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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1891
Page
8
An Auckland Chronicle analysis outlines a draughts classification scheme. It argues draws, black wins, and white wins vary by sequence, proposes a premier A class for perfect draws, and details how errors steer outcomes into B or C classes while noting notable chess and draughts correspondence and ongoing discussions.
In New York a veteran writer reflects on Billy Florence and companions, praising Florence for kindness and wit while critiquing public masks. He recalls Florence’s career, actors like Sothern Barrett and Williams, and argues Masonry’s value, noting Cardinal Gibbons’s view on Masons.
The eight year old grandson of a governor and a Supreme Court dignitary questions whether to greet everyone at breakfast. Parents clash over manners as he enters a summer hotel dining room. The writer urges consistent respect for elders and warm morning salutations to cultivate civility.
Chess column notes a position no. 1608 with White to move and win, detailing analysis by H B Washburn and J T Hennigan. It cites variations and corrections, including Guanr game adjustments and cross-choices, referencing multiple players and publications.
The editor states extensive plans for a record Christmas issue with contributions from notable players and authors across the nation and abroad including Scotland England Australia and New Zealand. The goal is to deliver the finest publication ever produced for the December 22 issue.
Helen Watterson explains a home method to reduce unflattering glare from chandelier light. By adding pale pink silk “petticoats” to globe fixtures, women can soften the direct glow, tinting faces with rose pink rays and avoiding harsh blue red or green tones.
A Chicago columnist denounces “bubble marriages” based on barter and convenience. He argues love fades, tolerance wanes, and misery grows unless society educates youth for steadier life choices. He urges laws against early marriage and stricter courtship standards to curb superficial unions.
Mrs Dinwiddie voices fear after her husband mentions a drug costing $10,000 an ounce. She worries about contracting a disease and needing the costly prescription, expressing anxiety in a conversation with Mrs Shingiss.
Reader reports success buying a five dollar outlet from H F Delno Co Columbus Ohio to plate knives orks and spoons with gold silver or nickel. He says watches and jewelry plate splendidly and he can produce many items monthly to sell from home. He signs as Frep Earl.
Long list shows Gen Samuel C Lawrence and J Reed Whipple among Boston’s top insured. The piece notes about 60 residents have at least 100000 in life policies and 1265 exceed 50000, with many names and firms across Boston and New England. It highlights prominent holders, local cities and regional spread of large policies.
The article lists prominent figures and their life insurance values. John Wanamaker tops the list with 1,505,000 dollars, followed by Andrew Carnegie at 250,000 and George Hearst at 400,000. Other notable names include Cornelius Vanderbilt, Hamilton Disston, J. B. Stetson, and P. H. Glatfelter, with varied sums noted.
The Globe Musical Supply Depot introduces two new Saalfield libraries, Vocal and Instrumental, offering sixteen pages per issue with 3 to 6 pieces per number. Subscriptions run twelve months for one library at $1.00, with bonuses including three months extra and a nine-cent music order certificate.
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