Local Community Notes and Labor Day Plans
Local items recount visits and weekends at Revere beach and Melrose. A spinners and weavers union field day is planned with a morning parade and afternoon athletics. Reports on travel, family visits, and a harbor trip aboard the ship Letter D accompany notes on local social events and partisan remarks at a Republican meeting.
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Robert Lester
Melrose
Highlands
Parker St. Hall
May
Grace Parkin
White Mountains
Mabel Nelson
Somerville
John Peterson
Columbugy
Rainville
Boston
William May
Julia May
Raymond Smith
Joseph Weir
Revere Beach
Alice Williams
Greenfield
Jeremiah Bradley
Ruth
Jesse A. Dunnell
East Hampton
R. EB. Hartin
Masonic Club
C. E. Strout
Healy
William Coulter
Wm. Nelson
Raymond Phalen
George Lynch
James Mahoney
Josephine Hannigan
Worces
William Martin
Harles Keane
Fred, Oxher
Drp. Whitney
Sticking Power Noted After Freshmeats Served
A brief line notes sticking power in the wake of freshmeats being served, suggesting a culinary or dining context and reader reaction.
Maynard Checker Club Travels to Lowell for Cup Cake Duel
The Maynard club traveled to Lowell for a historic outing and a supremacy battle in checkers. Lowell’s expert players outmatched Maynard as Waterhouse and Hill Jr faced defeats by Fay and Sterns. Remaining contenders Waterhouse and Hill Jr will meet Sterns for the cake prize.
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Maynard Checker Club
Lowell
Maynard
Waterhouse
Hill Jr
C. Sterns
Fay
Foy
Sterns
Maynard W. Seats
Lowell Cc
Fee Ewe
Dee A. Sterns
Ks Ceatenriee
Bolton Eee
Barnes Donovan
Soevege
NED Sik
Denounce the War Rally in Maynard Hall
Socialists of Maynard gathered in Parker street hall Sunday to protest the war threatening Europe. Principal speaker was Wille Boman editor of the Fin- likely a regional newspaper.
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Maynard
Parker St. Hall
Eburope
Wille Boman
Fin
Socialist protest meeting denounces European monarchs
Otto Fonsell delivered the address denouncing European monarchs for waging war. The crowd voted to send protests to European powers and papers and to President Wilson to keep the United States from entering war. The meeting closed with singing of the Socialist International in honor of those executed by the Kaiser in Germany.
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Wilson
United States
Socialist International
Germany
Triduum for Blessed Virgin and Assumption Feasts
A triduum in honor of the Blessed Virgin is noted for Wednesday through Friday with 7 o'clock services each evening. The Assumption feast is observed Saturday with masses at 5, 7 30 a m and 7 30 p m in West Acton and at 7 30 p m at Lake Boon for the summer colony. Special St Bridget church services Saturday evening mark the feast. Lawn party dates are moved to Saturday Aug 22 and Monday Aug 24.
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West Acton
Lake Boon
St. Bridget's Church
Overcome by Heat Sends Edward Carlton to Hospital
Edward Carlton proprietor of the lunch cart collapsed from extreme heat Saturday and was taken by car to Deaconess hospital. He suffered forehead bruise from a fall near his stall and later recovered. Dr. Samuel Reed treated him for heat exhaustion.
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Edward Carlton
Nason Sr
Deaconess Hospital
James Coughlin
Carlton
John Horan
C. D. Holmes
Samuel Reed
Bicycle Collision on Main Street Causes Skull Fracture
Charles Weckstrom and Henry Barkella collided while riding bicycles near the M B church on Main Street Saturday. Weckstrom sustained a slight skull fracture and facial lacerations. Barkella suffered minor bruises. Weckstrom walked home after treatment at Dr. Franklin P. Flagg’s office.
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Main St
M. B
Charles Weckstrom
Henry Barkella
Franklin P. Flagg
Barkelia
Weckstrom
Union Summer Services at Methodistic Congregational Churches
Union services announced with a 10 45 a m sermon by Rev A Morrill Osgood on Gods Way Nothing More Nothing Less Nothing Else illustrated by Moses. An open air meeting 6 pm on church grounds led by Emmanual Taylor with Rev Osgood and others. Open air last Sunday featured brief talks by John Owens and six official board members. Midweek devotional on Hymn writers Charles Wesley set for Wednesday at 7 45. Official Board meets Thursday at 7 30. Dr Kings office opens Sept 1.
