Wormwood Tells Courier How to Train Animals
Valentine P. Wormwood spoke on The Reasoning Powers of Animals to the Courier-Citizen reporter yesterday afternoon at the opera house. He outlined decades of study, brain examinations, and instruction methods for his dogs and monkeys, arguing animals can think and detailing training acts and future hopes for breed development. He noted the Wormwood troupe performs this week and will host a children’s reception next Friday to demonstrate animal training.
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Valentine P. Wormwood
Courier-Citizen
Opera House
New York University
Lowell high school alumni annual party draws wide turnout
The fifth annual New Year’s party of Lowell High School alumni drew members of all ages to the high school hall last night. The event featured social hours, dancing, college guests from MIT, Vermont, Dartmouth, and Smith, and a music set by Middlesex Orchestra. Guests included notable alums and faculty organizers led by William A. Driscoll as general manager and Willard A. Parker as floor director.
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Lowell High School
High School
Middlesex Orchestra
Ethel Rivet
Arthur Varnum
Harold Jewett
Melvin Masters
University of Vermont
Henry Hoole
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
George Mevis
Henry Packer
William Rawlinson
M I. T
Husband shoots man found with wife in Danville hotel
Danville Ind Dec 27 Chartea H Smith of New York, actor in the Two Johns company, was fatally shot in his Saratoga hotel room by F C Cooper of New York, a Morris LeLind player. Three bullets hit Smith. Cooper, aided by Walters and Young, attempted escape but was detained by clerk Roberts until police. Judge Phillips set bond at five thousand dollars.
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Danville
Ind
Chartea H. Smith
New York City
Two Johns’ Theatrical Company
F. C. Cooper
New York
Morris Lelind Company
Smith
Saratoga
Ten
Mra
Cooper Cooper
Harry B. Walters
Minneapolis
James Young
Chicago
Hichard Roberts
Cooper
Pittsburg
Waikere
Young
Phillips
School census shows rise in truant-aged children
The truant commissioners report a rise of 346 pupils in the latest census. Students between ages five and fourteen in Owenswell reflect the increased enrollment, with details on grades and distribution to follow.
Merimack Street Tea Store Remnants and Goods Ad
Local listing offers seamless sheetings and gsheet remnants in several widths priced per yard, plus Dwight pillow casing remnants and higher grade teas. Includes free roasted coffee and fresh tea at 68 Merrimack Street and invites inquiry for lengths and widths.
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Dwight
Son's Tea Store
Merrimack Street
Tragic ice accident claims North Billerica boy
William Tivey twelve year old of North Billerica drowned after breaking thin ice on the Concord river while skating with companions William Doyle and Walter Chandler aided by others attempted rescue. The incident occurred near East Chelmsford with efforts by Talbot mills workers and neighbors leading to the recovery of the body. Tivey son of Mr and Mrs Robert Tivey left behind siblings and a grieving town marked by his popularity at Talbot grammar school.
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William Tivey
North Billerica
Concord
William Doyle
Tivey
Walter Chandler
Robinson
Chelmsford
Paul Deavitt
South Lowell
Tivey Boy
Chandler
Poere
Talbot Mills
John Reardon
Reardon
Edward R. Costello
John R. Conway
Harry Chandler
Robert Tivey
Wilson Street
Billy
Talbot Grammar School
Doyle
Stone House
Billy Tivey
Willie Doyle
Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Fast Relief
A testimonial extols Pyramid Pile Cure as a cure for fourteen years of hemorrhoid suffering. It claims instant relief from piles, promotes no surgery, and offers a free trial by mail from Pyramid Dr Co at 23 Pyramid Building, Marshall, Michigan, urging readers to send name and address for a plain sealed package.
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George Llaneigh
Pyramid
Pyramid Dr Co
Pyramid Wilding, Marshall
Mich
Unfortunate boy dies after ice warning given yesterday
Parents were distracted when news of the untimely death arrived after a noon warning not to go on the unsafe ice. Undertaker Young of Lowell took charge of the remains.
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Undertaker Young
Lowell
Portrait of Rev Dr Wallace Unveiled at McMaster University
The Canada Baptist reports a social at home honoring Rev Dr O C S Wallace former McMaster chancellor now pastor in this city. A portrait by J W L Foster was unveiled as a gift from the board of governors, accepted by Hon John Dryden, with comments on Wallace's long service and the university's growth.
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Canada Baptist
McMaster University
Toronto
Ont
O. C. S. Wallace
First Baptist Church
Wallace
Board of Governors
J. W. L. Foster
Norton
John Dryden
University
Castle Memorial Hall
McMaster
Dryden
Santa visits Varnum avenue with generous gifts and music
Coburn mission in Varnum avenue hosted Santa Claus on a Saturday evening visit to the city. Santa wore a red suit with white trimmings and was accompanied by his helper brother. The event featured bell ringing, red fire, organ performances by Carrie Whitcomb Melissa Rolfe Carrie Emery Verna Nelson Merrie Morris Orman Marshall Annie Palm and recitations. Santa distributed presents to boys and girls before departing to reach the city on time. Santa Clara was portrayed by J Caddell and John Tewksbury played Santa’s brother.
