King Edward heads for royal yacht after London departure
London July 15 King Edward departed Victoria station at 11 05 am for Portsmouth to board the royal yacht Victoria and Albert. Queen Alexandra accompanied him in an ambulance. The procession was quiet with no demonstrations. He was moved to a royal saloon car amid privacy screens as blue jackets assisted. The yacht departed soon after transfer as warships fired a royal salute.
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London
Edward
Victoria Station
Portsmouth
Victoria and Albert
Buckingham Palace
Queen Alexandra
Queen Victoria
Eng
Royal Yacht
King Edward
Princesses
Cowes Roads
Cowes
Prince of Wales
Treves, Laking
A. R. Bankhart
Legare to challenge Hayes in 25th district race
In an active political page, Councilman Joseph Legare will oppose W H S Hayes for the 25th district representative nomination. Several districts feature contests with prominent names like Ames, Flynn, Sparks, Burke, Chen ey, McKinley and Fletcher, while ward 6 changes shape the Senate picture.
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Butler Ames
Congress
Judge Pickman
Major Talbot
Mr. Ames
Methuen
Knox
Ames
Wilmington
Tewksbury
Bruce
Lawrence
Sparks
John C. Burke
Joseph Flynn
Edward Cheney
James McKinley
Herbert E. Fletcher
Westford
J. W. Grimes
Reading
Chester Clark
Fletcher
Joseph Legare
W. H. S. Hayes
Legare
E. T. Goward
Frank K. Stearns
Stearns
Cheney
Charles F. Varnum
Joseph Miller
David Dickson
Caleb Smith
Col
Royal S. Ripley
Chelmsford
W. H. Downs
Walter H. Markland
Endorsing Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound by Dr P Viroqua
Dear Mrs Pinkham endorses the remedy as a universal health booster for women including ovarian trouble and barrenness. Dr P Viroqua of Lansing Mich claims it cures womb ulceration quickly and has noted long term benefits, offering $5000 for genuine testimonials and inviting readers to write for free advice.
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Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Perincess Viroqua
Dr. P. Viroqua
Lansing
Mich
New Middlesex Birth Index Highlights Gaps and Likely Legal Risks
The Chelmsford town clerk completed a birth index from 1820 to 1893 listing 3482 names, 164 without given names. Parents often omit names at census time, risking future legal issues as records serve as prima facie proof in court. Some residents have only family names. there is also a stipulation for out of state marriages to file declarations within seven days.
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the Commonwealth
Dracut Local Notes and Community Events Various
Mrs John Hutchinson and two daughters visit relatives in St John New Brunswick Mrs Asa Stickney has returned to Dracut Centre from Sladen street John M Hutchinson completes Parker avenue bridge Frank Scott places a fence at his Swain street property Mrs J Stuart and two children return from Linden Heights to Pleasant street A Alexandra builds a large house at Wallbrook Kierman Collinsville paints store and house Hutchinson to build addition over it Second grand gala day for St Marys Catholic church in Collinsville at Collins park next Saturday events include several races a baseball match Lowell Y M C I vs local team and tug of war Wind and hail damaged trees crops Collinsville mission lawn party tonight U P S C E Centre church semi annual meeting officers elected Parish notes and Friday prayer meeting changes
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John Hutchinson
St. John
New Brunswick
Asa Stickney
Sladen Street
Dracut Centre
John M Hutchinson
Pleasant Street
Parker Avenue Bridge
Frank Scott
Swain Street
Lowell
Edith Kelly
Belle Hutchins
Villa Dame
West Chelmsford Social News Notes
West Chelmsford reports Wharton C Brown from St Paul arriving to join his wife and daughter at his mother Mrs M J Brown’s home. they plan to return to St Paul late July. Mrs J A Parkhurst visited Wilton and Nash Simonds. L G Hoyt plans a two week trip with Mrs Will Carter in Needham. Olin C Johnson and wife depart for a Lake Winnipesaukee cottage with eight others from Fitchburg and Lynn for two weeks, others leaving July 5. Mr Johnson unable to depart earlier.
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Wharton C. Brown
St. Paulinn
M. J. Brown
St. Paul
J. A. Parkhurst
Olin C. Johnson
Lake Winnipesaukee
Fitchburg
Lynn
Johnson
Obituary Notice from Local Newspaper
Mrs Louise Buckley dies after long residence in town. She lived in Lowell with band business affiliations and was loved by local youth. Survived by husband, son, daughter, brothers and sisters. Burial planned at West Cemetery Friday afternoon around four.
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Louise Buckley
Biller
Lowell
West Cemetery
White Owl's Nest opens at Nathansett pond village
North Chelmsford and West Chelmsford residents celebrate the opening of a summer cottage named White Owl's Nest on Nathansett pond. J Arthur Mallalieu delivers welcome, with violin by Joseph Marshall and violin/avian solos by local and Boston performers. Piano pieces by Charles M. Trull accompany afternoon program as others travel and move homes in nearby Princeton Street.
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West Chelmsford
Nathansett Pond
J. Arthur Mallalieu
Joseph Marshall
West Creamator
Peirce
Boston
Charles M. Trull
John Hodge
Lakeville
Conn
Ira B. Coleman
Provincetown
W. F. Lewis
Peter Lambert
Famiy
John Hobbs
Princeton Street
Merry Maidens Sewing Bee Exhibition In North Tewksbury
In North Tewksbury the Baptist church class called the Merry Maidens Sewing Bee held its first exhibition. They sold aprons cake ice cream and randy at the parsonage to benefit the Home for Missionary Children at Newton. Proceeds totaled 10.30 with most from children as adults stayed home. Officers are President Rebecca Cameron and Secretary Edna Bennett. The boys' club assisted.
