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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1894
Page
4
A 1854 discussion condemns cynicism that dismisses faith and virtue. A writer warns against noxious literature eroding belief in God and calls hero worship a healthier guide for youth. Mention of Maynard Patriots Day exodus, Good Templars lodge visit, and mischief with water trough wheels in West Acton.
John Jacob Astor, famed heir to wealth, announces a science themed romance set on a trip to Jupiter dated in the year 2000. He aims to spur public interest in scientific study and prove millionaires can contribute to society.
In Pocatello a warm south wind carried salt spray from the Great Salt Lake, coating clothing and hats with tiny white specks. Residents tasted a salty film and concluded the salt originated from Utah's lake, carried miles north by a warm air mass.
An uptown kindergarten introduced a method to sharpen children's observation by having a visitor stay three minutes and depart. Pupils must describe him without staring, with a prize for the best account. A Grand Army veteran in uniform acted as the caller and several children noted details.
A compact London Budget remark notes that loving a girl with money is as easy as loving one without it yet hints the task is not simple. The line underscores social satire on wealth and romance.
Sudbury emphasizes its large contribution to the Concord Lexington fight with muster rolls and local graves marked by the Sons of the American Revolution. The piece recalls Deacon Haynes and Jonathan Fairbank among Revolutionary veterans and notes Sudbury’s historic role in early battles. West Acton reports church services, memorials, deaths, and community notices including local concerts, school matters, and business ads.
To Let house and barn on Brooks street Maynard apply to J A Roberts on East Walpole Mass A fair offer Russell says give me your trade and I will give you low prices and the best quality To Let two or three desirable stores corner of Summer and Nason streets Apply to A McIntire at the market of C S Darling 110 112 Main street Cam rt Mass ladies hats trimme d and untrimmed spring styles at Miss Deane millinery rooms A full line of spring millinery ribbons flowers also at Cleary Williams Ladies hats trimmed and untrimmed at Miss Naylor For Sale a grand square piano particulars Hugh McGovern
An advertisement touts Suckin’s Arnica Salve as a universal skin remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and more with a money back guarantee. It lists price 25 cents per box and sellers B F Johnson & Sons Maynard and C Friend Concord.
A roster of attendees recorded in Concord includes Frank M. Clifford Gustaf Dathgrist Sono Veno Littexio Demattis Alice McGiblin Rev P M L McDonald John McAuliffe Frank P Mace F E Mace F E Nelson Samuel Patridge J A Petron Harry Robbin D M Spline G H Wright W F Whitney 2 Mrs Carla Anderson Miss Huldah Anderson Miss Ida M Butters Mrs R Brown Miss Mary Curran Mrs Ellen Morse Mrs Richard Palmer Mrs Mary Russell Mary C L Seavey Miss Alice Trask.
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