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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1901
Page
5
The article argues against distrust of remedies and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe non secret cure. It explains the tablets contain natural digestive enzymes and acids like pepsin Golden Seal and bismuth. They digest food after meals to prevent fermentation and indigestion rather than acting as a laxative or cathartic.
Rev. F Pearson of Portland speaker at Huntington hall advocates statewide prohibition after recounting Maine success. He asserts empty open saloons in Cumberland county, cites 30 40 percent business rise, and credits church support with enforcing laws. He urges Lowell to adopt prohibition over licensing.
George A M Ewer a longtime tax commission clerk at the state house died by suicide yesterday afternoon. Found in a second floor lavatory with a revolver in hand the death occurred about five oclock. Premeditation shown by his clothes and loaded cartridges found nearby. Ewer unmarried wealthy and described as steady and good natured. His father in law Henry Knight and relatives living in Winthrop Medford and Brookline. The act remains unexplained with no motive given.
A promotional snippet advises keeping Moxie for evening calls to avoid offense and harm. It extols Moxie as delicious and refreshing, aids digestion and sleep, and provides nerve vigor. It also recommends Cafebria after hard mental work and notes both are sold at reliable druggists.
The Y M C A fair ended Saturday with a children’s matinee directed by Miss Edna G. MacBrayne. Harp music by Frank Lawrence and readings by Elsie Ampleby, Gertrude Harvey, and Beatrice Hibbard delighted the young audience. Ampleby impressed in songs and recitations, and a golf drill in period costume featured Julia Burke, Louise Gibson, Gertrude Harvey, and Helen Hurd.
Local merchants report a new branch of the Merchants Premium Company in Lowell claiming substantial cash trade gains and a steady stream of premiums. They assert premiums are funded by participating merchants, boosting local business while limiting outflow of purchasing power. The system requires only a simple check registration at purchase, promising easy access to rewards.
O'Donnell & Gilbride Co. announces a new second floor entrance Cloak Dept. opening. The store offers a wide selection of children's books ideal for Christmas gifts and a variety of gift books for adults along with the latest fiction titles recently published.
The Largest Toy Dept in Lowell opened Saturday on the store's second floor covering over 3000 square feet. It features a well lighted area with high ceilings and wide aisles for easy shopping. Drums, sleds, wagons, dolls, doll carriages, go carts, and mechanical toys are offered at very low prices while assortments last.
A local store touts its expanded Basement Department featuring fancy china bric-a-brac lamps silverware and cut glass. The description promises a wide offering perfect for Christmas gifts and invites customers to browse the basement to find desirable items.
A collection of the prettiest and most reasonably priced furniture is shown today in our show rooms. Parlor cabinets music cabinets pedestals book cases desks odd chairs tables in mahogany and oak. Exquisite designs offer elegant Christmas presents.
Lowell's Sunday Herald notes Mayor Dimon appointed Mrs Rowena Palmer to the city library board despite veteran groups objections. The piece blames political maneuvering over the Pawtucketville bridge and credits the mayor with prudent action, arguing Republicans and Democrats share responsibility for city finances and borrowing limits as 1902 approaches.
A bold sale promotes the Gems of High Art with a vast display of nearly 1000 New York styles for misses and school girls. Dresses are ready to wear from $1.25 to $8, with extra help offered to assist shoppers in choosing.
Local ad lists dates figs mixed nuts citrus fruits and bananas under the best confectionery banner. Killpartrick Bros advertise Horne's coal as a product option.
Ex Governor Charles H. Allen spoke at the Twentieth Century club in Boston on Saturday about his Porto Rico experiences. He gave an entertaining instructive account of how the island’s inhabitants organized their government and Legislature, tracing the history from the signing of the protocol and outlining the measures and developments.
I announce to patrons that Pure Gluten Food Co of New York has government approved products. A full stock of Gluten Foods is now available including breakfast food crackers macaroni and flour. These preparations contain over five times the nutriment of ordinary cereals or flours. Call and examine.
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