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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1889
Page
4
The Weekly Globe promotes its subscription price of $1.00 per year and claims subscribers receive seventeen novels or $8.50 worth of stories poems sketches and news. It invites readers to form a club and mentions a club offer on the page.
Premiums offered with the Weekly Globe show a long list of premiums with prices, including needle works, books, and dictionaries. The text pivots to a fragmented literary aside ending with a quotation about overheard pride and a dramatic exclamation by a character.
The article reviews Minister Loring's reception in Portugal and discusses U S Canadian trade ties. It analyzes Republican opposition to reciprocity with Canada, the fishery issue, and the political risks of opening negotiations. It also surveys pension costs, noting rising sums and the burden on taxpayers.
The piece argues Republicans must not grant New England the relief sought, warning that party politics will delay practical action. It critiques Senator Hoan’s inquiry for educational value rather than results and pins responsibility on Republicans for the current impasse, urging freer support to advance relief amid regional concerns.
A fragmentary editorial critiques United States trade policy amid preparations for a world’s fair. It questions protectionism, home market stagnation, and the need for stronger foreign commerce efforts. The piece argues that other nations gain by showcasing products while the U.S. risks humiliation if it cannot represent its industry well.
The article reviews a resolution at the Grand Army of the Republic encampment opposing pension cuts and criticizing claim agents, noting debates over universal pensions. It also covers editorial opinions urging decisive action on Moraced, East Africa, and related political matters, with scattered biographical and dramatic references.
A column reviews recent stage work, focusing on the Boston Dramatic season, manager decisions, and performances. It mentions actors William Wheatley and Francis Wilton, changes desired in the Dramatics, and critiques of the Crowe ballet. The piece reflects on production challenges, rehearsal use, and the economics of theater, with a glance at other plays and impresarios.
A LIKELY JACKKNIFE GENIUS in Biddeford Maine toiled about a dozen years carving a wooden menagerie and architectural models from single blocks of wood. His strange figures, some finely finished others rough, draw pity for poverty while attracting curious buyers.
A fascinated young masked woman of some acquaintance narrates a quaint tale about a new bride in a Colorado town. She recalls a pair of gloves and a peculiar brand while describing a solo journey and interactions with locals.
A chaotic OCR filled account describes a modern strongman performing in London at a royal venue. It claims feats of power such as pulling a 2000 pound chain with one pair of hands and breaking a heavy chain, amid garbled commentary and scattered quotes about China and marriage dialogue.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a troubled couple, a wary wife and anxious husband, discussing fear, die hard feelings, and uncertain futures. The text references a newspaper voice and a disjointed exchange about loyalty and a possible departure from a marriage.
A terse notice discusses a new fifteen cent offer aimed at agents to recruit as many trial subscribers as possible. The text mentions samples and assistance provided, signaling an early marketing push to grow distribution and reader engagement.
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