Modesty and art clash over Guido Aurora and similar works
A reader laments excessive modesty that bans images and literature from public spaces and schools. The piece recalls the Bacchante, Watts, and Longfellow bans, questions censorship, and argues for a balanced view of art, noting Aurora's widespread presence yet mixed reception. It suggests restraint in moral policing may better serve culture.
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Anon
Bacchante
Boston
Watts
Washington
Guido
Rospigliosi
Rome
MacMonnies
Massachusetts
Longfellow
Dumas
D’artagnan
Aurora
Sistine Chapel
Michaelangelo
George Sampson
Gentlemen of the era ponder art and propriety in a 1900s view
The piece debates whether beauty excuses impropriety in art and theater, contrasting classical sculpture and Renaissance painting with modern posters and plays. It notes a church reunion at John Street and a large Manchester wedding at Franklin Street Church, with guests, decor, and music details. It also lists assorted social notices from Lowell and surrounding towns, including retirements, moves, and local events.
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Manchester
N. H
Franklin Street Congregational Church
Mary Elizabeth Carpenter
Frank P. Carpenter
City
Charles Bartlett Manning
Charles H. Manning
Burton W. Lockhart
Galvin
Boston
Calcura Solvent Promoted as Kidney Cure With Refund Guarantee
Claiming near certainty in curing kidney and bladder diseases Calcura Solvent is marketed by A W Dows & Co with a money back guarantee if it fails to restore health. The ad urges neighbors to try the remedy stressing its physician backing and long research.
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A. W. Dows & Co
Nate VO
Warner
Alwers
Es Bright
Warner Safe Care Co
Rochester
N. Y
Free concerts by American Watch in Waltham June 3
A program by the company band of Wal tham Mass led by John M Flockton and the Regimental band Fifth Regiment M V M presents a first concert from 2 to 4 pm on March 1 featuring overtures Zampa William Tell and Woodland selections including It Happened in Nordland and The Nation's Honor Descriptive Fantasia The Cavalry Cinta and Uncle Joshua await concert goers with solos and medleys across two intermissions and a Cocoanut Dance finale
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Staircay
American Watch
Waltham
Mass
John M. Flockton
Fifth Regiment
Flockton
Jemares
Ludersi
Johnny Jones
Sensors Wilson
Stults
William Tell
Rossini
Strauss
Luders
Hold Up on Electric Car Near Chicago
Passengers aboard a Chicago and Milwaukee electric car were robbed by two men near Winthrop? Winetka. They halted the car at a lonely Winetka Avenue spot and searched all aboard. The robbers took small sums from passengers and the conductor, totaling 65 dollars, and seized the motorman’s watch before fleeing in a buggy.
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Chicago
Chicago & Milwaukee
Winetka
Winetka Avenue
Lake Winnepesaukee Lakeside Retreats and Tour Arrivals
Lake Winnepesaukee described as a premier summer destination in New Hampshire with Weirs Alton Bay Wolfeboro Centre Harbor and an expansive Mount Washington steamer route. The article promotes scenic beauty elevations and enviable access to islands glens coves and Belknap Passaconaway views. It invites readers to mail six cents for a colored map and two cents for an illustrated booklet detailing Lakes and Streams of New England.
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Winnepesaukee
Pemigewasset
Merrimack
White Mountains
Alton Bay
Wolfeboro
Centre Harbor
Mount Washington
Lake Winnepesaukee
Belknap
Passaconaway
New Hampshire
General Passenger Department
Boston & Ma Railroad
Boston
New England
Tahira Seeks Settlements Before Armistice Talks
Washington June 23 Japanese minister Mr. Takahira met with the president at the White House for about fifteen minutes and declined to discuss armistice terms while hinting that some matters must be settled first before any agreement between Russia and Japan.
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Washington
Kahira
White House
Russia
Japan
Takahira
Lynching of Pierce Moberly in Meridian
Meridian Mississippi June 23. Pierce Moberly the African American who killed E C Johnson of this city last Saturday has been captured and lynched. The body, riddled with bullets, was found today hanging from a tree.
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Meridian
Miss
Pierce Moberly
E. C. Johnson
Lowell Boy Promoted to Quartermaster Sergeant
Ollie Saunders of Lowell has risen from private to quartermaster sergeant in the 53d coast artillery in under 20 months. He enlisted November 7, 1903, at Fort Wadsworth and trained diligently, earning first class gunner distinction and receiving the noncommissioned staff post after showing readiness and leadership. He is now at Fort Howard, with plans to return to Lowell for Thanksgiving visits and is known in local militia circles and by Lieut. McArdle of Company M.
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Ollie Saunders
Uncle Sam
Lowell
53D Coast Artillery
Lowell Boy
53D Heavy Artillery
Fort Wadsworth
New York Harbor
Saunders
Ollie
Stripes
Corp. Saunders
Lowell Lad
William F. Stewart
53D
Fort Howard
Annie Bagley
Coral Street
Sergt. Saunders
Lieut. McArdle
Fraternal Franchises Meet Initiates and Elects Officers
Fraternal groups in Lowell held a large meeting initiating 12 new members and approving six applications. Officers named include Bridget Geoghegan and Marie Markham among others. Delegates chosen to attend a New York convention. a separate lodge with new officers formed in Phoenix 4. Various lodges announced upcoming meetings and events, including Court Gen. Dimon and Passaconaway Tribe voting on parade turnout. Waverly lodge celebrated Ladies Night with performances and readings. Foresters of America Court Centralville elected officers for the next six months and announced ongoing activities.
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John Street Church
Kitson Hall
Ayer
Josephine Southwick Ayer
Gates
John Street
Curch
Francis W. Qua
Geo. H. Johnson
Taunton
Mr. Johnson
G. C. Osgood
A. K. Whitcomb
W. H. G. Wight
W. A. Haywood
R. L. Read
Qua
Sophia Weatherbee
Joseph L. Sargent
William Eno
Lynn
E. D. Bearce
Johnson
Star of Lowell Circle
C. F. of A
Bridget Geoghegan
Marie Markham
Esther Finley
Mary E. Dacey
Dewire
Arthur Linesey
John Welch
Maria J. Markham
New York
Sarah Clark
Star of Bethlehem
Galtes Street
A. H. Perkins
Providence
R. S
Domain
Massachusetts
Phoenix 4
Haverhill
South Boston
W. Paul Corwin
Carrier P. Ordway
Maria Dunning
Dimon
Patrick J. Owens
Frank J. Murphy
J. W
J. M. Bagley
S. W
Joseph Soucy
Beedle
John Gagnon
Hans Bakke
M. J. Tighe
Peter Hovey
Court Centralville
Foresters of America
Patrick Regan
Thomas Farrell
Paul Taylor
Woodward
William Lester
William T. Hutton
Patrick Shea
Beadie
Thomas Donnelly
R. Plate
Old Lowell National Bank Granted Corporate Succession
The Old Lowell National Bank of Lowell Massachusetts is authorized to have succession until the close of business on May 29 1925 under the Acts enabling national banking associations to extend corporate existence. Comptroller William Ridgely certifies compliance and records the seal date May 29 1905.
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Office of Comptroller of the Currency
Washington, D. C
Lowell National Bank
Lowell
County of
Middlesex
Massachusetts
William
Ridgely
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