Rebuilt Khartoum Story Amid Destruction and Dervish Legacy
A fragmentary account recalls Khartoum’s rebuilding after a Dervish sack, noting British-led efforts, river dynamics of the Blue and White Nile, and lingering pride in groves planted by Gordon. The piece hints at imperial plans and urban change amid desert backdrop and social shifts.
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Nile
Tesa
Bisartoum
Monster Union
Khartoum
Gordon Himseelf
Kitchener
Asia
Pera
Growth of the YMCA in 1916 With Rapid Expansion
In 1916 the YMCA reported 2 757 associations across North America with total membership and ownership values totaling millions. The movement added thousands of secretaries and slated construction of more than 40 new buildings, signaling rapid growth and capital investment.
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Youngson's Christian Associations
North Ica
Akver
Dogs Save Boy From Bear Attack in St Paul
Brave dogs protected thirteen year old Bruno Mian as a black bear named Teddy attacked him. The dog action prompted the boy to seek safety and a revolver was mentioned as a nearby aid during the incident.
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Boy
Bruno Mian
St. Paul
Teddy
Black Bear
Bran
Fragmentary note hints at Franco-Prussian era iron cross tale
A scrambled line recalls an iron cross story from the Franco-Prussian era. A man speaks of a cross won long ago and downplays its value, saying the meaning is nothing to him.
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aMoledo
Alumni Triumph In Thanksgiving Morning Concord Game
Alumni outplayed the Concord High School team in a Thanksgiving morning clash. Key scorers included Boyce with a receptions based score and Allen on a rushing TD, while Giles added a third score for the Alumni amid a disputed 1910 rule issue.
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Concord High Schhool
Concord ‘High ‘School
Rush
Alurani
Boyce
Allen
Tere
Allen and Boyce
1917 Dance Event in Ta Rita Hall With Notable Attendees
A 1917 dance event opened with an 8 PM arrival of attendees then moved to the hall. Dancers were presented to matrons Miss Grace Moynihan Miss Josephine Boynton Miss Alma de Mier and Mrs Daniel Woodbury. The Colonial Orchestra provided music keeping couples on the floor as Frank Gerrity chaired the dance committee assisted by John Keefe Joseph Collins Richard Loftus Sherman Reed and Misses Walcott Barbara Lufkin Evelyn Woodbury Gladys Miller and Frances Loughlin.
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Gracé Moynihan
Josephine Boynton
Alma de Mier
Daniel
Woodbury
Frank Gerrity
John Keefe
Joseph Collins
Richard Loftus
Sherman Reed
Misses Walcott
Barbara Lufkin
Evelyn Woodbury
Gladys Miller
Frances Loughlin
Woman's club plans December meeting with guest speakers
Mrs Claire Gurney president of the State Federation will discuss The Quest of Women during the December 1 gathering. Mrs Royal Whiton and Mrs George M Baker will attend as vice presidents and invitations go to club presidents in nearby towns. Tea will follow in the social hour.
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Claire Gurney
Fedan
Royal Whiton
George M. Baker
State Federation
Concord Red Cross Urges Rapid War Dressings Drive
General Pershing requests a large consignment from Red Cross headquarters. Concord branch must complete pneumonia jackets large cotton pads and surgical dressings. The community is urged to mobilize and work quickly to fill the order.
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Red
General Pershing
Concord
Pretty dancing party for soldiers in Carlisle Union Hall
A charitable dance in Carlisle Union Hall featured Gray's Banjo Mandolin Orchestra of Lowell providing music. The highlight was a toe dance by Miss Dorothy Thaxter, drawing strong popularity from attendees as a benefit for soldiers.
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Union Hall
Carlisle
Gray
Lowell
Dorothy Thaxter
War Savings Stamps to be Furnished to Offices and Banks
Postmaster William Byron announces distribution of War Savings stamps Thrift stamps and War Savings certificates to post offices and Federal Reserve Banks for sale and distribution to first and second class agents. Appointments will be made under Treasury authorization with set prices and eligible selling outlets including banks, retailers, and labor groups.
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Federal Reserve Banks
William Byron
Federal Reserve
United States
Bankers and Trust Company
the Treasury
Treasury
White Ribbon Home Opens in Ayer with Open House
The White Ribbon home in Ayer opened on Friday the 23rd with a well furnished reading room contributed by Concord WC T U. The event drew visitors from neighboring states and featured readings, vocal and instrumental music. State president Mrs. Stevens gave a pleasing address and the house is expected to attract many applicants for rooms, signaling early success.
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Ayer
Concord
Stevens
Surprise party honors Miss Louise Whitney
About 16 young people held a surprise party Tuesday evening November 27 for Miss Louise Whitney. The gathering featured games and refreshments with a fountain pen presented to Miss Whitney as a keepsake before the group dispersed late.
