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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1889
Page
5
Practical old fashioned guide on scalp hygiene brushing and washing routines. It urges daily brushing, monthly washing for many, and weekly yolk treatments with ammonia and soap formulas. Warns against hot irons and excessive dyeing, advises sun drying, careful combing to prevent breakage, and gentle friction as a tonic for healthy scalp.
The piece argues against universal early rising, noting some people perform best at night or in the afternoon. It cites trial and error as the test, mocks extreme routines, and warns that forcing early rising can exhaust and dull energy. Schoolchildren should consider waking patterns but avoid rigid, harmful regimens.
Frank Furness of Philadelphia features a smoking den in his residence described as one of the country’s notable rooms. The piece notes Philadelphia’s numerous distinctions and its many back alleys aiding ash disposal, presenting a curious local portrait.
A back alley cedar smooking den built by Mr urness features one story cedar slabs a sloping roof and rough gneiss fireplace. Decor includes unbarked cedars skins Indian blankets moose elk deer buffalo horns and hunting gear reflecting a virile self expression.
Eyewitness accounts detail the dam breach at South Fork lake, the two hour wearing away, and the wave’s rapid descent through Mineral Point Conemaugh and Johnstown. Observers describe checks in the mass, wind ahead of the wave, and a front of debris moving faster than the water itself, funneling into Johnstown and blasting through the city core.
A Chicago Herald reminiscence recalls a December 24, 1864 naval moment near Fort Fisher. Admiral Porter signals the fleet to advance while a lieutenant-commander orders muster. A commander, moved by fear and faith, tears up a prayer book and declares, If we are going to pray, we are not going to fight.
Washington Press notes old Washington homes fading as modern dwellings rise. The corner of 18th Street and New York Avenue held the famed octagon house built by Joho sevice, father of Benjamin Ogle Tayloe. Mistress Dolly Madison hosted dinners there when the White House burned in 1814. Madison praised its plain charm in letters to London, calling it the pleasantest evenings among capitals.
A Savannah medical examiner told Augusta readers that red hair correlates with higher lung disease risk. Insurance firms reportedly scrutinize red headed applicants more, noting they often develop pulmonary issues even without early symptoms. The examiner cautions it is not a guaranteed rule but a frequent concern guiding underwriting.
A New York Sun report recounts a missionary in the Congo who urged locals to dress like whites. The natives preferred their attire and declined to imitate him. He then claimed to become one of them, offering to descend to their standards to fit in. The story notes the ensuing reaction at his next gathering.
A bystander observed a white man appearing among a group in minimal clothing. Several whites who arrived later urged him to return to his usual attire for comfort, arguing it would be beneficial.
A New York Mail and Express piece explains pencil making from cedar wood to graphite core. It notes that high quality pencils use stable processes and finishes, while cheaper pencils show degradation due to uneven graphite distribution and cutting methods. The expert contrasts grades, wood color, and polishing steps in production.
A Louisville Post note recalls the comic tune We Won’t Go Home Till Morning. Prof Ensel described its history from Bedouin joy in Egypt to Crusader exchanges, noting the song’s enduring status as a classic despite origins shrouded in mystery.
In a quiet artist studio a friend arrives to bid farewell. The friend asks for ten dollars as a keepsake before departure. The artist questions the vow to never meet again, and the friend presses for a tangible memory of the parting.
In the New York Graphic a tale about the late Simon Cameron notes his pride in starting life in poverty. It recalls his cautious pride as his son campaigned for the Senate and the General asks about the advantage of beginning poor.
The short vignette recounts a small wind event that caused minor damage yet startled residents. It notes brick buildings losing roofs, a church toppled, a schoolhouse displaced, and homes scattered by the gusts though assertions downplay its severity.
In San Quentin chapel, 150 prisoners were confirmed and nearly as many took their first holy communion, marking a historic Catholic rite inside the state penitentiary amid elaborate preparations and a solemn ceremony.
A humorous scene shows Mrs Boufalamode from Chicago hinting at a family link as a remarked Marcus Aurelius bust is discussed. The Earl explains the resemblance and clarifies the person is a member of the Marquis’s family or his father, revealing social pecking order.
