20 Oct 1883
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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1883
Page
1
A short historical note explains how ancient Egyptians revered the cat and linked its eyes to the moon. The name Pasht evolved into pas or puss, giving rise to the common pet names puss and pussy for the cat through the ages.
A rural comedy follows Deacon Chatter and his nephew Harvey as a soap cart misadventure leads to a chase after two women in a basket phaeton. Harvey’s impersonation, flirtations with Miss Lila Cavender, and budding romance unfold amid small town mischief and sly humor.
An assortment of dubious cures and sensational claims appears, citing VEGETINE and Wells' Health Renewer. The text critiques public lectures that manipulate emotion, then promotes various patent medicines and a Swans Worx Stroup cathartic, ending with a quip about truth and poetry.
A collection of aphorisms discussing honesty, poverty, family burdens, absence, character, work, trials, and the balance of intellect and taste. Notable voices critique manners, perseverance, and the pursuit of worthy aims, noting vanity and caprice in taste versus intelligence.
A wise maxim notes that chance favors those who train in advance. The words say that a great occasion tests a person only as far as his prior preparation allows, preventing the ridiculous from emerging.
A reflective note on how words and deeds meant for loved ones endure, blossoming into lasting beauty beyond the present. The message links kindness to the memory of those who come after, suggesting enduring influence through generations.
Minnesota's Bishop Ireland denounces liquor as a societal poison claiming it fills the mouth with blasphemy and arms the hand for murder. He cites daily papers' horror from accidents personal crises murders and ruined innocence caused by intemperance.
A mother can avert mischief by forewarning and gentle guidance before events such as meals, outings, and tea. The piece compares child discipline to forewarned soldiers, urges consistent, sensible talk, and stresses protecting a boy’s soul over preserving home comforts.
Article discusses proper swimming form focusing on body position, arm stroke, and especially leg technique modeled after frog kicking. It emphasizes minimal head resistance, palm-to-palm hand placement, close elbows, and alternating propulsion to improve buoyancy and reduce fatigue.
A reflective study from The Texas Siftings on the cynic as a person who distrusts motives, presumes self interest behind every act, and cannot conceive genuine disinterested kindness. The piece portrays the cynic as stingy of heart and mind, convinced others act for selfish gain. It notes such a person has few real friends and imagines universal duplicitous motives.
Customs officers recount smugglers improvised hides and surprising items found in searches. Female assistants inspect suspected women revealing butter rolls, home brewed wines, drugs, brandy, laces, silks, linens, and more. A young actress paid duties to settle confiscations after being found with fine fabrics.
A young wife rushes to prepare for an excursion and lists a long set of items for John. He forgets nothing, but the boat left two hours earlier than they arrived at the wharf, causing a delay and disappointment.
A writer rails against parsimony in daily life recounting examples from a gentleman who hoards money to an old woman who stockpiles pepper. The piece laments wasted blotting material and the carelessness of others while revealing the author’s own petty budgeting habits.
A bright girl asks her mother who the devil is, receiving a cautious reply that she cannot fully explain and plans to ask grandpa for an answer. The exchange centers on a child’s curiosity and a cautious parental response.
A fragment discusses resuscitation attempts for a near drowning victim. It mentions gender specific actions and suggests giving ice cream to a girl as part of care. The text appears unreliable and contains unclear phrasing and potential misprints.
A satirical portrait traces a hapless man born of woman facing a life of misfortune and mockery. He endures poverty, family scolding, and harsh schooling while speculating in stocks and losing crops to weather. The passage ends with ribald irony on birth and death.
Dr. N S Ruggles and Dr J T Ridley tout Brown's Iron Bitters as a tonic to enrich blood and ease nerve brain and muscle diseases. The product is claimed to improve dyspepsia and not harm teeth. Huntsville Alabama endorsement included.
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