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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
2
The Enterprise notes varied items from August 24 1899 including Corbett in Shakespeare and Aguinaldo chased by U S Cavalry. It jokes about the Prince of Wales meeting Jeffries the Kaiser's yacht Meteor and a century birthday celebration in New Hampshire. It views weather, labor, auto hype and public figures with light sarcasm.
A collage of brief items includes frost reports in Newport and Hudson street paving, a Scien tific American fish story, Li Hung Chang planning a saw mill in Wuhu, and Prince Giedroyc’s Paris death. Commentary on hotel orchestras, Cambridge politics, and libel law conclude the survey of current curiosities and concerns.
The piece notes praise for Senator Gook of Milford for his good work on a bill and mentions Miss Lillian Clayton Jewett gaining fame from Baker family exhibitions and a Baltimore baby named for her. It also covers Ad with terms about Admiral Dewey and New York celebration.
The article notes Jiminez demands support against the government and warns supporters may oppose the ruling power even when Jiminez himself leads. It highlights ongoing dangers of revolutions in the restless region.
The author notes a year marked by strikes and unjust compensation. Some protests achieved gains, while others aimed only to freeze out workers. The piece asserts a worker’s right to seek employment wherever available and reflects on how attitudes change with time and study of the industrial situation.
Boxboro, Miss Maud Bezanson is visiting in town. Mrs. May Willard is visiting at Brattleboro. Mrs. Addie Loring and son are visiting Mrs. 5. B. Hager. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Kingsbury of Ayer are visiting her brother, E. Mead. Frankie, son of Chas, and Clara Woodward, has been quite sick, but is better. Rev. and Mrs. Martyn spent Wednesday at Revere, returning home Thursday evening. Mrs. I. N. Porter of West Somerville is stopping a few weeks with her cousin, Mrs. 5. P. Dodge. Mr. and Mrs. 8.8. Searles of South Acton visited Mrs. Searles' parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Hayward Sunday. tey, Mr. Martin preached to a large congregation from Luke xii. 13, 19, on Sunday, in spite of the warm day.
Advert shows a patent medicine claim for Dr Kings New Life Pills to cure sick and nervous headaches by building blood and nerves. Easy to take and priced at 25 cents with a money back promise stated as not cured. Sold by Johnson druggist Maynard and J C Friend Concord.
Concord community news mentions John M. Keyes outing to Kennebuckport Maine Mrs Frank Pierce returning from Meredith New Hampshire Co L heading to Framingham last Saturday The Knights of Columbus track day at the fair grounds Sept 4th seeks big crowd and financial success A bold daylight robbery at Cutler s grocery in Concord Elsie Lowden paid with a five dollar bill vandals seized money and officer Varley captured the thief in a Maynard saloon sent to Concord jail James Mullins dies in New York with wide circle of friends lingering memories
The Observer notes a surge of Concord Junction gossip about new rubber and shoe stores. Plans for 50 new houses and a possible brewery spark speculation, along with land buys tied to Lowell mills and Armour Co. The electric road and sewer progress are also discussed as town divisions and malaria concerns surface.
A reader comment claims tobacco health benefits come from sulphur in matches carried by smokers, suggesting an aura of protection against microbes. The letter argues pleasure should not trump duty and cites witty maxims about luck and numbers.
A garbled dialogue scene shows a highwayman-like traveler boasting and joking with a comic artist and Judy. The odd exchange hints at intimidation and social interaction, with fragmented lines suggesting a street encounter or mock threat.
A man halts a train and jokes with his boss asking for a match. A playful inquiry about Kitty’s cay modeling prompts a humorous exchange. They joke about a fine head and misidentify a historical figure as Martin Luther or Benjamin Franklin.
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