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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1914
Page
3
A local advert promotes wiring and fixture installation for electrically lighted Christmas trees this fall. The firm invites readers to request a free estimate on safe, practical lighting and related electrical work for holiday decor.
Town Clerk Frank F. Gerry certifies an annual meeting article proposes changing the town by law date by striking March and substituting January. Attorney General Thomas J. Boynton approves. A true copy. Attest Frank F. Gerry. Sudbury Massachusetts November 30, 1914.
Advice on using a desk box for slips of interesting articles witty stories and poems. Encourages selecting items appealing to friends and suggests supplements are appreciated when not in the mood to write.
A humorous vignette describes Mrs Goodoldsoul waiting for her husband. She mistakes a donkey’s bray in the street for her master’s return and happily calls her servant to prepare tea, certain the husband is near. Her playful mishearing hinges on her slight deafness and affectionate anticipation.
Daniel Doyte of 29 Elm Street Marlboro reports relief from rheumatic twinges and kidney issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. He notes long-term stability and keeps a supply at home, urging others to use the same remedy.
Fragmentary OCR mentions interest on third Wednesday of January April July October with references to dividends payable and a treasurer. Details are unreadable and positions inconsistent across months.
Week schedule lists Budson versus Maynard, East versus West Ends, Braves against Federals, and a South Acton contest. Henry Price top roller with 135, Roy Lent 130. East End beat West End to tie series at 2-2. Possible new leagues form with Marlboro, Hudson, Clinton, Maynard. Concord and Acton eyes added teams.
Braves win the Monday alley match to take a 3 2 series lead over the Federals. After an early 62 pin edge the Braves dominated, winning all remaining games. George Lynch posted 124 in a 338 total while Hetty and W Lynch contributed strong work for the Braves. Boeske and Stewart led the Federals with 104 in a single game and three for 271 respectively.
The article extols embroidery as a favored decoration for linens and lingerie. It notes hemstitching may fray after use, while embroidered pieces often outlast other parts. It suggests patterns for pillows and linens, monograms as elegant accents, and promotes needlework as a refined Christmas present.
In novelties section pendants resemble teal while rhinestone drops gleam on thin gold chains. Jet pins feature oval and floral settings with geometrical designs. Stockings appear delicate as spiders wove them. Fashion favors london smoke and Copenhagen blues with green hues. Sterling shoe buckles sell cheap, and a nurse doll ensemble with white apron cap and Red Cross badge is suggested.
The public shows growing interest as 71 books are added this week. Classified into Adult fiction 51, junior fiction 7, and nomination 13, the titles include The River by Alken and The Auction Block by Beach.
An improved flashlight powder is described as peroxide of lanthanum based, with added substances to enhance brightness. The formula promises strong light with minimal smoke and fumes, signaling a safer, brighter lighting compound.
A Westminster Teacher reflects that love uplifts life by adding beauty and meaning to those it touches. The message emphasizes love’s uplifting power and inspirational breath in daily existence.
The fragment hints at tobacco language and the thrill of satisfaction smokers feel, conveying a sensory impression of smoking. It suggests a marketing or cultural note on cigarettes and the appeal of smoking in an era of advertising.
A note extols Lynch made cigars in holiday boxes as the ideal gift for a smoker. Each box carries a message of love and esteem and wishes the recipient well, embodying the season’s good cheer.
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