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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1903
Page
5
Wholesale druggists request immediate shipment of two gross and then one gross of Munyon's Paw Paw tonic. They report very fast selling demand and high satisfaction since its introduction, noting strong sales in Lowell and urging continued success for Professor Munyon.
Professor Munyon compliments Carter and Sherburne noting the swift strong sales of Paw Paw since its introduction. Customers speak highly of the remedy, describing it as a standout addition to the established line of medicines.
The Zopher Company of Lowell advertises fast freight for one gross of The World's Tonic Munyon's Paw Paw. Retail druggists report it as the best selling preparation in a short time, meeting universal approval and giving entire satisfaction. Cor Middlesex and Central Streets, Lowell.
F H Butler Co of Lowell Massachusetts writes praising Prof J M Munyon and his new Paw Paw tonic. They note long experience selling his goods and report customers speak highly of the preparation, wishing him success.
Endorsements from Phillips Dennis Walsh and James S. MacGregor describe Paw Paw as a life changing digestive agent and nerve sedative. They claim improved appetite energy sleep and general health after using a sample and continuing regular doses. Advertisers urge readers to buy Paw Paw at druggists with a $1 pint bottle and 25c smaller bottle.
A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Gray on Monday August 27 1903. Florence Mason ill with appendicitis improves. Mrs Marcus Winship returns from St Louis hospital improved. A boy born to Mr and Mrs George Newbold on August 3 in North Hadley Canada. Residents travel to California and Lynn while others visit Nabnasset and Old Orchard. Local clubs play Labor Day games and a dolls project exhibits 27 dolls with a party and future display.
Local patrons protest the new Boston and Northern service to Dracut Centre citing scarce seating on through Lowell cars during peak hours. Riders must catch the Bridge Street car before reaching the square on return trips, prompting complaints from Billerica residents about longer routes.
Dorchester residents Mr Geo Avery Mrs Alice Dinsmore and Miss Edna Dinsmore of Boston and Mr Fred Damon of Athens Wis visited Mr Fred Kennedy. Mr Fred Row called on A H Park. Miss Margaret Sloan stayed in Northfield. Nearly one hundred guests gathered Friday evening to honor Mr Ferdinand Scoboria as he closes his local business and plans to leave town. John B Emerson presented Scoboria a case of brushes and a dress suitcase. The group enjoyed games and a collation and extended best wishes for his new work.
The Odd Ladies of Manchester Unity hosted a lawn party at Mr and Mrs J W Whitworth s grounds on Billerica street with 300 plus attendees. Ida Boughton won the skipping rope and girls races. Ralph Cook and Wm Battye with Alfred Hudson won the three legged race. Nellie Mackley won the married ladies race. Miss Pritchett took the pin in the single ladies event. Ernest Nelson won the men s race. Ida Boughton also led the girls race. Committee members and helpers included Sisters Mack Boyley Neild Fernley Cochrane Murphy Hudson Scoble Buchan Hobson Neild Fowler and Wm Hudson with Sister Gibson. M Grosse supplied hurdy gurdy music for dancing with Mrs Grosse in native costume. Lodge members expressed gratitude to Sister Whitworth for lawn and boat use. Edith Laycock returned to Providence R I after a visit. Hazel Judkins returned from two weeks at Newburyport. Wigginvilles beat Odd Fellows 19 to 10. The fea
Rev Wyler C Gale of Worcester preached at the Congregational church. Miss Richardson of Providence visits Miss Jean ette Pike. Mrs Chas Clark thrown from wagon after horse spooked by car. feared concussion but improved. Amos Harrington returns to State Institution work after Vermont visit. Miss Harriette Lee back from York Beach to Plum Island. State highway work to start this week under Parson. Fred Scarlett visits Boston. State hospital team defeats Andover Unions 13 to 6.
A man about 40 with brown hair and missing most upper molars was found Friday afternoon in trees by Massachusetts Avenue near East Lexington railroad station. Medical Examiner Blake said death was natural. He wore a black serge suit, striped outing shirt, dark tie, congress shoes, and a derby hat lay nearby. A key, 80 cents, a cream colored handkerchief marked "J", and other items were in his pockets. An undertaker took charge.
C Unger of 211 Maple street Champaign Illinois writes of a yearlong hacking cough and fear of consumption. He credits Foley's Honey and Tar with a complete cure after trying many remedies and physician care. Local druggists Goodale’s Ellingwood Carter Falls advertise remedies at city storefronts.
Lord Salisbury, Robert Arthur Talbot Gascoyne-Cecil, third marquis of Salisbury, died at 9:05 pm after days of failing health aided by oxygen. The long statesman, born at Hatfield in 1830, led Tory policy against Irish home rule and oversaw South African crises before resigning in 1902. May be buried beside his wife at Hatfield. Westminster Abbey burial opposed by relatives. He leaves five sons and two daughters, with Viscount Cranborne as heir.
Justin McCarthy lauds Lord Salisbury in British Political Portraits for shaping late 19th century Conservative leadership. From early Commons days as a Disraeli follower to a pivotal role in Constantinople and Berlin, he rose to foreign secretary and prime minister under three administrations. He married Baron Alderson’s daughter, wrote for the Saturday Review, and entered the Lords as Marquis of Salisbury after inheriting his father’s titles.
The original authorized biography by Rt. Rev. Bernard O'Reilly presents life details of Leo Xi. Offered to new and existing subscribers by Courier-Citizen for 25 cents down and 3 dollars per week for 52 weeks.
The Life of His Holiness Leo XIII by Monsignor O Reilly gains Nihil obstat from Archdiocese of Philadelphia. It is lauded as the sole true biography with access to Vatican archives and Pope Leo XIII’s memoirs. publishers offer the work for 2.50 dollars with a year’s subscription to the Citizen or Courier for 4.98.
An advertisement promotes Dr. Foote's Plain Home Talk, A Westland medical works, and the 20th Century Encyclopedia. It urges mothers to own a copy and notes agents are canvassing to show the three books to customers, highlighting usefulness for business, farming, and student life.
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