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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1920
Page
3
Edward P. Warner writes in the Yale Review about the aerial perspective above clouds. He describes how crossing into and out of clouds shifts light and visibility, noting the flat lower cloud surfaces and the luminous upper billows, and contrasts the foglike atmosphere with Mediterranean brightness above.
The Waterbury American recalls Mannie Chappelle Emanuel eight once a radiant Broadway figure of joy living. He promoted a champagne brand by hosting wealthy dinners to woo elite customers, earning and spending freely with a keen social gift. He boasted long sunless New York days, his wife Billie’s sister divorcing him, and prohibition ending his business. He died at fifty five, leaving questions about his happiness after a life of glamour.
A country hotel waiter recounts the day’s order to a traveling millionaire in a sixty horse power car. The guest protests the bill, while the waiter explains the man claimed only a snack, listing an omelette and multiple items as evidence of a larger meal.
A new automobile fuel called motor alcohol is produced from Hawaiian molasses. Officials claim it provides more power better mileage easier starting and less carbon than gasoline. Hawaii reportedly has enough molasses to make 9 million gallons for all island cars.
In Exchange hall on Thanksgiving Eve the Secret Silent Six club hosted fifty guests from the Jolly Jokers and friends. The program featured Hazel Beach Annie MacCarthy and C L Clark music recitations by Carl Giannone social hour games dancing and refreshments. Addie M Chase directed the event with Mrs Alice Stiles and Mrs Elizabeth Brown as matrons.
The Boston financial page reports a near completion plan to revise wages in New England textile mills. Independent mill treasurers will decide within a week, with new schedules likely starting December 15. Reductions are expected to average just over 22 percent, mainly affecting higher paid workers and restoring pre-winter wage levels.
Postmaster A. J. Coughlan advised this week that towns along the C M and H railroad should form a district council. He asked three or more representatives from each town to meet and prepare unified positions for the legislature committee. He says a permanently organized council would improve local government and foster amicable relations among neighboring communities.
R O Littlefield and family attended a wedding at the home of C Littlefield. Roger Littlefield, son of R O, is a Dartmouth freshman. Also present were Mr and Mrs BE UL and son Menry, and Mr and Mrs FP Carliste.
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