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Methodistic and
Congregational Churches
A. Morrill Osgood
Methodist Church
God
Moses
Emmanuel Taylor
A. M. Osgood
John Owens
Leominster
Union
Methodist
Charles Wesley
Poor Willie Question Echoes of a Youthful Tale
A fragmented sentence recounts a father and son exchange, with Willie nicknamed for a curious voice. The text hints at reminiscence and a memory of asking questions in youth, though details remain unclear.
Gould Hardly Claim Credit
Minieter comments on new personal discipline while Sandy jokes about meeting at prayer night. The London Opinion fragment shows playful dialogue with unclear context and garbled wording.
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Gould
Sandy
London Opinion
Miser's Unsuspected Hoard Found in Pembroke Dock Cottage
Workmen uncover a secret stash in a wall at an old Pembroke Dock cottage in South Wales. Notes and gold valued at about $5,000 were found in the home once occupied by David Nicholas, a retired farmer who lived alone and received parish relief.
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Pembroke Dock
South Wales
David Nicholas
Tiny English Church at Fairfield Visited by Archbishop
The smallest church in aglind Fairfield Romney Marsh was visited by the Archbishop of Cobury. The ancient building sits in a meadow ringed by water and six painted box pews held visitors. The primate preached from a high pulpit beneath oak beams.
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Aglind
Fairfield
Romney Marsh
Cobury
Boxed Ears Threat Mentioned in School Conflict
Mr Marrowfat confronts Miss Tooter over a claim that his son Willie faced threats. Miss Tooter dismisses the threat and jokes about the janitor needing a larger box, referencing department stores in town.
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Willie
Miss Tooter
Deer Collision Near Eld Ends with Animal Scattered
A deer wandered onto a road near Eld and collided with a vehicle. The startled animal became tangled in the car’s headlights before being freed and limping away injured. The crash caused the driver to swerve toward a steep embankment, creating a dangerous moment.
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Eld
Fortunate Indians in a curious colonial composition
A boy reflects on American Indian customs and habits, noting a few laws but observing they were often violated. The piece hints at colonial attitudes and the boy’s biased view of Indigenous life and discipline.
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Ilene Lowing
Bald-Headed Gentleman Pressures Barber for Cheaper Cut
A barber shop scene shows a bald gentleman insisting the haircut should be cheaper since there is little to cut, while the hairdresser dismisses the claim and counters the value of his service.
Impression of a man who must pretend to be better
Fragmentary line describes pressuring a man to claim virtue or superiority. The speaker suggests manipulation to create the appearance of higher status or merit.
Surely the Limit Overheard on a Street
A Kansas City Star quip notes a street remark about limits and brotherhood, contrasting ignorance as an alley versus a boulevard. The item captures a streetwise, period voice without naming individuals or places beyond the city.
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Norance
Kansas City
Lest We Forget and a Harsh Day on the Road
A fragmented report notes a road incident where a horse reared and caused a wagon crash injuring a rider. The text hints at passing time and a cautionary tone about vehicle accidents and safety, with references to tamahila and forgotten lessons.
Mole Trapping Tips: Ground Moles Fight Best Traps
A brief note on mole control stating the ground mole is difficult to catch and suggesting a good trap as the best method. It emphasizes persistence as traps are needed to overcome the pest.
Un-Amepiean Quip Highlights a Dapper Chauffeur
Witty exchange features a playful jab at a chauffeur who struggles with customs and timing, set in a pithy mock Victorian tableau. The banter reflects period humor and social teasing amid a formal tone.
All the Differences The pessimist and the optimist record
A quirky item notes two personalities. The pessimist takes nine pills while the optimist finds a bear and enjoys the Lion in a symbolic contrast.
Wonderful Alaska Mnogs and Their Worth
A brief note describes Alaska dogs as the principal means of tion in the region. It states a dog is valued at about 150 to 200 dollars and hints at the wonderful nature of Alaskan atmos.
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Alaska
Girls Begin Talking Earlier Than Boys Say Researchers
Fragmentary text notes a claim that girls start talking earlier than boys, with references to timing and exchanges. The readable portion suggests a study or observation on language development.
Persevering Chinamen and a Railroading Riddle
A fragmented scene recalls a railway crew member asking about a train's time at Perkins Junction while another jokes about leaving the road to hunt rabbits. The text mentions deep salt wells and a distant Chinese presence in a scattered, old-fashioned voice.
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Perkins Junction
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Boman
Europe
ST. Bridget’s Church
Union Summer Services
Hig Fat
Jove
Eimp
Java
Puck
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