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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
7
A playful verse about a gingerbread man with currant eyes and gingerbread shoes. The poem notes his glossy brown bake and the reason for his smiles and neat form, ending with the imaginative line that he is made for Teddy to eat.
The About the House department invites Lowell Journal readers to send in household recipes hints and ideas for the column. Address correspondence to the About the House department Lowell Journal.
A fashion writer urges haste to adopt a touch of gold in millinery. Meanwhile households discuss fruit canning and preserving for winter, noting costs of fruit sugar jars and time. Some deem home canning economical for certain foods, tomatoes debated given store prices. The piece reflects busy modern life and prudent choices.
A discussion on onion odor and flavor notes how to soften rankness by changing cooking water and adding milk. It includes a baked onion recipe from the Sunday Herald with steps to stuff and bake seasoned onions served hot.
Physicians question the real foundation of popular culinary tips. They describe a wholesome approach and propose roasting onions in ashes as a favored method. Removing ashes from the interior and serving with plenty of butter is said to enhance the flavor and enjoyment.
A compact guide notes that cold rice can enrich muffin batter and peaches benefit from preparation hours ahead to maintain color and sweetness. It advises testing each jar before canning by sealing with hot water, then inspecting for leaks and replacing rubber rings before reprocessing.
A set of home confectionery recipes includes fondant preparation with sugar and cream of tartar, proper boiling, cooling, kneading, and storage. Also covers chocolate almonds and walnuts, violet flavored fondant icing, with dipping steps and the need for cool conditions to harden.
Miss Maria Elliott outlines three principles of heating conduction in a home lecture Induction and radiation are key good absorbers are good radiators and dull rough surfaces radiate better than bright smooth ones Steam pipes must radiate heat and are never smooth Polished kettles urns and lids trap heat while coatings and nickel plating reduce radiation leading to higher coal use for ornamentation.
Senator Mark Hanna weighed in on encouraging feminine interest in politics saying women who enter politics would not do politics well. He added that female delegates who are models of true womanhood would regret attending conventions. He quipped the Senate and House on Easter Monday would be a sight worth traveling far to see.
The Baltimore American quote presents a speaker asking what two things help mankind rise. A dense man responds with alarm clock and step ladder. A humorous exchange follows about two kinds of note paper signaling love and faithfulness between Maude, Mabel, and Tom, Jack.
The Marlboro union convention opened its third day with a flurry of resolutions. Delegates urged boycotts on the Knights of Labor, called for compulsory and voluntary arbitration, and sought to curb child and female labor while targeting unfair labor practices. Debates also touched on electrical franchises, liquor dealer leagues, textile contracts, and wage hours.
Chevalier lodge No 2 Knights of Pythias dedicated their new hall in Odd Fellows Temple Middle Sex street with a grand banquet. Visiting lodges from Lawrence and Somerville arrived by special cars, presented the Traveling Shield, and joined in initiations and speeches. The Lawrence delegation, about 200 strong, paraded the streets and returned to Merrimack Square for the banquet, where speakers included C William P Brown and Archie C Frost. The Mechanics' brass band provided music, and out-of-town guests departed after three cheers for Lowell. Centralville lodge O F will begin degree work next Wednesday with a large attendance expected. Open session at Ertone lodge featured a temperance program led by John A Bickford. Girls' Night is planned next Wednesday with I Turnbull and Kelley in charge. J P Maxfield circle of Ladies of G A R held its regular meeting Tuesday.
The Kirk Street Day Nursery marked William McKinley s birthday with care and charity for two orphans, Nazly Kahalnian and William, who share a nine month bond. The event featured birthday cakes and gifts for about 20 children as Nazly and William received affectionate attention from callers. Nazly s Armenian father earns a modest living and cannot afford extra care, while William is an orphan awaiting long term arrangements.
