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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1884

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2

Christmas Stockings and Weather Signs From A Whimsical Town

Rural observers report a severe winter ahead based on beaver and muskrat signs while stockings fill homes on Christmas Eve noted as the year’s busiest moment aside from Monday mornings. The Lowell Courier’s Marden complains about Boston travel delays yet admits a fondness for the slow city.

Reception at Albany Mansion Boosts Cleveland Social Tone

The Albany executive mansion reception Tuesday night boosts the social role of President Cleveland's administration. The alleged Marquis de Leuville sues the New York World over title doubts. Congressman Crisp faces scrutiny for misnaming Mr. O'Hara as from North Carolina. The Chicago News notes breaches of etiquette and truth in labeling a congressman. John R. McLean published the Cleveland scandal story in full and then attended the Albany events with his wife, facing criticism.

Albany Cleveland Marquis de Leuville New York World Crisp O'Hara North Carolina Chicago John R. McLean Executive Mansion

Coon Skinner Notes Polk Victory Mood and Real Estate Nudge

A 1844 Ithaca democratic paper recalls that prior to the election the Tribune predicted ruin from a democratic president but after Polk’s win admitted real estate prices in the metropolis would not be seriously affected. The paper remains at its old stand and continues publication as the year ends with holiday wishes.

Coon Skinner Ithaca New York Tribune Wpolk

Senator Logan Attacks Curtis in Sec Ret Secretary Nominat

The article accuses Senator Logan of fighting Curtis for personal reasons connected to Curtis exposing Logan’s aggressive push for Zuni lands. It suggests Logan’s opposition to reforms aiding Fitz John Porter stems from feud. It hints Porter once accused him of harming speech and order in the Eng linh region.

Logan Curtis The South American Commission Fitz John Porter Porter

Christmas Day Reflects Humanity and Christian Charity

A longtime reflection on Christmas celebrates its unifying power across classes and ages. The piece notes the day’s divine call to peace on earth and goodwill to men, urging practical acts of kindness and consideration for the less fortunate. It emphasizes warmth of human contact over doctrinal disputes, linking benevolence to true Christian spirit.

Abou Ben Adbem

Unprintable thoughts in a congressional record

The piece laments that the Congressional Record captures not fully spoken debates but posturing and likely imagined remarks. It critiques editors for printing overheard or withheld ideas as if they represent true deliberation and public intent.

Teo Wyoming West Congress

What They Got A Banter On Gifts And Gossip

A long witty parade of Christmas gifts and social quips, noting that the editor has a busy day and weaving in pithy lines about poets, journalists, cockroaches, roosters laying eggs, and manners. It riffs on charity, manners, marriage, and town gossip with pointed humor.

Bargain Offer In A Freewheeling Exchange

A columnist style exchange unfolds with a dealer offering a two thousand dollar item to a friend. The narrator recalls losing composure and the ladies’ amused reactions as they inspect the scene, while a facetious dry goods man names a pattern modification. The moment pivots on a sly bargain and social tension in a San Francisco Chronicle context.

San Francisco Chronicle

New Publications On English Art And Marmion Edition

A new Appleton volume surveys English art with 6000 London works shown, 400 sketched by artists, and 14 full page photo-engravings. Features Leighton Burne Jones Millais Hunt among others. Attractive binding, ideal gift. James R. Osgood & Co. also issues Sir Walter Scott’s Marmion in a handsome octavo cloth edition with about 100 steel engravings.

Henry Blackburn Academy Notes Normandy New York D. Appleton & Co England London Royal Academy Grosvenor Gallery Institute of of Painters Sir Frederick Leighton E. Burne Jones J. E. Millais Holman Hunt James R. Osgood & Co Sir Walter Scott

Glory to God on Christmas Morn by H W Ripley

Poetic Christmas message extols the birth of Christ the Prince of Peace. The author recalls Bethlehem’s scene, the heavenly star, and Jesus' mission to bring peace and salvation, ending with a blessing to God and a signature H W Ripley.

Christ Bethlehem Het Galilee Christ of Love H. W. Ripley

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