What is the world according to a captions catechism
In this London scene a captioned dialogue asks what the world is to various roles. The rich man finds time for amusement, the poor man in grinding labor, the soldier a race won by favor, the parson a path to preferment, the doctor a fees-based sphere, the author a mask, the critic a bread-and-cheese mill, the amateur a vanity stage, and the amateur a meals-for-antics social crowd.
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Weekly Globe seeks neighbor lists for sample distribution
Editor appeals to readers and non-subscribers to mail 10 or 12 names from their neighborhood to THE WEEKLY GLOBE Boston Mass. A free sample copy will be sent to each subscriber or non-subscriber who participates.
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Canvass Offer Promises High Cash Commissions for Subscriptions
Should begin to canvass now. Send for agents' circular of rates and free sample copies, and call upon every home. It will pay anyone to make a business of getting subscribers to Tur Weexiy Girone, because it gives such a large cash commission that only a few yearly subscriptions a day will give you good day waves. It pays young or old to devote spare hours to getting subscribers to Toe Weeny Grope, for it pays such a large cash commission that a good deal of extra pocket money can be earned easily. Send for agents' rates.
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Grope's balance sheet of Massachusetts governor vote
The final unofficial count shows Russell winning with a plurality near six figures, Allen close behind. The Boston paper The Grope notes its Wednesday morning totals, based on about half returns, were within 1,281 votes for Russell and 1,443 for Allen, and asserts its partial tally favored no party.
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Boston
Last Chance Offer for Sunshine Magazine Six Month Deal
An advertisement notes the Sunshine Magazine and a weekly glossy for six months will not reappear. Orders dated now through November 15 will be filled promptly. New subscribers receive a value of 1.75 for only 50 cents, described as a rare bargain.
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GLOBE
Weak Spot in National Banks Exposed by Bank Wrecks
In a critique of federal banking supervision, the piece argues the system fails when honest officials are tempted by personal gain. It identifies a core flaw: fiduciaries cannot serve two masters, risking trust and public funds. The article calls for stronger safeguards and enforcement to prevent crime and protect depositors.
Trusteeship and bank officer duties over trust funds
A cautious treatise on fiduciary duty condemns bank officers using bank funds for personal gain. It argues guardians and trustees must not misuse ward money and calls for a simple law barring any bank officer from borrowing or receiving funds for personal use, with imprisonment for violations. It stresses external borrowing to reduce temptations and improve accountability across public finance and banking.
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Democratic Journal Promotes Fair News Coverage in Campaign
Tar Weexkiy Guide states it is the people's paper and a democratic journal. It pledges to report all news including speeches from both sides and condemns GOP papers for cutting Democratic speeches. It notes its mission to serve readers of all opinions with world news for $1.00 a year.
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The Bureaucratic Policy Undermining Public Accountability
The piece criticizes a national trend toward centralized bureaucratic control of public offices. It laments that governors and officials dodge responsibility by deferring to legislative oversights, contrasting with historic New England local governance where power rested with nearby communities. The author warns partisan machines pressure leaders to act against their judgment, using coerced acts as reproof at election time.
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Democratic gains outline 1890 election mood across states
In New York Albany Capitol era, Flower and Sumenan reform drive with a Democratic Legislature. Iowa shifts to Democratic governor amid cross party votes. Ohio shows Republican losses but steady gains. Pennsylvania faces bribery accusations as Quayism wins. National outlook for 1892 remains hopeful with unity and pivotal state support.
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Re-electing Gov Russell in tight Massachusetts race
The Massachusetts governor race ends with Gov Russell ahead but short of presidential year totals. The election shows Democratic gains in cities, Republican gains in rural areas, and Massachusetts electoral fate for 1892 in flux. The anti tax qualification amendment emerges as a pivotal future factor.
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Better Country Roads and the Case for Road Improvement
A Forum essay by Isaac B. Porter argues for modernizing American country roads, noting the farmer bears higher transport costs and that good roads boost commerce. It cites the Richardson bill in New York, similar efforts elsewhere, and lauds the League of American Wheelsmen for sparking public interest, urging state funded improvements.
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Campaign Preparations Pressed as Election Campaign Nears
Preparations for this campaign will not be long postponed on either side. Late Tae Jostau Quincy.
Dr Blaine's Anti Tax Remedy Promotes Free Trade Boom
The article argues that Moeciprocity or limited free trade is boosting trade with the Caribbean and Latin America. It cites a chief steamship company showing large shipment increases for September and October compared with prior years and predicts further gains after January 1 when flour duties drop. The piece treats free trade as a medicine with variable doses and cites the reciprocity treaty as the cause of the boom.
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Roswkin Frower Dominates New York Politics Headlines
Roswkin P. Frower is cited as a rising force in New York politics, credited with carrying the state by 40,000 and shaping presidential year calculations. Democratic tickets like Cleveland and Russell gain support, while abolition of poll tax threatens the Republican party. A separate note reports three Brownfield icehouses in Maine burned for $4000 value in an incendiary fire.
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Readers Questions and Answers in The Globe's People Column
A collage of reader inquiries covers Thanksgiving date authority, navy enlistment terms, tobacco growing for self use, Chicago population, best typesetting records, Martha Washington's maiden name and adopted heirs, and membership dues disputes. The column fields practical legal guidance, genealogical curiosities, and civic trivia.
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Expenses and Thanksgiving in the Globe letters
Readers ask if the President or Governor receive funds beyond salary for house or office expenses and note Thanksgiving Day origin. Ep. says Lincoln fixed last Thursday in November for the holiday and most states follow with proclamations. A SUFFERER offers a home remedy for chilblains using homemade soft-soap in stockings.
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Reversible Shoes Stir Broadway Footwear Debate
A Broadway shoe dealer explains a reversible design that uses a flat sole and an straight inner edge to fit either foot. The pitch notes most people have unequal feet and promises comfort, while a customer with a No 6 foot tests a No 2 shoe.
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