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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1888
Page
2
A period article describes a woman’s charm through grace, suppleness, endurance, and lightness, noting how an actress secures appeal and presence. It reflects social ideals of feminine poise and public persona in the era.
A critique of corsets and stagnant fashion emphasizes mobility and health for women. It extols active living, warns against overbearing attire, and argues work and physical vigor sustain true grace. It contrasts Greek athleticism with modern artificial training and praises women's practical toil.
From Royal Society notes Dr John Murray reports on the height of dry land and depth of the ocean. If land were flattened into the sea the globe would hold about 114 million square miles of abyssal ocean while shallow regions would reach 80 million square miles. A two mile deep ocean would cover the earth.
A letter from Islington Massachusetts May 13 1888 laments modern progress and comforts. It contrasts telegraph electric lights and elevated roads with a nostalgic view of past manners and dress. The piece preserves local voice and dated perspective from Crudge LITERAL.
Practical guidance on fruit growing and pest control. Spraying with arsenical poisons and soap emulsion protects plums and apples, with timing before blossom buds open, two weeks after beetles fly, and around June 10. Notes on mushroom growth from decaying wood, shrub transplanting, pruning, lawn care, and rose planting. Pest remedies include Paris green or London purple, kerosene sprays for lice in henhouses, and the Rural New Yorker guidance on mixing plaster for even distribution.
The article urges using abundant seed for grass sowing to ensure a thick, even stand and high yields. It warns that economizing seed leads to poor stands, reseeding, and lost first sowing, stressing even distribution, good soil prep, and timely sowing to prevent vacant spots.
The Rural New-Yorker favors hellebore for currant worms and Buhach for broader pests, with practical mixing guidelines in hot water and two gallons of water. It praises spraying bells for small plots and hand-pumps for larger ones, noting effectiveness on the underside of leaves and recommending Bullach over imported product.
The New England farmer notes steps to boost poultry profits as temperatures rise. Clean nests with kerosene, replace nest material, add sulphur, replenish dust baths, and treat sitters for lice. Wash daubed eggs, feed small frequent meals, and provide fresh grass. Keep hens in yards, rotate grazing, sow oats, and improve ground to prevent poisoning. Moving hens can yield squash crops and ease harvest, with a cautionary joke about cocks after setting eggs.
A discussion on queen viability, colony defense, and fertilization in bees, noting evidence from Gleanings and Regista Apiicoli. Mentions Francisco F Andreu, Jett, and comparisons of apiculture across England France and Spain. American Agriculturist recommends swarming boxes 10x14 inches with perforations and a balancing pole to safely capture swarms and protect fruit trees during swarming season.
Rural experts outline Bordeaux mixture for grape mildew with copper sulfate and lime, spraying methods, timing, and cautions. Additional notes cover grape rot prevention, bagging, rooting galls, turkeys raises, hazel bush control, sheep feeding, tillage, silo construction, seed corn testing, setting hens, level cultivation, and dairy costs.
A farmer describes setting a 12 rod by 3 rod fruit plot on sandy loam near a highway. He details rows of black caps, red raspberries, and currants, and a three-part rotation for peas strawberries and unbearing plants. With horse cultivation and careful winter care, two 12 rod rows yield 200 to 300 quarts yearly.
The article advises on destroying annual and perennial weeds such as Spanish needle fox tail ragweed pigweed wild mustard and tumbleweed by deep plowing at successive depths and burning stubble when dry. It recommends timing plowing for spring and fall, leaving soil to germinate surface seeds, then plowing again. It warns against cutting weeds near hedges straw stacks and fence corners to avoid spreading seeds.
The American Bee Journal notes that strong bee colonies before the honey harvest require uninterrupted feeding for at least two months. Warmth is essential for breeding as bees generate heat but lose much to radiation. Spring warmth can be followed by freezes that chill brood, and apicultural exchanges advise careful feeding strategies early in the season.
Buckwheat should be sown in June, not after early July, thrives on warm dry sandy loam, and half a bushel per acre suffices. Poor land can yield well, but good soil boosts results. typical yield is about one third of forty bushels per acre. For corn, use dragging to keep fields clean before germination and as corn grows, repeating weekly if conditions allow. Breeding hens may brood in May and should be separated to prevent nest nesting.
The article argues appetite guides healthy eating and warns against overeating, rapid bites, and late meals. It stresses chewing less important than time between meals, advocates five hours between courses, and recommends light suppers for better sleep and recovery. It urges breakfast before work and limits supper for sedentary or ill individuals.
Mrs Beeckman Plaice asks if the parrot is frightened. The driver replies no, but he is the only thing up here that isn’t.
The article urges frequent brushing to improve hair. It recommends a stiff bristled brush to glow the scalp and thorough brushing before bed for gloss and softness. It mentions sage tea as a traditional remedy and cautions that ammonia and borax can harm the hair if misused.
A fragment discusses treating a scalp with rubbed preparations and lukewarm water containing ammonia. It advises drying the hair thoroughly before bed and before exposure to open air. It warns against scratching with a sharp-toothed comb and using a metallic brush to avoid danger.
In Ann Arbor Washtenaw county, Mary A. Whiting, a university graduate and bar member, challenged Prosecuting Attorney Morrison and Judge Kinne during the Weiditch assault trial. Her confrontation ended with an improvised courtroom scene and resistance from male peers, amid student opposition and a gun claim.
A fragment lists numerous periodicals for sale and subscription offers. It notes no additional publication will be sent for less than a year and restricts to one magazine per address, with details on various titles, pricing, and subscription terms.
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