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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1887
Page
4
The Presidential Campaign has begun and The Weekly Globe girds itself for a campaign in favor of the Democratic faith. It pledges vigilant labor to convert New England into a Democratic stronghold and to help the party hold national control.
The message urges Democrats to actively support and sustain their party’s Grand Democratic Principles as the presidential campaign begins, calling for widespread involvement and commitment to the cause.
For Only $1.00. TO ACENTS. Only dollar sub scribers are entitled to receive the extra allowance of the balance of the year. To all subscribers for THE WEEKLY GLOBE, with a premium, the term of subscription is one year. With the help of this generous allow ance, agents ought to be able to form very large clubs immediately, Samp'e copies free.
The Weekly Globe of Boston offers a notice to clubs for six copies sent through January 1889 at an implied subscription or mailing rate, indicating an ongoing club order or bulk request by address.
Agents are urged to canvass for The Weekly Globe highlighting strong pay and broad value for families. With the Presidential campaign underway and the new year near, agents are advised to request circulars and sample copies from The Weekly Globe in Boston Massachusetts.
The Boston Folio and The Weekly Globe propose a combined deal with a yearly price of $1.60 for The Folio and an extra 15 cents for The Globe. The Folio, a popular illustrated musical monthly, promises enough music for piano organ and voice to justify the cost, offering family musical and literary instruction from Boston.
The Boston Weekly Globe lists monthly and yearly rates for three newspapers with postage prepaid. Terms include Tae Parny Growe at 60 cents per month or £6 per year, and per year mail options at £2 and $1, with delivery through The Grose Newsrarer Co. at 249 Washington Street, Boston.
The Globe presents a four by four foot six inch color map of the New England coast with cities towns villages post offices courts light houses railroads and stations county populations and distances. Free postage map and one year of the Weekly Globe offered for $1.25. Address request included.
A call to Democratic workers to start now in building voter support by distributing copies of the Weekly Globe to every home in their neighborhood. The appeal urges sending for sample copies to bolster party efforts and help elect a Democratic president.
The Weekly Globe urges Democratic voters to circulate sound Democratic newspapers. It invites readers to mail postal cards with about a dozen friends’ names to receive a free sample copy.
The writer of the psychological novel will begin a new story in The Weekly Globe next week. It promises similar power and interest, and readers are urged to renew and subscribe now.
The Boston True Flag is described as one of the oldest family papers now in its thirty seventh year with many long-time readers. Each issue is complete in itself and offers pointed but pure stories jokes and anecdotes at a clear large print. Subscriptions listed include $2.50 per year for the True Flag and $3.00 for the Weekly Globe and True Flag for one year.
A discussion sparked by a wealthy widow marrying an architect 16 years her junior. explores how age disparity in marriage is perceived. The piece cites Shakespeare and Boswell in noting that older wives can bring vitality and devotion, while societal views have softened over decades.
Self. Dame Rumor is obliged to admit that the Baroness Burpert-Courts' marriage to Mr. Bartlett has turned out happy despite his being old enough to be her grandson. The writer argues age difference is a matter of taste and personal consent, not society, with J B Clapp signing.
The piece echoes New York World on Cueve Lano’s probable re election and notes that New York’s coming vote may exceed the recent state tally by about 235 000. It calls for tariff reform in Congress and warns that Democratic strength could fade if a surplus remains unaddressed. It stresses strong support for Cleveland at the Capitol to avoid blunders.
The article reviews German work on bacilli as root causes of disease and notes Pasteur's rabies inoculation and Koon’s cholera progress. It suggests cancer, fevers, and consumption may be halted by inoculation, while warning that the nature of bacilli versus disease remains to be proven.
The article urges planning for Christmas gifts before the rush. It notes that last minute shopping leads to inappropriate, ill suited presents and exhausted shoppers. It recommends visiting stores early when goods first open to get the best bargains and time to choose wisely.
