Polly the Parrot’s Curious Cage Adventures
Polly the parrot, trapped in a cage, imagines adventures as Mr Dog and Mistress Puss recall bear hunts and traps. Polly escapes through an open door, climbs a tree and a telegraph pole, then is recaptured with help from a fire department rescue. The animals swap tales of danger and mischief.
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Polly Parrot
Mr. Dog
Mistress Puss
Mistress’ Puss
Puss
Polly
Muss
Mr. ‘Dog
West Acton clubs host reading and music at Baptist church
The West Acton Woman's club drew a large audience at the Baptist church vestry for a reading by Mrs Salient, a Leland Powers graduate, titled We Are Seven, followed by songs from Miss Charlotte Starbuck. Acton Centre Woman's club joined as guests with Mrs Eugene Hall as hostess.
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West Acton
Ladies Benevolent Society Sale At Baptist Church Vestry
The Ladies Benevolent Society of the Baptist church will hold a sale Thursday evening in the vestry. Doors open at 6 with aprons handkerchiefs fancy articles candy and plants for selection. Supper at 7 and a short musical program to entertain. A good chance for Christmas presents without leaving town.
Baraca Class Elects Officers at Baptist Church
The Baraca class met in the ladies parlor for an annual oyster supper and business session. E. H. Hall led as chef as officers were elected: President Lowell H. Crain, Vice President H. B. Smith, Secretary Treasurer Everett Montague, Teacher H Hall, Assistant Teacher G. W. Broughs.
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The
Baptist Church
E. H. Hall
Lowell H. Crain
H. B. Smith
Everett ‘Montague
H Hall
G. W. Broughs
O F O F Confers Third Degree on Local Candidates
Acton lodge I O O F conferred the third degree on a class of candidates from Maynard Concord and Acton lodges on Monday night followed by an oyster supper in the banquet hall.
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Acton Lodge
Maynard, Concord
Acton
Concord Firms Sell Dodge Cars This Week
Torrey and Vialle sold a Dodge touring car to Henry H. Hawley of Concord Junction and Ford C. Baker of Concord bought a Dodge roadster from Torrey and Vialle.
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Torrey & Vialle
Henry H. Hawley
Concord Junction
Ford C. Baker
Concord
Nuts Fall For Woodpecker Holes In California Oaks
The writer observed oak trees in California last winter with pits like smallpox. Woodpeckers made the holes and each hole contained an acorn placed there by squirrels. The nuts are embedded too firmly to retrieve with fingers.
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California
Story of Our States Dakota History and State Formation
The text traces the northern portion of the Louisiana Purchase forming the Dakotas, early exploration by Lewis and Clark, British fur posts, and the 1818 treaty boundary. It covers Sioux cession in 1851, creation of Nebraska and Minnesota divisions, the Dakota Territory in 1861, delayed population growth, and the 1889 split into North and South Dakota with near equal areas and populations.
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Noste
South Dakota
Louisiana Purchase
France
Dakotas
Mandan
Pembina
United States
Canada
Missouri River
Nebraska Territory
Minnesota
Dakota
Dakota Territory
Harrison
North Dakota
McClure
Santa Claus Visits Store with Gifts and Low Prices
A local store announces Santa will be at the shop every afternoon and evening during Christmas week. The feature includes a large assortment of Christmas gifts and toys at remarkably low prices, inviting families to bring children to meet Santa and see the selection.
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Santa
Ladies Ready-Made Accessories Line Highlighted
A broad display of women’s items including Tea Aprons Manicure Sets Bath Robes Handkerchiefs Xmas Boxes Beads Pocketbooks Gloves Handbags Satin Bandeaux Camisoles Envelope Chemise Silk Sings Woolen Stockings Felt Lip pers Spats Sweaters Bar Pins and related garments is listed as a neat assortment for shoppers.
Holiday Gift Goods Line At Local Store Sale
A wide range of men and boys apparel and accessories is advertised including flannelette pajamas belts hose silk and wool neckwear box sets garters cuff links neck roll collars sweaters suspenders and shirts. The notice promotes a free box with purchase and highlights Christmas box packaging for several items.
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Congress
Marlboro Union Services Draw Large Noon Attendance
The second downtown Marlboro union service drew a large crowd despite slippery sidewalks and bad weather at the First Universalist Church. Rev. James Cann preached on Glad Tidings of Great Joy urging daily fellowship with Christ, with upcoming speakers Rev. Stanley H. Addison Rev. Ralph E. Conner Rev. Osmond and Rev. Arthur Wright scheduled through Friday.
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Lay Union
Universalist
James Cann
First’ Baptist
Mr. Cann
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
Kingdom of God
Cain
Stanley H. Addison
the First Church
Congregational
Congregational Church
Ralph E. Connér
Unitarian Church
Wm. H.osmond
Episcopal Church
Arthur Wright
Methodist Church
Troop 1B Postpones Meeting to Mass Gathering
In a dated notice Troop 1B announces no regular meeting this week due to a mass meeting at the Scout headquarters. Members are urged to attend the rescheduled session next Monday evening at the usual quarters as lighting problems affect the venue.
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Ular Quarters
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Marlboro
Mass
Enterprise Company
Maynard
Sudbury
Bedford
William A. Allen
Arthur C. Lamson
Frank S. Rock
Horace F. Wilder
Woman's Club Meeting
Baraca
Jonathan Brace
Santa Claus
Concord Department Store
Commonwealth Avenue
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