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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1910
Page
8
Instructions describe using carved wood blocks to print porch and bungalow portieres couch covers table runners and bags. If unable to draw a design one can adapt existing patterns from wallpaper fabric or other items and trace them onto blocks, with practice teaching balance and harmony for attractive results.
A 1910s style note discusses women aboard catboats shifting from deck posing to cockpit position, citing safety concerns and potential impact on women’s participation in sailing as a pastime. It frames female presence on deck as risky, suggesting summer sailors ease of accident stems from posing. The piece implies the change may limit visibility and engagement.
Mrs Ellen H Richards proposes working people live in hexagou mat buildings fifteen stories high with ample sunlight. She claims the design would ease congestion and improve sanitary conditions though critics find architectural flaws. The piece also notes seasonal lingerie gown sales and marked-down stock as a separate consumer tip.
The article describes lace pieces and eyelet embroidery on an Angerie gown. It notes copying the delicate design at low cost and mentions the overall decorative effect and reproduction considerations.
The article advises how maids should dress to reflect good taste and management. It suggests morning outfits in pale pink or gray blue and white with a plain white apron, white collar, and specific headwear. For afternoon wear, a black or gray wool dress with a white collar and linen cuffs is recommended, plus an embroidered apron and a simple bow or frill headpiece.
A well bred hostess states visit length clearly to ease plans for both. She welcomes guests without burden, keeps household matters private, and avoids imposing servants or family quarrels. She balances attentiveness with space, ensuring comfort and a welcoming atmosphere.
A guide on proper behavior for a traveling woman avoiding glare and footrisings in trains, asking consent before opening a window, avoiding nuisance movement and staring at others, and how courtesy to subordinates aids service. It also covers tennis court manners for men serving to women, sharing balls, and gentle play to recognize weaker strength.
Residents share visits across Peterboro Waltham and Yonkers while plans unfold for a Lotus quartet concert in Exchange hall. Local happenings include hospital stays, employment changes, a cottage prayer meeting, and a boy landing sutures after a lip cut.
Servis will resume Friday evening September 2 with a preparatory lecture titled Laying Down One's Life. Sunday September 4 features sermon and supper on The Severity of Christ and an evening message Tired Saints. A lawn party by the Men's club last week drew a large crowd with a praised band lemonade candies and cake.
About 300 attended the Stow grounds Saturday to watch Acton Maynard play. Acton won 4 2 in the 9th inning surge after Sweeney faltered. Final score Acton 4 Maynard 2 with bases loaded and several players named in the box score.
School alert states guardians must sign forms for students season pass. Forms to be mailed to IEEE HIE Comcora in Mass for signature by date. Tickets ready next Tuesday.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support after a bereavement and thanks the Boston post office employer for a floral token. J W A Flint and Family and J A Fant and Family report a lost folding Kodak camera in a carrying case on August 22 aboard the 4 04 p m train. Finder contact Adams Tolman Concord Ass.
Neighborhood items record visits and travels among residents. Alfred Blanchard family returned from Maine auto trip. James Jewett Zoey Miner and Mrs James French enjoyed a Burling ton ride. Dan Beach suffered a paralysis scare and is recovering under Dr Staples care. High school to issue season ticket certificates signed by guardians and mailed to Supt Hall.
Mr Baxter builds a barn on hill place while Concord high pupils resume classes on Tuesday September 6. Miss Penney of Portsmouth visits James A Brown. Dr Richard Mahoney of Boston stays with his father. Horace Tuttle family visits Geo Tuttle of New York. Rev E C Hayes and family begin vacation back home in New Braintree. Theodore and Donald Robbins visit Rev F P Wood. A C Hardy family holds a Fort Pond picnic. Rev Bernard Copping fills pulpit as EB Hayes is away. Arc club hosts another town hall dance with nearly 200 invitations sent.
The Acton Grange held its first regular meeting after summer vacation in the town hall with a sizable turnout. A valued program featured remarks by Past Master Wright of Littleton and M A M Miller with songs by Mrs. Robert Wood and Miss Florence McNiff and a reading by Miss Grace Taylor. Auctioneer Otis H Forbush will conduct sales for Allen Bros of Sterling on Sept 2 1910 at 9 am including cows horses farming tools and more. Household goods sales follow for Mrs Florence Littlefield of West Acton and for the late Waldo Flint and Mrs Flint of Stow on Sept 9 and 17 respectively. Posters with full details will be provided on request.
Mrs Rombly hosts Nashua visitors while W Dutton entertains kin. Hattie and Martha Smith debut a new driving horse. Grange field day drew locals to Lexington. J A M Smith plans Newport horse show entries Sept 1 in a special car. Dr and Mrs Monroe study science in Europe with Holland cited. Mrs Woods hosts May O'Brien lawn party for 24 girls and a dozen ladies. President Taft and family travel with Secret Service through Acton en route to Beverly from Dublin New Hampshire via three touring cars.
East Acton reports Miss Beth Harris visiting Taunton. John Smith buys the Es tabrook farm and undertakes extensive repairs. A station agent adds a cellar to a new house and contemplates naming it the Ledges. Mr and Mrs Charles Davis return from Peake Island after a long week with the 8th Maine Regt reunion marking the 38th gathering and noting 19 friends who have died in the past year as the regiment members marched on.
Auction style listing for a moving wagon offered for sale by L Dadman located at Sudbury Centre. The short notice notice-like item lists the object and seller without additional details.
Miss Helen A Wood a piano instructor trained in the Leschetizky method will be ready to receive pupils after September 1 1910. She studied at the New England Conservatory of Music and was a private pupil of Mr Charles Johnson Acton Centre.
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