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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1902
Page
5
An elderly advertisement for Dean's Kidney Pills claims they cure kidney and bladder disorders, relieve back ache, and address abnormal urinary issues. It asserts effectiveness across conditions including diabetes dropsy and Bright's disease, supported by home testimony.
In spring 1898 I suffered severe back pain and bought Dean's Kidney Pills at Ellingwood Co drug store at Merrimack and Central. A course of treatment gave rapid relief and I have not had a symptom of a return since.
John Gallagher of 21 East Merrimack Street recounts severe back pains three years earlier. He tried Dean's Kidney Pills after learning kidney trouble could cause his symptoms and found quick relief. The medicine proved effective and he keeps it on hand for future flare ups.
In Appleton street Mrs Annie Kelly describes severe kidney and bladder troubles with back pain and poor sleep. After using Deans Kidney Pills from Ellingwood Co. she reports dramatic relief and purchases several more boxes, claiming it could cure ordinary kidney issues.
Mrs. E W Harmon of 145 Andover street recalls her husband’s kidney troubles in spring 1898. A daily paper ad led him to Ellingwood Co store at Merrimack and Central streets where Dean's Kidney Pills corrected kidney secretions and ended his back pains. She emphasizes the remedy’s high value.
Portia Knight sues the Duke of Manchester for breach of promise after he engaged to marry Miss Knight before announcing his engagement to a Cincinnati heiress Helen Zimmerman. Knight, 26, traces her struggle from Bakers City to San Francisco New York and London, where illness and vanished acts complicate the betrothal claims while Manchester defends the encounter as a bluff.
The actress was found in a Brompton Oratory convent preparing for the veil. The Duke failed to obtain a response to letters urging an interview and threatened self harm. Manchester forcibly brought Miss Knight back to society, later meeting Miss Zimmerman as the suit concludes with a out of court settlement.
Klark Scoville company presented two plays The Shadows of New York and Across the Trail to positive notices. Cast praised for deft performances with versatile Mr Klark leading a varied program including Klark and Klark musical act Valveno Brothers acrobatics Gladys Klark illustrated songs and clay modelling The Stolen Wife and Oliver Byron drama The Plunger are set for this afternoon and evening respectively.
The Savoy features Carlisle's dog circus and Zarmo's ponies as crowd pleasers, with Swan and Barnard delivering contortion and acrobatic novelty acts. Lawson and Namon perform a standout trick bicycle routine, Frances Curran reprises a leading lady persona with song, while McBride and Goodrich, the Knox Brothers, and Harold Hughman add musical and comic numbers.
The remark highlights the crowd response to his mimicry and comedy and notes advance sales for seats show continued strong demand, signaling another week of phenomenal business.
Leading light ex travanganza company Robie and Mack brings its World Beaters to Music Hall this Thursday. The 40 member ensemble features comedians burlesque singers jugglers and novelty acts with The Naughty Widow and Upside Down as headlining pieces. Matinees are scheduled for Friday and Saturday.
A mill shipment brings remnants of tubing pillow casing in widths 40 to 48 inches. The Dwight Anchor quality, valued at 12 1/2 cents to 1 cent per yard at regular price, is now offered at 1 cent per yard regardless of width. Remnants range from two to twelve yards and require no side stitching. Dwight is described as highly durable by A. G. Pollard & Co.
W C Williamson of Amherst Virginia reports relief from lumbago after using Chamberlain’s Pain Basin. He says he suffered for more than a year before trying the remedy and achieving complete relief. The product is sold to all druggists.
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An interdenominational meeting in Lowell welcomed Rev N W Matthews and his congregation at the new Gorham Street Primitive Methodist church. Pastors from First Baptist, Unitarian, Eliot Congregational, Paige Street Free Baptist, Grace Universalist and others spoke or sent letters praising the church. The event featured scripture, prayers, choral and instrumental music, and a new church glee club.
The week opens with a battalion inspection of Company G led by Major Marshall of South Framingham and Battalion Adjutant Taylor of Marlboro. The company delivered a first class drill, guard mount featured low lighting for realism, and several officers were noted. Tonight Company C holds its annual meeting followed by banquet. Tomorrow night Company T M M will miss inspection rescheduled by Major Sullivan of Boston. Friday hosts Company M invitation party with over 3090 invitations issued.
If you missed the Old Hundred cigars last week you can still buy them now. These Havana filler cigars with Sumatra wrappers are described as delicious and satisfying and carry the W H Hayes Old Hundred stamp.
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