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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1901
Page
10
The note lists December daylight and night parameters including sun rise at 6.59, length of day 9.13 hours, sun set at 4.12, moon rise at 2.43 a m. It records celestial timings in a compact period-appropriate style.
The Lowell Daily Courier advertises Try Horne's cure all, Fr Johns medicine, a line of fancy suitings at Alexander's, C H Babitt eyewear on 28 Dutton street Merrimack Corp, Central Methodist rummage on Shattuck street, Alpine Safes, and general agent Ben Holt for New England with 663 Broadway contact.
Supt. Robert J. Thomas of the water works is reported to be improving slowly, though still in a precarious condition and some time will pass before he can resume duties. Rev. Robert F. True has become pastor at Emmanuel Baptist Blossom Street and will preach next Sunday morning and evening. Clarence W. Parks earned a patent for sprayer improvements. An original pension was awarded to Francis W. Cragin of this city.
Reports show exchanges between the Trades and Labor Council of Lowell and U S lawmakers dated December 3 and 4 1901 regarding a national eight hour day. Included is a note that Julius Kahn supports such measures and a New York case where a deaf mute sues a street railway for finger loss, with the defendant joking about talking for mutes.
A Oswego Montana woman reports eyes pain and vision issues due to coffee. After switching to Postum she notes eyes feel strong again, complexion improves, and headaches lessen. Her husband and a friend report stomach relief and fewer headaches after abandoning coffee.
The cooks show skill in making hot breads cake and biscuits for the family using Royal Baking Powder. Royal Baking Powder Co 100 William St New York.
Edward D. McVey pressed for full public disclosure of city securities held by the sinking fund commission. Austin K. Chadwick and the panel, including Aldermen Pearson Carmichael Casey and Henderson, explained records are kept by the Middlesex Trust Company and available to officials with authority. The committee ordered the commission to supply the requested details, with a report to the chairman.
Friday night at No 20 Barclay Street a house warming and musical event drew about 150 guests. Host J S Hastings, president of the First Presbyterian Men's League, organized the program with duets quartettes songs and humorous stories. Proceeds will benefit the Men's League. refreshments followed the entertainment.
The Ladies of Charity hold their regular monthly meeting at St Johns hospital Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock. Returns will be made for tickets sold at the recent hurdy gurdy party.
Announcement for a Sunday 3 o'clock talk at Huntington hall promoting Fr Johns Medicine with a claim it cures colds. The item reads as a brief advertisement event notice for a public lecture.
Real estate notes the shift to smaller homes as fuel costs rise and snow tightens winter activity. Lowell area market slows after fall, with several properties on Middlesex street, Chelmsford street, and Belvidere listed. Eugene G. Russell reports sales including land in Chelmsford street and houses on Hovey street and Highlands.
The Tremont house will be remodeled after owner A J Ryan notified tenants to vacate last week. Work on the building will begin immediately.
A Citizens and Mail Republican ad attacks Mayor Dimon and the current city council, arguing the 1900 and 1899 administrations failed to act while Dimon’s tenure reopened the Pawtucket bridge, reduced taxes, extended vacation schools, and financed street improvements. The piece lauds Dimon and a Democratic board, urging votes for them.
Charles R Hillberg recalls a pharmacist cautioning against cough syrups containing morphine and other poisons. He stresses need for laws forcing disclosure of ingredients, warning of danger to children and urging Father John’s Medicine as a safe alternative.
A cap repair for the post office chimney will cost 400 dollars according to a local contractor. W H Wiggin has a Middlesex street house foundation in and Spaulding land was recently sold. The Eliot church plans remodeling. The National Angora Goat Raising Co has bought a 453 acre farm in Dorchester NH. Astoria Silk Mills may relocate to Lowell for better help.
Prescott hall hosted the first Rexford club grand assembly and dance with about 50 couples attending. The Cadet orchestra of six played music from 8 to 12, and a 20-number program featured a full evening of dancing.
The Lowell High School Debating club met yesterday afternoon with about 20 members present. President Orrin Wing presided as informal matters were discussed and topics for the next three months outlined. Members voiced views on the Pawtucketville bridge issue and a city crematory, to be debated later.
Next week’s Highland M E fair at Odd Fellows hall offers evening entertainment and a sale of fancy articles at reasonable prices. A turkey supper is served Wednesday for 25 cents, and season ticket buyers receive a souvenir booklet of poems by Mrs Smiley for 25 cents.
In a paid advertisement the candidate vows, if re-elected, to cut taxes and city debt while pursuing necessary public improvements. It urges voters to back a man with brains, ability, and independence to do right. The notice ends with a brief claim of cold cure.
Overwork caused the breakdowns and many headaches, with Cafebria offered as the remedy to prevent final collapse. Sold at all druggists.
Molasses Kisses, dates, figs, mixed nuts and citrus fruits listed as best confectionery offerings. Killpartrick Bros. promote a variety of sweets and dried fruits in a compact display.
In 1903 the article discusses the sum estimated to be borrowed to cover ongoing operating costs. It outlines the context of public finances and the anticipated shortfall, naming key figures and municipal authorities involved in projecting the borrowing needs.
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