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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1887
Page
4
The notice promotes subscription sales for The Weekly Globe, presenting four copies for a year at three dollars cash. It states terms, identifies the Globe as the leading and only weekly Democratic newspaper in Boston, and instructs agents to emphasize its unique status to Democrats.
An advertisement invites readers to subscribe to Weekly Globe for one year and receive one or more reference books. The offer lists The Readers Hand-Book and additional volumes, priced with annual subscriptions and bulk free offers, noting deluxe binding and free postage.
The notice advertises Worcester's Pocket Dictionary at 40 cents and Handy Book of Synonyms at 50 cents. Subscribers can get THE WEEKLY GLOBE for one year at $1.25, or free with two new or old subscribers and $2.00. Both titles mailed with free postage to subscribers.
The April 27 1887 issue highlights two distinctive features the paper offers a complete Congressional Record and a complete Resume of Foreign News. It urges readers to keep the Weekly Globe for reference and notes weekly histories of Congress and world events, plus new club rates.
A short appeal urges readers to form a Democratic party club upon renewal. It promises free poster samples and agents rates, requiring little effort to recruit subscribers and grow Democratic presence in their town.
Next week Tex Weexly Grove unveils the mammoth new Globe Building, completed after a year of construction. It proclaims itself as the largest and most efficient newspaper establishment in New England and will publish a full description of the building and its facilities in Tar Werky Globe.
President Cleveland’s selection of Sicourney Butler as second comptroller of the treasury and Peter Barker’s favored treatment signal a stronger stance toward Massachusetts politics. The inter state commission’s choice of E. A. Moscury as clerk reinforces Democratic influence, with labor ties noted. Massachusetts Democrats rejoice at gains and foresee a Democratic fall victory as Republicans grow cautious.
Discussion arises over whether Henry Warp Bercher’s wish for no mourning attire is sensible. Dickens and other literary figures criticized heavy funeral trappings while examples from ancient and foreign customs show varied mourning colors such as white in Spain and China and violet in Turkey and France.
The article surveys funeral rites across civilizations, noting how cultures honor the dead from mourning attire to rituals like embalmment, cremation, and burial. It contrasts practices among Egyptians, Romans, Goths, Huns, Chinese, Japanese, and Hindus, then reflects on changing customs and a move toward more hopeful, flower-filled ceremonies. It ends with a Canadian fish trade aside and tariff-related arguments impacting American fishermen.
A city mercantile head received a surprise payment of several hundred dollars on a debt written off twenty years ago. The payer, who prospered west of here, returned east to settle old accounts with scruple and honesty. The episode, while not proving complete honesty in the world, renews faith in fellow men and praises such exceptional conduct.
Lord Salisbury proposes to extend Washington treaty fishery clauses without Halifax award payment. The move masks a Canadian aim to gain free access to American markets for Canadian caught fish by pressuring U S fishermen. Ottawa’s guards see bait, shore drying, and related privileges as leverage in trade talks.
A rapid, scattered column of opinions and anecdotes from New York to Boston. It notes George Harrison, Wall Street, and Alexander Mircuetn as the Northwest’s wealthy figure dying. cites church debts, the Bands of Mercy, and a gunship at Fort Lafayette. It references public figures, reforms, and humorous asides on clergy, editors, and politics.
A fragmentary poetic meditation on justice, mercy, and awakening hope. The speaker cites the enduring struggle of a people, the night of oppression, and a dawning morning of glory foretold by poets, with imagery of iron in the soul and the clang of fetters giving way to light.
Fashion notes present new collars cuffs and richings designed to pair with V neck gowns. Describes varied styles and fabrics supporting versatile wardrobe updates for polished daytime and evening looks.
A wave of lockouts and discharges sweeps silversmiths and coopers as firms such as Gorham Tiffany Whiting and others refuse to employ Knights, spreading across New York and Providence. Managers pledge to close doors or run shops themselves, with 5600 strikers reported in the trade.
Fragmentary text notes coarse mesh in crossway folds either plain or tin. Acknowledges information received with thanks to merson & Co. of Boston.
The Knights of Labor propose placing all Minneapolis shops under a single committee to set fair prices for coopers and barrels. A general agent would oversee operations, while mill owners would receive rent and coverage for taxes and expenses. If accepted, barrel prices may rise. millers threaten boycott or shutdown to resist dictation.
The Globe editor notes letters must bear true signatures and be brief under 260 words. Includes a railway puzzle solution and a 5600 acre circular farm problem with exact acre figures, plus a quip about a street car driver and a green conductor.
In the Hartford Times a note questions the established I O R M and suggests an improved order for white men. The ad promotes a second crochet and embroidery book, elegantly illustrated, with directions. Published by J R Leeson & Co Boston.
An essay on unequal duties of men and women in pursuing education. It highlights the Massachusetts Society for the University Education of Women, praising women who fund and support their studies through work and home duties. The piece argues society still pressures women to social duties and dress, urging equal expectations and ongoing aid to women students.
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