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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1888
Page
5
An 1888 column by Shirley Dare urges gentle maternal care for infants, arguing warmth, constant mothering, and natural feeding over rigid nursery regimes. It warns against harsh weaning, overheated rooms, and loud awakenings, advocating filtered water, boiled milk, and hands on soothing care to foster healthy development.
A commentary on fashion fads from Moliere to Oscar Wilde with focus on the modern “chicken fixins” of gloves veils and hosiery. It details glove colors lengths stitching and fit urging matched finishes and proper accessorizing for street and evening wear including veils mantling practical tips to preserve veils and guidance on current glove styles and hosiery trends.
New York Herald discusses extending the presidential term to seven or eight years. It cites up to 500 million dollars in lost internal commerce in four months and argues this supports a longer term due to campaign era anxieties and economic disruption.
News from New York reports a Peru United States clash over a house in Molendo counted as state property. Peru occupied the building housing the US consulate, closed it, and refused to apologize after a week. The US demanded a formal apology and warned of steps if Peru does not justify the seizure.
Arthur A. Brigham of Marlboro leaves for Japan to assume the professorship of agriculture at the Imperial Agricultural College in Sapporo. He signs a three year contract, sails Nov 28 from San Francisco, and will begin duties at Christmas. Brigham, born 1856, is a Massachusetts Agricultural College graduate and noted Grange leader.
The Chicago Times reports Inspector Banfield says anarchists are more organized than at Haymarket, with larger membership. He cites nationwide cells from London to New York, central US links, and a planned uprising on the Bastille centennial. He warns trouble is inevitable.
ALBUQUERQUE New Mexico November 18 The grass on the range is shorter than in five years and a hard winter may cause a loss of millions to cattle stock. All cattle shipped up to date are being corned and corn supply is running low.
An Epoch magazine report portrays Mrs. Cleveland’s poise after the 6 November election loss. It notes her cheerful care for guests, devotion to her husband, and warm discussions of her daughter's marriage, while defending the President from gossip and praising her steadfast, affectionate nature.
In Henrietta Texas a early morning explosion blew down part of the courthouse wing and damaged nearby buildings. Police believe the aim was to destroy records. The incident marks a bold act of suspected arson with dynamite planted beneath the structure.
A listed catalog from the Checker Editor in Boston details many draughts and checkers books and periodicals for sale including Schaefer Kelley's Pasley Single Corner Ayrshire Lassie and Barker's American Checker Player. Prices range from 20 to 150 cents with options for bindery and special editions. Subscriptions to the American Checker Review are also offered.
The item compiles positions from International Draughts Magazine and Dundee Weekly News coverage of a December 1862 to January 1863 Edinburgh versus Dundee correspondence match. It includes players George Whitney and T W Kimley, with errata on a Guone game and scores for Wright, Knight, and Robinson.
Oliver Ditson & Co announces Strauss Dance Music including Sprites of the Danube played by Strauss's orchestra at 75 cents. Pinsuti The Out Post for barytone in B flat 40 cents. Breezes Soft Arise barcarolle sung by Coquelin 35 cents. English songs Hearts for Sale 35 cents Trello 35 cents There is a Shadow 35 cents. White, Smith & Co publish Game's Father of Victory arrangement by B. M. Davison 35 cents. Wahanka New Paris waltz 75 cents. Five Christmas carols Halelfish Lift Voices 6c The Joyful Thing 2c The Wise Men's Star 10c Angel's Message 10c Angel's Song 6c.
Bond and stock prices listed across multiple markets and firms as of 2.30 P. M. show bids and asks for railroads, utilities, mining stocks, and miscellaneous listings. Items include Boston, Brooklyn, Chicago, Union Pacific, Atchison Topeka, and various regional names with price quotes and percent changes.
In Boston market chatter, Raymond and Whitcomb propose a Mexico to New York excursion by special Pullman train with dining cars, six weeks to two months for about 760 Mexican money, plus multiple U S and Mexican stops. Rail developments include Chicago to Denver vestibule service and a contested link between Hartford & Connecticut Western and the Poughkeepsie Bridge interests amid possible new lines. Grain and commodity quotes, including wheat, corn, oats, and flour, are listed with receipts and bid details.
The dry goods trade shows improved tone with steady prices. Jobbers were busy last week, sales in small lots, and retailers clearing stocks as pleasant weather boosts activity. Woollens firm, prints quiet, and overall trade remains healthy with rising shipments expected.
The boot and shoe trade enjoys active buying with many new arrivals from the South and West. Contracts already placed. manufacturers plan seasonal restart and salesmen report hopeful orders. Southern agents note good conditions. prices hold with limited chance of near term advances while fall and winter sales are expected to exceed prior seasons. Leather demand rises in some types as prices hold.
Market notes from New York report steady cotton with mixed grade prices and heavy wheat and corn activity. Illinois and Missouri markets show flour and meal demand, rice and sugar steady, beef and pork quiet, lard higher, and corn and oats receipts strong with futures demand noted.
Boston markets show firmer butter tones across creamery and western lines with limited trading activity. Cheese remains firm on fancy grades, while other staples like beans fruits and vegetables see steady demand. coffee and tobacco markets hold firm with varied regional quotes and notable activity for Thanksgiving stockpiling.
Arrivals at Brighton and Watertown show 2813 cattle and 3363 sheep and lambs across western northern and eastern regions for the week ending Friday November 16 1888. Prices for beef cattle range from four to eight three dollars per hundredweight. hides and tallow values also listed with quality grades.
The first chapter of a puzzled serial titled Ere Mystery of the Mill will start the Tam WrekipG tour in a week or two. Adapted by George Reynolds from a popular French novel, it promises a mystery even experienced readers may find hard to crack. Read the opening chapter.
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