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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1913
Page
1
A seasonal note wishing readers a happy New Year with hopes for ongoing happiness and brighter days, reflecting the era's warm, communal tone and the paper's familiar handwriting.
A child Louis asks to be a bad boy for the afternoon while a mother offers a reward. Dora attends a party and says she enjoyed it but was very hot and came out in a perforation.
A brief quotation-centered item notes Coleridge on poverty and the hidden riches a man may find if he seeks them aright. It presents a moral reflection rather than a news event. The line emphasizes value beyond material wealth in times of want.
An unclear fragment notes trouble in crossing a bridge and hints at anticipation of a meeting or sighting once arrived. The text references seeing someone or something when reaching a point, suggesting a metaphorical challenge or waiting moment.
A classroom exchange has Teddy debating whether a term is a proper noun or a common noun. The teacher asks for clarity as Teddy offers a playful correction during the lesson.
A fragment notes that in eastern regions certain sneezing beliefs link weekdays to outcomes. Monday sneezes are said to betoken friendship. Friday sneezes foretell a gift.
Marlboro resident C. C. Clement testifies that Dean's Kidney Pills relieved back pain and kidney trouble after wagon jolts. He confirms prior statements and notes three years of freedom from kidney trouble. Sold by Lester Milburn Co Buffalo as sole agents in the United States.
Marlborough Savings Bank Marlborough Mase Press set interest dates on the third Wednesday of January April July and October for customers and deposits.
Dr. Howard W. Newell at Boston University School of Medicine announced a serum derived from tumor extracts that neutralizes tumor poison in rabbits. Experiments suggest antibodies in the serum block the toxin, and plans include human trials after a committee approves patients.
The National Geographic Society in Washington approved a $20,000 contribution toward the North Polar Expedition. The funds support the voyage departing from the Pacific coast in June 1914 under the command of Captain Roald Amundsen to explore the polar region.
To attract capital the note urges keeping streets clean and well graded and paved or graveled where possible. It stresses ample water supply, neat painted residences, paying debts, securing low taxes, and encouraging local factories suited to location.
Los Angeles adopts a novel weed tax taxing landowners for removing noxious vegetation and debris. Properties delinquent face a 10 percent penalty, annual sales to the city after a year, and a 7 percent interest on back weed taxes to redeem within a year.
The article urges greater public interest in rural schools, promoting consolidation where practical and enriched curricula. It envisions well built, heated, ventilated schoolhouses with playgrounds, outdoor study spaces, and school gardens. It notes farmer bulletins on tree planting, seed and natural object collections for instruction, and links between public libraries and schools in several states.
The city conducts a trial using granulated calcium chloride to reduce roadway dust. About half a pound is applied per square yard, aiming to improve air quality and road conditions.
Maynard lost to Concord Junction in a hard fought game amid praise for Joe Hopkins pitching and Gus Gilroy’s midseason form. Weathered by light hitting and strong fielding, Maynard shows potential with wild enthusiasm from 200 fans and plans for a thorough trial of candidates before lineup finalization.
The Junction team adds Eddie Loughlin Gilroy Sid Ryan and Roscoe to strengthen for 1950 season under Loughlin who aims to mold a top ball club. Tate Sebastian excels for Clinton while Carl Persons stars for Wesleyan with strong hitting and fielding in early season form.
The service provided by the C. M. & K. St. railway on the holiday was excellent and well received by the traveling public. Half hour cars offered convenient connections to nearby towns and Boston, with trains at South Acton and Concord Junction. A town exodus occurred as the holiday drew crowds.
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