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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1907
Page
4
Paradise fishes, native to Japan, breed in aquariums and glass globes. Males display bright courting colors. females form nests by swallowing air and using a bubble-and-secretion nest. Eggs cling to bubbles, hatch in five days, and the father guards and renews bubbles until fry can swim.
In Ajaccio Corsica the Casa Napoleon stands as a principal building with gray walls and many windows. It roofs three stories and preserves remnants of Napoleon Bonaparte born there on August 15 1769. The home shows his birth bedroom his father’s study and his mother’s piano and sedan chair though plundered in 1793 by Paoli partisans.
A rhyming will from England probated on record dates a peculiar verse where the testator pledges his whole store to two sisters beneath a rhyme about laying under the earth. The document, titled Will Jacket, is printed in the Chicago Record Herald and reflects a whimsical, formal act of testament.
A narrative describes a remarkable polyp that can regrow into perfect animals when cut. Frembly performs internal reversals and restructuring, creating multiple creatures from halves and sections. He arranges creatures to form two animals, two-headed beings, and a multi-headed hybrid by sequentially linking bodies.
An old advertisement touts Little Liver Pills for liver health and a collapsible tube remedy for piles. It claims quick relief from headache constipation biliousness and piles itching and burning with two Sparks sellers offering 25 and 50 cent products and a guarantee.
A Gentleman's Magazine excerpt reviews Reade’s quirky language in various works. It cites examples from A Simpleton Christie Johnstone and Readi ana showing humorous neologisms and euphemisms. The discussion also notes an oncomment about the phrase go the whole hog, with Coleman criticizing its scriptural suitability.
An African American man is brought to court accused of stealing a neighbor's chickens. The judge presses him, and he asserts his innocence with a claim about feathers found in his yard the day before Christmas. He argues the timing conflicts with his wife plucking the birds after Christmas.
A London Academy note argues that certain word pronunciations seen as affectation are pardonable faults. In large venues with odd acoustics, some syllable structures carry farther than others, making deliberate pronunciation tweaks potentially harmful only to no one.
Clara and Ethel recall Mr. Featherles praising Clara Smith as one of the fairest young ladies at the party. Ethel notes the remark with a guarded cough. The London Mall setting frames the social exchange as a light note of intrigue.
A Washington Herald item notes that some diners dislike only the cork pop when ordering champagne. The joke adds that they would prefer the waiter to also fire a pistol, highlighting playful restaurant theatrics.
A Norristown Times quips on red letter days with a pretty girl remarking that every day is a read letter day as she returns the missive to its envelope. The light exchange frames everyday letters as meaningful.
A fragment quotes Antonicus on fate noting that events of fortune are unexpected and cannot be guarded against by men, reflecting on the limits of human control and preparedness.
An advertisement touts 30 days of Pineules for $100 claiming quick relief from backache lumbago and rheumatism. It promises a money back refund if not satisfied and credits seller O. W. Sparks with the sale.
It is claimed indigestion is the National disease. Demand for Rings Dyspepsia Tablets keeps increasing because they do the work. Stomach trouble and dyspepsia yield quick relief. Two days treatment free. Ask your druggist about them, sold by O.
Baltimore’s J Dunk shows a 25 square arrangement of the song title I Want What I Want When I Want It from Mlle. Modiste. Beginning at the upper left, the grid can be read across or down in 18 421 different ways, with a palindrome example claiming 36 842 possible readings if read in both directions.
A conductor questions a woman on the left near the front about paying her fare. He suspects she may bluff to stir up a fuss. A thin man on the back platform reveals the woman is his wife and claims to have paid the fare.
A traveler notes Manila’s river culture where cascoes and lorchas ferry 15 000 residents within city limits. Floating families of five to seven live on tiny cabins with fire pots and rice kettles, while women row with a child strapped to their backs, evoking a harsh, monsoon world.
