Oldest Daily Courier-Citizen of Middlesex County
The Lowell Orly Courier, oldest daily paper in Middlesex, established 1828 and operating from Courier-Citizen Building on Merrimack Street Lowell since 1845. Published daily except holidays, delivered by carrier across the city for 12 cents a week or 60 cents a month by Courier-Citizen Company.
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Middlesex County
Courier-Citizen
Merrimack Street
Lowell
Courier-Citizen Company
Boston and Maine Train Lowell to Boston via Bedford
Train service runs Wednesdays and Saturdays only between Lowell and Boston via Bedford and the Western Division. Ticket office is not open for this train.
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Bedford
Western Division
Why the United States Should Not Be a Refuge for All Immigrants
The speaker argues the United States should not welcome all poor immigrants as citizens citing that the nation already boasts a helping hand but warns that the country is changing and the influx of undesirable immigrants continues.
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United States
Ament Defends Missionary Cause Against Accusations
The article argues Rev. Dr. Ament has reasons to defend Chinese missionaries amid accusations of greed and extortion. It questions his call for punitive force, noting risks of slaughter and terror against those holding different beliefs, while defending missionaries as generally earnest unless misjudged.
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Dr. Ament
Ament
Mayor Hart and party lines in Boston politics
The article portrays Mayor Hart as a blunt, honest figure who may seek another mayoral nomination in Boston. It critiques partisan dysfunction, praises Hart for businesslike fairness, and contrasts Massachusetts courts with New York jury practices while criticizing lawyers and juries for trials and reversals.
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Hart
Boston
Roxbury Improvement Association
Gen. Collins
Dorchester Club
Bart
Hartt
Speculation gambling debate and ruling on civic issues
The Lowell Daily Courier discusses James R. Keene on speculation versus gambling, mosquito extermination by Dr. Howard, Andover Theological seminary's new head Rev. C. O. Day, Storti's continued appeals, and Albany strike violence with calls for swift punishment. It cites Ireland's imperial taxation and William O Briens harsh critique of the King, plus the grim note on 15 Italian steamer stowaways seeking rescue.
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Springfield Republican
Ireland
William O’brien
O’brien
New York Juries Face Harsh Court Treatment
Justice Gaynor of Brooklyn criticizes jurors as treated like lifelong liars and thieves. He notes jurors are presumed corrupt from the start and subjected to questions fit for a sharper, highlighting the harsh arraignment they endure in New York courts.
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New York
Gaynor
Brooklyn
Always Tired And Sarsaparilla Suggested By Doctor
An ad copy urges readers to consider Ayer s Sarsaparilla for nerve exhaustion and general debility. It portrays chronic tiredness, cites a doctor recommending a nerve lifter and tonic, and promotes the product at one dollar a bottle through druggists. The J C Ayer Co of Lowell Mass is named.
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Ayer
Personal matters tied to Oklahoma governor’s post retirement
Gov. Barnes of Oklahoma, just retired, has accepted the presidency of a new bank in the territory. M. Kress, Zeppelin’s rival, plans the first ascent in his air ship in June, traveling 50 to 80 miles per hour. Syracuse University Alumni association of Rochester heard Chancellor Day hint that John D. Archbold of New York may boost the endowment fund with a $400,000 gift, potentially reaching a million if others contribute beyond that amount.
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Gov. Barnes
Oklahoma
M. Kress
Zeppelin
Syracuse University Alumni Association of Rochester
University
John D. Archbold
New York
Antiquarian Prayer Book Reveals 13th Century Recipe
A visitor recounts finding an illuminated 18th century Church of England prayer book from York with Latin and some 13th century English pages. A recipe for tinctures appears, using skamony, rubarbe, turbit and spices. The piece blends antiquarian curiosity with local notices and commentary on state boards and city council politics.
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Church of England
York
Che Puzzler Riddle From The Sandwich Islands
A paradoxical riddle about a traveler sent to the Sandwich Islands who could not proceed and was sent away without ever reaching the destination, inviting wit and wordplay.
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Sandwich Islands
Riddling clues for names and words in a verse
A compact riddle list hints at identity words and phrases through clever pairings. It threads occupations like goldworker and tailor against directional hints, foot discomfort, games and kinship, action and weapon, slang, girl and boy names, and a domestic animal with a lack. It closes with a quoted line about heads turning, a boy name and an island.
Riddle of Head and Tail
A classic wordplay riddle about removing letters. If you remove the first letter you get a word meaning singular. If you remove the last letter you get a word meaning plural. If you remove both ends you’re left with nothing.
Riddle of pledge fluttering sound and named figures
A word puzzle where each clue shares the same letter count and arranged in columns reveals famous statesman and naturalist names. Clues include a drainage system by sewers, to shut out, fell into quiet, a remainder, lamentable, land held by free tenure, and one strict in discipline.
Fragmented Name List of Historical Figures and Places
A garbled roster of famous persons and rulers appears, listing John Brown Caesar Shakespeare Queen Elizabeth Jeanne d Arc Napoleon and others along with scattered place or era hints. The text resembles a historical catalog or index fragment with inconsistent punctuation and capitalization.
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Ton
Wolsey
Richelieu
Mazarin
Luther
Shakespeare
Acon
John Brown
Caesar
Teabem
John Smith
Queen Elizabeth
Jeanne d’Arc
Alfred the Great
George Washington
Alexander
Milton
Guy Fawkes
Napoleon Bonaparte
Chas
Dickens
Essex
Livingstone
Mary Queen
Carbon's wonderful family in May St Nicholas
Ralph Benton explains carbon as the basis of diamonds and other gems in a feature about Charcoal. He notes diamonds are crystallized carbon and highlights their permanence, mentioning a royal example with the Czar of Russia owning a diamond set in his scepter.
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Ralph Benton
Russia
The Value and Uses of Carbon Across Forms
Diamond vast value contrasts with graphite in pencils while coke powers street lighting. Gas carbon from gas making links to coke, carbonized cylinders baked to emit light. Steel’s hardness comes from carbon content. Steel rails, ships and tools rely on carbon enhanced iron for durability and sharp edges.
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England
Knowing How Serves Clients with Years of New York Experience
Knowing How has developed extensive experience in fine New York houses and offers tailored services to meet client satisfaction. The firm emphasizes matching client needs with expert guidance and a commitment to complete gratification.
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New York
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C. O. Day
Andover Theological Seminary
Dr. Day
Andover
Storti
Albany
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J.C. Ayer CO
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Senate
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Che Puzzler
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Rogers, Peet & Co
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Louis Alexander
Usdase
Laos
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Paul O. Kable
Middlesex
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Madras
Egular Prise
Lloyds Plate Glass Insurance Company
Plate Glass Insurance Company
Central Block
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Derby & Miorse
Widdis
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