December Day Length And Moon Rise Times Noted
Readable fragment notes December daylight duration and astronomical times with moonrise at 7.14 and moonset 4.04 a.m. plus sunset 4.21. The entry records the length of day as 9.07 hours.
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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1903
Page
10
Readable fragment notes December daylight duration and astronomical times with moonrise at 7.14 and moonset 4.04 a.m. plus sunset 4.21. The entry records the length of day as 9.07 hours.
A jumbled late medieval style page lists a chimney drawing service, Belleite lime and brick delivery by A Wilson Co, a carload of sleighs by C H Hanson & Co, savings bank interest starting Jan 2, and a cigar promotion. Also notice of Babbitt Co opticians moving, a water cure, and a watch night service at St Pauls M E Church with an editorial page ad.
Mr. F B Leeds a ticket agent was a luncheon guest aboard the new White Star steamer Republic at Hoosac Tunnel docks Boston. Mr. Charles N Taylor the Tremont Suffolk mills dyer resigns January 2 after 12 years, with offers from two firms. Mrs. Linda A Howard returns from typhoid fever and Officer Joseph Lamoureaux is sick. Edward Everett Adams hosts open house January 1 at suite 15 Odd Fellows Temple 8 to 10 80. The Murray club of the First Universalist church met with Rev C E Fisher at 70 Livingston avenue for the season’s first social. Police officers Lane and McQuade reach 25 years service January 1, and Officer Alonzo J Page 35 years. Mrs F McNamee will attend Miss Grace Casey’s religious reception at Mount Saint Mary’s chapel Manchester Friday.
In Ashtabula Ohio on December 31 a Lake Shore Limited eastbound derailed at an open switch due to a heavy snowstorm. Three crew members were killed: McIntosh and Spring as engineers and Springborn the fireman. Higley of Buffalo injured but not seriously. Passengers were sent east on a second train.
A blast on the fourth floor of the United States Feather company in Chicago traps workers. Daniel Phelan leapt from a window into an alley and died, with others burned and the total injured uncertain as flames engulfed the building.
Cough medicines besides Foley's Honey and Tar may include opiates causing constipation and safety risks for children. Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and is described as safe. Ads list Goodale's rug store at 217 Central Street Ellingwood Co. and Carter Sherburne Mer rimack and Bridge streets with Falls Burkinshaw at 418 Middlesex Street.
A local listing offers heavyweight extra sweaters in varied grades and weights priced at 2.50, 3, 4 and 5 dollars, with an additional option noted as 1 to 2 dollars. The small ad conveys basic product options and cost without extended details.
The poem, written before the Civil War era, is republished to honor Lowell Journal and Courier carriers. It recalls a year of travel collecting news from diverse regions and delivering copies door to door, ending with New Year wishes for patrons and a light note on collecting payments.
The article reports that Brady and the machine likely control the city committee despite a few election irregularities. Ward 8 will send a contesting delegation, ward 4 seeks a recount, and ward 5 caucus may be questioned. Brady appears poised to maintain control, while discussions consider candidates for national and local party roles.
A year end compilation lists many notable Lowell residents who died in 1903. The roll includes Clara R. Nute Otis Allen James Dunlavey Mrs Ruth A Tilton Thomas Entwistle Thomas Muldoon Joel Abbott E A Worthen James S Russell and others across January to December with dates and brief identifications.
Geo E Tradd invites shoppers to the Oriental Bazaar at 318 Merrimack Street Lowell. He promises the best gifts and a reciprocal offer, stressing the store’s unique inventory and urging customers to note the address.
Cambridge pianist Mr Henry D Wyeth assisted by Mr A H Blake gave a concert in Middlesex hall yesterday afternoon. The program mixed Wagner Beethoven Chopin and Wieniawski with strong technique and expressiveness. Wyeth formerly studied at the New England Conservatory and now with Edgar A Barrell in Boston. he teaches at room 20 Swan building and resides at 9 Rutland Street Cambridge.
Rev. George F. Kenngett and Stephen Vaitses presented The Glory of Greece in Associate hall last night. About 160 attended though interest merited a larger audience. Vaitses translated for Greek attendees and the event benefited the Greek reading room.
The annual meeting of the Paige Street Free Baptist church was postponed for two weeks due to the absence of the pastor Rev. D. B. Martin.
Package perfumes and fancy candy boxes sold at or below cost. Half ounce perfumes in boxes 19c, originally 25c. Children’s box with four bottles 19c, was 25c. One ounce or two half ounces in box 38c, was 59c. Violet Water French 28c, was 50c. Bulb perfume atomizers at your price, 10c and up. New pump atomizers cut prices, and many items priced to move. Cansy and Quodeshes Ded boxes and packs priced $1 to $2. Howard the Druggist at Central Street.
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