December Daylight and Moon Phase Times
The note lists December daylight and night times with sunrise at 7.10, length of day 9.04 hours, sunset at 4.14, and moon set at 7.08 p m.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1903
Page
12
The note lists December daylight and night times with sunrise at 7.10, length of day 9.04 hours, sunset at 4.14, and moon set at 7.08 p m.
Local listings promote Christmas trees from Willow Dale by phone and a wide range of gifts. Stores and deals include S. Drewett trunk dealer at 24 Central street with double stamps, Stratton and Handley music shop, Waxene floor finish, Thompson Hardware Co decorations and tools, Mrs. W. F. Courtney china and bric a brac, George IL Emerson china importer, Nap. D. Lafteur double stamps on items, and a big cutlery and toy lineup at Merrimack Street stores.
Mr James Moran of New Denver BC visits Cedar Street sisters Miss Rose Moran and Miss Delia Moran. Mr Mathew Mahoney returns from Georgetown College for holidays. Frank O Sullivan studying medicine at Baltimore Medical College returns home for Christmas. Clara H Fenton resumes study with Henry M Dunham at New England Conservatory. Rev Thomas Grady, Lowell native, to celebrate first mass at St Patrick’s on Christmas Day. Miss E B Blanchard hosts a party at 3 Madison Place presenting a gold watch after singing games and dancing.
Chicago December 21 Rev Prof W D MacClintock warned in a baccalaureate address to University of Chicago graduates about two dangers: forced culture leading minds beyond growth and indecision that delays decisive judgment. He urged strong convictions, faith in human progress, simple mind, and freedom from provincialism.
Chinese layovers are flooding into Canada from San Francisco as steamer arrivals surge. A new Canadian law to tax each Chinaman landing after January imposes a $500 head tax, replacing the existing $5 levy.
Peptiron Pills chocolate coated are advertised as both nutritive and tonic aiding anemia paleness and neurasthenia. They claim to place iron in blood strengthen nerves improve digestion and promote sleep for pale nervous sufferers, delicate women and convalescents. Prepared by C. I. Hood Co Lowell Mass.
The notice states that all Licenses of Theatres Auctioneers and Hawkers and Pedlars expire December 31 1903 and urges applicants to renew at once at the Office of the Board of Police signed by Clerk Joseph Smith from the Board.
A man and woman from Woodsville New Hampshire pretended to be a married couple, attempted a con on Police Captain Ken and officers, and were separated for questioning. The man Arthur Putney admitted a ruse after his partner Eva Seely confessed she was not his wife. They were housed briefly then departed. A second note warns against disguises used by unscrupulous salesmen selling nonalcoholic tonics.
The Courier Citizen offers a life membership in Tabard Inn Library the world’s largest circulating library with 20 000 stations. Lowell has Ellingwoods and Carter’s drug store Westford street stations. Membership $1 grants access to any station and one book. after first book, exchange fee five cents. Gift includes 50 cent exchange fee and reading ten books indefinitely. Memberships available at Courier Citizen office.
The Mathew Temperance Institute reading circle met yesterday despite poor weather. President John J. Lyons led as the executive committee outlined upcoming plans while members read from Oliver Goldsmiths Citizen of the World and the Vicar of Wakefield. Frank J Higgins delivered a Life of Goldsmith essay to wide approval.
Gooey OCR blurb claims Allen's Foot-Hase powder cures chilblains and damp feet. It advertises availability at druggists and shoe stores, urging readers to ask today. The wording is old fashioned and shows typical product ad language with few concrete claims.
Captain George Blaisdell leads a Salvation Army effort to host a large Christmas dinner for Lowell's poor. 1000 tickets printed for distribution. Turkey, pork, cranberries, vegetables and dressings needed. clothing for children also solicited as winter presses for supplies grow.
Rev Clarence Guy Robbins of Leominster is chosen to lead the Universalist church in Wakefield succeeding Rev Thomas W Illman. Robbins, born Sept 20 1867 in Dunstable, studied at Dean Academy Tufts Divinity School and was ordained June 10 1897. He will begin his pastorate the first Sunday in January.
The New England Optical Co of this city and Manchester N H announced awards for a Brownie picture contest. There were three prizes in Class A and two in Class B, all Kodak manufactured. Lowell residents Hiram Merrill O S Gray Earle Bass Arthur Bou langer received honorable mention. Judges included L L Roush C B Webster and Photo Era staff Cummings and Frapke.
A Friday evening gathering at 65 Sixth Street celebrated Walter I Somers 15th birthday. Earl Locke presented a carbuncle ring on behalf of the group. Guests enjoyed games and music, with refreshments served by the D L Page Co as the party closed late.
Albert Daniels was arrested Saturday evening by Sergt Crowley and Officer Riley on a warrant charging him with non support, as police records show.
A terse note reports a shift in beliefs as a sister named Bessie, once fond of spiritual affinity and soul communion, remarks that she has married and no longer talks about such topics.
Disjointed remarks describe activity at Idunne mining brook with scattered exclamations and unclear figures. A partial fragment hints at someone named Billyiees taking forty or more, while other phrases mention dollars and a small wager, but the text is incoherent and lacks verifiable details.
The orchestral society held a stormy but successful second recital featuring soloists Mr Chuecker and Miss Tucker before about 800 attendees. Borjes praised for shaping the orchestra. highlights included Lachner Turandot overture and Hadyn Allegro Spirituoso with standout strings and a Balfe selection.
Lieut. Brosnan Sergt. Crowley and Officer Kennedy raided a gambling joint at 158 Merrimack Street Saturday night arresting eight men. The detainees names listed as James M. Kitching Edward E. Bond Allison C. Gallupe Noah M. Peabody Daniel J. Phillips Edmund I. Wardwell George Savage and Fred W. Armstrong. All were bailed in the early morning hours. Charges allege presence at a game of cards.
The busy Lowell Merrimack street store shows holiday bustle with evergreen decorations and well stocked shelves. Manager Cozner takes pride in strong sales and high quality staples and Christmas dinner must haves, reflecting the chain’s growing local esteem.
At a Bachelor club gathering last evening the usual business was conducted and a music program enjoyed. Treasurer O'Brien distributed cigars and a pleasant time was had by all.
Abasively free Carien Sherburne Merrimack and Bridge streets plan a giveaway of 1000 Crestall bottles promising relief from colds coughs and lung troubles. Dee four dollars and twenty four is the stated price in a merchants notice from Andrews Co Lowell Mass sole proprietors.
The speaker claims a private remedy called Crest all no cold no cough cures cold symptoms throat cough and lung trouble. They assert it contains nothing harmful and praise its curative powers, predicting it will outrank all medical discoveries of the present age.
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