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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1913
Page
1
Bedford gains a 9-3 win as Lipps belts a three run triple and strong defense preserves the lead. Dailey pitched well despite some errors by the visitors while Hayes and Cobb spark Bedford’s offense in a crowd pleasing game at the lumber yard field.
Plans for a Bedford Labor Day athletic meet are taking shape. A large number of prizes will be awarded to winners across events and the contest is open to all Bedford residents.
Washington Herald reports a proposed law to cap the number of sportsmen a gunner may win in a single season. The measure aims to curb excessive hunting victories and safeguard fair play in sport.
A concise aphorism from Tatler reflecting on virtue and sincerity over intent. The line weighs practical character against expressed good intentions, urging genuine positive conduct.
A fragmented note suggests a reflection on reputation and the cost of knowing others thoughts. A wary speaker contemplates paying to avoid the burden of public judgment.
Frank Lipps pitched a fine game and a shutout as Westvale failed to score in the final decisive game. Both runs were on a disputed umpire decision with Fred Sullivan tagging a runner for a clear out, highlighting visiting teams copying Sullivan?
Sunday visitors included Edward mus Jr in Dorchester and Mark Kelly with his mother in Holbrooks. Cambridge residents William McGrath Pearl Craig and Joe Lynen visited towns, while many townsfolk spent time in Boston Uxbridge Bedford Holyoke and New York. The St George Sunday school picnic at Lake Boon drew over 60 attendees with boating and a pancake eating contest.
A garbled column lists assorted social items and errands including visits by the Mahoney and Barker families, a furniture sale at Walden Hall, and residents seen at shops, fairs, and summer homes. It mentions Ernest Hitsman’s illness improving, Ollie Metcalf returning to duties, and various neighbors traveling or hosting guests in Manomet, Rockport, Maynard, and Thompoonville.
Residents and visitors noted in Concord Junction include Eimer Giles at Alton Bay New Hampshire for a fortnight Harry Starr of Waltham visiting friends in town G G Russell and family spending a week in Nantucket Miss Emily Hannon enjoying a post office vacation James Dunlop returning from New Hampshire Mrs Charles Noll home from South Casco Maine John Connorton and family back from Horse Beach Almira Packard hosting friends on Main Street updates on local social calls and a Bible Students meeting announced with the Great Jubilee topic at Park next Sunday night two club events planned for Friday evening and forthcoming music affair
A New York Times report questions the effectiveness of using snakes to curb a rodent plague. The piece notes skepticism over whether a single snake can prevent a rat infestation and details concerns about practical outcomes.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Maine communities reshaped as families relocate from long time farms to towns near Ford and other centers. The piece mentions a 2 story house sale and a shift in population as sectors reform and deserted farms are repurposed.
A notice lists Dr Dahl, a registered optometrist, with office opposite the post office. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday appointments are excluded.
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