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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1891
Page
4
Subscription rates listed for Darty Grove and other names, including per month and yearly prices with prepaid postage. Mentions postal handling and a Boston post office designation as a second class matter.
A plea asks readers to mail ten or twelve neighborhood names to The Weekly Globe Boston Massachusetts for free sample copies. The note urges sharing hope and suggests interruptions are part of life.
The article extols spring growth and the rapid spread of grass across fields and hills. It praises the carpet of emerald verdure as nature’s unmatched annual miracle, transforming lawns meadows pastures and orchards and leaving a lasting impression on human sensibilities.
A discussion of China’s long history and its current stance toward Western powers. The essay argues China prefers peaceful intercourse, warns against discrimination, and emphasizes China’s strength, self containment, and diplomatic acumen. It urges the United States to adopt an open, nonprejudiced policy toward China while considering immigration limits.
A speaker notes money does not guarantee happiness and identifies common happiness-killers. Envy, lack of inner tune, and fear of future misfortunes provoke discontent, while wealth without harmony fails to bring joy. He argues people obsess over what others have and imagine calamities that never come.
In a critical address, Grouoe G. Boutwett argues that Sand Hill orators misstate the case for limiting Chinese immigration. He says the true reason for exclusion lies in the belief that no manual labor or business can withstand Chinese competition, as they gain in East Asian trade and adapt their economical habits and labor fidelity even as social practices offend.
The piece argues labor should become capitalists by pooling savings to buy buildings it helped construct, enabling workers to share rentals and own part of the edifice. It envisions labor forming durable co ownership with capital, securing justice and steady income without subordinating individual rights.
A weekly issue features The Cards That Won an illustrated story by Alexander Puskin and a farming piece on Limestone. It includes president Harrison’s Pacific coast trip coverage, civil service reform notes, and political features such as the Speakership struggle. It promotes a free bicycle offer for 50 subscribers to engage boys.
The piece contrasts New Orleans mob actions against alleged Italian murderers with earlier and later instances of public lynching in St. Louis and San Francisco. It cites Judge Lawless’s courtroom remarks on mob acts versus lawful authority, and notes the lingering impact on juror opinions and public justice. It mentions Rev. Elijah Lovejoy’s murder and the San Francisco Vigilantes as related episodes.
Editorial notes discuss Sroroto Broom’s retirement from wheat speculation as a sign of wealth sufficiency. It cites Senator Perter on western lands as security for farmer loans, questions President Harrison’s court appointments, and mentions a global debt estimate. The piece ends with a quote from Young Emperor William asserting personal mastery.
The column ricochets through European affairs and American policy notes. It mocks Bismarck while praising European liberal thought, laments speculators, lauds Erne Zou as a philosopher, and critiques French labor suppression. It cites Jeffersonian democracy, European philanthropy, and shifts in U S politics, health rules on canned vegetables, tariff questions, and Winnebago farming changes.
Smart Globe readers must trace a continuous line through sixty four regions starting at the upper left square, passing each of the four squares once, and returning to the start without crossing or reusing any square. Entries must reach the office by 6 p.m. next Thursday to be credited in the following day’s issue. correct answer will be published.
The piece contrasts American labor tension with Europe where state power curbs strikes. It notes England, France, Germany, Belgium, and Russia suppress unions, deploy troops, and side with capitalists. It condemns government interference as fueling poverty marches and clashes between workers and police.
The text advises that the property must be held to pay debts before devisees can take it. It recommends making definite arrangements with the father about board prices and having occasional account statements, and taking his note for amounts due.
Under Grose Renown, if A breaches a contract to purchase a house under construction, he can be sued for damages or specific performance. If A has property, a judgment may reach it. if not, A’s wife could be liable only if her property is legally reachable by the claim, and generally her separate assets may be protected unless joint ownership or marital property statutes apply.
A reader asks about selling a portion of land without surveying. If payment is for a measured stake, can the seller be compelled to survey and separate the lot? Who bears surveying costs, and how far may fences or posts extend onto another's land without consent under the law.
A May Century anecdote recalls a Sunday market moment where a butcher refuses liver to one customer due to scarcity. The tale pivots on quirky exchanges and social rules, reflecting broader era attitudes and a fragmentary note about Trinity and a British garter.
The White-Smith Company presents a varied piano music lineup including two Delibes ballet pieces Valse Lente and Valse de la Poupee from Coppelia at 85 cents each, and selections by other composers such as Lustspiel Overture 76 cents and Little Chatterbox 75 cents. New titles include Une Promenade a Matin 50 cents, Coronation Grand March 40 cents, Balloon Polka 50 cents, plus Parisian Gavotte 35 cents and A Night in Edinburgh 25 cents, Mexican Macurka 40 cents, and Nuba 40 cents. Also listed are numerous arrangements for strings, winds, and voices, with weathers of pieces by C. A. White and others, plus educational pieces from Oliver Ditson & Co. and a selection of guitar solos and clarinet pieces.
The Florida Times Union notes nearly 60 private cars of railroad and wealthy officials have visited St Augustine this season. Some are palaces on wheels while others are elegant. Sept Crawford of the J S & H R Railway said he could not attend Easter services due to duties related to handling these private cars.
B B Darling recalls years with wild cats, detailing shy beginnings, patient observation, and gradual training. He explains feeding, calming talk, and nonforce methods to earn trust, then leading a chained lion, teaching tricks, jumping obstacles, and riding a bicycle with careful progression.
The Chicago Mail praised McSweeney as a keen observer who stops talking once he has the jury on his side. In a San Francisco murder trial he avoided the record and argued to the jury by moving them with a family scene, urging mercy. The verdict favored the defendant, who turned out to be unmarried, a detail learned after.
A Detroit Free Press report presents a Canadian-born daughter with district schooling, skilled housework, and a stenography speed nearing 200 words per minute. She earns $4 weekly with room and board, owns a typewriter, and has saved about $600. She is a business college graduate who attends night classes, holds several marriage offers, and pursues education funded by her father.
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