Mr Michael J Walsh and Miss Mary A Ward wed at St John church parochial residence with a reception at the bride’s home. The couple plan a New York wedding tour before residing on Main Street. Also notes on North Chelmsford Debating society, St John’s T A Society anniversary, Troop F meetings, race track mentions, Chelmsford Foundry schedule, Joseph Gauthier racing, and new electric lights at North Chelmsford town hall.
The first winter musicale at Kirk Street church presented by Mr F Edmunds drew many music lovers. Pupils sang admirably including Miss Freeman Wilson Edmunds Reid and Ethel Wilson with a varied programme featuring quartettes duets and a male quintet. Mrs Milo Hale and Mr Edmunds performed Behold the shops Aglow and Night-time.
An Lowell reader asks what proof beyond daily testimony from citizens would convince them and cites C. S. Emerson of Westford Street. Emerson reports lasting benefit from Dean's Kidney Pills since 1896 after a course of treatment bought at Ellingwood & Co and used by his family, with Foster Millburn Co selling in Buffalo as U S agents.
President A G Cumnock presided as new officers were chosen including vice presidents and directors. Longtime treasurer J G Marshall declined reelection. committees formed and funds named. Women’s branch head elected. schedules set to close rooms in March May and April. rooms open weekly evenings for public visit.
Pollard & Co advertises continued sale of imperfect blankets with prices from 1.98 to 3.00 and mentions nearly 300 pairs sold to pleased customers. White and grey blankets with fine borders are offered, urging further purchases during the week.
The president of Sample's Installment Company in Washington Pennsylvania testifies to chronic catarrh relief after using Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder. He reports almost instant relief at the cost of 50 cents, sold by C Be Carter F C Goodale & Co.
On Oct 3 in New York, the canal boat Ida Meyer cargo 1400 barrels cement collided with the NY New Haven and Hartford Transport Express Boston and Washington flyer as it backed from its pier. The canal boat sank 30 feet from shore while the transport lost its port screw and stove in stern plates. Passengers remained safe in watertight compartments and the train proceeded to Jersey City. canal boat occupants were rescued by small boats.
Italian police investigate a Vatican burglary where a safe was forced and valuables totaling 357000 lire plus 3000 lire in silver were taken. Four suspects, one arrested. Vatican officials silent on formal complaint. Tribuna cites warning given to Vatican police last July. Stolen items likely come from private papal funds, not Apostolic palace management.
The state department reports a U S consul notice from Teneriffe saying a severe earthquake lasted seven seconds on Sept 3 but caused no material damage. The Canary Islands have had several prior minor shocks.
Richard Mansfield and his company presented King Henry V at the Garden Theatre in New York on Oct 3. The production featured 355 on stage, a boy choir, a ballet of dancing girls, and a larger orchestra. The battle tableau at Agincourt impressed, with the fourth act ending in a rousing London return of the victorious English army.
In Philadelphia on October 3 the Southern Cotton Spinners Association and a Yarn Merchants committee discussed raw cotton and spun yarn prices. A committee was appointed to review current price schedules and propose changes to the scale. Drying preparations are warned as worsening catarrh, Ely's Cream Balm is marketed as a remedy with 50 cent price and mail order from Ely Brothers.
Advertisement notes Hood's Pills as a remedy for liver ills biliousness and indigestion and headache. Describes pills as easy to take and operate with a price of 25 cents.
Guardian Charles M Williams, guardian of the insane Ary J Williams of Lowell, will sell at public auction on October 13, 1900 at four P M. The lot lies on the northerly side of Market Street and measures 40 feet by 94 feet with buildings. Sale subject to 1900 taxes. $250 must be paid when struck off. half the purchase money may remain as mortgage at 5 percent. Other terms announced at sale. Cambridge Probate Court license noted.
Lowell Gas Light Co introduces The Kenwood hot water heater offering instant heat at a simple turn of the faucet with automatic gas shutoff when water stops. It may be used with or without a boiler and is demonstrated at the office to show its advantages alongside the Welsbach Mantle for brighter light. First class gas cooking ranges sold at cost.
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