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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1939
Page
4
A fragment notes December 1814 showing the end of hostilities between states and England with 2,500 lives lost in a volcanic eruption in Guatemala. It also mentions Louis Pasteur, French chemist, born in 1822.
The article discusses the adoption of a new blue color for state police cars to convey authority and modernize fleets. It notes public approval, improved visibility with the state seal, and contrasts with older plain vehicles. The piece suggests potential broader use in public equipment colors and a possible shift in fire apparatus color trends.
A brief comment notes someone wished a happy New Year while another person was unaware of how quickly they were moving. The remark highlights the speed of travel and the timing of the greeting.
Meyer Berger visits the People's Chorus of diverse ages and occupations as they sing Christmas carols and reflect on music. The piece also discusses transportation, highway policy, and social habits shaping America in 1940, including personal resolutions and smoking.
Arthur Bliss leaves East Main street for Palm Beach Florida to work the winter season. John H Adams Woolworth assistant manager is away due to his father’s death near Providence Rhode Island. Mrs Eleanor Martin a West Hartford public school teacher spends Christmas with her parents on Bicknell street.
A fragment notes a woman spending several months in Portsmouth Virginia with her husband and visiting his mother Mire while Mrs. Roger from Everett Washington is mentioned in connection with the couple.
A playful list of simple, low effort resolutions to try this year. Practical aims cover daily habits, mindset shifts, and small personal improvements suitable for a busy schedule.
Pope Gregory initiated the Gregorian calendar in 1582 placing New Year on January 1. Adoption varied with countries finalizing the date in 1752 when Britain formalized the change. Some ancient cultures marked year changes on September 22.
A fragment quotes Sophocles describing distress when acting against nature and sense.
A home style feature discusses coaxing men and children to eat vegetables with revised prep methods. It offers crisp carrot sticks, beet spinach salads, and varied recipes like Onions Baked in Tomatoes and Lima Beans en fass. It promotes the booklet Feeding Father by Eleanor Howe and hints at future mid winter jam recipes.
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