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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
6
The piece argues against “humbug” fears about Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, describing their open formulation and factual ingredients. It explains the tablets digest food after meals, preventing fermentation and gas, and contrasts them with cathartics that affect only the bowels.
Cincinnati reports a two day meeting of state Y M C A secretaries began with about 180 attendees. They adopted a new constitution establishing centralized power while preserving local autonomy, with representation by two delegates per local society and scaled ratios from parish to nation. The national executive council holds main authority, funding via initiation fees and per capita tax, and state presidencies limited to two successive years.
A review of Evangeline at the Opera House recalls the 1877 original cast and its enduring songs while praising Lila Blow Isabelle Unherwood Hallen Mostyn and Charles Guyer for strong performances in a revived production. The piece notes the audience’s warmth and anticipates repeat showings and links to modern drama with Edward S Willard in The Middleman and The Professor's Love Story.
A hotel guest warned the clerk about a quarrel in the next room. The room housed Rae and Brosche, a vaudeville act known for their German comedy skit Too Much Woman. The clerk investigated and found a disturbance beyond expectation.
A Chicago woman lauds Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after years of severe menstrual pain. She credits five bottles with restoring her health and urges others to try the remedy, noting testimonials from friends and offering free advice for sick women.
In a Savoy show Rae and Brosche perform a scene titled Too Much Woman provoking general laughter. When a complaint was explained as a mock domestic trouble, the gentlemen who complained were invited to attend that night to see the act and reconsider.
Bricklayers' union discussed a directive from the International about six members fined for non union work on city paving. Five initiations and four applications were noted. James Slavin was named deputy to the international convention in early January. A social session followed with songs by Forey, Chellis, Burns, and Dunn. Stationary Firemen elected officers for six months led by Hugh Gallagher and Charles Barrett. A Knox letter urged using only union labor at navy yards and supported the eight hour law, echoed by Kahn.
Washington reports the state department will not intervene in the dispute over compulsory versus voluntary arbitration at the Congress of American republics in Mexico. Chile opposes compulsory arbitration and the delegates, though split, have been instructed to act without U.S. interference.
Dr. Leslie M. Sweetman, a prominent Toronto surgeon, died at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore from blood poisoning contracted after a nail brush puncture during an operation. He had been improving recently but succumbed today after several weeks of treatment.
New Haven Conn Dec 11 The publishing firm Butler and Alger 204 State street fails with liabilities of 51300 and nominal assets of 16762 The Dominion National Bank of Chicago is listed as a creditor for 12000 Most claims are unsecured.
In response to inquiries, Ely's Liquid Cream Balm is a cleansing and healing preparation for nasal catarrh. It soothes membranes without drying or sneezing and suits users who cannot inhale through the nose, available with a spraying tube for 75 cents. Sold by all druggists or mailed by Ely Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
In Omaha two suspects named W. H. Woods and a woman identifying as True Johnson were arrested on charges of robbing Alfred B. Lowenthal, a New York traveling salesman, of diamonds and jewelry worth $15,000 in a Portland hotel last November. Police recovered $3,000 in jewels, a $200 pawnbroker check, and a brooch matching a stolen circular. the pawnbroker alerted authorities after recognizing it.
Gen Chaffee, military governor of the Philippines, cites vengeance on natives suspected of friendliness as prolonging warfare. In a court martial case, he warns bandit chiefs and followers that murder will attract the extreme penalty, and reiterates the duty to protect life and property.
London figures report War Secretary Broderick stating Lord Kitchener’s findings show Boer shootings of blacks were not passions but part of an organized effort to hide enemy whereabouts. He warned Boers may soon breach laws of war and urged firm settlement terms, while lampooning Liberal party quarrels and Rosebery.
General Leonard A. Wood, Governor of Cuba, sailed for Havana aboard the Yucatan. Asked about reciprocity for Cuba, he said it is not exactly assured but should come soon and be fair. He commented on the Cuban election, predicting the winner with a square deal and clear outcome.
The army board has completed a list of officers to receive brevet ranks for gallant service in Cuba Puerto Rico the Philippines and China. The report will go to the secretary of war in a day or two and likely include President Roosevelt among those named as brigadier general of volunteers.
A local dealer announces new stock from Pure Gluten Food Co New York. Government analysis confirms approval and endorsement of the products. The line includes Breakfast Food Crackers Macaroni and Flour in various packages. The gluten foods offer over five times the nutriment of ordinary cereals or flours. Call to examine.
Boston on December 12 reports the board of health will close nineteen of twenty seven free vaccination stations due to low patronage. One station will stay open in each district until further notice.
Fragmentary note discusses zinc and lead combinations in paint making. References zinc as forming tough mixtures and the need for fine blending. Mentions “De pece” and zinc as famous for fine SS, but details are unclear.
Kennedy's Butter Thin Biscuit are marketed as protected by the Inter-seal Patent Package, which claims to shield the biscuits from dust moisture and odors, keeping them fresh.
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