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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1885
Page
3
A humorous yet practical look at house cleaning contrasting popular jokes with real efforts by women. It explains how methodical cleaning proceeds room by room, tackles dust, moths, and disinfectants, and ends with the toll on the housewife and marital dynamics. Includes a London Fun excerpt and Bible Union reunion anecdote.
Instructions for a lace edging starting with twelve stitches and following a ten row knitting sequence. Rows include knit and purl actions, overs and narrows, with stitch counts rising from twelve to seventeen before repeating from the first row.
Cast on thirteen stitches with a textured sequence across rows. First row forms a repeat pattern ending with eighteen stitches. Subsequent rows reduce to seventeen and thirteen stitches through slipping, narrowing, purling, and pass slipped stitches over. Final rows maintain plain knitting for thirteen stitches before shaping ends.
Cast on twelve stitches and knit across plain. First row knit two over narrow knit one over two over two narrow knit one fifteen stitches. Second row knit three purl one knit two purl one knit two purl one knit two over narrow knit one fifteen stitches. Plain the rest fifteen stitches. Fourth row cast off three knit eight over narrow knit one twelve stitches. Begin again at first row.
A passage critiques women who are worldly and agreeable, noting they feign sympathy and politeness to please others. It argues earnest women, especially those with a purpose, are narrower, more restless, and less pleasant, implying such earnestness narrows social ease and repose.
Miss Leonard's Eleventh Lecture in Boston Cooking School demonstrated economical old-fashioned recipes. The class, despite a storm, learned steamed puddings with a milk molasses batter, sauces, and a range of reheated meals including aragout of mutton and croquettes. The handouts covered stewing, fish croquettes, beef hash, and roast beef with rich gravy.
Captain Patterson recalls decades of wrecking service off Nantucket. He describes rescuing 300 passengers from the British Queen, saving ships on Muskegot shoals, and daring ice rescues including the Brazilian and Lizzie W. Dyer. His narratives cover peril, salvage rewards, and lifelong dangers faced by wrecker pilots.
A young woman in Chicago, seated at a ladies table, asks for Satanized crab hot. The waiter whispers to the cook and requests deviled crab hot as Satan. The scene captures a playful exchange in a New York Sun item.
In the Fall River Advance tale a ferocious lion shrinks from a well-dressed woman acting as lion tamer. She handles the beast inside a circus cage, while the lion’s supposed indigestible hair and steel tricks are noted.
Cornelius Roach, bonecleaner on the East Boston south ferry, received a gold medal from Secretary Manning for bravery in rescuing several drownings. He recounts three notable saves from 1876 to 1877, including James Robinson at Boston side, Thomas Gillett after escaping from a home, and two men in a yawl boat near East Boston. Roach earned $10 from the Humane Society and $25 plus a silver medal for later rescues.
Washington April 30 The Critic prints plans by an ex Confederate naval officer and a band of soldiers of fortune. They discuss a global naval war, sea routes from Nassau, Bermuda and the Canary Islands, and potential opportunites to seize ships and threaten British ports. They claim to map Bermuda and plot letters of marque to raid the south of Nassau.
Essad Pasha, the Turkish ambassador in Paris, said Turkey should remain neutral in a hypothetical Anglo Russian war. Despatches report all powers urged neutrality. German officers scout Dardanelles forts as Porte beefs up defenses and seeks Bismarck’s view.
Washington April 30 The American Red Cross headquarters in Washington with Miss Clara Barton as president discusses Europe looming conflict. Barton warns of an England Russia showdown and notes Red Cross activity rising in response to fears of war, highlighting its military links and Geneva conference actions.
A Boston photographer explains dog portraiture as a precise art. He details calming techniques, posing constraints, and breed quirks from pugs to Spitzs. The interview notes quick dry-plate work, equal pricing to human portraits, and potential for advertising tie-ins and copyright sales.
A crowd gathers over May flowers sold near the Common as a young girl prizes a bouquet paying ten cents. An Italian vendor notes high profits but says most baskets earn little. A bystander pays and sends the flowers to “Jimmie.” Vendors claim surprise at cheap street prices and rail workers often buy in towns. Early Pere variety from Cape Cod arrives soon with New Hampshire shipments expected.
Lancaster Examiner describes the annual tradition where the nation's oldest man takes the plough and breaks more ground in a day than three younger workers. The tale notes persistence despite occasional quarrels or delays before starting.
A correspondent asks who won the most battles in the Revolutionary war. The reply suggests reading Admiral Porter's war articles in the Century and other publications to learn that it was Admiral Porter.
Scott's Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with hypophosphites is valuable in wasting disorders and after pneumonia. It strengthens and fattens the system, with many users and medical endorsement. A four ounce free trial sample is offered by Lew & Bowne of New York, excluding express charges.
A Boston real estate expert predicts more dwellings this season, noting rising Back Bay costs and strong demand for better class rentals and homes for sale. He explains modern improvements, including steam heat with ventilation, running water, better bathrooms, sanitary work, garbage handling, elevators, and model apartment designs, as key to value and appeal while lumber and land remain affordable and profits strong.
George Dallmeter of 148 South Green Street rarely leaves his gate fearing meddlesome law. His long time hobby is female apparel, including corsets, worn extensively in public life.
An estimated 50 year old man with long hair and smooth face poses as a woman at No 14s. He cooks and keeps house for the owner and claims to be a veteran with a war wound and pension. Neighbors have asked police to arrest him, but he remains within his residence.
A reporter describes Berlin university life observed during prayer and missionary meetings. Professors clash with students over religious science while students drink beer, live in cramped rooms, and endure hard desks. An elite doctoral student faced living costs around $150 yearly.
Seth Green urges Sacramento Bee readers to fence in marsh ponds and raise frogs as a profitable farm venture. He argues frogs control crop-damaging insects, produce marketable tadpeters, and offer constant “music” from a well‑regulated orchestra, while detailing fence height and vegetation clearance.
The New York Herald questions Grant's recovery and the doctors handling of his disorder. The piece argues professional medicine is largely experimental and often wrong, praising nature and alternative remedies like Warner's Safe Cure, while criticizing medical code constraints and the failure to cure hepatic and renal diseases.
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