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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1890
Page
5
A cheeky exchange reveals Mrs B’s claim that she and her husband differ by ten years, despite Jones insisting she looks as young as him. The anecdote underscores social banter about aging and appearances.
In a fragment from New York Weekly a manager of a fashionable West End amateur dramatic company greets a reporter posing as a critic. The exchange highlights the clash between pretension and journalism as the manager presents an admission ticket.
In a Chicago scene a census taker speaks to a large, cross eyed woman guarding a cradle inside a home. The confrontation over entering the home is brief as the taker proceeds with his questions to determine the head of the family.
A young man ponders a special purchase in a fancy grocery store. A grocer responds and directs him to the pickle counter as a possible good choice. The scene hints at hopeful prospects for the man despite uncertainty about finding suitable work.
A fragmentary item notes a widow speaking of erecting a monument with Loving husband engraved, while a dying advertiser protests in a column reading matter. The readable text shows a dry goods newspaper tone with melodramatic lines and a columnar format.
A playful scene features a child asking if a new brother is arriving and whether angels brought their mother. The girl considers flaming swords and jokes about how angels might have bypassed a janitor, revealing a lighthearted exchange.
Posters fastened to trees fences and piazzas across Connecticut New York and parts of this state warn of trouble at Calvary cemetery with warnings from the Granite Cutters National Union Barre Vermont noting granite cutters office.
A fragmented exchange centers on a disappointing transaction with references to Terre Haute Expresa and a promised $101. The speaker suggests little consolation can be gained, noting that the cheerful giver will not suffer and that the overall result remains bleak and unsatisfying.
In a lighthearted exchange, America praises Smoothbore for pleasant manners while Marian notes the habit of giving taffy to people, amusingly stating even her portraits seem flatteringly influenced by the habit.
A lady reports an unexpected delivery of a piano instruction book titled How to Play the Piano. She denies ordering it, saying neighbors arranged the delivery and asked the courier to bring it to her.
The dialog shows an architect asking a client about specifics for a new build while the client defers, saying friends have not shared their secrets yet. The exchange hints at pending decisions and guidance needed before finalizing the design.
In the Lowell Citizen dialogue, a wife praises a 92 year old man who manages all the coal and wood for the household while the husband mocks him as a fool. The exchange highlights family roles and aging labor in a curt domestic vignette.
A father recounts rising early to work at seven o'clock, insisting his son can safely manage the business in his absence. The exchange emphasizes confidence in the son's capability and the discipline of early labor.
Ere their marriage she enjoyed new gowns but now when he is out late at night she treats him to a dressing do.
A terse exchange between a groom and fiancée about social status and family implications unfolds. The fiancé notes their lack of a mother-in-law, while the fiancée reminds him not to be too exacting in expectations.
A brief dialogue from Harper's Bazar features Sidney pondering verse, teasing about blank verse versus rhymed, and noting he has only one line so far as he contemplates spring themed votes.
A West Virginia lover, nine years in, walked twenty miles to court a widow aged sixty six, proving the old saying that no fool is as stubborn as an old fool. The column contrasts youthful ardor with wiser, nearer comforts.
A terse note hints at limited ice supplies delaying an ice palace project and suggests a possible hard carnival in the West as a fallback plan.
Recurring cartoons and snippets discuss marital duties and personal autonomy. A citizen’s right to dress and speak freely at home is questioned, with dialogue highlighting strains between traditional duty and modern rights. The piece reflects early 20th century views on gender roles and domestic authority.
The passage contrasts private house rights with public limits, noting how a resident may act freely at home while outside behavior may incur misdemeanor. It cites examples such as swearing, using sacred names, and drinking wine or beer at home without official interference, varying by state.
John Artovitch, a 365 year old exiled Russian on the bark James G Pendleton bound for Melbourne, recounts ten years at Siberia mines and brutal punishments. He details knout blows, other tortures, and a notorious 101 blow sentence of Baron Matrey, describing prison life and his own 20 lashes for attempting to escape.
The Globe advertises large commissions for subscription signups. Helpers including wives, sons, or daughters can earn money by soliciting neighbors and friends in their spare time, receiving the largest commission ever paid on a dollar weekly.
A veteran engineer argues that heroic railroading myths are exaggerated. He discusses self preservation, jump versus stay, and real factors shaping a crash response. He cites Joe Simmons and historic engines Union and Constitution to illustrate outcomes in peril.