An editorially sharp notice claims W. E. Guapstong, England’s leading statesman, will visit the United States next spring if his party remains out of power. The piece hails him as fearless for Irish liberty, critiques his past, and praises his current work and long life.
The frost has routed Yellow Jack and travel to Florida will be resumed. Stanrks has gone out but it is hoped that the fire of his zeal against land grabbers remains. New York World reports the President's Connecticut turkey was a great.
A sprawling 1880s column riffs on Herbert Spencer, railroads, Standard Oil, and whiskey scarcity. It jokes about politicians, tariffs, and a Kentucky rabbit pest offer, while noting Prohibitionist timing, Grant’s remains, and a Georgian governor’s famed kissing spree. References include General Grant, Mr. Tilden, and President Cleveland amid satire on public figures and policy.
A reader asks about target dimensions for 200 and 500 yard events under Massachusetts Creedmoor rules. The 200 yard target is six feet high and wide, with an eight inch bull and rings at 26 and 46 inches. all rings beyond score two. The 500 yard target is six feet square with a 22 inch bull and rings at 38 and 64 inches. The Massachusetts target is obsolete, replaced by Standard American 200 yard targets.
A period piece praising a mother and child scene titled Suffer Little Children to Come Unto Me. Describes the sleeping baby, the mother’s approach, and the heavenly impression. Mentions accompanying children’s magazines and offers The Weekly Globe subscription: one year for $1.80, six months for 80 cents.
The article praises Browns Eyes and Blue Eyes as vivid depictions of a mother's joy and a child's recognition. It notes the artist's insight into maternity and recommends purchasing both water colors, with Wide Awake and Fast Asleep options, bundled with the magazine for $1.30 annually or 80 cents for six months.
The page features a detailed crochet pattern for a Lady's Crocheted Skirt with yarns, needle sizes, and round-by-round instructions including color stripes and frill edging. It also includes notes on alternate color schemes and a long, intricate set of stitch sequences and repeats led by Eva Marie Niles and Marie J. Fourteenth round patterns and later rounds describe open_work holes, fringe, and edging to finish the garment.
Instructions describe crocheting a hood and crown with twists, trebles, and chains, detailing row structures, stitch counts, and patterns. It covers 144 skeins of starlight German town yarn, crown twists, side stitches, loops around the hood front, cape forming, and a crocheted border with ribbons.
Pattern fragment describes shell work on back with 174 ounces Florence knitting silk No 300 and No 18 steel needles. Cast 25 stitches on two needles and 30 on a third for a total of 80. Rounds and patterns follow with measurements and selections remaining unread.
Instructions for crocheting an infant boot using tricot and tufted crochet. Materials include one and a half ounce three thread starlight Saxony yarn and medium hook. Details cover chain length, back and front construction, decreasing methods, row counts, side shaping, toe shaping, tufted row pattern, top work, and finishing with a row of single crochet to form the toe and decorative element.
Cut a paper pattern 20 inches across the bottom and 12 inches across the top with a depth of 12 inches. Fold together and cut straight on the sides from the bottom 2 4 inches, then angle the sides from the top of the 2% inches to the pattern top. Use any stitch that shapes the pattern. A piece may be made with black starlight Ge town yarn and covered with red starlight Baxcuy.
Instructions describe crochet cap making using starlight yarn with two skeins. Steps cover joining edges, shell border, pompons, and star stitch rounds, including specific increases and rounds to shape a hat sized about 18 inches. Includes guidance on yarn amounts, stitch counts, and finishing.
Instructions from Home Decoration edited by Mrs Josephine Redding describe tatting circles for a bedspread. The pattern uses No 8 cotton to create twelve center rings and circles, joined by outer pops, with star motifs and repeated sequences. The piece includes directions for assembling multiple circles into curtains, plus notes on materials, quantities, and a sample recipe section.
Somerville Journal describes a sprightly feast starting with consommé and fish, progressing through turkey with all the trimmings, multiple desserts, fruit, and coffee. After savoring plum pudding and pies, the tale notes she retired to bed at ten and dreamed that night.
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