Gold Room Skinner Ter Tucker Washington Post

Inconsistent Teeth Describe Treacherous Characters

The Kansas City Times notes that inconsistent teeth are small even and bright with wide gaps, paired with a straight nose and weak chin in men. Lips are thin, smiles form an oblique line showing white teeth, signaling treachery and cruel intent. Henry Irving’s Mephisto epitomizes this facial type.

Henry Irving Kansas City Times

Loaded For the Coming Conflict

A humorous line in which a man jokes about his worries shifting from a new woman to his old wife as he heads home at 8 am. The dialogue reflects domestic concerns and social tone of the era in Chicago.

Briggs Wigh Street

Notable quips from the Boston Transcript

The excerpt contrasts rural life with city boarders and includes a playful jab at someone named Jack. It references the Boston Badge and a remark about Jack’s dancing, capturing a tone of newspaper witticism without a clear news event.

Boston Transcript

Remembering little dames and men through soft nostalgia

A reflective verse recalls childhood sorrows and gentle acts, urging kindness to young ones. The piece contrasts past hurts with today’s small gracious deeds and highlights how words and acts shape a child’s soul, urging care in daily interactions.

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