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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1887
Page
4
One year subscriptions available at 34 dollars cash. The Weekly Globe proclaims itself the leading and only weekly Democratic newspaper in Boston and urges agents to inform Democrats that it is the sole Democratic weekly published there.
Readers learn about a set of reference volumes designed to assist with unfamiliar words phrases quotations fables myths and a variety of references. The catalog highlights how these books help with letters essays speeches and criticism.
The notice advertises that the READERS' MAND-BOOK will be sent with the WEEKLY GLOBE for one year at $3.25, or any other book with the Globe for $2.50 per year, or free for 10 subscribers at a total of $10. Each book is printed in extra readable type and bound in half morocco with gift top, delivered postage free. Address.
The March 16 1887 issue highlights two distinguishing features the Complete Congressional Record and the Complete sum of Foreign News. It urges readers to keep the Weekly Globe as a reference for Congress and world affairs with a promise of thorough weekly coverage and new club rates.
In the fourth page first column readers are invited to form a Kew Club and receive Werxig Guape free for one year by securing four yearly subscribers and $4. The notice stresses many towns can form a four-subscriber club for this large, cheap weekly. It suggests children can form a club if adults are busy.
The passing of Rev Henry Warn precure removes a renowned speaker whose career spanned over fifty years. He captivated audiences with clear forceful speech and vivid illustrations, influencing both pulpit and public platforms. His political impact and charitable acts were widely recognized, though opinions on his character varied.
An 19th century analysis argues that insanity grows with modern life and predicts a world grown mad. It cites Massachusetts 1865 facilities Worcester Taunton Northampton McLean Ipswich and South Boston care centers housing about 1600 patients, funded largely by state treasury, with uneven private and public provisions.
A heavy critique traces Massachusetts insane asylum growth since 1865, noting four large facilities with 2000 capacity amid rising population, and argues true cure lies in preventive reforms, temperance, and social changes rather than new buildings. The piece cites Dr. Gripvey Howr and advocates homeopathy and public health measures to curb insanity.
The Lent season is shown as a time of joy and nature’s gifts rather than mere fasting. Medieval and early English verse from around 1270 80 depicts Lent bringing blossom birds and warmth, with references to spring thaw and crocuses as the season turns from winter to milder days.
The Interstate Commerce Act pushes the nation’s great railroads toward common ground, dulling sharp competitive instincts. Until the national commission is appointed and operating, the outcome remains uncertain, but the trend toward reduced cut throat competition and joint service to the public is already evident.
A Chicago reader notes figures from The American Grocer estimating U S tobacco use. Taxed cigars total 3,510,898,488 yearly, costing about 206 million for smoking plus 20 million for pipes and 6.5 million for cigarettes. With population breakdowns, per capita taxes and annual costs range from 2864 to 4209 dollars per smoker, suggesting a broad economic burden and a call to temperance.
A poem notes that a beloved figure is not dead but away, living on in memory. It contrasts cheerful farewell imagery with noble deeds and gentle acts, urging readers to think of the subject as still present though distant. The verse invokes loyalty, love, and a simple life, with vivid natural imagery.
A reader asks why relatives and friends cannot visit patients in public hospitals on Sundays. She explains she is a poor worker needing her wages and seeks reader support for access to see her sick brother on Sundays. The Globe notes submissions must bear true signatures and be brief within 260 words.
A citizen sought to hire a colored laborer at the market to clear a yard. The man dodged and hesitated long enough that the citizen exclaimed he did not believe he wanted to work. He replied he did want to work but did not trust himself to avoid going on strike.
A short stocking can deform feet as shoes pull the fabric backward forcing cramped toes. Prolonged wear may lead to permanent foot distortion, with many people unaware their stockings are too short for proper fit.
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