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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1896
Page
4
The piece comments on Easter prospects and platform comparisons, notes militia trouble in Concord, praises Tom Brown’s author, and mentions the new national league baseball umpires appointed. It also cites editorials on cats as postal substitutes and a humorous take on telephone etiquette.
A Philadelphia Times excerpt advises versatile dress planning using two bodices to pair with a brocade skirt and a plain cloth skirt. It recommends black fabrics, layered bodices, lace collars, and a blouse of gauze or chiffon to convert between daytime and evening gowns while conserving materials and cost.
A dialogue contrasts revised social norms with fears for daughters recognizing lax manners and male proximity. Mothers urge protection as a speaker notes frequent but not major murder trials, arguing sensational cases stem from insanity rather than outright murder.
A note on Sunday practice in Boston rejecting the idea of “work of convenience” and endorsing work of necessity or charity as the proper observance.
All articles and ads must reach the publication by Tuesday to appear in the same week. Early submissions prevent delays or condensation. News and ads and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Village life is sketched with work changes on Tuttle and Hook routes, church notes for Easter services, temperance meetings and whist club results. Daily happenings include a stolen hat near Maynard, road and barn updates, postal letters awaiting, and entertainment at Hawthorne chapter with Venice lecture bells.
A brief medical note describes common cold like symptoms with slight congestion and a severe cough. Names listed include C. Maynard C. Whitney and A. Wittlefield from West Acton.
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