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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1888
Page
7
Brief notes on the nomination and election of President Garfield, with reminiscences of the 1880 convention. Highlights outline James A. Garfield’s path to the presidency and reference to the era’s political dynamics.
A brief notice records copyright of August 1888 by The Globe Newspaper Company. It notes a remarkable career associated with the publication or its staff, reflecting historical copyright practice and the era’s newspaper culture with concise, period voice.
Written by Hon Geo B Marden the article recounts James A Garfield’s ascent from poverty in Mentor Ohio to national prominence. It covers his schooling, varied early work, rapid rise in the military and political spheres, and his 1881 presidency ending with his assassination, framing him as a model of ambition, integrity, and public service.
Belford's Magazine reprints Hawthorne on American literature and magazine culture. He argues authors rarely earn meaningful royalties, citing $100 from 1000 copies sold and $600 from 6000 copies, then imagines dinner for top earners and calls for critique of the publishing system.
A New York merchant praises a railway for exceptional service on a Mt McGregor line. The conductor stops for an elderly woman, allows daisies collecting at a field stop, and proclaims the line stops anywhere for any passenger. The anecdote underscores generous, passenger friendly railroad practice.
Kansas City Journal notes how Parisian fashion keeps boots and skirts clean in mud. Skirts are shorter in the back, enabling easier walking and a jaunty look while hiding feet.
During a recent trip of the Mallory One from New York to Fernandina an old lady passenger who was hard to please praised the ship at breakfast, saying there is one thing really good. The captain replied they strive to please guests and asked what she admired most, she answered simply.
A sensational late night event at the Centennial reports a baby birth in Music Hall around seven o clock. Mrs. Crawford of North Vernon Indiana, visiting the exhibit, was in good health while the newborn arrived in an ante room near the art Hall.
Mary Sawyer born 82 years ago in Sterling area near Worcester, says the Mary who owned the famous lamb lived long ago. The article recalls the farm, the route to Redstone hill school, and the now-changed landscape where memories of the lamb and Mary linger.
Mary Tyler recalls nursing a lamb as a child in Sterling. The lamb followed her to school, caused laughter when it wandered the floor, and later died after a barn incident. Mrs. Tyler later educated in Ftchburg, taught in Somerville, and spent decades as matron at McLean Retreat.
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