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Coburn Mission
Varnum Avenue
Santa Claus
Santa
Carrie Whitcomb
Melissa Rolfe
Carrie Emery
Verna Nelson
Merrie Morris
Orman Marshall
Annie Palm
J . Caddell
Santa Clara
John Tewksbury
Stevens Debating Society Sets Attendance Record
The Stevens Debating Society met Tuesday evening with its largest turnout of the season. Benjamin Smith and Ralph Richardson delivered two excellent recitations. A floor debate on the Russian conflict was held and a follow up debate is scheduled for the next meeting.
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Mr. Smith
Benj. Smith
Ralph Richardson
Evening Classes and Bible Study at Local Y
Evening program notes classes in dressmaking embroidery and millinery with start times 7.30 and 7.20 tonight. A Bible study led by Miss Pierson is scheduled at 6.90. Strangers welcomed to the services and sessions.
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Dresemaking
Embroidery Clase
Millinery
Miss Pierson
Boy's Life Saved After Membraneous Croup Attack
A Winchester Indiana citizen says his son survived a severe membranous croup attack after using Foley's Honey and Tar. He reports relief after one dose and credits the remedy with saving his boy's life. The claim warns readers not to rely on superstitions surrounding the product.
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W. Lynch
Winchester
Ind
Foley
Paige Street Free Baptist Church Brings Year to Close
The Paige Street Free Baptist church held its annual business meeting with a brisk turnout. Officers elected include moderator W A Chase and clerk J A Janvrin with J D Whitney as treasurer and collector Mrs W O Brown, auditor M Q O Batchelder. The pastor announced his irrevocable resignation, to take effect after a farewell sermon the last Sunday in April, and the meeting adjourned awaiting the treasurer’s report.
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Paige Street Free Baptist Church
M. O. Batchelder
D. B. Martin
W. A. Chase
J. A. Janvrin
J. D. Whitney
W. O. Brown
M. Q O. Batchelder
J.D. Whitney
W. Wiggin
G. D. Akerly
D. P. Knowlton
Hubert J. Kimball
S. W. Wiggin
John Hutchinson
F. E. Saunders
Special Police Detail Follows O Brien Arrest
John F. O'Brien aged 30 was arrested about 8 30 last night for alleged felonious assault on Sadie O'Connor 13 of Hudson street A citizen dress detail was sent out Sergt J B Crowley led the detail Officer Peter Cawley arrested O'Brien as he left a saloon in Middlesex street He was intoxicated She says he directed her toward Hudson street near Doherty Bros foundry The incident was reported to the police station Sadie O'Connor lives with her parents on Hudson street
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John F. O’brien
Sadie O'Connor
Hudson Street
O’brien
J. B. Crowley
Peter Cawley
O'Brien
Middlesex Street
Sawtelle Place
Doherty Bros.’ Foundry
Sadie O’connor
Third Arrest in Boston Fur Theft Ring
Eugene Egan, 26, named as a member of an organized fur theft gang, was arrested by State Officers Drake Smith and Proctor in Boston. Two fur coats found on his person, likely from A G Pollard & Company and Bon Marche. Police traced part of the stolen goods to his lodgings, while ties to another suspect Hayward remain unstated. Egan has a prior record and appeared in Boston’s rogues gallery.
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Eugene Egan
Boston
Drake, Smith and Proctor
Walsh
Egan
A. G. Pollard & Company
Hayward
Rogues’ Gallery
Amber Color Back Combs Offered at Half Price This Week
After the Christmas rush the store has an excess of amber color back combs and offers them at exactly half price this week. A smaller discount applies to the more expensive shell color combs still on hand.
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Palmer Street Centre
Creed of Brutality Debate Sparks Hull House Talk
Dr Emil Hirsch told Hull House Woman's club in Chicago that modern philosophy and naturalism undermine morality. He warned that literature portrays life as a clash of desire and duty and urged leaders to uphold sanity and sanctity amid a shifting moral landscape. A Shanghai trader reported China’s hardline stance against American goods due to exclusion laws, threatening broader trade tensions.
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Chicago
Emil G. Hirsch
Hull House Woman's Club
Dr. Hirsch
Nature
Orient
Capric
R. van Sant
Shanghai
van Sant
China
Canton
Hankow
United States
Chicago evangelists welcomed home after worldwide mission
In Chicago at the Chicago Avenue church Dr. R. A. Torrey and Rev. Charles M. Alexander returned from a four year world evangelization. A crowd of about 6500 filled the church and overflowed to a second service. Enthusiasm ran high as Torrey urged volunteers for Christ.
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Chicago
Chicago Avenue
R. A. Torrey
Charles M. Alexander
Boycott in China Grows Serious in Orient Reports
San Francisco dispatches note the boycott in China has become serious with several American houses closing their doors as conditions worsen and tensions escalate in the Orient.
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China
San Francisco
Orient
One Day Cure Claim for Cold Remedy Tablets
A vintage advertisement promises to cure a cold in one day with LAXATIVE BROMO Quinine Tablets. Drugeists refund money if it fails. Each box bears E. W. Grove signature. Price listed as 2 cents.
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E. W. Grove
Si Oatcakes Adverts In Bunco Bulletin
Meadowgrass recalls an ad in the Bunco Bulletin promising a dollar buys guaranteed speed for a slow horse. Corntassel asks if the buyer received instructions and Meadowgrass confirms a note appeared that read Do not feed him.
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Meadowsgrass
Bunco Bulletin
Chicago Daily News
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