Islands of the Danish West Indies Shared History and Harbor Fortunes
A Historic survey describes St Thomas St John and St Croix as former Danish colonies bought by the United States in 1917. It notes harbor advantages, fortification potential, and cultural ties with America including English language use, Lutheran churches, and the bay rum trade linked to St John.
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St. Thomas
Harbors
United St.Thomas
Arbor
Amalie
America
Kos
Amaporte
Charlotte Amalis
Porto Rico
Bequies
Caribbean
Antilles
Charlotte Godt
Martinique
I Charlotte Amalie
Christiansted
St. Croix
Gibraltar
S T. Thomas
St. John
Coral Bay
St Thomas
United States
Bermuda
Palm Beach
Riviera
United State
Sudbury Notes Show Local Moves and Church Plans
Roy Hawes is away on vacation. Leona Johnson visits relatives in Leminster. E. P. Stiles and family trip to Plymouth. Several motor accidents reported nearby. Methodist church services resume next Sunday. John Carey to receive Boston Post cane, previously held by Francia Garfield. American Legion auxiliary meets. next joint post and auxiliary meeting at Town hall. Rev. Joseph L. Hoyle on four week vacation. Aug 7 and 14 pulpit by visiting ministers. last two Sundays church closed. Clara Hunt weekend with Hayden relatives in Medford. Mable Stiles staying with Hunt. Inez A Perry and cousin Emma Wellington enjoy Plymouth trip for centenary celebration. Edwin Booth, 4, breaks collarbone, out of play.
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Roy Hawes
Leona Johnson
Leminster
E. P. Stiles
Plymouth
Methodist
Henry E. Rice
Henry J
Enfield
George Thompson
Boston Post
John Carey
Francia Garfield
The
American Legion
Joseph L. Hoyle
Sudbury
Thomas Street
Robert Campbell
Swampscott
Clara Hunt
Hayden
Medford
Mable-Stiles
Miss Hunt
Inez A. Perry
Emma
Wellington
Wayland
Edwin Booth
Luther Stone Cutting Dies at Home in East Sudbury
Luther Stone Cutting of East Sudbury dies at home after heat prostration at age 88. He long farmed, married Mary Thompson 61 years ago, and supervised his brother in law’s farm after Nahum Goodnow’s death. Survived by daughter Mary G. Cutler and Roland, plus a brother, sister, nieces and nephews. He was active in town meetings and a Congregationalist, to be buried in the family lot.
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Mary G. Cutler
Roland Cutler
Cutting
St. Sudbury
Red Cross course fosters countywide health education
A New Hampshire Red Cross public health nurse reports unprecedented interest in the Home Hygiene and Care of the Sick course across a large county that includes eight towns. Division headquarters agree the program ensures a bright future for the American Red Cross as New England upholds its tradition of supporting education.
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New England
Red Cross
New Hampshire
American Red Cross i i
Red Cross Magazine
Financial Diagnosis in a Boston Transcript Quip
The quip recalls a doctor asking for $10 and receiving $11, implying an accurate diagnosis came with an overpayment. It reflects a witty take on medical bills and patient expectations in a historical newspaper snippet.
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Boston Transcript
Silent Vows Hidden in Fiery Night Exchange
A dramatic dialogue hints at concealed feelings between a man and a woman. She recalls a surprising reveal from the previous night while he responds with astonishment. The pair exchange charged lines suggesting romantic tension.
Diverse Local Social Notes Highlight Concord Junction Friends
Mrs Reilly Crest Street hosts visitors while Mr and Mrs Doyle welcome relatives. Guests include Mrs Windheim from Utica and Mrs MacDonald from Meridan visiting family in Middleboro. County residents travel to Onset Rockport and Nebunk for vacations and work shifts.
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Benge Doyle
Reilly
Crest St
Charles Windheim
Utica
N.Y
Annie MacDonald
Meridan
Conn
Robert
Middleboro
A. J. MacEachern
Robert Cousins
Central 1
Showered by Friends Who Presented Gifts Shower
Miss Isavelis Reilly enjoyed a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Reilly Crest Street. Guests from Concord Concord Junction Maynard and Acton attended and brought many gifts including cut glass linen and a fortune teller surprise. Refreshments were served as the evening ended after late hours with music and socializing.
