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Newspaper

Lowell Daily Courier

Location

Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1898

Page

7

Gypsy narrator tells of prison and chauvies in a tale

In a dusky prison room Mrs Hearne, a gaunt gypsy, recalls a fortune telling episode that led to her arrest. She describes caring for her chauvies amid hunger and worry, swearing vengeance on the father and son who profited from theft. The deputy sheriff closes the visit as night falls, promising to decide tomorrow.

Mrs. Hearne Dye Mushie Hearne California Dukker Pen Dukkerin Sol Rom Kushto Ratti Kushta Ratti

The Breaker A Curious New Profession

A middle aged, unremarkable man unveils a bizarre calling as a breaker who earns living by breaking objects. He recounts how a London social circle and a rich uncle’s vases launched his career, describing early jobs and the need for tact, with anecdotes of broken lamps and an owl lamp, a tea service, and a dining table. The tale ends as the narrator departs at Victoria Station, leaving the stranger’s name unknown.

Cambridge Victoria Station Barry Pain

Winter Fashions and Visiting Gown Features

The piece notes fur blends for winter wear including ermine, chinchilla, otter, mouflin, astrakhan, blue fox and mink, favoring varied fur combinations. Simple cuts, jeweled buttons, velvet collars, and gray hats prevail. a two toned violet brodie silk outfit with pansy velvet bodice and fur trims is highlighted. Judic Chollet.

Fashions in trimming from a vintage腕

The article surveys trimming trends for sleeves and wraps, noting the shift from balloon sleeves to smaller wrists and novel cuffs with matching collars. It covers long wraps with ruffles, fur, velvet muffs, bead fringes, bolero deco, and wing sleeves on rich mantles, plus fur and guipure details on muffs and gowns.

Foot binding ban contrasts with Manchurian strength

The article notes imperial edicts prohibit Foot binding for Manchurian women, while Mantcoos govern China. It speculates a link between the women’s unbound feet and the sturdy hearts and bodies of Chinese men, suggesting a cultural paradox in Manchuria’s power dynamics.

Manchuria China

Human Body Heat Tolerance Across Temperatures

The human system endures 212 degree heat as skin is a poor conductor and perspiration cools the body. Instances exist of men withstanding 800 degree heat for minutes without injury.

Trains From Lowell stations list corrected for 1898

The schedule from Merrimack Street Depot in Lowell to Boston and other destinations lists numerous departure times for weekdays Sundays and holidays with notes on connections to Grand Trunk and steamer services. Officials D. J. Flanders and H. C. Taft publish the corrected October 3 1898 timetable printing train connections across multiple towns and routes.

Moody Street Race Street Chelmsford Grand Streets Lowell Middlesex Street Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham Way Boston Albany R. R Worcester Springfield Albany Concord Junction Fitchburg R. R Stonington New York City Mensfield Wway C. Peter. Clark A. C. Kendall Pass Isaac N. Marshall Geo. W. Miller Merrimack Street Depot Middlesex Street Station A. m Lawrence Salem Mass P. m Haverhill Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Exeter Dover Rochester Alton Bay Somersworth Saco de Orchard Portland de Foraugusta Beth Waterville Lewiston Bangor Belfast Skowhegan Rockland St. John N B Halifax Grand Trunk R. I Eastport Cartine Deer Isle Sedgewick Bat Harbor Jonesport Machiasport Frank Jones Portldind Woburn Sunndays Ayer Junction Amherst, Milford and Wilton Greenfield Peterboro Bennington Hillsboro Keene Nashua Manchester Concord Essex Junction Burlington St. Albans St. Johns Montreal Quebec Boston Air Line Plymouth Sherbrooke wVia Western Division Bedford zVia Wilmington D. J. Flanders Gen H. C. Taft

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