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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1911
Page
4
The Krakatoa eruption left a central oval basin within the remaining islands with a level floor and depth over 820 feet, showing no sea floor change since. Naturalists describe preserving spiders webs by shellac spraying and plating for permanent storage and study.
Studies by Captain Barett Hamilton show flying fish use their tail as the propeller. The wing-like fins serve as parachute or aeroplane surfaces, while wing vibrations and inclination shifts do not propel the fish in flight.
Marlboro residents report fast relief from kidney and bladder trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Burke Drug Co. Mrs. Frank Fritchie of 25 Howland St says the pills eased pains, restored kidney function, and eliminated her suffering. Foster-Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY markets the product nationwide, urging readers to remember the Dean's name.
Marlborough Savings Bank in Marlborough Mass lists deposits on interest with dividends payable on the third Wednesday of January and July. Operating hours are 9 to 3, Saturdays 9 to 12 30. President William D. Burdett and Treasurer Charles F. Holyoke sign the notice. Also classifies an ad seeking live fowls poultry and poultry exchange offers and mentions contact Geo A. Dyer Marlboro with a request for one extra desirable horse.
A playful poem describes a magical Christmas rain of dolls falling from the sky into homes as Santa delivers toys for good children. It lists dolls and stuffed companions like a flaxen haired girl doll and a Teddy bear, promising cozy mornings and joyful greetings once awakened in the dawn.
Benjamin P. Smith returns to duties at Harry Whitman’s store after visiting relatives in Brookline. Pauline Cox and Rith Faunce assist at W. A. Allen’s store. Supt. Pierce and County Commissioner Williams visited Gleason, mayor-elect. Army Recruiting Service rep Hayes at Gleason House seeking recruits. Applicants aged 18 to 35. Girls' Friendly Society next meets Jan 2. Covenant club dancing party at Preston hall Dec 30. Third prize won in Boston American beauty contest. A. Boisse of Fall River guests of two brothers. C. L. Adams now foreman of the New London Day. Marlborough Savings Bank sold land on Liberty to John E. Hayes. J. H. Donahue arranged. Charles W. Curtis of Rice & Hutchins in Rockland inspecting a new 170 foot addition. Irene Kenney recovering from illness. Leo Gannon back home after brain concussion. Edward Honen moved to Norwood street. Warren C. Blake ill at home. J. P. Mullen keeper at Pasquella Forte’s jew elry shop, Forte in bankruptcy. H. F. Wilder visiting from Putnam, Conn. Lady Hibernian minstrels rehearsing under P. G. Colleary. High school athletic association elected James Fahey manager and Ernest Dalrymple assistant manager. Parsons machine shop busy with six NY orders. Milford buyer purchased an elevator. G. W. Morris presents Natick football pennant at banquet. Natick high school honored.
A cryptic holiday message from an unidentified sender mentions a Mr. Grafter and a wish for turning over a new leaf, ending with "Yours Truly" and a stray line about a hat. The fragment resembles a personal note rather than a formal notice or article.
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