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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1914
Page
3
Dr Woods Hutchinson states redness of the eyeballs or lids causes unattractiveness and is an acquired condition. He notes disease, filth germs or eye strain as causes and recommends absolute cleanliness and proper glasses to prevent the trouble.
The Change quotes Brother Bombershay describing Brudder Manley and his wife in quarrel and reconciliation. He recalls past ups and downs now turning into a cyclical merry go round with unclear lead, noting no one can predict who is ahead.
Doctor Jones explains coal formed from vast forests of giant trees that thrived when the earth was saturated with steam and 2 to 5 percent carbonic acid gas, now reduced to about 0.03 percent.
Perspiration stains may be removed with a solution of oxalic acid and water. Use one drop of oxalic acid to 20 drops of water. Sponge the stains gently and hang the dress to dry in the air.
The text notes a grown adult typically has twenty eight? No. It states a heartbeat around 120 in infancy, 80 in manhood, and 60 in old age. It adds that pulse is slightly faster in women than in men with ten ounces sent through arteries and veins.
A bi-chemist from the federal bureau of animal health helped isolate and combat the hog cholera germ. He perfected the vaccine, secured patents, then turned them over to the public for use without charge.
A reader quotes Mrs. Alice describing kidney discomfort and claims Dean's Kidney Pills gave relief. The notice touts a testimonial tone and advertises a 50 cent price from Camp Co. Prop. to buy the medicine.
Walter Chalak three years old son of Mrs Jennie Chalak of 11 Arthur Street was severely scalded Saturday evening when his mother stumbled with a kettle of hot water, scalding his stomach and right side. Dr Daniel Qoode attended the case to relieve the injuries.
Lilla M Phelps of Concord requests administration of her mother Harriet M Phelps who died October 20 in Concord. The appraisal of Lydia Swift Mason of Medford shows total value 5802.49. South Lincoln Dairy Co attached for 2000 in an action by B W Brown Co of Concord. Anna Russell Manning of Concord estate valued 21320.35 with 12320.35 in personal property and 9000 real estate.
The May have gym chapter reports a large turnout for a meeting of the older boys and men of the Methodist church. Rep-elect Edgar H. Hall of West Acton spoke on Good Citizenship, urging threefold training: physical, intellectual, and moral, with examples from his world trip and notes on China and Japan. He emphasized preparing for wise citizens through church education and reading.
A church committee including Emanuel Taylor Samuel Parker Hiram Parkin Clarence Lloyd Robert Jackson Robert Larkin Archie McPherson Alvah Dockerty Calvin J Morse A Z Lloyd and Albert Batley will report to the official board on reinforcing the actor work and may finish the basement for athletic social uses and lectures. The gathering ended with thanks and music from the Sunday school orchestra and refreshments.
South Acton Braves will bowl Concord in the former town on Friday while South Acton and West Acton play the third match of their series at the alleys this Wednesday. Jimmy Lent won last week’s prize with 187, Stan Vokoly 135. The local soccer team proved rejuvenated after Saturday’s game, validating claims of strong passing and team cohesion. Talks of starting a town basketball team suggest a 25 cent admission with attractive attractions.
The Federals beat the Braves by 47 pins in the first of seven alleys matches on Monday Evening. W Lynch led with the three high strings and Boeske topped the singles while Lesage also bowled well. George Lynch high for the Braves with 105 single and Hughey Connors led with 286 across three strings.
The Red Sox defeated the Braves of South Acton by 43 pins in a bowling match Saturday evening. The Braves led early, but the Red Sox pulled ahead after the first game to win the meet.
James Lent won the turkey at the alleys last week with three strings totaling 379. Other strong three string scores included Henry Price 336 Hugh Connors 326 and Stan Vodok lys 322.
Central Massachusetts league notes a Worcester Whitinsville cup game being ruled no game or a win depending on the darkness delay. Maynard and Swedish Americans had a similar dispute. Fitchburg faces possible expulsion if no delegate attends December meeting.
Fisherville has played nine games and won one. The victory showed strong form as the team beat Clinton ahead of a Saturday matchup. Lendish Americans and VMagnet will compete in the event as Fisherville aims to repeat the redfire parade.
A Chicago Tribune item quotes a three year old visiting child who, when asked to return, replied with a playful mispronunciation suggesting she would go home. The remark highlights innocent preschooler wit during a family gathering.
A village scene shows a girl Jennie walking with a large umbrella to a rural district prayer gathering for rain. An elder asks about sun protection, and Jennie explains she brings the parasol to wait for rain and questions the purpose of prayer if no answer is expected.
A brief quotation reflects that daily acts of kindness and small obligations sustain the heart and comfort, rather than grand sacrifices. The author credits Sir Humphry Davy and emphasizes habitual goodwill in everyday life.
In Concord Massachusetts a mortgagee sale of Timothy Sheehan to James Tuttle and Einathan Jones dated August 27 1888 will take place on December 24 1914 at eleven in the forenoon on the premises described as a land parcel of about eighteen acres with buildings and a five acre woodland piece in the southerly part of Concord. The deed traces the bounds from the road to Joseph Harrington’s land through various landmarks and old walls and includes the conveyance by Nathan Wheeler dated October 28 1871.
An early article discusses how rain and wood influence musical acoustics, noting the US origin of wood and metal soundboard research. It highlights spruce as ideal for resonance due to its straight bore and long cell structure, contrasting wood and metal properties in instrument sound.
An officer blunder at a troop review provokes King’s anger as the terrified ensign flees. The regiment’s colonel later chastises the young man for his lapse, noting the king’s fury and the officer’s replacement under the circumstances.
In a concise note the origin of the word Gibraltar is explored, noting that tar or tarred material may have influenced early naming. The piece hints historical language roots without detailing a definite etymology.
A fragmented note hints at a police stand and a flustered back involved in a waning event. The readable fragments mention Aida ape and a connection to papers and press.
A garbled prompt asks about the meaning or timing of an eras task placeholder. The readable parts lack concrete facts, names, or dates to form a proper historical item or summary.
A garbled report mentions patents and damages across several countries and notes the death of Mrs Elizabeth V. A vague world summary references money left for a friend and a medical claim, with a stray line about worm travel in the stomach.
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