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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
10
A government scientist explains wind differences affecting sound travel. He notes wind strength and temperature gradients shape sound direction and audibility. The discussion cites long-range sound reach and atmospheric conditions as key factors.
A fragmented excerpt discusses how speech sounds shift with temperature and nerve activity. It notes that consonants concentrate, vowels soften, and taste perception may depend on tongue and nerve condition, with references to temperature effects around 60 degrees.
The text notes India paper used for thin tough opaque stock. It mentions sown at the Oxford India paper, and references the Clarendon bagyt in 1875 and an edition printing.
The fragment recalls the Steeplechase origins with a 1752 match between Blake and Mr. OCalla over four and a half miles. It mentions church rivalry between Butte and St Leger and hints at early race routes and distances in a historical context.
A fragment notes drawn glass possesses great strength and resists sudden changes in pressure and fire, highlighting its strong qualities and utility in demanding conditions.
A partial dialogue fragment discusses honesty and ethical choices. One speaker questions the need for silence and restraint while another urges deliberate acts guided by conscience. The exchange hints at gendered expectations and moral judgment in daily decision making.
Rev A M Osgood pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church for five years is transferred to Lowell Central M E church at Lowell. The town regrets losing a trusted citizen whose work with the W C T U and Woman's club marked his service. Rev Francis Charles Parsons from Orange MA is named new pastor and will preach next Sunday. a public reception honors Osgood tonight.
Mr Osgood, graduate of Boston University and member of the New Haglan Methodist conference for 30 years, will assume duties as pastor of his new parish next Sunday. He has served churches in Somerville Marlboro Ware Woburn Clinton Gloucester and Boston and was once a high school principal in Provincetown and Ipswich. His wife Mrs Osgood graduates St Johns College Newfoundland and has led parsonage aid and Sunday school activities.
Physicians note that habitual bad postures such as stooped shoulders and protruding abdomens arise from slight deformities and can lead to weakness and chronic disease. Robust individuals resist these habits, while overworked or sedentary people struggle to maintain proper alignment.
The text notes platinum coins were issued by Russia from 1828 to 1845 in 8 6 and 12 ruble pieces. Other governments struck platinum coins only for commemorative or experimental use, not circulation. Counterfeits of gold coins have been plated with platinum when platinum price was about half that of gold.
The brain centers the nervous system in humans and higher animals, making life depend on brain health. In lower creatures like worms the nervous tissues are distributed, so the animal can survive being cut in half and still live.
The piece argues that a human voice strongly influences animals, especially horses. It urges quiet confident speaking when managing horses and states no one should touch a horse without speaking to it.
John Adams, former U.S. president, died in his ninety first year becoming the oldest living ex leader recorded. The passing marks the end of an era for a long political career and public service.
A special Grange meeting in I C F hall discussed boosting food production. An executive committee was named to organize a cooperative potato club. Land offers were presented on Great Road near the town farm and at Ben Smith hill. Third house construction won by Master John Swaney. Albert Riley honorable mention. Concord Grange will dine and provide entertainment at the next gathering.
South Acton Christian Endeavorers presented a three act comedy The Private Tutor for church benefit on Thursday evening under Miss Marjorie Lee from Leominster C EB society. A large audience enjoyed the performances despite an overlapping Universalist church event. Refreshments followed served by Miss Dora Fletcher and Miss Flora Hall, with music by N J Cole and piano solos by Margaret Whitney. Elizabeth Hinckley supervised the program with praise for smartly trained performers.
Mrs A Dreselly of Somerville visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Louka. Mrs M J Welsh of Carleton Place Ontario is the guest of Mr and Mrs James Hall. The Maynard Grange presents a three act comedy drama at ICCF hall on May 6 with a small admission. public invited.
Monday afternoon an alarm rang as Sudbury house occupied by Mr and Mrs Harold Bent caught fire. The blaze started on the roof and neared out before water arrived. firefighters reached the scene shortly after.
No church services were held this Sunday while Memorial church hosted evening exercises for locals. The Home Guard and Sons of Veterans attended a south Sudbury patriotic meeting with forty participants. Rev Courtney Crocker and Nat spoke as posters note. Ferden family health improves and the high school operetta attracted a packed house with proceeds funding the reception expenses.
Lauretta W. Norton of Bedford visits sister Mrs B A Phalen in Acton Centre. A Congregational church conference meets in Westford with delegates Willis Holden and Mrs H F Robbins. Mrs Warren Reed formerly of North Acton dies April 18 at Southville home aged 74. funeral Friday.
The Acton Mass Woman's Club presented an evening program featuring A L Squier with a stereopticon lecture titled The March of the Season Through the White Mountains. Tables were arranged by Miss Charlotte Allen, tea and cake served by Mrs Lillian G Shaw, and many towns and cities attended the entertaining event.
Fragmentary OCR shows a service direction sentence naming Mr and Mrs L Wie Hollowéil and AW Piper with Margaret Cough as part of a funeral or memorial notice.
The article reports the parsonage repairs finished with improvements including electric setup and bathroom. Robingoh occupies the 96 Improvements building. Mrs Pickard shows improvement after winter. A special Grand meeting urged larger Massachusetts farm acreage. Charles Baxter rents the Bacon place. Weekly drill at the town hall drew 24 men with Oliver D Wood as drill master.
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