Commercial notices from Boston detail butter prices drifting lower due to heavy receipts with demand for choice butter steady. Cheese and eggs show quiet to firmer tones with various regional and quality quotes. Vegetables fruits nuts flour coffee sugar and tobacco markets listed with extensive price ranges. cattle hides and other supplies noted amid overall market steadiness for the period.
Weekly arrivals for week ending March 28 1890 show Western cattle 2182 Northern cattle 282 Eastern cattle total 2464. Western sheep and lambs 7764 Northern sheep 1266 Eastern sheep and lambs total 161. Veals 1066. Horses 900. Northern and Eastern cattle prices rose from 2.00 to 4.25 per hundred pounds. Western beef price 3.50 per hundred pounds live weight. Hides tallow skins prices given in cents per unit. Brighton hides 614 cents, tallows and skins noted.
Pittsburg Bulletin quotes Miss Brightleigh and Mr. Doolittle in a humorous exchange about Lent and self denial. Doolittle recalls resisting a cane and eyes avoid a passing girl, noting a tiny moral trial.
Edwin A. Dargin editor notes communications should go to lock drawer 5220, Boston Mass. The Boston Chess and Checker Club at 691 Washington Street invites all to visit and play in the evenings.
James Smith born 1857 in Birmingham grew up in Spennymoor England. He defeated local experts as a youth and won nine major matches before age 25. He won the national tournament at Manchester then defended the title against Jackson, with Beattie and Barker among his only defeats. His funeral in Spennymoor drew over 300 mourners, with tributes recalling his kindness and skill.
The Blyth Weekly News remembers James Smith, England’s champion draughtsman, in a elegiac column praising his brief yet bright career. The piece blends formal verse with personal recollections, noting his quiet ways and the strong bonds broken by his death. May his name endure amid memories from Waterloo Blyth and Drummond volumes.
The Boston Checker Club hosts two local amateurs in Game No 2483 Maid o the Mill. The scene notes strong players and a growing checker club scene with weekly team matches and a September clash between Harker and Freeman, reflecting renewed interest in the game.
A conversation unfolds with a book agent explaining an encyclopedia's breadth while a caller insists it reveal her husband's whereabouts until 3.30 this morning, framing a curious request as a purchase motivator. The exchange highlights the allure of reference works in solving personal mysteries.
Jack Ripley searches pockets for a missing all wool undergarment bought from a haberdasher two weeks ago. The bemused tradesman asks if anything is missing, while Ripley laments the garment seems to have slipped through a hole in his vest.
The Boston Weekly Grote announces a prize contest for boys and girls under 18 to submit stories of 100 to 1000 words by May 1, 1890. Four prizes totaling $38 are awarded: $20, $10, $5, and $1 gold pieces. Prizes to be announced around June 1 after committee judging.
Every entrant must be a subscriber to The Boston Weekly Globe or a family member of a subscriber. The price is $1 per year or about half that for six months. A six month subscription allows a family member to enter, and past subscribers are eligible to compete. Stories become the property of The Globe once received and merited pieces will be printed during the year. The Weekly Globe is produced by The Boston Globe establishment, a leading New England newspaper with prominent offices at 236 to 244 Washington Street, Boston.
The Globe offers four gold prizes of 20 10 5 and 1 for the best stories from women over 18, submitted by May 1. Winners announced June 1. Entries must be from a family that subscribes to The Globe. Stories must be 1500 to 3000 words and become the paper’s property for printing during the year.
A historical note directs writers to use one side of sheets, write plainly, and mail stories to the Story Editor of To Boston Verity Groze at Nos. 236 to 244 Washington Street, Boston Massachusetts USA. The directive emphasizes plain writing and single-sided sheets.
Our Grandest Premium offers a free Atlas to anyone sending two yearly subscriptions. The Atlas features larger maps of principal states, six colored maps, and a colored country map of all states and territories, in hand colored editions valued at $5.
General Shoals and a sergeant observe a white flaky outdoor substance. The sergeant asks what it is and Shoals notes it resembles snow, calling it very singular to the cotton and speculating about its origin.
A dialogue captures an old bachelor visiting a widow about the dividing fence between their farms. He suggests repairs, she smiles, and they consider whether to fix or remove the fence altogether.
A brief Harper's Bazar snippet notes how easily a baby amuses itself. It captures a mother’s anecdote about spending an hour opening and shutting a register to entertain Johnny, who cries when the activity ends. The piece highlights simple child play as a source of amusement.
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