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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1891

Page

4

Do You Sing or Play Saalfield Music Libraries Debut

The Saalfield Library of Vocal Music and the Saalfield Library of Instrumental Music are new Globe Musical Supply Depot publications. Each monthly issue offers sixteen pages of modern pieces, three to six selections per issue, priced 40 to 75 cents. Subscriptions via the Weekly Globe are advertised for one year at $1.00 with incentives including three months or six months extra and a nine cent catalogue order certificate.

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Silent South Breeze Inspires byways Amid War’s Echoes

A lyric line recalls a gentler scene beyond battles and noise where a soft southern breeze drifts through shadowed paths. The imagery contrasts chaos with quiet streets and subtle respite from the cannon’s roar.

Tax and postage rates for Boston Newspaper Co list

Tar DAmyY GLose One copy per month, 50 cents per year, $6.00. Postage prepaid. Tre Sewpay Grose By mail, $2.00 per year. Postage prepaid. Tue Wrrety Grose By mail, $1.00 per year Tax Girone Newsrarer Co. 242 Washington Street Boston Entered at the Post Office Boston Mass as second class matter.

Tax Girone Newsrarer Co Washington Street Boston Post Office Mass

Names for sample copies offer to readers

An appeal invites every reader to send ten to twelve neighborhood names for a sample issue of the Weekly Globe. The paper offers free samples to those sending names, with instructions to address postal cards to The Weekly Globe in Boston Massachusetts.

Weekly Globe Boston Mass

Democratic clubs urged to unite before next year

Chairman Calvin 8 Brice argues the coming struggle will be mainly among clubs and calls for a uniform, perfected system of Democratic societies, tightly organized and connected, to be in place before the year begins.

Calvin Brice

Political clubs call and presidential rumors loom

The piece notes Democrats urged to form clubs as a political mobilization. It highlightsOhio campaign stakes for McKinleyism and Farmers' Alliance strength. It mentions a Bright's disease claim about a top Republican leader and previews broader political coverage inside the issue.

Brice Ohio Farmers’ Alliance Tax Globe James G. Buanve Washington Tar Guoske Jostin Howard Grorce Alfred Townsend James Buchanan Henry Grorce, Jr House of Lords Count ZuBor

Use of the Civil Service Commission in government appointments

The Constitution vests appointment power in the President and department heads and courts. The Civil Service Commission confines appointments to a class, addressing concerns of congressional influence and patronage. The President and departments may seek advice from lawmakers, but not be controlled by them. ultimate accountability lies with the people to correct abuses.

Congress Treasury Department House of Representatives Senate United States

Civil service reform debate on appointing officers and exams

Senators and representatives oppose civil service meddling in minor appointments. A proposed system would appoint two inspectors in key cities to examine candidates with the head of the bureau, reducing partisan abuse. Critics fear dominant party control remains, but the plan aims for economy and practical knowledge, while arguing public interest rests in competent work over political influence.

Civil Service Commission Congress Washington Clear Land Treasury Buchanan Fune

The Late Hannibal Hamlin Dies On Glorious Fourth

An obituary praising Hannibal Hamlin for a life of public service from governor to U S senator and vice president. The piece emphasizes his Jeffersonian simplicity, rugged integrity, and enduring patriotism praised across parties and Maine communities.

Thomas Jefferson John Adams Mr. Hamary Maine Hanman Hamlin United States Senate Hannrpar Hamain Republic

American Seamen for the American Navy

Our naval school ship system trains boys for the navy and may be enlarged by Congress. In large seaports many healthy boys would find it

Naval Navy Congress

Wool tariff history what it teaches

History repeats with wool duties as 1867 and 1890 laws failed to boost sheep farming in Ohio and Michigan. Declines in sheep numbers persisted despite high tariffs, while wool prices fell. Authors argue tariffs hurt domestic producers and urge New England manufacturers toward free wool in line with Wool Consumers Association aims.

