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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1893
Page
1
A fragmented piece discusses onions as medicinal but vague for health benefits. It cites onions easing cold symptoms, acting as a narcotic-like aid for sleep, and mentions Chinese use. The text then wanders into unrelated diary-like chatter and stray dialogue.
The Youths Companion urges caution about rushed lawmaking after a Congress bill of twenty four million dollars was passed in an hour with no amendments. It argues state legislatures rush at session end, warns the public to demand careful selection of representatives and stricter accountability to curb wasteful spending.
Report describes reactions of lions tigers and elephants in Connecticut as mice are introduced to their cages. Lions roar and retreat, a lioness is bitten by a rat, elephants scream and trumpet, and one elephant calmly steps on two mice. American children are noted as top fruit eaters with New York importing millions of cases from the Mediterranean, far surpassing London in per city fruit consumption.
In a playful dialogue, Nemesis warns that mocking a stutterer will cause stuttering in the mocker while Little Sister implies the same for limp. The exchange ends with a remark on hoop skirts and laughter at those who wore them.
A twenty-one year old narrator marries Nettie and moves in with her stern mother-in-law. He agrees to work as a farmhand, proves versatile by cooking, fixing a clock, and tidying the house, and wins the matriarch over. Nettie returns, the mother relents, and the couple begin a quiet, comic domestic life.
In a natural history lesson, a teacher asks Bobbie what a panther is and the boy replies with a lisp, mispronouncing as a man who makes the panth, provoking amusement among students.
The Chicago Inter Ocean notes a new neighbor receives gossip for buying three new dresses in a single month. The remark hints at social scrutiny and changing fashions influencing local perception.
A Paraguay dispatch describes Asuncion as desolate with a seven to one female to male ratio. The old town mixes oriental and medieval features, with lavish palaces of dictators and huts of mud and cane amid tropical flora. Few residents are seen, mostly women, and streets are grassy and deserted with tools scattered about.
The rattan climbing palm grows as a serpentine vine through Malayan forests. It winds around trees to rise high and then trails along seeking light, forming dense jungle networks. A remarkable use is as a water carrier, with severed ends serving as a drinking vessel for travelers.
In a brief dialogue the characters discuss selling leftover ice from the year to avoid spoilage and compare it with anticipated cheaper new ice next summer. The exchange notes a large stock on hand and concern that cheap ice may melt before use.
The article contrasts past crowded ornate rooms with today’s formal, restrained drawing rooms. It notes women adopting refined manners and the revival of courteous, urbane etiquette while men’s lounging style shifts away from the former period’s boisterous ease.
An elderly woman, claiming kinship to Mr Webb's grandmother, convinces the third vice president of New York Central to issue her a travel pass. Clerks laugh as the official signs the paper and the woman departs pleased with herself.
In a brief exchange from Siftings, John asks Darling to marry him and she replies, a whispered affirmation. He concedes his humility, while she reassures acceptance, saying she is his. He jokes that “half a loaf is better than no bread.”
The judge notes saying the daughter is papas girl and observes that when bargains are made with him stipulations favoring his interests are often added as a precaution. He suggests running the house on the same business principles to save money and become rich.
SnE, described as a pretty girl, blushes as she steps into the editor's room and questions poetry in the paper. The editor replies diplomatically that poetry isn’t favored here, and she departs after calling out the verse published.
The Boston Globe notes wood used for tennis rackets must season at least five years in rough timber before cutting. For piano wood, a typical seven year seasoning period is required before it is ready for use.
A humorous exchange unfolds as Buratar asks where the money is and Biggsby jokes it lies in his wife’s dress pocket. A burglar dismisses plans, quipping the crew isn’t a Stanley expedition.
The saying notes sunlight favors hay making while wild oats grow best when sown by moonlight. This compact adage contrasts two farming practices and their perceived optimal conditions.
Purveyors claim Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and builds strength. It is advertised as the best blood purifier that expels taint from the system and supports nerve vigor.
The advertisement notes Hoop's Pris available by mail for 25a from C. I. Hood & Co. in Lowell Massachusetts. It identifies a merchant and price, suggesting a mail order sale typical of the era.
A New York press critique mocks Edison’s baldness theory by listing famous figures from Socrates and Caesar to Jefferson and Adams, arguing longevity does not depend on hair. It cites heredity and factors like heat and illness, and notes counterexamples among presidents and sages.
Mr Gewgaw complains at the gas office that his bill jumped from 16 to 30 dollars though he used no more gas. The clerk replies that the earlier bill was unpaid.
In Tid Bits a country cousin boastfully claims to have shown the farm wholly. The girl retorts that she heard their father speak of a mortgage covering nine tenths of the land, challenging the cousin’s claim.
A child asks about a broken wing in a report from the Binghamton Republican describing a scene where a den burst flows and a question anchors the incident.
Detroit Free Press details the insignia for army ranks with embroidery styles by rank and corps. It lists General to Second Lieutenant symbols, colors for each corps, and changes from eagle to leaf designs at strap ends.
The passage argues that self-flattery awakens vanity, prompting one to abandon better judgment and align with opponents. It emphasizes the danger of inflamed self-love attracting external praise and support for wrong actions.
A moral meditation notes that fear of oneself surpasses fear of others. It warns that others may witness evil, yet one cannot escape one own guilt. The text suggests that wicked acts bear intrinsic punishment and reflect inwardly on the offender.
The manager notes two more acts remain while the friend explains his plan to stay for the entire show. The exchange captures a backstage theatre mood and anticipation.
A Tuesday report discusses a bank robbery suspect who doubts committing crime if he prayed daily for needs. It notes religious reflections affecting his view of crime and consequences.
A short reflection asserts that courteous conduct from individuals depends on the presence of polite behavior in those around them. It emphasizes social harmony through mutual consideration and restrained etiquette.
Two readers report long battles with catarrh ending after using Ely's Cream Balm and Ely's Dream Balm. Clarence L. Huff of Biddeford Maine says it cured him after seven years of symptoms and multiple cures. Milton T. Palm of Reading notes over twelve years of remedies and a year-long remission since using the Balm.
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