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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
5
Friday morning December 13 133 subscription rates listed for daily paper and port editions with prices for six months three months and quarter year readers asked to provide old and new addresses for address changes and future delivery locations
A historical critique accuses Europe’s six great powers of delaying intervention for Constantinople as the Sultan permits mass killings of Christians. The author denounces the concert of the powers as hypocritical and mollycoddling, calling the response feeble troonery.
The article critiques Republican chagrin over a two year mayoral term after a partisan move to extend the term. It argues the change was either good or bad for the city regardless of party control and urges making the best of the Democratic mayor’s election rather than pushing for annual elections.
The article eulogizes Alien G. Thurman as the dean of American politics, recounting his lifelong public service, roles as lawyer, judge, and senator, and his bold reform battles in Ohio. It notes his vitality past age 70, leadership as a vice presidential candidate, and his enduring integrity. His death marks a loss to citizenship and the nation.
The piece outlines a scramble for early influence as St Louis hosts the Republican national convention. Reed appears best placed to influence party destinies, while Morton, McKinley, Sherman, and even a revived Harrison vie for nomination prospects within six months. The column ponders who will prevail.
The Ohio State Republican League plans a February Lincoln birthday banquet in Columbus, a historic symposium with all Republican presidential hopefuls invited to feed and toast, promising a unique public exchange among Reed, McKinley, Allison, Quay, Harrison, and Sherman.
Friends and foes see Congressman Barrett’s impeachment resolutions as audacious nonsense, yet acknowledge the masterful way he pushed them into the Congressional agenda. Barrett, a keen political planner, is viewed as a rising figure with ambitions beyond his role.
The Observant Citizen notes a new skating boot design featuring a glittering steel strip bolted to high laced Russia leather boots. Carryable to the rink, it replaces the old strap systems and may prove popular for parties. Also mentions Caroline Miskel Hoyt photographs attracting spectators and a Harvard student drafting current event themes for English class.
An old newspaper man thanks the Post for support of principles and candidates in the election. He praises Mayor-elect Quincy and the Post as a key supporter, signaled from Ward 4, December 11.
A mature woman recalls falling for actor Brudenell at the Diadem Theatre and a later collaboration on a drama. She discovers his vanity and manipulation as he insists on weakening the leading lady’s part for his gain, ending with a parting and a cabinet photograph of him as a memento. The tale blends romance and disillusion in a late Victorian setting.
Fragments describe Friday meals and cooking steps for breakfast luncheon and dinner a five pound codfish stuffed with dressing butter gravy steamed cranberry pudding and cold sauce with detailed instructions and a signature from Mrs C A Crowell 8 Sumner Street Everett Mass
A Newton Mass recipe excerpt lists dishes like Concomera Wheatlet with am Calves Liver with Bacon and Creamed Lobster. It provides instructions for several dishes including Creamed Lobster, Cream of Corn Soup, Caper Sauce, Italian Cream and a Creamed Lobster recipe with butter eggs milk and cream.
Louis K. Harlow held a successful exhibit and sale at Williams & Everett's gallery, with a striking water color of a West Newton twilight scene that critics call marvellous. Alexander Pope displayed life like portraits of a St Bernard and a setter, praised for sculptural modeling and bold color. The Paint and Clay Club toured Sudbury, the Rhode Island School of Design receives posters from the Mechanics' Fair, and local lectures at Cowles Art School continue as debates over oversized canvases threaten historic works.
The decree of extravagant dress prompts a market shift to velveteen and velours. Manufacturers cater to the middle class with wide velours in plain colors suitable for gowns capes and waists. Rich quiet tones and corduroy patterns appear in fashion items.
A fashion note describes gowns in white and gray checks with half inch corduroy for full ensembles and plain velveteen fabrics priced at a dollar and a quarter a yard. Blue-gray gowns feature full skirts and long waists with pearl gray ribbon loops, grebe collars, and crushed velvet rose accents. The styles are described as English in influence and suitable for promenade wear.
A collage of humorous exchanges and witticisms from a 19th or early 20th century newspaper. Jokes range from sobriety hoaxes to old fashioned women and family banter. The passages feature named phrases, puns, and light social satire centered on everyday conversations.
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