Ohio Missouri River Michigan Boston Commercial Bulletin Mississippi Grovor Wurtamm Bono Bono New England Shepherds of Wool Consumers’ Association

Fragmented survey of politics and society in a late 19th century paper

A scattered column surveys copyright hopes, Cuban sugar, racial census notes, Stanford philanthropy, Kaiser Wilhelm, fiscal tricks, Bar Harbor health news, Blaine, Vermont maple bounty, life insurance vast sums, a bank theft scapegoat, Grant’s moral injunction, and a shift in U S military structure under a Proctor order.

New England Sense in Vermont Official Action

The Vermont official appears to have acted with New England sense in this matter while directs report to higher authorities. The Ohio People's party plans to send Porter and Jerry Simpson to speak with farmers and grangers in McKinley’s own county. The New York World notes tin plate duty rising from 1.08 to 2.87.6, increasing the consumer cost by 1.29.6.

Washington Army Department of War Vermont New England The People’s Party of Ohio Porter Jerry Simpson Grangers Mckinley New York World

Sickness of James G Blaine Alarms Washington D C

Private despatches report Secretary Blaine suffers from Brights disease with memory loss signaling advanced illness. Bar Harbor physicians caution life extension only brief. public updates viewed with skepticism as Blaine's health dominates political chatter and rumored resignations.

Washington Bar Harbor James G. Blaine Bright Blaine Mr. Blaine Congressman Milliken Milliken John R. McLean The Cincinnati Enquirer Samuel J. Randall Randall Panine O State Johnie Foster Secre York Yaa Harrison Bloomees T Harris

Wall paper giveaway promises easy home upgrades

The Globe advertises affordable wallpaper samples and club orders to furnish rooms of varying sizes. Prices include borders and express shipment with free delivery for orders $25 or more. samples require a 5 cent postage prepayment.

United States Boston Mass

Fish farming as great future industry urged

A 19th century vision argues rising forests and seas can be revived by artificial propagation. The National Fish Commission aims to flood waters with fish, turning water farms into a major industry and boosting cod and other species to feed growing markets, with inland lakes and coastal waters slated for hatcheries and nurseries.

National Fish Commission Washington Illinois West Atlantic Pacific Eeenine J Ag Ue Fish Commission New New England Chicago National Fish Commissioners

Will and fixtures questions in a newspaper column

A reader asks if contents of a will must be known beyond the lawyer and testatrix and whether writing wishes suffices in law with bank funds. The discussion notes fixtures depend on fastening. a steam heater is likely a fixture and would pass to the buyer, while portable furnishings may not. The Globe editor is asked if payment would be made for Boston gentlemen delivering progress reports to Tacoma within 105 days.

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Largest granite block hauled from Dalotville quarry

The Augusta Journal notes the largest granite block ever taken from the Dalotville quarry was moved using two separate charges of powder to dislodge it, signaling a major quarrying achievement.

Augusta Journal Dalotville

Zulu Wattle and Daub House Described in Detail

The Zulu woman acts as architect and builder of a wattle and daub hut shaped by a circle 14 feet in diameter. Construction uses long flexible branches, creepers, and thatch, with a mud daub finish and a top chimney hole. Inside, clay floor, a fireplace near the door, spear shafts, millet, and jars of amasti and native beer line the walls, while smoke blankets the roof.

Sheffield Telegraph

The Legal Way Life. Sharpe Say Steele Offer Settlement

Sharpe and Steele propose settlement in the Smith vs Thompson case for 150 dollars with each receiving 75 dollars. Sharpe hesitates about the client’s share and suggests giving him 10 dollars, then changes stance.

Sharpe Steele Smith Thompson

A Painful Hint on a Sunday Stroll

A fragment describes Cupid flying irregularly between two people as they walked along Woodward Avenue last Sunday. The text hints at a romantic moment or embarrassment but provides only partial details, leaving the exact event and names unclear.

Detroit Free Press Cupid Woodward

Three Publications Offer At 80 Cents For Subscriptions

The offer includes Farm Journal a leading agricultural monthly at 50 cents regular price, Mrs Logan's Home Magazine from Washington DC also 50 cents, and THE WEEKLY GLOBE Boston invites subscribers to receive all three for a small advance over the price of one.

The Farm Journal GLOBE Boston Mass

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