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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
4
A damaged timetable page shows train departures to Boston from Middlesex Street Station with varied early morning and Sunday listings. It includes route codes, prices, and notes for services via Bedford and Western Division on select days, reflecting a historic commuter schedule.
The piece critiques campaign theatrics at Philadelphia and Kansas City, arguing noise and slogans replace real responsibilities. It notes Brown University secures Rockefeller funds after a donor condition and contrasts Dartmouth’s fundraising struggles with alumni generosity and a proposed Memorial Hall project.
In a bold assertion American iron and steel makers claim leadership of the world based on recent feats in the industry and the wide range of contracts secured from around the globe including Great Britain and other parts of Europe, signaling strong international demand.
A veteran ironmaker argues that while British methods show efficiency in wear life and economics, American practices like electric material handling and higher production speed drive greater output and prompt contracts, with the United States showing superior demand fulfillment despite higher upkeep costs.
A Harpers Bazar style reflection urges doing the best one can in all tasks. It notes that true effort comes after novelty fades, cites cathedral builders and scientists who did their best, and praises accuracy, punctuality, and thorough work as paths to success. It adds a final line linking Roosevelt and four children to women’s suffrage votes.
A mix of small local items covers a minister visit and a child’s request, Col. Parsons visiting campgrounds, and Lowell’s idle Saturday scene. Generals Dimon and Peabody discuss soldier burial lots, memorial honors, and public sentiment for a quiet governor’s celebration. Golfer Lindsay praises Mont Vernon course. showers end a dry spell, aiding gardens but not grass.
Beautifully framed pictures and fine mirrors in square or oval frames offered as wedding presents. Makers Arts Store at John and Merrimack Street, Marble Bank corner, with large selection and low prices. Tel 865-4.
The excerpt mocks a rule of fish composition attributed to Mr ex President Steyn. It notes he never ends a sentence without starting the next with a fresh capital, a quip that captures a minor editorial humor from the period.
Multiple obituaries and funeral notices dated June, list Mary J Foster at Tewksbury home with Rev Yeoman officiating and large attendance, Jane Leahey buried at St Patrick's with Undertaker Davey, Eliza A Kelley buried at Lowell cemetery with floral tributes, Charles E Paige funeral at Thorndike street with Kilwinning lodge and J L Seward eulogy, plus other small notices for Burtt, Libby, and Gallagher deaths in this city.
Mrs. Julian Talbot family summering at Kennebunkport. Prof. Allen Johnson to wed Miss Helen Ross in Germantown. Dr. G M Randall to Virginia for milk adulteration case testimony, plans return in a week. Cushie Prince graduates Frye grammar school with address by Lieut. Frye. Mrs. Mary Hanson celebrates 81st birthday at Westford St home with relatives. noted for art needlework and kin to several local figures. Mr. John A. Keyes and Mr. Timothy Coleman set to work at Nantucket house. Asa C Russell hosts tea with Rev J E Kenyon and Mrs Clinton Russell. Adelaide E Noyes enjoys Narragansett Bay trip en route home. Delegates Wood and Langley depart for Chicago for Prohibition convention June 28.
The Caledonian club marked the 586th Bannockburn anniversary at Prescott hall with songs, readings, and remarks linking to Waterloo. Separately, Court Columbus officers were elected for the new year, and Canton Pawtucket field day prizes were updated, including a pig reward offered by Lawrence Canton.
The season at Lynn Beach and Nahant has fully opened drawing hundreds of visitors. The Lowell and Lynn Electric Railway offers excellent service and cheap fares. Cars leave Merrimack Square every half hour on Sundays.
A small dog on the Camden side of the Delaware caused a ferryboat to halt for ten minutes. The animal wandered onto the Pennsyl vania as it landed, was swept into the wheelbox, and after twenty minutes of rescue was saved by ferry workers. The dog remained unaware of the danger and continued paddling as it was carried ashore.
A brief reminiscence on amateur theatricals noting the audience’s belief in each performer’s superiority, as reflected in a Philadelphia Bulletin quotation about friends convincing performers of their excellence.
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