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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1880
Page
2
A fragmentary poem narrative describes a lone sandpiper skimming the shore as storms roll in. The speaker notes the resilience of the bird and their shared humanity while pondering shelter from the tempest. The scene contrasts bleak skies with distant lighthouses and receding boats along the coast.
House plant repotting and root trimming guidance contrasts with table manners. Advice covers selecting new pots, examining root balls, and proper repotting, plus etiquette tips on dining conduct and meal service. Also notes on dyed dried grasses and Tunisian lace instructions for home crafts.
A long article outlines preserving fruits in glass jars to avoid lead from tins, plus methods for canning juices, jelly, and full fruits. It includes recipes for rice dishes from Italy Spain and Portugal, and various desserts and preserves with detailed steps and ingredient lists.
A detailed tour of the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis Maryland describes the grounds buildings and facilities including the academy tower walls Severn river and boat houses. It explains the appointment process examinations for entry the oath of allegiance bedding uniforms and daily routine plus the hazing culture and emphasis on honor.
The sick man prays through a long night and faces a harsh trial when a tempter urges louder calls for God. Elias reassures that God answers not with words but through inner resolve and the upliftment of spirit, saying awakenings and dreams are God’s still small response to desire and devotion. The poem frames divine presence as an inward, undefiled guidance.
Fragmentary verse laments the departure of a day described as sweet and luminous. The speaker recalls golden hours and tranquil splendor, noting fading beauty as night approaches and twilight settles, wishing the day could linger longer.
Frederick A Schwab, Adelaide Neilson's former agent, rejects claims she planned a Nana version for Europe or America. He says her plans were simple rest in Switzerland, then a February return to America for 100 nights. If she lived to return, she would present The Two Gentlemen of Verona and Shakespearean roles, not degrade her art.
A distressed account from Stoughton describes Mrs. Bromade, eighty four, abandoned by her three sons in Chelsea Charlestown and Randolph. After turning over property to Charles who claimed to provide a home he evaded, she returned to Stoughton. Mason lodge aid ceased, a neighbor on Morton Street supported her, and she suffers paralysis and illness with no visits from her sons.
A Portland interview with Parker Pillsbury, veteran abolitionist, critiques Hamilton era Federalists and the later Republican Party. He argues parties reflect popular power or its absence, warns Republicans may be overpowered by a party of the people, and notes Ingersoll's shifting endorsements of Garfield.
Joan Endicott loves Heath Fortescue but a secret past haunts him. He reveals an opium-using wife, Delia, and a vengeful suitor. A late night threat ends with Heath saving Joan from an assassin, and she offers herself as his wife.
Veteran journalist John Swinton recalls Victor Hugo's garden fete at his Paris home. The aged poet mingled with guests as grandchildren lit tiny fireworks, Hugo kissed a young American’s hand and spoke on education. Swinton notes Hugo's health, political zeal, and enduring literary vigor in a republic era.
A Hartford Times Coney Island correspondent describes a group of six men and three women enjoying playful beach antics. The report highlights risqué behavior and pantomime with water, sand, and staged tears, noting some parents would object if seen by them.
The Courier reports a nurse in a female ward read night orders for a poultice from feet to waist. A patient with neck and arm burns was dosed by mistake, protesting as staff misread No 16 for No 26. She remained in the large poultice overnight. an morning apology followed the mixup.
At Narraganset pier a beautiful young girl hit eight bull's-eyes in a long-range rifle gallery, defeating skilled youths and proving the Modern Young Lady capable of great accuracy. The Hour remarks the success shifts views on women's prowess, echoing Cicero about arms and arms yielding to virtue.
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