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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
7
New York December 8 A government crop estimate triggers an unprecedented rush to buy as cotton prices surge. The market jumps 60 to 70 points, then holds near the top with December at 12.32 and July 12.56. Daily sales total about 2,000,000 bales, the largest on record.
A promotional notice extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a natural cure for stomach weakness. It claims the tablets aid digestion, rest the stomach, and restore health, quoting a Buffalo physician’s endorsement and noting a 50 cent price at druggists.
Fraternal Court Wamesit F of A held a social at Esters hall with Cadet orchestra. Lowell council officers were elected including rep H S Adams and regent R W Emerson. C Y M L met, admitted ten new members, and discussed gym lockers bids. J H Dames of Malta visited Mrs Worden in North Chelmsford for supper. An Adv note says Howe votes for careful use of city funds.
A French Democratic rally at C. M. A. C. hall featured speakers Casey Donnelly and others but drew only a small crowd. Alderman Gerow opened at 8:30, Joseph E. Lambert presided, and Casey urged French recognition in municipal affairs. Roy spoke in French for two hours, while Casey defended his stance on Houle and party loyalty. The meeting ended at 11, followed by a whist contest between Club des Citoyens Americains and the Club Passe Temps, won 498 to 445 with 40 deals played. High taxes tied to rhetoric urged voters to back Howe to curb rents.
Politics Day by Day reports Charlie Hartwell filed 54 complaints with the board of registrars alleging names on the list reside in other cities. He contends voters must live in the city six months before the municipal election to be eligible. The piece identifies several listed residents and notes correction about Councilman Hayes.
The Worthen Street Methodist church sociable last evening pleased attendees after a ladies society supper. Performers included Miss Irwin Irvine Little Mildred French Hugh Johnson Susie Green and Charlotte Jessop. Officers elected: President Mrs J R Smith vice presidents Mrs J W Pead and Mrs Walter Thissell managers Mrs George W Staples Miss Mary Hardy Miss Rosie Slye Mrs P W Thomson Mrs C F Kidder Mrs F A Fuller Mrs Thomas Brady Mrs C H Leland secretary Martha Brown treasurer Harriet Hill solicitors May Irvine Dawn Lovejoy Elsie and Flossie Allen.
The Spindle City Wheelmen held their vote last night electing P. R. Monahan as president H. H. Farr as vice president Forrest Bailey as recording secretary J. Bogers as financial secretary J. W. Smith as treasurer and a slate of directors A Bolton Geo Holmes O Oheir R Eastman P Kingsbury A Duncan W H Ineson J Everson Geo Grady Geo Casey and Geo Casey. Road officers include Captain Carl Munn first lieutenant Fred Perkins second lieutenant C Connors. The merchant votes for Howe Adyv.
A Canadian Letter reports lighted lures at Gaspe Basin murdering migratory ducks. The lighthouse keeper, while cleaning up after a night of birds striking the glass, was injured by a flock’s rush. New gas buoys draw brant near the light, increasing casualties. night-time hunting at buoys adds to the carnage. Acetylene signals are blamed for greater risk to birds than fixed lights.
A brief quip from the Chicago Record Herald reports a man noting a sighting of someone with his wife. The retort questions the observer’s certainty about the spouse present and their conversation. The exchange highlights social tension and mistrust in everyday interactions.
A Chicago Daily News quote features a wry exchange: a man muses aloud about fairness and judging a newborn by the cigars its father distributes, with a chronic burret-in asking, What isn’t that? The remark playful critique reflects social satire of parental pride.
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