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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1889
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices: Twe Darr Grome-One copy per month 50 conte per year $6.00. Tee Scwbat Grops by mail $2.00 per year. Tae Weentr Girone by mail $1.00 per year. Postage prepaid. Goose Newsrarer Co. 242 Washington Street Boston Mass. Entered at Boston Post Office as second class matter.
The Globe announces a club deal offering six copies for four dollars. Individuals can subscribe at one dollar per year, with six months at sixty cents and three months at twenty five cents. Postage free.
The Weekly Globe invites readers to form clubs to increase subscriptions. It offers free sample copies by mail or to be mailed upon request and asks for names or addresses of potential subscribers.
The Weekly Globe urges timely renewal for February or March expiry. It highlights a valuable offer for renewal and invites readers to read the circular carefully and spread subscriptions to friends as free sample copies are sent.
A rushed drive to claim land in Oklahoma Territory grips the Midwest. Kansas City reels with "Oklahoma fever" as rail lines anticipate a flood of westward travel, settlers, and land companies emerge. Thousands of unemployed look to relocate, while businessmen and journalists monitor the unfolding exodus and preparations intensify.
The author argues that land settlement in Oklahoma will relieve urban labor pressure, raise wages, and increase overall productivity. Returning workers to the soil benefits both the nation and business, highlighting farming as an independent and honorable occupation.
The New York World surveys letters from prominent women to show that sincerely is the most common signoff, with cordially closely following. It argues that Yours truly and similar phrases have become empty forms, losing literal meaning and reflecting ritual rather than genuine sentiment, likening American customs to fading traditions.
A long essay argues Europeans seek Central Africa for new fortunes amid land hunger, praising Britons as ideal colonizers while noting German and French motives. It then critiques U S governance, citing Bryce on misrepresentation in Congress, Senate wealth, and calls for reform to restore popular sovereignty and curb elite control.
Africa may become the refuge of millionaires pursued by poverty.
The piece highlights Grover Cleveland returning to law practice after presidency. It contrasts him with pensioned ex leaders and praises his plain, practical path as counselor-at-law. It notes his prior roles as mayor, governor, and president and lauds his reform-minded, unglamorous approach.
A harsh assessment of the late Crown Prince Rapour condemns his potential rule. A secretary’s Vienna telegraph about American grief is criticized for timing. A New Yorker proposes Farragut as a state name for North Dakota, with mixed reception.
The passage names multiple war heroes and notes Wasume-To as the sole person honored with a state or territory named for him. It compares pension costs to pre and postwar government expenses and Britain's army, then shifts to political chatter about 1892 Democratic nominees, Pasteur’s diphtheria work, Samoa talks, social gossip about Mrs. Ceur LAND Willer, and a quip on eggs per Popular Science Monthly.
A father transfers a house to his son with the mortgage and notes the land to accompany it. The lender and parents sign, plus a lawyer, but the old mortgage on the father's house still covers the entire parcel. The son should obtain a release from the first mortgage on the lot to clear the title and ensure the transfer stands.
If you grant a power of attorney to the estate’s executor you may limit scope to rent collection or specific actions, but a general POA cedes broad control and could allow decisions on property. You can specify limits and keep final signoff rights, ensuring you retain oversight and ability to ratify important steps.
A woman seeks guidance on whether her second marriage is valid after a long separation from her first husband who left Westward. He has not supported her, and she has not heard from him for eight to ten years. She wonders if she could remarry without divorce and whether the later marriage could be set aside if the first husband reappears.
A reader seeks guidance after losing his father’s discharge papers. The suggestion is to contact veterans rights services, preferably the War Department, with full name, regiment number, and company to obtain a service record or certificate. The message directs to Charles F. Hapgood, superintendent, at the Veterans Rights Bureau located at 4 Pemberton Square.
A reader asks about ad valorem duties meaning value based taxation. The response explains ad valorem as duties tied to value, with examples like a tax per yard plus a percentage of value, illustrating how duties are applied on goods such as Brussels carpet.
A publisher offers a premium to new subscribers with delivery by return mail after payment via money order. A sends a money order but waits weeks without reply and seeks remedy. The issue asks if steps exist to recover funds or compel premium delivery and if publishers could be charged with fraud. An answer notes the case is costly and may not be worth pursuing.
The United States minister to Siam, J. T. Child, a Missouri Democrat, remains unflustered after an election defeat. He packs, departs in December for Bangkok, travels around the world at government expense, and expects a long return journey but continued salary, planning a carefree leave.
Readers submit etiquette questions on social calls greeting guests and introductions. Topics include card use, greetings, hostess duties, ringing etiquette, guest introductions, and proper conduct for ladies and gentlemen in social and business settings.
The second course kickoff at 174 Tremont Street showcased Miss Ida A Maynard with Mrs Dearborn presenting a culinary lesson. The class prepared white soup caska a la creme ham croquettes sardine toast sponge corn cake caramel custard and caramel sauce with detailed cooking steps and cautions for perfect sauces and frying. The next session on Feb 18 will cover baked fish Hollandaise sauce lobster artichoke brown bread pudding and coffee.
The writer claims a cure for consumption and offers two bottles of his remedy to readers who send their express and postal addresses. He signs as T. A. Slocum M C of 118 Pearl Street in New York and requests publication for replies.
The author argues two thirds of education comes from books and tuition, urging women to pursue reading clubs and literary societies. She describes clubs as vital for intellectual nourishment, social bonding, and pursuing meaningful roles beyond marriage, praising women who lead and participate in such circles.
The Street Railway Journal reports Mexico City relies on mules for traction with first class coaches resembling New York Broadway cars, second class with roof windows and no long benches, and third class for freight and Indians. One line extends to the cemetery using mourning funeral cars and can switch routes at the central square.
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