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Isavelis Reilly
Thomas
Reilly
Crest St
Thomas Coyne
Concord
Concord Junction
Maynard and
Acton
Walter Akers
Timothy Sheehan
Matthew Steinman
Lydia Moreau
Thomas Gerrity
Daniel Nagle
Thomas Flynn
John Peterson
William Burke
Frank King
Eugene Thompson
Frank Sheridan
William Reilly
James Doyle
Margaret Collins
Margaret Hearn
Helen Connell
Cecilia Williams
Elizabeth
Gene Connell
Lillian FitzGerald
Agnes
Margaret O'Grady
Genevieve Hearn
Florence
May King
Mae Reilly
Mary Fewry
Laura Heath
Catherine Gleason
Katherine Fewry
Mildred Gerrity
Elizabeth Thompson
Margaret Rose
Catherine
Cecelia Reilly
Jennie Grasela
Thomas Reilly
Geraldine
Rita Reilly
Sheehan Family Association Announces Reunion at Concord Junction
The fifth annual Sheehan Family Association reunion is set for next Sunday August 7 at Dr Jeremiah Sheehan's farm 301 Main St Concord Junction. The program includes church services at 10 15 a.m a business meeting a basket lunch and sports directed by E W Sheehan.
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Sheehan
Had It All Arranged Lady Fails Romantic Proposal
A playful exchange quoted from the Boston Transcript narrates a marriage proposal scene where a man recalls his plan and a woman reacts with sobs and affection in a lighthearted domestic moment. The tale centers on romance and intimate dialogue.
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Jack
Madge
Boston Transcript
Lost Bank Book at Assabet Institution for Savings
Lost bank book No. 2045 at Assabet Institution for Savings. payment stopped after first advertisement. Applicant seeks payment or duplicate book. further notice required within thirty days from this posting. Bank liability ceases upon payment or new book delivery.
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Assabet
Hsted
South Acton Notes of Visits Weddings and Events
List of residents trips guests and visits includes Mr and Mrs Ralph Barker driving to Northfield and Blue Hill Maine, Mrs F P Sutherland visiting on Maynard street, Franklin Epps and Morris Cole at Dr Christie’s then Camp Devens, and obit for Charlotte Tolman. Community lawn party and dance planned by South Acton Improvement Association with refreshments and entertainment.
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Ralph A. Barker
Hast Northfield
Portland
Maine
Chase Barker
Bluehill
Franklin Epps
Morris Cole
Wilbraham
Samuel A. Christie
Camp Devens
South Acton Improvement Association
School Street
Exchange Hall
West Acton News Recap and Local Fixes
Mrs Frank Mansir has recovered her mobility at home. Mr and Mrs H I Judkins Jr welcomed a baby daughter born Monday. West Acton ball nine hosted Littleton nine at Reidfield Wednesday. Ed Jewett and Mr Luttrell shingled Joe Desouza’s barn. Stow road from Halls mill gravelled by road commissioner W H Kinsley. Mrs Whittemore and granddaughter visited W H Teele’s home. Plymouth celebration drew local residents.
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Frank, Mansir
H. I. Judkins Jr
West Acton
Littleton Nine
Reidsfield
Ed Jewett
Luttrell
Joe Desouza
Stow
Halls Mill
W. H. Kinsley
Whittemore
New York
Grandaughter
W. H. Teele
Plymouth
Concord Defeats Reading 5–2 in Twilight Baseball
The Concord baseball club beat Reading Town 5 to 2 at Concord Center playgrounds on Monday evening in a twilight contest. Batteries were Sullivan and Dee for Concord while Muse and Long pitched for Reading.
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Concord
Reading
Concord Center
Jonings
Sullivan
Dee
Muse
Long
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WLIL
Pe & Iip Islands
Denmark
Washington
Stalso
Panama Canal
Alaska
California
Nevada
Colorado
Philippines
Wwe
Sarge
Town and Harbor of
Charlotte Amatie
Luther Stone
Poet's Tie Shop
Asakusa
Earth
Thomas Ryan
Patrick Prendergast
Casper Jenney
Rockport
Ruth Damon
Cecelia Williams
Marian Snow
Marblehead
Marian Fredericks
Virginia Christian
B. &M. Railway
Boston
Nebunk
Camp
Barbara
Antiquam
Frances Williams
Children's Hospital
Brookline
F. C. Ring
Mareena
Mollie Ring
Heyward Canney
Springfield
Leona Dye
Roxbury Red Sox
Maynard
Crowe Park
Sox
Crewe Park
Lexington
South Acton
F. P. Sutherland
Brooklyn
John E. Case
Maynard Street
Irrawaddy River
Burma
India
Charlotte F. ‘Tolman
Prospect Street
A. I. Smith
Middletown, Conn
Laura Smith
Winthrop, Maine
Burton B. Smith
Maple Street
Concord Concord
Detroit
Ford
Maynard Valur Company
Ford Dealers
Distasios Pure Food
St., Maynard, M
Tel. Com
Distasio
Association Hall
Concord Junction, Mass
Harry Carey
Justine Johnstone
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