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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1873
Page
1
Windmill on the Downs Ends in Rescue and Reunification
Naomi Gower, a miller’s daughter, saves Reuben Straytor from a deadly mill sail accident as she weighs revenge against him for her sister Jeanette’s disappearance. Reuben reveals Jeanette eloped with a dissipated suitor to Dover and Calais, was tracked, and returned with her in safety. Jeanette resumes life abroad with a Canadian trader spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crewhaven
Naomi Gower
Flockshire Downs
Amos Gower
Wavingdean
London
Normandy
Chamhavans
Paris
Downs
Gower
Naomi
Jeanette
Reuben Straytor
Down
Reuben
Flockshire College
Janette
Crewhaven Road
Stokes
Wavingdean Farm
Farne Buildings
Old Mill
Canada
None
A reflective miscellany urging humble service as a small, steady blessing to others in daily life.
The Inspiration of Nature
A compact reflection on nature’s healthful influence by Emerson. The speaker finds exhil aration in snow puddles and twilight walks, seeing the woods as perennial youth and a sanctuary where reason and faith return and nature can repair all life’s woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Purity of character amid hard times praised for businessmen
The piece extols character over money, urging merchants to preserve a pure and honorable life. It lauds individuals who remain steadfast and courageous during economic distress, noting moral integrity as the richest inheritance for future generations.
Mouse-hearted men and the limits of pluck
An East Indian fable shows a mouse turned into a cat then a dog then a tiger, only to fear each creature. The tale ends that a mouse-hearted person cannot gain bravery or public recognition despite appearance or position.
The Tongue of Slander And Its Harmful Power
A discussion on slander portrays its constant presence in society and its ability to harm reputation. It notes how both direct and insinuated words can wound noble and strong individuals, often arising unconsciously yet causing deep distress.
Passage on moral decay and social impact
The editor laments a passion that cannot be indulged without corrupting the soul. It exposes a tendency toward chaos and depravity, showing that wealth and refinement fail to shield from weakness. Even educated society can be most cruel, polishing the tongue to deliver its death-work.
Fast eating harms digestion says Dr Derby
Dr Derby warns that Massachusetts meals should take 12 to 15 minutes. He explains digestion begins in the mouth with teeth and saliva and rapid swallowing traps air, distends the stomach, and can impede esophageal motion. Drinking water in one gulp is urged to wash food into the stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Derby
Massachusetts
Fish Nutrition Debated by The London Times
The London Times refutes Dr Edward Smith claim that fish is mainly a relish with little nutriment. Citing M Payen, it shows fish flesh holds substantial solids similar to beef with salmon at 24.296 percent solids and herring richer in nitrogenous substances. Tea is not nourishment yet may aid digestion and mental work, according to the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Times
Edward Smith
British Association
M. Payen
The Strongest Magnet Theory Questioned by Jamin
The Popular Science Monthly reports M Jamin showing a magnet at a French Academy meeting that allegedly carries over thirty two times its weight. Experts note that for large magnets the effect may not scale, as parallel steel plates cancel some polarity, reducing power below the sum of parts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Popular Science Monthly
M. Jamin
French Academy
Drifted Greenland Ship A Century Frozen in Time
A 1775 Greenland whaler, trapped among icebergs, drifted for thirteen years. A nearby ship discovered a crew frozen at their posts with the log ending in 1762, while others lay in hammocks and cabins. The vessel carried a buried load of corpses as a drifting sepulchre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shutt
Greenland
Fish Jewelry from Denmark at Vienna Exposition
A Cincinnati Gazette correspondent describes Denmark's fish jewelry for the Vienna Exposition made entirely from fish bones and scales. The pieces include delicate uners like ear rings bracelets and crosses carved from fish bones and adorned with red and crimson scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Denmark
Copenhagen
Railways Could Reach One Hundred Miles per Hour Says Journal
A scientific journal argues that 65 to 70 miles per hour is safe on first class lines and that permanent track could enable 100 miles per hour, though a single weak section could ruin an entire line. It cites trials in England Ireland and the United States showing speeds from 54 to 70 miles per hour on various routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Great Western Railway
Stirling
Great Northern
Yarmouth
Great Eastern
Brentwood Bank
Ireland
Boston and
Albany
United States
Springfield
Worcester
Swimming collars raise head from water in novelty gear
A London manufactured thin India rubber collar inflated to float a person with the mouth inches above water. Packed in an elastic cotton cover it bears eight pounds buoyancy while weighing under two ounces. Not a replacement for a life belt, it serves as a lightweight neck buoy used with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
New York
Southampton
London
Home Journal
The Cattle Yard Trade At West Albany
The West Albany cattle yards handle about 6000 beef steers 8000 sheep 800 cows and calves 100 horses and 20000 hogs weekly with stock changing hands mainly to New York and Eastern buyers. Local butchers within 100 miles and surrounding cities participate. Weekly stock values range from 100k to 120k dollars while freight from the West to Brighton Station totals about two million dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Albany
N. Y
New York
Boston & Albany
Brighton
MeTuOD IN Work
An old warning on discipline and time management. The writer compares business to a marching regiment, noting chaos when first tasks are delayed. He cautions that delaying first duties creates a backlog that overwhelms the mind and hinders steady effort.
Detroit prisoner mocks trial with scornful joke
A Detroit negro prisoner on the way to the penitentiary for larceny said the first lawyer promised to help him escape of his hat in hand but the other lawyer spoke and he felt he was the biggest rascal on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Jeanette
Crewhaven
Redhill Junction
Redhill
Ashford
Dover
Calais
Rascal
Strawberries Delight Guest With Cream and Sugar
A guest asks for strawberries and is assured they are available with cream and sugar. The exchange shows a light domestic scene as the host explains options for dessert.
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Tomredsy
Sir Walter Scott
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