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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1899
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier discusses Boer and British war reports, criticizing sensational claims and praising U S war management. It notes the eight hour law’s approval, holiday trade strength, and contrasts Republican gains with Democratic era cuts. It explains internal revenue deposits and bank security under depository rules.
The article discusses bank profits in a time of war and wealth transfer through wills, weighs the roles of Roberts and Kitchener in the South African campaign, and analyzes Boer resistance under Joubert. It predicts bloody battles ahead and questions Britain’s leadership and strategy against the Boers.
The census will deploy electrical tabulating machinery to speed data processing. About 3,000 clerks in Washington will transfer field statistics to punch cards, with 1,000 clerks handling punching and 1,000 more assembling tables. A card holds 228 symbols and one operator reads data for the machine, enabling a single clerk to process 700 cards daily. The electric tabulator then formats results, with one machine replacing 20 clerks. In total nearly 40,000 workers are projected, and reports on population mortality agriculture and manufacture should be ready before July 1 1902, including counts for Alaska Hawaii and Porto Rico for the first time.
A collection of quotations from various newspapers weighs in on Senate eloquence, political responsibility, and Christmas shopping. It contrasts MrDepews remark with calls for seriousness, while noting British wartime strategy and a quip about Hay's potential state department ranking.
The note recalls Dr. Boyden H. Pillsbury beginning a practice with his father Dr. George H. Pillsbury and visiting Mrs. George W. Worthen, aged over eighty, at 752 Merrimack Street. The tale links legacy, patient history, and a long thread of medical care across generations in Lowell.
The piece notes C. B. Coburn & Co on Market Street claim a gender and age labeling system for customers. it also praises the abundance of holly and evergreen in stores this Christmas and the growing demand for mistletoe, urging early shopping.
A detailed discussion on bowing as a social gesture, when to bow or refrain, and how actions differ between strangers, acquaintances, and couples. It covers women, men, and elderly, plus the propriety of bow versus handshakes at various introductions, including ball introductions and family greetings. Lawler offers a reminder of a broad line of photo albums with various prices.
A vintage ad highlights perfumes with Violets of France at 60 cents an ounce and other scents at 83 cents. Gift packages offer bottles in boxes, plus a display of five-bristle brushes and ivory-handled sets. Christmas candy options range from 10 cents to $3 per package, including a German-favor assortment, at Carleton & Hovey’s 236 Merrimack Street.
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