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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1903
Page
8
Women's Club bulletin notes a Monday October 26 lecture at 4 p m by Edmund H Garrett on Warwickshire Shakespeare's Home. The program features a stereopticon illustration session.
A 20th century view of shirtwaist fashion as oppressive yet challenged by women. A meeting incident shows a trained female speaker ending at 12 minutes while male speakers overran, suggesting women’s conscientious regard for others. It cites Mrs. Fairbanks as a controversial leader figure and contrasts trained women with untrained factions.
The article notes tucks as a favorite dress trim with three or more bias folds stitched above the hem at intervals matching the folds width, producing wide tuck effects on skirts of veiling and other lightweight materials.
Mrs Rolfe of Concord county president of the W C T U spoke to Lowell members on a thirty two year service record and noted improved ties with women club groups. She praised flower missions loyal legion and mothers meetings while urging focus on young girls in a growing city with Auburndale and Concord membership gains and a state convention planned in Lowell. The address stressed school cooperation and the need to Purify the world through children’s influence.
A speech extols temperance teaching in public schools as key to nurturing healthy, virtuous citizens. Emphasizes lifelong living principles, nutrition, exercise, and moral conduct, praising teachers for shaping the nation. Afternoon program featured Miss Rutherford singing with Miss Bennett on piano.
Wood's jewelry store conducts an alteration sale as part of a yard addition project at Hamilton Street. Prices are cut 10 to 20 percent below normal while work continues on enlarging the shop for the holiday season. Diamonds rise in value elsewhere, but Wood's stock is discounted. Martha Washington plates remain available, blue and gold with the Washington monogram and the thirteen states.
The soldiers monument committee met at city hall with Major Stott presiding to set ticket prices for a bazaar: 50 cents for season tickets, 26 cents for one night tickets, 10 cents for children, and prizes for top ticket sellers including a $25 watch. A subscription card will be sent to Lowell residents to grow a large fund. Special Colonist Tickets offered by Nickel Plate Railroad through Nov 30 from Buffalo to California at $42.50, with lower rates to Utah, Montana and Idaho. biweekly tourist car service. Also, Felt Weather Strips offered by The Thompson Hardware Co in a 25 foot package for doors or windows.
The article details elaborate gowns with multiple tucks and pink ribbons, white dotted net fabrics, and morning-glory decorations. It notes white liberty gauze waists, brown colienne walking gowns, and gold blue Persian trimming, plus heavy Irish point lace fur hats with velvet facings and jeweled crown bands.
Walter Luke Muzzey and Edith Isabel Freeman united in marriage at the Freeman home 25 Fort Hill avenue last evening. Rev George F Kenngett officiated. Bridesmaid Mary Wilder and groomsman James Butler attended. Guests from several towns joined the celebration. newlyweds plan an extended wedding trip and will be at home after December 1.
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