A stout old gentleman laments a stolen hat and chases the thief. A well dressed stranger offers mock sympathy then snatches the wig, escaping quickly as the victim remains breathless and hatless. The St James Gazette quotes the scene as a cheeky early crime vignette.
A historical overview notes that census practice dates to ancient Egypt under King Amasis about 500 BCE and to Athens for taxation. It recalls Servius Tullius conducting a Roman census around 448 BCE, its lapse during the dark ages, and revival in the early eighteenth century.
Instructions describe folding a man's coat for packing. Lay coat flat right side up. Smooth sleeves, fold back to elbow so cuffs align with collar. Fold revers and double over along center seam. Smooth wrinkles and place on a level surface in the trunk.
In a humorous exchange, Madge questions Molly about the Audubon Society being a good business proposition. Marjorie replies that dues are five dollars while a feathered hat costs at least twenty dollars, illustrating vanity versus value in the era.
A conversation notes Jack being named secretary and treasurer. He will copy letters and handle deposits to the bank, while a speaker expresses pride, addressed to Mary. The snippet reflects workplace advancement and pride in a family or social circle.
London Globe reports the sphinx at Gizeh lacks a definite age. Excavations by Caviglia and Mariette yielded stelae naming Thothmes IV and Cheops, but later readings by Daressy suggest later repair lines from the Persian era. The headdress hints Amenemhet III era, implying the monument may be Amenemhet III’s work rather than the oldest.
A historical account details walruses on shore showing their clumsy land movement with hind flippers, the difficulty of surfacing on sand, and the social herd behavior. It notes old males burdened by necks, females and young moving more freely, and recalls vast Pacific populations once filling the Bering Sea region.
A Baltimore man waited in a dentist’s anteroom as a terrified young woman sat nearby. Shrieks from the operating room prompted her to cry out in fear, but a colored attendant reassured her it was only a patient being treated free of charge.
A young woman trying homemaking follows a mailed bread recipe. She is told to take portions and shape for baking. The friend later receives a telegram asking what to do with the remaining dough, highlighting practical missteps in domestic tasks.
Rebecchi asked a friend to dinner and returned home furious. He says politeness should yield politeness. He learned Dobelli accepted a lunch invitation, provoking his anger and a sharp domestic exchange.
A Chicago News item notes varieties of cacti with hooklike curved spines that protrude to catch passersby. The professor explains some species have spine curvature causing concern.
A brief comic exchange between a wife and husband unfolds over a call, highlighting domestic banter. The wife recounts Marcellla’s chatter, while the husband retorts about the conversation, ending in a rueful laugh.
A lone man can stand prosperity but many fall to adversity says a sentiment attributed to Garyle. The remark highlights resilience and the crowd’s reactions to success and hardship.
An office worker studies a directory when a new office boy slips him a note. The note states his pants are ripped, provoking surprise. The scene appears in Ladies' Home Journal.
In an American quip, the New York Press notes the difference in terms for political races. In England one "stands" for parliament, while in America one "runs" for Congress, reflecting faster campaign language across nations.
In ancient Ptolemaic practice any person who killed a cat faced capital punishment. The rule reflects the animal's sacred status and strong societal reverence in that period.
A young Scotchman studies cello in London and returns to his village to perform. After a few tunes, his grandfather comments that there is no shell with the instrument. The remark is reported by the Liverpool Mercury.
An old advertisement promotes Pinesalve Carb olized as a drawing antiseptic poltice for cuts burns eczema and cracked hands promising immediate relief sold by O W Sparks. Bees Laxatives Cough Syrup claim gentle bowel action and cold relief suitable for all ages with a money back guarantee.
The undersigned perceives notice of appointment as guardian of the person and estate of William J. Keefe of Bristol. Bond filed as required. All claimants must file in the clerk's office within six months from the first advertisement date 9 10 17 24. THOMAS F KEEFE
Fragmentary timetable notes for a four steamship route show Sagamore and JINDVA as vessels with times listed like 8.45 10.45 and 7.05 10.05. Other text mentions a star symbol and partial crew or departure indicators.
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