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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1902
Page
5
A long critique discusses Mary Maclane and the Phillips Academy code, condemning lax discipline and urging balanced gender roles. It argues true womanhood opposes strenuous life traits, promotes serene dignity, and warns against corrupting youth through indulgent attitudes. The piece also reflects on a national society dispute and dues obligations within a state chapter.
An 18 year old Syracuse girl, Mary Elizabeth Evans, supports her mother, grandmother, and four siblings by selling homemade candy from a corner stand in University block. She prices by trust, leaves her till for customers, and reports no losses beyond staff costs while demand remains high. Evans credits the approach to its novelty and public trust, saying she would not return to traditional clerks.
Mrs H M Thompson former Molly Varnum member returns from Europe and publishes her letter explaining her view on the chapters vote to rejoin the state association. She condemns misused courtesy and notes delegates faced isolation while urging majority rule and fair treatment.
A Washington dispatch to the Tribune cites a trusted source detailing Japan's military. Navy totals include 59 ships and 1110 guns with various battleships cruisers torpedo boats and gunboats. army figures show large active and reserve forces with numerous horses and artillery units across thirteen divisions and brigades.
A clipped fragment notes a policy on military service duration pointing to a three year term under reserve and territorial forces. The incomplete text hints at structured service obligations within a broader defense framework. No names or locations are readable to anchor specifics.
An advertisement by ARTHUR RHODES of RHODES' NEW MAIN STORE at 73 Merrimack Street Lowell Mass promotes skin treatment claims. It urges readers to contact him before trying unproven hair removal methods and promises tested remedies and full information.
A poem on the endless stew found in world cuisines. It wanders from Spain to Italy and France, changing form with curry, pot-au-feu, pastries, mushrooms, and fancy garnishes. Though named differently, the enduring dish remains the same universal staple.
The text outlines service durations across branches: active army four years and four months. reserve of the active army four years and four months. first class of the depot army seven years and four months. second class one year and four months. territorial army five years. and territorial army eight years. Liability to military service starts at 21 and ends at unknown.
A. G. Pollard & Co offers mill remnants of fine linen batiste in plain and dotted designs at 12 1-2 cents per yard, a bargain from the remnant department in the basement.
In Clarksburg West Virginia on July 14 Miss Ivie Thompson fled in her bridal gown from Randolph County to marry Will Rennix. He chased by carriage and horse, catching the Cumberland train just in time. Ivie appeared later with a marriage parchment declaring her now Mrs William R Rennix.
Washington July 14 Senator Elkins urges immediate annexation of Cuba to the United States declaring the island is at a perilous stage under the Platt amendment He argues Cuba would benefit as a state with senators and representatives and warns that delaying annexation risks debt and credit strains while U S protection policies may force further sacrifice.
Henry Hayes of Melrose was arraigned in Malden district court on a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon against Joseph Clausen and George D Whitehead. Hayes reportedly stabbed both men with a pocket knife after a dispute over his dog. Clausen suffered a deep back wound and his condition was described as serious. The case was continued until the injured can attend court in about two weeks.
Miss Lilian Russell, Jesse Lewisohn and four other men were arrested while speeding along the Merrick turnpike from Cedarhurst toward Massapequa to dine and spend the evening. A Nassau County district attorney special officer led the enforcement. all but chauffeur Theodore Weiman were discharged after court. Weiman remained held for trial next Tuesday with $100 bail posted.
A telegraph from Lafayette Georgia reports a posse captured a black man after he seriously wounded a woman. Hundreds of residents are converging on Lafayette and lynching is deemed likely if identification confirms the suspect’s role in the assault on Mrs. Welles Faipps.
When rheumatism strikes the kidneys require attention to remove uric acid from the blood. Foley's Kidney Cure is presented as the effective remedy. R. T. Hopkins of Polar Wis reports relief after three years of doctoring, praising the medicine and its curative power. Sold by F. C. Goodale and C. E. Carter.
An advertisement touts Devoe Lead and Zinc paint as requiring fewer gallons than mixed paints while lasting twice as long as lead and oil mixed by hand, claiming superior coverage and durability for building coatings.
This box advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets by E. W. Grove claiming the remedy cures a cold in one day and lists a price of 26 cents. The copy emphasizes a single daily dose and a branded pharmaceutical tone.
Washington reports say a Havana consul general Bragg critique has not reached the state department yet and no action will be taken until a formal complaint arrives. Cuban minister Quesada spent the day at a resort and did not visit the department, leaving Bragg’s explanation as the next step if requested.
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa states kidney trouble lasted about two years before two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure provided a permanent cure. The remedy was sold by F. C. Goodale and C. B. Carter.
London reports the specially built ambulance used to move King Edward from Buckingham Palace to the railroad station was brought to the palace. Six sailors practiced removing the couch to the ambulance under nurses direction. No bulletin on the King's condition will be issued until he is aboard the Victoria and Albert tomorrow evening. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised.
On farms injuries occur with distressing frequency and pain from cuts scrapes and sprains is common Dr Thomas Electric Oil is advertised as giving instant pain relief and recommended for emergencies on farms The copy stresses that the product should never be without it and implies it is a standard farmer’s remedy.
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