A brief folk vignette from Texas Siftings shows Johnny and Fanny acting out a marriage play using a cane. Pa cautions against striking his sister and laments frequent quarrels between the children.
A fragment from Pliegende Blaetter features Mrs Younghusband arguing a nurse is too young and barely taller than the infant. Mme O Rourke of the Continental Employment Agency counters with a remark about dropping the baby to shorten the distance.
The article notes a reflection on enduring love and a man’s appetite as a constant. It discusses a woman’s desire for steadiness and loyalty, contrasting it with changing passions and the appeal of reliable traits in a partner.
A dense excerpt discusses multiple checkers endings with players R. Gourley and R. Robertson, noting black to play and win positions, several variant outcomes, and drawn games. It mentions publication in the American Checker Review, edited by Charles Heller, with a plan to publish the match games in book form and a solicitation for 50 cents to receive the edition.
A Washington Letter profile of minister W W Phelps, noting his age upcoming on August 24, his distinctive bang and red necktie, and his sharp mind. Describes his public poise, independence in dress, social life kept private, and close associates like Jaine and Hitt. Mentions frequent gatherings with notable figures at Hitt house and country club society.
An anecdote from the Civil War describes Gen Neal Dow marching alone into an open field with a large sword and oversized hat, as superiors and troops laughed at the sight. Dow apologized, saying he misunderstood orders to take followers. The storyteller seeks precise names and dates.
The Albany curfew, a 200 year old city custom, tolls at 9 each night with the city hall bell linked to Dudley Observatory. Private clocks align to the strike, amusing theatergoers and churchgoers alike, while the same bell signals fire alarms by stroke count. Some leave if warned, a practice noted by locals.
The Pitt diamond known as the Regent has a storied past from 1722 coronation displays to Napoleon era depictions between the crocodile sword pommel and later storage in the Bank of France. It moved through a series of fortunes, thefts, returns, and depots up to the 19th century.
The Toronto Mail notes the growing versatility of toques this season. Fashion writers describe toques as a compromise between bonnet and hat, increasingly common on faces, with jet capotes, lace, tulle, and straw in vogue for everyday wear, and outfits matched to gowns or wraps. Flower bonnets feature small, understated flowers across styles.
A veteran Madrid arena bullfighter known for agility in Anda lusia was fatally injured while protecting his nephew in a small provincial town. Despite aging sight and weakness he continued to wield the sword and red cape, warned bulls horns pose risks, and reflected on hunger pinches.
The market shows a quiet tone with weaker outlook on prices as stocks adjust and receipts from producing districts loom. Creamery and dairy prices move lower while oleomargarine and cheese quote modest changes. eggs, beans, and fruits display varied demand and mostly steady to soft pricing across regions and grades.
Livestock arrivals for the weekend ending July 12, 1889 show Western cattle 1841 head, stockers 32, Northern cattle 194, total 2074, Western sheep and lambs 10930, Northern sheep and lambs 221, Eastern sheep and lambs 0, total 11153, swine 20450, veals 1193, horses 515. Beef cattle dressed weight priced from 3.50 to 6.00 per hundred pounds. Brighton hides and country gowns priced at 4 and 3 cents respectively.
In New York July 13 cotton steady to moderately active with 821 bales traded. Upland grades show low middling to middling around 10.13 to 11.44 cents. gulf varieties similar. Prices for low grade and high grade lines quoted. receipts and city mill quotations noted.
Atchison Globe writer argues the paper avoids praise that triggers denials from readers and critics, asserting a culture of backlash against compliments. The column critiques ongoing tension between commentary and alleged rejections from subjects and readers alike.
A damaged OCR list of premium bundles with The Weekly Globe at varied prices. Items include combined gifts like Ropp's, Gems of Song, Dictionary Politics, knitting, crochet, music box, mandolin, sewing machine, fountain pen, cloth books, and standard reference sets. Many entries are garbled but indicate multiple bundles and price points.
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