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Louise Whitney
Miss Whitney
Concord Dramatic Club Presents Members Only Play Theaters
Entertainment planned for Thursday and Friday evenings in the town hall under Concord Dramatic Club auspices. Thursday offers a members only show with three plays and Friday benefits the Red Cross. Mr and Mrs Urquhart of Syracuse visited Walden st.
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Concord Dramatic Club
Red
Cross mi Wes
St. George
Urquhart
Syracuse
Aks Aghana
Walden
Charity School Play Impresses Large Audience
A Wednesday evening parish event drew a large crowd with Miss Marc Mahon directing. Elizabeth Rev played Red Riding Hood and Helen Lofting the Wolf, while Marion McWalter narrated. The Fairy Queen role went to Isabelle McBreening, with Fairies led by Isabelle Driscoll and Florence Fair. Rose dancers included Ruth Hosey and Mary Mullaney, as others performed recitations and songs. Margaret F Collins accompanied, and dancing continued to 1 o'clock with Military Sango H Powers providing music.
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Marc Mahon
Rea
Hood
Elizabeth
Red Riding , Hood
Helen
Marion
McWalter
Isabelle
McBreening
Isabelle Driscoll
Florence +Fair
Helen, Platinery
Margaret Hayes
Mary Henrnessey
Margaret Hosey
Mary
Mara
Margaret McWalter
Annie O’connor
Ruth, Hosey
Anna Goulding
Louise Hennessey
Mary McHieh
Elizabeth McManus
Mary Mullaney
Concord High Faces Season Summary and Local Notices
Faculty coach Barre W Peckham outlines Concord high school football nine game season with 71 points for and 70 against, five wins one tie three losses. Also notes births, stolen auto item, ads, and the Concord National Bank annual meeting set for January 8 1918 at 3 45 p m with C Fay Haywood cashier presiding.
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Barre W. Peckham
Concord Boys
Concord
Concord National Bank of Concord
C. Fay Hay Wood
Chagard
Mass
Favoring Early Motherhood Says Doctor Bell
Doctor Bell argues in the Journal of Heredity that young women make better mothers than those who postpone maternity until after thirty. He supports early marriages and youthful motherhood, claiming offspring of young mothers have greater vitality and may rival or surpass children born to older parents.
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Doctor Bell
Washington, D. C
Babylonian Tablet Sheds Light on Gilgamesh Origins
A tablet dating from about 600 BC, believed to be part of the epic Gilgamesh, was translated at the University of Pennsylvania museum. It is described as among the oldest and most noble poems, linking Babylonians and Greeks in ancient literature.
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University of Pennsylvania Museum
Hiad
Local Notices and Community Happenings Across Concord Area
Recent items include car purchases by Miss Edith B. Sturgis and Brom Tour ing Co. Bu siness moves by Charles M. Ox Co of Boston buying B W Brown grain business. John A Finigan gains demand as auctioneer with sales in Ayer and Maynard. Union Thanksgiving service at Trinity Episcopal Church features Rev Alfred W Stone. Middle Sex Farm Bureau to hold annual meeting with women’s session and luncheon. Allyn Buckhein enlists in the Quartermaster dept in Washington and is honored by employers and others.
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Ac Frank
Mboiajenndy Cove
Kent
Stra . Henry
Martell
Chapson
John A
Agen
Cara
Wagar ‘Clark
Pout
Leincoln
Torrey
Ialle
Edith B. Sturgis
Groton
Cadillac
Vialle
Berkley Wheeler
Nee
Hell Sutrday
Lailies
Concord, Grange
Ransome Wells
Brotherhood of the Trinitarian Church
Benjamin Young
Charles. M
Boston
Thas
B. W. Brown Go
Waltham
John
Finigan
Srael
Ayer
Maynard
Union
Trinity Episcopal
Alfred W. Stone
Concord Junction
Farm Bureau
Town Hall
Allyn Buckhein
Washington
Quartermaster Department
Torrey & Vialle
Every Member Canvass Raises $3000 for 1918 Church Expenses
The Trinitarian Church reports the Standing Committee and district visitors raised about $3000 in pledges within hours toward the year’s expenses. Reports from districts were followed by refreshments and a social hour. Sunday services at 10 45 AM and 7 PM featured sermons Words That Shook the World and Here Am I Send Me plus Sunday school at noon and Christian Endeavor at 6 15 PM.
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Rewu
Christian Endeavor
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Vertise
Woman's. Glub
Concord Red Cross
Resta
Wand
Thermos
Rei Vei
Cne
Mreunion
Frederick Shuyl
Hayes
R. B. Petersen
Everett St
H.R. Mantha
Mags
Trinitarian ‘Church
Ingersoll
Albert Vander
Tain ST
Peat
Ay Ac
Alli
D.&h
ALL Rail
Concord Homes
James B. Wood & Son Co
Fitchburg
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