Harper's Magazine September issue offers rich content
The September issue of Harper's Magazine is attractive and well illustrated with varied contents. The editorial pages pulse with timely material and the Editor's Drawer stands out as entertaining. The Congregationalist notes a $10,000 library fund gift to Olivet College by the late Mrs. Lucy E. Tuttle of Guilford Connecticut in memory of her son Willy Sage Tuttle.
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Tenement life and public health in Boston July 83
From Our Own Correspondent Boston August 21 1883 a Boston letter notes that tenement rents are low yet wages insufficient for necessities. It calls attention to rags causing smallpox outbreaks and cholera fears while mentioning Chimes of Normandy revivals and Elizabeth Peabody who spoke at the School of Philosophy aged 82.
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Seaside Season Slackens as Dudes Feel Summer Chill
In a reflective note the writer laments economic strains while urging charity for the starving and praising wisdom. The seaside resorts fail to match prior gains due to a cool summer. fashionably minded visitors stay away, though locals hope for Dr. and Mrs. Tourjee's return and for foreign teachers to arrive with them.
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N. E. Conservatory
Isles of Lerins and prison fort explained in Switzerland letter
The writer describes Roman ruins on Lerins, the fort Sainte Marguerite housing the Iron Mask, and later Arab chiefs and Protestants imprisoned there. She recalls the island geography, Saint Honorat’s monastery, and the Bastille connection, then shifts to an account of travel from Providence to Maine New Hampshire describing scenery, travel via Boston Portland Gorham Berlin Falls Milan and Mount Washington.
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Library of Science work on origins of religion in ancient nations
A Boston letter reports that R N McLean, a Boston grocer, is an heir to the Bradford estate of England valued at $100000000 or more. The estate, tied to Governor Bradford of Mayflower fame, has faced chancery court litigation for over a century and a recent decision divides the fortune among heirs.
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Public Schools Fall Term Opens on Monday
The fall term of the public schools starts Monday September 3. Rev William R Trotter of Trinity Church officiated at St John s Barrington last morning. Mr Joseph N Morris a pharmacist has a neat drug store on Hope Street near Constitution. Mrs Bennett and Martin Bennett Jr were at Cottage City during the week. The Herreshoff Co works closed for annual vacation until September 1. The Bristol Light Infantry held a grand social at Wood Street Armory with Cornell Eddy s band. Rev E D Hall and other clergy preached at local churches. Mrs Mary Lincoln celebrated a 79th birthday at Hope Street with four generations present. The funeral of Mrs Eliza A Coit was held at Congregational Memorial Chapel. The Magnolia steam yacht launched by Herreshoff Co witnessed by Prof Fairman Rogers. A burglary at Edward W Brunson s premises yielded stolen harness later recovered with few exceptions. The golden wedding of Capt William Howe Church and Rebecca Norris Church noted with large attendance and baptism of a grandchild.
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Despatch Steamer Lying Quietly in Harbor
The U. S. Steamer Despatch sits at anchor for overhauls as in and sails are prepared for possible orders. The crew remains quiet and healthy, awaiting future cruises under the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy, while the Sun presses Arthur’s presidency from the harbor.
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