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Little Ladies of the Baptist Church
Merry Maidens
Newton
Rebecca Cameron
Edna Bennett
Boys’ Club
Tewksbury News Highlights From Peaks Island to Wind Damage
Mr A G Marshall has returned from a two weeks vacation at Peaks Island Maine. The Old Home Week committee met in the town hall Monday evening. Ward P Frost has recovered from illness. Mr and Mrs Jesse T Fuller of Somerville visited at the home of Fuller's mother in North Tewksbury Sunday. A high wind yesterday caused destruction in the northern part of the town demolishing a large elm tree at Geo Truslits residence.
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A. G. Marshall
Peaks Island
Maine
Town Hall
Ward P. Frost
Jesse T. Fuller
Somerville
Mr. Fuller
North Tewksbury
Geo
Trusl
Groton Cornet Band to Give Friday Concert
Groton residents are invited to a Friday evening concert by the Groton Cornet Band. The event promises festive brass melodies and community entertainment for all ages in the town’s cultural program.
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Groton Cornet Band
Don’t Jump Off Moving Cars Says Osteopathic Health
A health note warns that jumping from moving trains and streetcars creates spinal strain and nervous disorders. It explains repeated jolts from platform drops injure vertebrae, producing long term fatigue and illness, and attributes many ailments to spinal misalignment treated by osteopathy.
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Caee
Strikers Believe Others Will Follow Suit in Chicago
Freight handlers return to work after settlement with Lake Shore and other railroads. wage scales set for clerks, storers, callers, and truckers pending union recognition, while radicals may resist terms. Strike status appears broken though not fully ended across Chicago railroads. Selected poem follows.
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Chicago
Lake Shore
Job
State Board of Arbitration
Northwestern
Nickel Plate Roads
A. L. Young
Michigan Southern
Chicago and Northwestern
Nickel Plate
Illinois Central
Teamsters’ Board of Arbitration
Curran
Office Stationery Quality Noted in Review
A brief note highlights that all office stationery items are well done when produced with care and standard practices. The report emphasizes consistency, neat presentation, and reliable performance across sheet, envelope, and card stationery.
About The House Lowell Weekly Journal Homemaking Column
A practical Lowell housekeeping note invites readers to send household recipes hints and suggestions for the columns. The department welcomes contributions from ady readers at any time.
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Lowell
Lowell Weekly Journal
Editorial Reflections On Cucumbers Bread And Squeaky Doors
The piece rails against overgrown cucumbers and greasy pans in baking, promoting small cucumbers and proper butter. It shares jelly making tips using whole currants for texture, notes patents on bread kneading, and suggests chilling cucumber slices before serving along with a tip to stop door squeaks with soap.
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Philadelphia
Cherry Souffle and Banana Jelly Recipes from Boston School
A cherry souffle is prepared with cherry juice and water, cherries, cornstarch, sugar, lemon juice and beaten egg whites baked in buttered moulds with stoned cherries, served with cream. Banana Jelly uses ripe banana simmered in orange lemon syrup until translucent, then jelly poured over.
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Boston
Delicate Nourishing Dish for an Invalid
A brief note describes a gentle, nutritious dish prepared for an invalid person. It emphasizes careful preparation and serving temperature to ensure digestibility and ease of eating. The tone suggests comfort and supportive care.
The Power of Kindness in Raising Children
The article argues that kindness shapes a child’s future, fostering contentment, trust, and confidence while harsh treatment breeds rebellion, hostility, and deceit. It cites an Eastern writer noting lasting harm from unkind discipline and urges parents and educators to continually practice gentle guidance.
Stained Clothing Care and Treatment Tips
Stains should be removed before washing. Treat promptly. boil water for fruit stains. soak obstinate spots in oxalic acid solution. Alcohol removes vaseline and varnish stains. use alcohol, kerosene, or molasses for grease. Milk and sugar stains soak in cold water then soap. oil stains rub with lard then wash in soap and cold water. Tea coffee cocoa respond to boiling water or weak oxalic acid.
When To Eat Fruit In The Day
An Exchange notes that in fruit heavy tropical regions, earlier in the day is best for fruit consumption and eating after noon is often avoided. Digestive power wanes as the day ends, risking decomposition of saccharine matter, though some individuals tolerate fruit at any hour without trouble.
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Nybody
What She Would Give
A child asks to donate to poor children's dinners and proposes giving up sugar or soap instead. The mother offers money in exchange for the sacrifice, and the child triumphantly suggests soap as the donation replace. The exchange reflects a gentle moral vignette from a Christian Guide publication.
Why Washington's Legs Shine on Wall Street
A New York Times note tells of a bronze Washington statue outside the United States subtreasury on Wall Street. A vendor claimed his polish could shine the legs as well as the whole statue, but a deputy assistant treasurer interrupted the vandalism, leaving the knees gleaming yet the rest dull.
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Washington
Financial District
United States
Wall Street
Skibo Castle Renovation Details By Mrs. Carnegie
An English journal notes Skibo Castle undergoing extensive renovation. Oak carvings and paneling cover rooms, with fireplaces costing over £1000. Frescoes and friezes follow the same material and design, featuring the American eagle entwined with the shamrock, thistle, and rose. Gaelic inscriptions include “Whether east or west Hume's best” in the entrance hall.
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Hayes
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Middlesex County
Dracut
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Chamberlain
Ourieritizen ‘Ompany
Skibo Castle
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