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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1898
Page
6
Dr. Talmage argues amusements must be weighed by health, wealth, and moral impact. He condemns excess and debt for leisure, praises wholesome recreation, urges church support for sport, and warns that unrestrained pleasure may steer youth toward ruin.
Mollie Cranshaw declares she will become a nurse if her husband goes to war and endures camp life to ease his anxiety. A kitchen commotion follows as the cook is found injured by a butcher knife and Mollie collapses, revived by a doctor. She later tells her husband she may not pursue nursing after all.
The New York Telegram reports a fanciful set of theatrical names, couples, and travels involving a parade of fictional titles and characters. It sketches a planned voyage on The White Squadron to Monte Carlo with many named personas, hinting at a wedding of The First Gentleman of Europe and The Bride Elect, amid old opposition and playful, stylized references.
The Lewiston falls reach a strange point each year at night, causing city tremors felt from shutter to window and unnerving residents. locals imagine spirits and ghosts as the cause while ashen dawn returns and quiet restores the streets.
Gravediggers at Westminster Abbey unearthed a leaden coffin of an unknown person and skeletal remains without burial records. Among them a worn skull appears to belong to a young man, with preserved shoulder and arm bones browned by age, while deeper skulls remain dry enough to resist mold.
Directoire and Greenaway bonnets lead for ages two to seven with straw and silk blends. Styles mix frilled silk brims, cape backs, bright straw with white plumes, and gauze trims. Shirred battiste bonnets suit country wear. sailor hats stay popular but vary by age group. Draped romanced trims and soft drapery dominate summer outfits, as shown by a mauve silk ensemble with embroidered tulle and silver accents.
Fashion notes describe skirts with separate linings, narrower than outer fabric, and a balayeuse gathered at both foot and head to form a deep puff. Trimmed with ruffles, lace, galloon, and jeweled embellishments, the look emphasizes neat arrangement and avoids sloppy decorations. A gown example shows silver gray voile with a circular flounce and jeweled galloon details.
Frederic Tilton recounts the ruinous voyage of the Spanish Armada as it battles northern seas, cold, hunger, and mutinous discipline. The battered fleet trudges toward home with ships failing, crews exhausted, and captains punished for disobedience as rain and fog seal their grim retreat.
A New York Evening Post excerpt argues against US annexation and imperial expansion, citing Disraeli Salisbury and Gladstone to question colonies as strength. It notes the potential reach to Hawaii Philippines Porto Rico Cuba San Domingo Hayti and warns imperial policy lacks solid basis. An advertisement for Deans Ointment promises instant relief and permanent cure for itching piles.
Prince Raujitsinhji, famed cricketer, helps popularize Rauji boots Rauji tobacco and Rauji squashes amid Australian markets. The promotion signals trend influence in colonial commerce and language adoption.
In accordance with Public Statutes section 47 chapter 517 Acts of 1894 depositors are requested to present their books for verification between July 1 and August 15 inclusive N G Lamson treasurer.
Heirs at law and interested parties in the estate of Benjamin H. Heald of Billerica are cited. Herbert A. King as administrator seeks license to privately sell two parcels to pay debts and charges. Court in Lowell on June 21, 1898. Publication in Lowell Daily Courier for three weeks. Judge Charles J. McIntire.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court issues citation to heirs creditors and all interested in Clara L Livingston deceased Lowell estate. George H Stevens sought as administrator or suitable person as public notice requires appearance June 21 1898 at 9 am in Lowell to show cause. Witness Charles J McIntire judge.
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