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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1902
Page
6
The Lowell Daily Courier describes itself as the oldest daily in Middlesex county, founded 1825 and daily since 1845. It notes publication in the Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell, delivery by carrier at 6 cents a week.
Yesterday afternoon was dull and foggy with signs of clearing in the late afternoon. Today started dull but became bright with a blue and white sky and a balmy spring like day. Barometer readings show 29.95 yesterday 29.387 today and 29.33 at 6 pm 40 at noon 45 at a.m. 50 at 12 m.
Boston reports the weather forecast for New England calling for fair skies and a drop in temperature, with brisk westerly winds expected tonight.
The Lowell Daily Courier argues the pure food bill is redundant with existing state laws and food commissioners. It questions the need for a national Food Commissioner, suggesting the measure mainly creates a new job and adds unnecessary federal bureaucracy amid widespread adulteration concerns.
The piece argues for reciprocal commerce and a brave display of naval power to impress Prince Henry, praising American shipyards and condemning labor union calls for government-built warships. It also defends Roosevelt's Confederate veterans dinner for Gen. Lee, and notes Iowa Governor Cummins on trust publicity, urging focus on broader policy.
A fragmentary column mocks Boston strike tension with brine imagery and whimsical asides. It jests about Croker tears, Marconi aims, Kaiser gifts, and Harvard German studies, weaving politics and local intrigue into a satirical survey.
A writer recalls a green watermelon themed programme for a dance, praises its cover and neat design, then shares assorted anecdotes about a Boston couple with a dead cat and a comical mix up involving a porterhouse steak, plus notes on city charter revisions and a police peg system saving a life.
The Journal urges Congress and Roosevelt to grant Cuba a large reciprocity on sugar and tobacco before adjournment. It argues the sugar duty is revenue, not protection, and warns the issue could become a partisan weapon in this year’s campaign.
The Williams trustees favor Dr Hopkins at 65 to lead a million dollar endowment push. The Berkshire college, small with under 400 students, seeks funds for new buildings equipment and instructors to advance its dignified history and beauty.
A policy change in Hawaii bars physicians unable to speak English from obtaining certification to practice. The report highlights immigration linguistic barriers impacting medical licensure in the territory.
Good things to be sold to clear stock before stock taking. Items include moderate suits from $19, sizes 3 to 10. large boys suits from $15, sizes 8 to 16. double breast jackets with short trousers in blue cheviots. reefers $1.50 to $1. (All prices and sizes given with emphasis on value.)
Eyewear offer promotes 1000 pairs of gold filled eye glasses at a reduced price of one dollar per pair as an introduction to a new optical parlor located in the rear of the store. Eye examinations are free and two competent opticians, under physician supervision, are in charge.
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