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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1880
Page
4
The Globe is pitched as a cheap and large weekly Democratic newspaper. It invites readers to promote its circulation among voters to support Democratic principles in the presidential election.
The piece notes a strong Republican tilt toward a third term for Grant, listing delegate counts from Blaine Sherman New York Pennsylvania and Colorado. It warns of defeat for opponents and urges Democrats to nominate a unifying candidate to end Republican rule.
A historical essay argues that family strength underpins civil order and national prosperity. It traces Roman and New England patterns, cites divorce statistics from 1860 to 1878 in Massachusetts Vermont Connecticut and Rhode Island, and warns that native New Englanders decline while foreign settlement grows. It advocates moral reform, physiology guidance, parental instruction, and stronger public focus on marriage.
A historic call emphasizes high moral and religious considerations to protect family value, health, and permanence across social classes, urging broad adoption of these principles with appropriate power and seriousness.
The Illinois Republican convention result favors Grant with a solid delegation. Critics accuse Logan tactics and alleged fraud in securing support, while anti Grant managers amass funds and sway delegates. Reports from The Journal The Traveller and Sherman organ describe internal battles as Grant presses toward the nomination.
A pointed critique arguing reformers failed to separate from Grant era corruption. The piece claims today’s candidates and leaders across the party share in Grantism and that regardless of Chicago picks, reform within the party is impossible. It cites Edmunds Sherman Washburne and Fish as examples of complicit figures aligned with Grant’s policies.
The court rules that necessity for tea or coffee creates a Sunday duty, making hotel operations like cigar sales to guests lawful on Sunday. No legal distinction exists between selling cigars and supplying daily sustenance on Sundays, as long as the need is ordinary and essential.
A critical column debunks Ernest Dalrymple s plan to invade Mexico led by a self styled New Banner of the Free army of occupation The piece ridicules his lofty moral justifications and outlines proposed pay and organization while noting Washington contacts and public skepticism from outlets like the Washington Post
In a sharp exchange, a speaker bursts with satire against the hereditary foe of his line, invoking United States, Mexico, and common sense while snapping fingers to mock the fool-killer.
The Sunday Courier notes Grant faction leaders among respectable Republicans in Illinois favoring his uninterrupted rule and even monarchy. It argues the public recalls Grant’s tyrannical tendencies, warns against a monarchy, and urges Democrats to unite behind a strong candidate like Tilden. It also covers Fortunate Bay compensation, reciprocity debate, breadstuffs exports, and a Chicago-New York political tilt.
The race yesterday proved anything but a straight and fair contest. Courtneys illness and ill performance on the course contrasted with Hanlans easy victory. The result offers little credit to Hanlans record and suggests there are other contenders whose time he has not yet surpassed.
A collage of comic clippings covers fashion jokes about yellow fever and bonnet trends, jokes on bank tellers and romance, and brief anecdotes from newspapers in Philadelphia, Detroit, Norristown, and New York. It mentions a Georgia girl at the post office, revenue hunting by Georgia boys, a London con man, and a mule in Nevada driving nails with striking force.
If you want summer boarders and live in any New England town send your ad dress at once to Tur Boston Daily GLOBE Boston Mass Enclose stamp.
Notices invite residents of country towns in New England to apply as summer boarders. Send address with stamp to The Boston Daily Globe in Boston, Massachusetts, stating how many boarders they can accommodate.
A Barnstable County reader reports long stomach troubles cured after a short trial of LypiaN Blood Syrup. The note is addressed to N. Drewants and mentions massachusetts origins with a testimonial tone.
A letter from Jane Stafford praises Indian Blood Diner as the best medicine for loss of appetite and regulating the nerves. The tone suggests a promotional testimonial from Berkshire County addressed to a doctor or publisher. The snippet highlights medical claims and regional origin.
A Berkshire County resident writes that using Osteo Blood Syrup relieved rheumatism symptoms after four years of suffering and leaves them feeling much better. The letter is signed by Joan McKim and addressed to a local firm.
A dated testimonial from Sarah A Johnson of Lawrence Massachusetts praises Indian BLoop Sulvive as highly effective, confirming it lives up to its recommended claims for beneficial results.
H B Rowley of Dear Sir Franklin County Massachusetts reports satisfaction with Indian Blood Syrup. He testifies it is the best medicine he knows for its intended purposes and endorses its merits.
Restored to health report from Shelburne Falls Mass praising Indian Blood Syrup and its cure claims. Testimonials from Tolman Prescott Barnes claim the remedy never fails and is among the best medicines used in their families.
In January 1879 at New Salem Mass Cooleyville Franklin County a user notes Indian Blood Syrup benefits for purifying the blood invigorating the liver and restoring digestive tone. The letter from Proctor Whiteker endorses the remedy for those needing a blood and liver tonic.
February 11, 1879 letter from Wendell Massachusetts praises Indian Blood Surer as valuable medicine. Mrs Charles A Felton confirms being given a pamphlet and notes remarkable cures and strong effectiveness in the family.
A resident of Franklin County Massachusetts dated February 1 1879 praises Indian Blood Syrup as one of the best medicines. The letter calls it a family regulator and says it is highly prized and indispensable, recommending it to the public with assurance.
Letters from Springfield and surrounding towns praise Indian Blood Syrup for cures and benefits. Contributors including Ma. Carpenter James Joselyn Mrs N L Marshall Aaron Maynard and others claim relief from rheumatism dyspepsia liver complaint and indigestion with dates and localities noted. Many names and towns appear in the testimonials.
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