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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1917

Page

6

Love of Liberty: Youth of Thomas Moore at Trinity College

A portrait of Thomas Moore tracing his youth at Trinity College Dublin His early brilliance and Irish patriotism stirred students and sparked the crisis of 1798 The poet’s refusal to incriminate classmates and his shift from law to poetry mark his rise as Ireland’s lyric voice.

Trinity College Irich Aglow Thomas Moore Sud Pontey Nia Jana Puttin Perio Trist Pister Thobert Bay Moore Snd Charles O'Farrell London Sean Tom Moore Ireland

The Price of Freedom Amid Old Dame and Caged Desire

Fragmentary text reflects a rebellious cry against authority and repression. It contrasts longing for freedom with the dull, governed routine of schooling and society. The narrator urges patience before awakening to a world of roaming, wandering, and unrestrained enjoyment.

Lewis

Fragments of Travel Notes in West Africa Gossip

A fragmented travel sketch describes West Africa scenes with peculiar phrasing and odd quotes. The piece references travelers and locals debating manners, life, and social norms amid a rough roadside setting.

Sherbet and drinks mark Concord Harvest Week

The week mentions sherbet as a popular drink and describes its serving in carved wooden spoons. Local notes list school reopening, visits, car purchases from Macone Bros and Torres & Vialle, and various residents traveling or hosting guests during the holiday period. Cars from multiple states stopped at a local garage for gas and oil on Labor Day.

George Russell Jamaica Plain Edward Torrey Frank Petersen Macone Bros Richards Wood Re Earl Plymouth I. Anderson & Son Mroo William Dee Darby McGarty Tind Son Godfrey Rowles Westminster Mra Homer Allen Ward Carl James Bo. Wood Bass Walcott Fourte Oo Matist West Yarmouth Benjamin Derby Concord Jive Tion Torrey & Vialle Nibert Ro Bacon Pedford Torres & Vialle Texas Florida New York Connecticut Rhode Island Vermont Maine

The White Plague and Nutrition in Tuberculosis

The piece argues tuberculosis stems from poor nourishment and improper diet. It emphasizes digestion, nitrogen intake from meat or beans, starch needs, and warns of scurvy like effects from malnutrition. Dr. Sammet G. Dixon, health commissioner of Pennsylvania, is cited.

Wwe Levis Sammet G. Dixon Perussivania

Soldiers' Uniforms and Prized Equipage in Era

The piece discusses uniforms worn by soldiers and their significance, noting style, material, and the ceremonial impact. It references historical figures and places, including Venice and St. Mark's, and mentions church depictions and parade customs tied to military attire.

Harnessing Sun Heat For Power And Cooking

Alexander Graham Bell discusses solar heat as a versatile energy source. He explains experiments with a simple oil and water setup to show water boiling at high temps and oil remaining cool. Bell envisions roofs collecting sun rays to heat water, power machinery, and even store heat in tanks for long use.

Washington Mexander Graham Bell National Geographic Magazine

Pendulum Clock Invention Signals Galileo Era Insight

Fragmentary OCR notes describe early ideas about swinging mechanisms and a timing device. The text references Galileo era concepts and mentions a pendulum like tool, with scattered phrases about timing, gears, and observations, but the passage is indecipherable in places.

Praise For the Growierg Tary Phe ProWoods

Fragmented text presents a blurring of ideas with metaphorical phrases about progress and world events. Named places include Atlanta. The overall meaning is unclear and likely garbled.

Atlanta

Audacious schoolboy carves name in Westminster Abbey

Dundee Advertiser reports a bold act by a Westminster schoolboy who slept in the abbey as part of a wager and carved his name on the coronation chair. The tale links historic figures like Warren Hastings and Tiridshian, noting ongoing legends of the abbey.

Warren Hastings Westminster Selionie Wester Tower Abbey Westminster Tiridshian Charles I Peter Abbott Dundee Advertiser

The Call to Individuality by Jacob Gould Sherman

A 19th century critique argues that individuals lose selfhood by following crowds and conformity. It asserts the era rewards solitary, self reliant character and denounces herd mentality as eroding progress. The author urges originality as the race’s redemption and cites social pressure toward uniform thought.

