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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1916
Page
6
An early health ad urges mothers to overcome fatigue and nervousness with Scott's Emulsion. It claims the concentrate nourishes blood and tissues, strengthens nerves, and boosts energy. The ad emphasizes no alcohol and is signed Scott & Bowne of Bloomfield New Jersey.
The piece notes that forecasting storms often aligns with actual events and mocks the idea that the head of the Weather Bureau has prophetic insight, arguing public credit is misattributed. It implies the bureau’s forecasts are timely and accurate, deserving recognition.
A wartime health note warns that whooping cough annually harms about 10 000 people and sickens 100 000, yet it is not consistently classified as an infectious disease in records.
In Russia tea is not served with milk and is drunk from glasses rather than cups and saucers, reflecting a distinctive consumption habit.
A gray haired lady recalls life without steady hot water and modern radiators. She notes her daughter’s shock at no hot water and reflects that earlier days, though without conveniences, were perhaps happier.
A French scientist cited by Our Dumb Animals notes remarkable dog speeds from fox terriers to Arctic and Eskimo dogs. Wolf and fox endurance, shepherd and hunting dogs at ten to fifteen yards per second, setters and pointers at eighteen to nineteen miles per hour, and greyhounds fastest, pacing eighteen to twenty three yards per second.
The column mocks quick wedding plans with a joke about placing the notice in the paper. A playful rule urges readers to take initiative and do things themselves rather than wait. The piece showcases light humor on announcements and newspaper etiquette.
The article contrasts ancient Baalbec with modern Baalbec a Turkish village of 5000 near remarkable ruins. It describes sun worship temples of Baal and later Greek Roman marks Arab fortifications and Turkish mosques. It paints Baalbec’s sunlit ruins golden as spring fields glow under enduring time.
Arnold Ronnebeck felt a deep sadness while designing Berlin bridge decorations and created a sorrowful crucified Christ and mourning women. He believed the symbol expressed tragedy and inner knowledge of future pain, then found relief and resumed work. The Christian Herald notes the wartime mood influenced his sculpture.
London Chronicle notes the absence of direct male succession in notable military heirs. Lords Roberts Wolseley and Kitchener diverged from male lines, while Nelson left a brother who received honors, Howe’s title passed to a daughter, and other peerages became extinct or recreated for relatives.
Sugar cane is being raised in Arizona for the first time with about 1,200 acres under cultivation. Next season 5,000 acres are planned as the industry expands. The Salt River valley and highland areas in Arizona and New Mexico are seen as favorable for cane growth with available irrigation.
Figures from the Bureau of Biological Survey show 62 deer hunting accidents in states lacking back laws during 1908 to 1912, compared with those that had such laws. The report highlights the correlation between legal back-stops and accident rates among hunters.
Instructions describe applying thick magnesia to woolen and silk goods and letting it sit for days to retain warmth, then using the same method on paper. It also notes that hot strong saleratus water or lyse can remove grease from floots.
A Milwaukee Journal excerpt notes the persistent difficulty of predicting an early end to hostilities even after an unsettled dinner. The piece reflects the era’s tension and the enduring uncertainty as leaders grapple with peace prospects.
A reflective quote on happiness attributes success to self reliance and moderation. It praises the man of strong character and wisdom, suggesting happiness comes from inner discipline rather than dependance on others.
A Shakespearean witticism notes Gratiano talks endlessly in Venice and his reasons prove trivial once found, comparing them to two grains of wheat hidden in chaff.
A mountaineer preacher quips his sermon will be in three parts. He predicts the audience will understand the first, misunderstand the second, and none will grasp the third. The joke highlights folk humor about unclear preaching.
Report notes native cooks claim excessive stove heat causes fever. The unusual prejudice affects food preparation practices in Ecuador as the community weighs health concerns and traditional methods.
Fragmented OCR passage discusses khaki coat threads and colors, describing light olive green lavender and bronze hues when unraveled. The text includes scattered phrases about today and party parts with unclear context and garbled words.
The fragment hints at a military or competitive action against octopuses. It mentions Japanese, jars, and a retreat setup in water. The text is garbled with nonsensical insertions and unclear factual content.
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