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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1902
Page
5
Massachusetts State Federation agenda includes ad journed session at Congregational church Wellesley on June 12 with tickets sold in advance by Miss Carolyn J. Peck. Notes on life expectancy and a British churn invention by Miss Ida Murphy appear amid broader social reflections.
The piece extols churned butter served at the dinner table and on breakfast cakes. It praises a woman as the inventor, claiming churned butter from sweet cream is an age changing domestic science breakthrough with rich cream left for table use.
Mrs. Sarah Swan Griffin reads a Concord remembrance emphasizing its blend of history and literature. The tour recounts the Old Manse, Harvard’s 1775 relocation, the Barrett house, the Minute Man statue, Sleepy Hollow Cemetery where Hawthorne Thoreau and Emerson rest, and the Hill burying ground.
The author tours Concord landmarks, visiting Emerson's mansion and Orchard House home of the Alcotts, noting Brook Farm ties, Transcendental circles, and Thoreau's Lake Walden retreat. Highlights include the Dial contributors, Hawthorne’s Brook Farm era, Fruitlands, and the Wayside residence. The journey ends with reflections on Arcadia and noble bygone names.
New York reports a major tuberculosis congress opening with delegates from the United States and Mexico. Dr Holton cites estimates that over a half million Americans suffer from TB with about 400000 expected to die eventually, highlighting the disease’s severity and mortality.
About 75 extra good high grade comforters from the Brunswick stock are offered at 1.39 each. Previously marked 1.75 and 2.00, the sale highlights fine sateen and 8 repe, with economy pricing for quality articles in demand. A. G. Pollard & Co.
Fifty Italians reached Providence on June 2 amid plans for a larger influx from Baltimore to replace 100 longshoremen who walked out over a rule infraction. The recently formed union demanded reinstatement or a strike, ending with enough non union workers secured to handle freight. more reinforcements expected tomorrow.
One hundred fifty quarrymen in Stonington Maine struck for an eight hour day at the same nine hour wage. Two hundred Italian laborers brought in recently were placed in strikers positions, with about fifty more expected to begin work tomorrow. Firms involved include John L. Goss M G Ryan Co and Ryan Barker.
Eloie Goddu, a 36 year old Winchester native and pattern maker, died from smallpox after a six week illness. He had been under anti vaccination physician H L Houghton, who left for quarantine in Newton after contracting the disease himself. His sister is also ill and burial for Eloie will be at Wildwood Cemetery.
The United Textile Workers executive council meets in New Bedford at weavers headquarters. Treasurer Whitehead reports that southern strikers have received unprecedented aid, about $5000, none of which came from solicitation. Secretary Hibbert learns mills are attempting to run with 175 hands including bosses and called-in workers. The session will continue all day.
The notice suggests buying a framed picture or a beautiful mirror for a friend about to marry. It promotes Maker's at the corner of John and Merrimack streets, boasting a large stock of fine goods and low prices.
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