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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1885
Page
4
A historical overview outlines the start of a complete history of the Democratic administration. The project aims to chronicle leadership milestones, key policy shifts, and political context from its inception onward.
Arrangements announced to publish the fullest reports on Grover Cleveland’s administration starting March 4. The Globe will cover cabinet and Congress doings and president and Democratic leaders, with weekly editions. Subscribers urged to read all Washington news and save each copy from March 4.
Edmond About, famed French novelist, writes How Marriages are Made in Paris or The Twin Brothers of the Motel Corneille for THE GLOBE. The story is described as the highest art in French fiction and worth the yearly subscription.
The S Lobe agricultural department will be more practical and valuable than before. It will feature well chosen papers based on contributors’ experience and readers’ questions on plant analysis soil fertilization and cultivation practices.
Notice outlines subscription terms for THE WEEKLY GLOME, including pricing, payment methods, and where to send letters. It specifies required sender details for correspondence, address change notices, and cancellations, plus handling of lost copies and non registered stamps. Sample copies are free.
The fragment recounts Mr JuLIoUs CaTLIN of Hartford tallying his cigar spendage at 200000 dollars over 83 years, notes governors changing parties in several states including Colorado and Indiana, and narrates a tale of young Ulysses S Grant Jr being shown a vault hoard by Ward. The piece blends humor and political rumor with curious anecdotes.
The piece outlines the New York Legislature's upcoming caucus battle for a successor to Senator Lapham with contenders Evans and Morton. It notes President Arthur's reluctance to enter, hints at a dark horse, and mentions influence from Albany power brokers and wealth in play.
A nostalgic sketch captures rustic scenes and natural wonders across Massachusetts January 5 to 9. Birds, fruit, weather, and farm life intertwine as sparrows nest, robins feast on cherries, crocuses bloom, and farmers urge bird boxes to welcome springtime. Local anecdotes reference Salem Worcester Haverhill Waltham Medford Concord Westboro Quincy Point and Springfield with vivid seasonal imagery.
The article questions cries of criticism toward the New Orleans exposition, noting possible bias in local press and officials. It argues no proof of schemes to mislead the public and describes the opening three weeks prior, with delays and carpentry, while predicting favorable spring weather and a strong visitor influx to begin Louisiana’s season.
A historical sketch links Andrew Jackson’s 1815 New Orleans victory to his lasting stature and inspires a Boston dinner by New England Democrats. The event salutes his career as statesman, with rhetoric praising Cleveland’s political triumph as the party’s latest victory.
The aging General Grant, in frail health, declines financial aid and pushes his memoirs toward completion. The piece credits him with steadfast public affection, argues scandal surrounds his advisers, and suggests the people would welcome a restored standing if he overcomes past misdeeds. It notes his letter to Cyrus W Field showing enduring manliness amid criticism.
An editorial argues cigarettes are the favored youth habit, noting widespread use among young English-speaking males. It compares cost and strength to cigars and pipes, suggests cigarettes hook youths to smoking, and concludes many will eventually switch to cigars if they continue.
Monday night the friends of OlivER Johnson venerable abolitionist and co worker with HORACE GREELEY tendered him a reception on his seventy fifth birthday Only a few survivors of that band who fought so long and well remain among us now It is fitting they should be duly honored A local dance in Madbury N H ended with the floor dropping into the cellar Dancers escaped unhurt but will talk of it for a year Three months ago the Eastern portion of the American continent had a slight earthquake aftershocks followed Captain OLSEN of the bark Isabell reports his vessel was damaged
A December 20 report notes a startling event rocking the seas as the marine quake underscores a rapidly changing and unsettled world. The brief item highlights global unease and vivid reactions to natural force phenomena.
A long humorous column surveys clever jests, odd anecdotes, and warped morals. It parades stories from crime to culture, noting eccentric locals, a laughing judge, clever wordplay, odd emblems, and light social satire across towns like Texas, New York, and Louisiana with dated aside quips.
Brooklyn sermon argues on Corinthians that the natural man cannot grasp spiritual truth until conversion. Beecher contrasts animal and higher natures, condemns old theologies, and urges humility, sympathy, and genuine spiritual growth while warning against self appointed spiritual judges.
A January report from New York shows a modest but spreading upturn in dry goods trade and general commerce. Merchants like H. B. Claflin note rock bottom prices and improving orders from the West and South, with Cleveland’s outlook cited as boosting confidence. Leaders of mills and a major commission house report increased orders and better cash collection, and hotel managers see rising occupancy as overall activity rebounds.
Portmouth Rhode Island experienced the largest real estate drop in its history when a coal mine tunnel section caved in on a Friday afternoon. The mine, begun in the 1830s, had long been worked, and water flooded in after pumps stopped, washing away tunnel walls and prompting fears of further property losses among local farmers.
Cora Peters of Vevay Indiana was married by telegraph to a man named Grewson in Prescott Iowa. The couple answered the questions by telegraph as the minister pronounced them man and wife. Peters’ parents opposed the match, prompting use of the telegraph to tie the knot.
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