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Newspaper

Boston Weekly Globe

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1879

Page

6

Harvard College Life and Expenditure Examined in Detail

An extensive 19th century portrait of Harvard University detailing its governance, structure, and student life. It covers the president and fellows, overseers, faculties, admission methods, and the extensive system of exams, ranks, and honors. It also describes the parietal system, proctors, and the array of offices and retainers required to run the college. Finally it surveys tuition, room costs, and typical yearly expenses for undergraduates.

Harvard University Plymouth Rock United States Cross Roads Harvard College Boston Harvard Mnntium Cambridge Newndon Farmer Planete Etudente Tom Brown Oxford Thackeray Wld Divinity Divinity School Dental Lela Francie Parkman A. M Martin Brimmer A. B J. H. ‘Sbayer D. D J. Q. Adams Alexander Agassiz EB. W. Hooper Caty Ralph Waldoomerson E. R. Hoar Phillips Brooks Charles Fravcrs Adams Stephen Salisbury Bellows Board of Visitors University West Point Boston Board of Supervisors Colepe Olli Rylph Wariokwerron Tre Agoter Ihe Mans de Weanor Pellea Tursar Borsair Colege Queca Goodie Clary Boyister Hall Cooke Freschman Elght A ®Schuyins Dartmouth Moss Bigelow Harris John Thornton Kirkland Parker Bowdoin Bovyiston Lee Siebt Mathematica America Massachusetts Yale College House Cambridge Post Office Divinity Hall College Yard Hollis Stoughton Old Holworthy Thayer Ara Dalton’s New Old Littles Felton’s Beck Hall Main Wenness Fifth Avenue Beacon Street

The Quarantine Tug and Its Watch in Boston Harbor

In Boston's lower bay the tiny white quarantine tug Samuel Little guards health by boarding arriving ships from dangerous ports, enforcing isolation, fumigating vessels, and reporting to the port physician. The article details crew roles, duties, costs, and the vital work protecting the city against contagion.

Board of Health Board of Wealth Europe Madeira Canary Cape de Verde Islands Mediterranean Straits Africa Cape of Good Hope India Bahama Ber- Tauda Islands Virginia Central South America United States British America Boston Deer Island Galloupe’s Island Quarantine Department J. B. Swift New York State Swift C. E. Woodbury Woodbury Galloupe’s Loard Dim Gilloupes Samuel Little Lower Bay Narragansett Roads Jaye Galloupe

Mrs Perkins Letters Seaside Cottage Misadventure 1879

In Julia style satire Mrs Perkins recounts two weeks at Sea View House in Oak Burrs with friends, renting a furnished cottage that lacks essentials. She details skimpiness, high costs, improvised meals, chores, and fraught dynamic with son-in-law Dodd while lampooning fashionable living on a tight budget and planning future writing.

Sea View House Oak Burrs Melvina Sea View Hoouse Jane Lisa Jittie Dodd Little Dodd Little Doad Uiza Doddle Dodd

Pin and the Small Boy and Other Humorous Skits

A collage of short comic items from a 19th century paper includes a boy’s quick temper over a pin, a late night wait for a prank, and animal tales. It features humorous vignettes from Union Street, a San Francisco Argonaut piece, and quips about ox tails and pigs.

Union Street Rock Island Bub Father

San Francisco Wasp Odd Weather Tale and Family Quip

An old man notes rainy weather with a line about drying goods as he gathers ragged clothes. Emily Jane fears further secret meetings with Charlie Anglusts while a dog is nearby, and her father suggests an open reception.

Little Dodd Luie Dodd Vere Parson Dodge Wesley House Dodd Mr. Wesley San Francisco Emily Jane Bie Charlies AnglUstus Papa

Frenchman in Jefferson Market Court over Dog Bite

A Frenchman visiting New York appeared in Jefferson Market police court seeking punishment for a dog bite. Language barriers sparked confusion as the judge pressed for understanding while the accused demanded a revolver permit or execution of the dog, finally storming out in frustration.

Jefferson Market Justice Mur New York Sixth Avenue

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