Ming Rou Jacob Gould Selurman

Red Star Animal Relief Seeks Aid For War Horses

The Weet Concord Animal Rescue league holds meetings to aid army horses through the Red Star relief. A future gathering is planned at Mrs C K Trusent on Riverside Ave Friday Sept 7 at 3 pm. Volunteers are asked to bring sewing supplies and donations, with funds urgently needed.

Weet Concord Animal Rescue League Red Cross Himan Clark Laws C. K. Trusent Riverside Ave United States American Red Star Solajore Jeague

King's Daughters close flower mission work season

The King's Daughters of the First Parish conclude their flower mission efforts for the season. Contributors of flowers are thanked, and the year is described as very successful with grateful letters received from leaders in Boston.

King's Daugters Howers Boston

Milton Praised Paradise Lost Rival Cascadise Reclaimed

The text notes John Milton favored the poem On the Morning of Christ's Nativity as his best work, written in 1620 at age twenty one, and was surprised by someone who preferred Paradise Lost. It references Milton comparing opinions on his poetry and his esteem for Cascadise Reclaimed.

Milton Guy En- Goria

Quote exchange from the Houston Post about debt and opinion

A Houston Post quotation shows a dialogue on affordability and opinion. One speaker notes change in views, while the other recalls a past proposal. The exchange captures a conversational tone on financial perception and relationships.

Lost and Furnished Rooms in Concord and Public Notices

Public notices announce lost book records from local savings institutions with stopped payments and provide dates. Property rental ads offer furnished winter rooms in Concord with board for two ladies, and a large house at 11 Lowell Road with modern amenities and a garage.

Concord Lowell Rd William HH. Brown Mass

Woods named supervisor of music in public schools

George H. Woods has been appointed supervisor of music for the public schools. He recently served as baritone of the Werner male quartet and toured with the Meistersingers, performing in major eastern cities and ending the trip in Washington, D C last week.

Ceorge HW. Woods Pullic Wener Meistersingers Washington, D. C

Bi Monthly Communion at Trinitarian Church Next Sunday

The Trinitarian Church observes its bi monthly communion next Sunday at 10 45 preceded by member reception The pastor will speak on The First Sermon of Jesus A preparatory lecture is set for Friday evening at 7 45 The Sunday school resumes next Sunday at noon with an evening service at 7 The pastor topics are Go a Farmer

Jesus

Mrs. Henrietta C Pratt Dies at 78 in Chelsea

Chelsea obituary notes Mrs. Henrietta Curtis Pratt widow of Lewis T. Pratt died after a brief illness at her son Maj. Walter L. Pratt’s home 58 Converse Ave Malden aged 78. A Concord native and Civil War era relative, she supported Relief corps and G A R activities and belonged to the Chelsea Universalist church. Survived by her son Maj Walter L Pratt of the 11th regiment State Guards. Resided four years in Chelsea after coming from Troy New York.

Henrietta Curtis Pratt Lewis T. Pratt Walter L. Pratt Converse Ave Malden Pratt Concord James M Jerusha Cutting Chelsea

Petition for administration of Clarissa E F Masophoe estate

The Probate Court of Middlesex MA cites heirs and creditors of Clarissa E F Masophoe of Concord to show cause why letters of administration should not be granted to L Frank Mason. Hearing set September 24, 1917 at 9 a.m. in Cambridge. Public notice required weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Middlesex Clarissa EF. Masop Hue of Concord L. Frank Mason Concord Cambridge Concord Enterprise Charles J. McIntire Hi Jire

Wanted Help in Concord Homes and Nurseries

Advertisements seek domestic staff in Concord area including a Finnish girl for a second maid position at 86 Main Street, telephones 2380 and 281W. Other notices call for a mother and daughter pair, a general houseworker for a large family, and a Protestant girl 16 years old seeking nursemare work with references.

Main St Concord A. B. Brooks Sudbury St Enterprise Co Marlboro

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