Weekly Globe to publish Young Folk's Political History series
The Weekly Globe plans a comprehensive political history series for youth with eminent writers. Notable contributors include George Alfred Townsend James Parton Henry Cabot Lodge John D Long George B Loring Ben Russell Henry Watterson Joseph Howard Carroll Wright George S Boutwell George M Towle Mrs Lucy Stone and others. The aim is clear concise writing for young readers introducing terms like Monroe doctrine Missouri compromise Dred Scott and other pivotal political topics.
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Advertising Offer for Subscriptions to The Globe and Weekly Globe
For one dollar subscribers receive The Globe for the campaign and Weekly Globe subscribers gain a year long term with a premium. Agents are urged to form large clubs using the generous allowance. Sample copies are free.
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Magazine Club Offer with The Globe Newspaper
The Globe offers a deal where magazines or weekly newspapers can be had with The Globe at a trifling advance. If a preferred magazine is not listed, readers may write for a combination price quote from The Weekly Globe in Boston Massachusetts.
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The Globe Begins Political History Series
The Globe launches The Young People's Political History of the United States with Townsend on Washington's First Term 1789 93. The entertainment oriented paper signals importance of future installments for 1888 readers, promising value for little money and urging agents to promote subscriptions. It proclaims unparalleled benefit in American journalism.
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Hoston Weekly Globe Classified Rates and Notice
The notice lists subscription rates for the Hoston Weekly Globe dated January 25 1888. Rates include one copy 50 cents per month or 6.00 per year with postage prepaid. By mail 2.00 per year for Tur Buxpat Grops and 1.00 per year for Tuk Weretz Grose Postage prepaid. Newsparen Co 242 Washington Street. Entered at Boston Post Office as second class matter.
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Wool men press tariff plans in Washington spectacle
A convention of rich wool men gathered in Washington urged Congress to raise prices for clothing to boost their profits. They claim broad prosperity, but critics say the plan harms millions and favors a small economic elite. The public, they argue, should be told the truth about the tax proposals. The article condemns tax fixers as self serving and warns Americans aren’t gullible.
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Fortunate Incident Narrowly Secures Justice Lamar’s Confirmatio
The Senate narrowly confirmed Mr Justice LaMar as an associate on the Supreme Bench. The piece argues the opposition lacked logic and praises Republican senators from the Pacific coast for voting on broader grounds, comparing to historical impeachment battles and noting Lamar’s valuable tenure ahead.
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Is A European War Desirable To America
A passage questions the belief that a European war would benefit American business, noting the endless war cloud over Europe and criticizing the idea that widespread conflict could economically advantage the United States or its workers. The text argues against the notion that global harm could yield universal gains.
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Nations as neighbors warn that war harms all
A essay likens lands and lines of trade to a neighborhood, arguing war in Europe hurts the world and America. Postwar debts bankrupt many European governments, including Britain. The piece condemns tariffs and isolation, saying no nation gains from destroying others or by building up through tearing down peers.
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Middlesex Club Prepares Ground for Blaine Bid
A Middlesex Club dinner highlights early Republican momentum for Blaine in 1888. Governor Ames, Speaker Novas, Lt. Gov. Brackett, and President Butter attend as speakers frame Blaine as the preferred candidate while critiquing protectionist and labor policies. Massachusetts Republicans rally to join the Blaine train and seek party unity.
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Editorial Points on Politics and Sugar Growers
The writer jokes about Louisiana sugar growers being merry and raising cane while Spanish pretender Don Carros fears a republic in Spain. They quip about Cax Los seeking a presidential nomination, Kentucky losing the horse Pizarro, and bets on tariff effects. The piece ponders the site of the national Democratic convention and notes public figures Créeve Lanp and RanpAut amid postwar tax debates and 1888 election dynamics.
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Spain
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Political miscellany on tariffs and elections in 19th century states
A sweeping summary covers Sanders and Ranvacv tariff policy, Scorr’s Michigan doctor typhoid vaccine claim, CaRlIsle’s seat, Justice Lamar, and an array of political caricatures. It critiques Republican maneuvers, pleads for centennial celebrations, and lampoons figures like Randall and Brace while noting Alaska’s seal monopoly and Mexican politics.
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Unrest in Quest for Truth in Lippincott Verse
A poem by Ella Wheeler Wilcox in Lippincott's Magazine meditates on restless wandering from youth's faith to questing for hidden truths. It warns such pursuit ends in grief as mortals cannot grasp the sublime, and contentment lies in not knowing too much.
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Monument to Sergeant Jasper Unveiling Prompts Savannah Gala Week
Savannah prepares a gala week around the unveiling of a Sergeant Jasper monument. A Jasper festival committee vote invites President and Mrs. Cleveland to attend the February 22 ceremony in Savannah. Officials aim to time the visit with Florida travel, while society events and military displays are planned to attract visitors.
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The Woman's Hour on Household Labor and Tips
A female voice argues that women bear diverse indoor duties beyond traditional “woman's work,” urging self-help and efficient planning. It offers practical tips from dress choices to simple flavor extracts, drippings reuse, and homemade soaps, to ease labor and save money in daily housekeeping.
Affection's Dearest Joys in Sleeping Babe Portraits
A glowing praise of a child centered art scene showing a mother’s stealthy approach to a waking baby, the tender gaze, and the heavenly charm of offspring. The piece extols watercolors and magazine pairings like Wide Awake, Fast Asleep, Brown Eyes, and Blue Eyes, offered with Sunshine for Little Children via The Weekly Globe subscription terms.
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Pattern for a crocheted skirt in The Woman's Hour
A reader from Lynn Massachusetts shares a recipe for a crocheted skirt pattern from The Woman's Hour. The instruction lists materials Germantown skeins two medium needles, casting 121 stitches, and a 12 row repeat to form two breadths. sew and finish with a ribbed edge and ribbon. A note praises durability of crocheted skirts over knitted and mentions a desire to see more patterns in The Hour.
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Week in Congress Revisits Blair Bill and Other Measures
Washington notes a full Senate week with debate on the Blair educational bill and the urgency deficiency bill after morning hour. Possible secret sessions on nominations treaties and treaties. House to continue Theobe Carlisle election contest debate. committee on elections may report Lowry White Indiana decision. Also coverage of national bank circulation, pensions, and a Paris exposition appropriation. Local Iowa damage claim and a celestial event closing item.
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