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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1902
Page
9
A historical notice explains that La Grippe spreads via the atmosphere and that healthy individuals resist infection while those in poor health fall ill. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a preventive measure and treatment, claiming they avert pneumonia and other complications and quoting Rev. L. E. Palmer praising their safety and effectiveness.
The Senate approved the convention from the Hague peace conference on war conduct with no division. Discussion centered on Aguinaldo's capture by Funston and whether the treaty would have justified such actions. It lists party nations and bans dum-dum bullets and poison weapons, while allowing ruses and spy rules.
Mrs. Emily S. Black of Brewer Maine suffered four months without taste or smell after a grip. She found relief with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, taking six boxes to fully recover. The pills are promoted as a general remedy for nervous debility and related ailments.
Bradstreet's notes mixed conditions across sectors with better industrial activity, strong spring demand, and rising wool prices in London. Cotton prices fluctuate after a planned Fall River strike and broader textile strength, while shoe shipments up 7 percent and building material demand rising.
In Nashua New Hampshire Antonio Ledoux four years old is missing after he and his three year old sister were seen walking on the Acton tracks toward Groton. Neighbors and police searched the countryside with heavy help. The girl says he fell into a hole and could not get out. Search continues with culverts along the railway dragged but no trace found.
Boston on March 14 reports a wholesale suspension of 182 street department workers across divisions. The action aims at retrenchment, and Superintendent Donovan says these positions will not be refilled.
The article claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Prevents pneumonia when used with reasonable care. It asserts thousands have used it to treat colds and la grippe, with no pneumonia cases reported, and notes the remedy cures a cold faster than others and is pleasant and safe. Burdock Blood Bitters are praised for cleansing and purifying the blood.
A detailed AP correspondence describes the Shamaka quake of 1860 with nine prior shocks, leaving about 20 000 shelterless and starving. Eye witnesses recount two tremors at 8 and 11 am, followed by a massive collapse and deadly aftershocks. Rescue efforts, dead infants, and mothers with dead children are noted as relief begins.
A testimonial piece extols Johann Hoff's Extract as a true tonic and medicine improving digestion blood and skin color. It claims perfect health is achievable with meals and rest, notes it aids women and avoids temporary stimulant effects, and urges buyers to insist on the genuine product via Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole agents.
The funeral for Joshua Wilbour United States consul to Dublin was held at Christ Episcopal church in Providence after his death in Rutherford New Jersey. Rev. W F B Jackson led services and burial followed at Swan Point cemetery.
The Cotton and Mule Spinners held a meeting in Spinners hall to discuss a constitutional amendment and wage questions. Thomas Hawley of Boston lectured on boilers and engines at Wyman's exchange, drawing about 75 members and friends who listened closely and applauded. Loomfixers also met to debate pay disputes, details of which remain unclear.
A busy program awaits attendees with Rev Norman Leith as speaker and strong turnout forecast. The young men’s Bible class meets at 3 with Mr Williams, while Rev George H Johnson leads the Sunday school lesson study this afternoon. A Belshazzar cantata rehearsal is set for tonight and next Tuesday. The full groto uses will assemble along with drill members.
Fernald of the fire department moved the waiting room bell to a clearer spot after deeming the original unsatisfactory. The bell sits over box 13 with two similar units in Lowell at box 72 near Middlesex and Thorndike and at box 53 near the central telephone office. Wires powering the devices are underground.
The text envisions a near future with exclusive gas heating improving health and living standards. It predicts lower death rates, cleaner homes, stronger women, purer air, and joyful life, urging readers to buy gas heaters from the Lowell Gas Light company with prices from 2.50 to 20 dollars.
Mr Greenwood preached from Revelation 3 20 at Blossom Street church drawing a large audience and leading twenty seven to confess faith in Jesus Christ. Preparations for Sunday include morning services and a united young peoples meeting in the afternoon followed by a union service at 6 30 in the Blossom Street church.
A Melbourne shoe shop highlights a day of great sales for Fitzpatrick men’s shoes. The firm claims nearly 7000 pairs sold as customers bought one or two pairs and told friends. Fitzpatrick brands usually cost 3.50 to 5.00 dollars, but are offered at 1.93 dollars by A. G. Pollard & Co.
Rev J H MacDonald will deliver The Citizen Soldier at St Pauls church next Wednesday evening. The lecture has been well received in Fall River and other cities. The Grand Army post in Fall River made him a life member in appreciation. An advertisement in entertainment columns gives details.
In inclement weather the man who exposes himself bids for a severe cold in the head and usually gets it. The cold neglected or improperly treated becomes nasal catarrh, a disease as obstinate as it is offensive. Don't waste time with medicines that dry and irritate the membrane. Cure yourself speedily with Ely's Cream Balm, the recognized specific for catarrh. Price 50 cents. Sold by druggists and by Fly Brothers, 56 Warren Street, New York.
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