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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1885
Page
12
The Weekly Globe warns the public against a man falsely claiming to be its traveling agent and soliciting subscriptions in New Hampshire and Vermont. The paper states it has no traveling agents and urges caution with any unfamiliar collector.
The Weekly Globe advertises a balance of year free on a $1.00 subscription whether sent directly or via an agent. Early subscribers receive more value as regular dues can be deducted. The offer urges immediate soliciting of subscriptions for maximum benefit.
An old advertisement promotes six copies from now until January 1887 for five dollars. It claims The Weekly Globe is the leading and only weekly Democratic newspaper in Boston. Postmasters and clubs are urged to subscribe and to accompany cash with orders.
Public notice seeks at least two million Democrats not sabers to receive copies of THE WEEKLY GLOBE. Call for names and addresses in plain handwriting on the paper side and mail them to the specified PO box. The request emphasizes sending copies to supporters and expanding readership.
Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of That Lass o Lorwerthie and Pretty Polly Pemberton, will contribute her next story to The Weekly Globe. It will begin in a week or two as the first in a series of novels by great American authors, making Burnett the most popular woman novelist in America.
The issue announces the Weekly Grower subscription extending to January 1888 for dollar subscribers or agents, invites readers to form clubs at one dollar each for free copies, and notes the fifteen-cent paper offer ending except for postmasters and agents who may use it at discretion.
Treasury figures show exports of manufactured goods fall under high tariffs from 1526 to 1882 and rise when duties are reduced from 1888 to 1842. Tonnage doubles from 1846 to 1855 as low tariffs prevail. Prohibitory duties harm trade balance, restrain raw material consumption, and hinder national manufacturing progress.
A detailed discussion recounts historic headland fishing limits between nations, noting U S and Britain rights under the 1818 treaty, and later conventions including 1839 and 1882 4 7 agreements. It cites cases like the Washington and Argus with damages, and explains three mile and bay width rules and navigation rights.
The piece argues that U S fisheries rights in Atlantic shores, including Newfoundland and Nova Scotia bays, arose from nationhood, not British grant. It traces 1783 and 1818 treaties, disputes over headlands and bays, and long diplomatic friction, asserting shared, not private, ownership of fisheries.
A 19th century editorial urges clergy to discuss October fire losses nationwide, focusing on New England towns. It warns small towns undervalue fire protection, cites Eastport and Farmington, and compares Maine to Maryland and Southern states while noting insurance rate schemes for steam and hand engines.
The passage notes that significant property at risk must be evident and critiques the tendency of some men to fail to reason through issues, implying that delays in prudent assessment worsen potential destruction.
A critique of high duties as a shield for American industry. The piece argues that protectionism aims to force domestic consumption of raw materials while exporting manufactured goods, ignoring foreign competition and the mutual gains of trade. It emphasizes relative costs over absolute costs and the folly of assuming others will accept only what we offer.
A sprawling editorial notes a new women's rights movement in France proposing a special tax on bachelors seen in Paris. It cites historical instances across nations and fictional episodes. It covers Irish party views, London's pauper census, Socialist protests, and various political remarks from the US and UK about leaders, republics, and public manners.
A Columbus Dispatch item humorously notes a new father with blue eyes and a yellow moustache, bursting with joy as he proclaims his baby boy’s weight, looks, and cleverness. The cheerful scene shows neighbors greeted with laughter and affection while the proud papa revels in his latest blessing.
A humorous critique of etiquette in horse cars shows both polite and rude acts toward women seeking seats. It contrasts a courteous gentleman who offers a seat with others who fail to acknowledge kindness, insisting that courtesy deserves thanks and noting a rare, eccentric, yet reasonable admirer of proper manners.
Rollo and Uncle George discuss political leadership and how a party leader follows the party's will. The men compare leaders to a stage team captain guiding a show horse, always moving with the whip and reins. Rollo begins to grasp politics as through a glass darkly.
The crown prince of Germany produces 1000 quarts of milk at Panelz near Berlin. This flood of milk will overwhelm the Berlin market and fetch a creamy price, especially if the prince has carts painted in national colors and the Prussian eagle for a device, with milkmen in his regiment's uniform. If he is practical, he will act accordingly.
A man from the hills responds to a question about prohibition, claiming it has not failed. He asserts people can get sicker now than ever before, insisting there is no failure to speak of. The dialogue reflects a rural, colloquial view on prohibition era attitudes.
A collection of etiquette rules for introductions and visiting. Guidelines urge prompt return calls, proper hostess duties, discreet introductions, and card etiquette including sending and returning cards, with emphasis on propriety in both American and society contexts.
A period essay arguing mothers should begin teaching boys manners early through example and practice. It stresses courtesy to women, opening doors, offering help, addressing women politely, and guiding sons to act at home as they should abroad, with patient, stepwise instruction.
Lewiston Journal recounts the last Italian organ grinder of the season near the Hill mill by the railroad where a cashier tried to cheat him. The monkey fled a telegraph pole as wires sparked, then clung to wires, finally retreating after a shock. The show ends with the organ grinder bitterly noting the electric current proved one cannot be dishonest and happy at once.
Rabbi Solomon Schindler delivered the third lecture in his course on religion at Temple Adath Israel on Yahweh the God of Israel. He argued thoughts move like trains on rails and that new ideas require breaking old grooves, challenging medieval chronology and the Exodus narrative while tracing Yahweh from a local god to the universal God, and urging moral living over ritual sacrifice.
A wagoner from Lugano tried to pass the Chiasso customs with three tons of cheese that concealed tobacco rolls under a cheese skin. An officer’s bite revealed the ruse. the cheese was confiscated and the wagoner jailed. The consignor and consignee face about 5000 dollars in penalties.
A quirky report describes Australians buying cats at a penny a head to curb runaway rabbit infesta tion. One hundred eighty cats are released in Victoria’s worst districts into a wire penned area then set loose to hunt. Food is provided for passive cats, and none return home as the land lies strewn with rabbits. the piece ends noting the lord mayor’s coach as the final wishful image.
The noted tragedian Edwin Booth visits Greenmount Cemetery in BaLTivore Maryland each visit. He arrives in a closed carriage with floral designs, tends to his family plots, gives orders for upkeep, and leaves after paying the gardener. The Booth monument and surrounding stones are described in detail, with yearly payments to the cemetery keeper noted.
The Duke creates an order of merit for domestic servants of both sexes who stay thirty years in one family. The insignia features a silver cross with 30 and For faithful service on one side and the grand duke’s cipher under a crown on the other. It uses a red, white and green ribbon and is limited to about 3600 potential recipients.
A paragraphist tried a typewriter for the first time and, after reaching the line end, celebrated with a quip about the bell mechanism. The remark reflects humorous misunderstanding of the old printing device and its carriage return.
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