The Scotch in America historical lecture highlights
Rev. J. M. Craig spoke at the First Presbyterian Church on The Scotch in America. He traced Scots influence from John Knox to modern leaders, detailing Ulster migration, colonial settlement, and key roles in the Revolution and early republic. He cited Knox, Greyfriars, Gray, Greeley, and leaders like Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln.
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J. M. Craig
The
First Presbyterian Church
First Presbyterian
America
Pepin
Ain Countrie
Craig
Macaulay
John Knox
Scotland
Free Church Movement
Knox
Holland
Ireland
Ulster
James I
England
New England
Boston
Worcester
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Froude
Bunker Hill
Massachusetts
Presbyterian Church of
Asa Gray
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
New Jersey
Carolinas
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi Valley
Republic
Lexington
North Carolina
Mecklenburg
Greyfriars Churchyard
Thomas Jefferson
Stark
Bennington
Morgan
Saratoga
Wayne
Stony Point
Campbell
Kings Mountain
Picken
Cowpens
Madison
Lincoln
Jefferson
Jackson
Monroe
Polk
Taylor
Buchanan
Johnson
Grant
Hayes
Arthur
Harrison
Cleveland
McKinley
Doan's Kidney Pills Tells of Local Cure and Testimonial
A local ad features Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for kidney ailments. J J Foster of 46 First Street reports relief after using the product from Ellingwood Co. drugstore, Merrimack and Central, praising its merit. Sold by dealers for 50 cents. FosterMilburn Co. Buffalo is the U S sale agent. Remember the name Doan's.
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Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
U. S
Doan’s
The Marie Celeste Mystery From Brooklyn to Gibraltar
The Marie Celeste sailed from Brooklyn bound for the Mediterranean with a large crew and captain's wife aboard. It was found abandoned 800 miles east of Gibraltar with all hands missing and no sign of struggle. A sewing machine and spool suggested a storm had occurred within days of discovery, no cause ever determined. Conan Doyle speculated African captors, but no evidence supported that theory.
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Brooklyn
Mediterranean
Gibraltar
Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Africa
New York Times
Roosevelt
Navy
Vixen
Mr. Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Christmas Goose Versus Turkey New England Contrast
The Christmas goose is seen by many as a daintier bird than the Thanksgiving turkey, yet in New England the bird does not receive a halo.
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New England
Women’s Club Enjoys a Much Needed Rest
The country weekly reports that the Women’s club is enjoying a much needed rest, noting a pause in activities and a period of inactivity or reduced scheduling as members take a break.
The Literary Collector December Issue Highlights
The December number presents a frontispiece portrait of Christophe Plantin and an opening article by Theodore L. De Vinne on About Large Types. W H Paltsits writes An Account of the Bay Psalm Boo During the Seventeenth Century, while William Cushing Bamburgh begins Books before Printing. Collected reviews, notes, and columns follow with contributions from Pollard Lampton Burnham Kiser Army and others.
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Christophe Plantin
Theodore L. de Vinne
W. H. Paltsits
William Cushing Bamburgh
George Catlin
William J. Lampton
Clara Louise Burnham
S. E. Kiser
Clarence Army
December American Boy Christmas stories and features
The December issue offers seventy five illustrations and stories for boys including Little Pete's Christmas An Unexpected Santa Claus The Christmas Bear Aunt Margaret's Christmas Box A Real Conqueror and leading articles such as Our Editor Among the Boys Fun and Profit in Trapping An American Boy's Dark Room Simple Tricks for Dogs Around the World With Santa Claus and Familiar Talks With Boys The Smague Publishing company Detroit Mich
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Wideawake Boys
Little Pete
Bertha Westerbrooke Goodier
Santa Claus
Hezekiah Butterworth
Mary H. McCoy
Morris Wade
Ben Hains
J. A. Newton
A. Neely Hall
Lyman H. North
Frank H. Sweet
H. R. Wells
Smague Publishing Company
Detroit
Mich
Keiths Theatre Christmas Show Promises Big Boston Bill
Keiths Theatre presents a Christmas week bill described as one of Boston's best. Acts include Sam Lockharts Three Graces and Tom-Tom the baby elephant cyclist, plus the Jackson troupe of trick bicycle riders, R. J. Jose, James O Barrows and company, Falk and Lemon, and Al Coleman.
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Keith's
Boston
Sam Lockhart
Three Graces
Tom-Tom
Jackson
R. J. Jose
James O. Barrows and Company
Falk and Lemon
al. Coleman
Second Recital by Hussey and Temple Quartette in Lowell
The Lowell Choral Society’s second recital yesterday afternoon showed clear progress with confident, less ragged performance. Boston contralto Adah C. Hussey sang varied numbers including Abide With Me and The Year’s at the Spring, with Temple Quartette harmonizing without accompaniment. proceeds benefit Lowell General Hospital.
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Lowell Orchestral Society
Carmen
Bizet
Theo Tobani
Suppe
Tobani
Salome
Loraine
Weber
Beethoven
C. Faust
Orchestral Society
Adah C. Hussey
Boston
Lidgle
Mrs. Beach
W. S. Reid
C. D. Paige
Geibel
Osgood
G. F. Hamer
Temple
Lowell
Miss Shaw
Miss Hussey
Lowell General Hospital
Roosevelt as a Navy Humorist and Tea Episode
The Roosevelt story recounts his playful intervention on a navy yacht naming a boat The Vixen to placate a officer’s wife. A luncheon voyage turns humorous as tea nearly proves beer, a scene of roguish wit before Roosevelt’s White House era.
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Mr. Roosevelt
White House
Poli'cian
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Roosevelt
Cafebria Claims Cure for Headache in Lowell Market
Advertises Cafebria as a headache cure claimed to have helped over 50,000 in Lowell. Encourages purchase at local druggists.
Sensible Gifts for Men at Carleton and Hovey
Carleton and Hovey at 286 Merrimack street offer practical men gifts including military brushes from $1.50 per pair, silver mounted razors, shaving mugs, straps, and a selection of cigars such as Quincy and 7-20-4. Safety razor sets are guaranteed with refunds for unsatisfactory use.
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Quincy
Hoffman House
Carleton & Hovey
Merrimack Street
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American Republic
Ache
Dean
Carter & Sherburne
Cook, Taylor & CO
Central Street
Ohe Magazines
the American Boy
Keith’s Theatre
Courier
FOR Benefit OF Hospital
Temple Quartette
City
Aosta
Morris
Remit
Wright
Wright's Health Underwear CO
Franklin Street
New York City
Cafebria
Mark
the Furniture Dept
Merrimack, Palmer and
Middle Streets
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