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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1899
Page
2
A column surveys winter weather forecasts in California style with warnings against climate change, notes on a slow English enlistment, and remarks on a New York anti mid day meal crusade. It mentions the Sultan of Sulu’s pay in Mexican dollars and a new white pink flower variety rivaling Lawson.
The piece argues Britain must triumph to preserve continental standing, warning that failures could spark global war. It notes Uncle Sam’s cautious stance in eastern affairs and links European tensions to ongoing power shifts. It also mocks Concord’s street railway debate amid sewer issues and urban planning challenges.
Annie E Springer of 1125 Howard St Philadelphia says Dr Kings New Discovery cured her hacking cough after years of struggle. The Royal Cure relieves chest pain and aids sleep. price 50 cents and 1 dollar, trial bottles free at local drug stores.
A compact notice highlights a large assortment of canned goods including wax beans lima beans and red kidney beans available for purchase.
Concord items note sick lists and holiday visits at the Lexington road, Williams College students home for Christmas, and social events. Major inspections of Company F Marlboro armory, plus two successful armory parties. Power house brick work advances, Barett's Mills project progress, and widespread local speculation about the mysterious land activities near the mill dam.
John Oliver recalls a dire illness with yellowing skin and sunken eyes. After three physicians gave up he found salvation in Electric Bitters, using them three weeks to recover. He credits the tonic with saving his life and preventing another grave loss. Sold for 50 cents at J. Friend’s Concord and Johnson’s Drug Store. Maynard.
Local church notices list services for Concord Junction with several denominations. Union Church led by Rev W W Campbell offers morning service at 10:30 and evening at 7, with Sunday school and P S C E programs. Trinitarian Congregational led by Rev George A Tewksbury holds 10 45 am and 7 39 pm services with Sabbath school and P S C E sessions. First Parish Unitarian under Rev Loren B Macdonald presents 10 45 am services with Young People Guild and Sunday school at noon, plus monthly communion. Trinity Church Episcopal with Rev Henry King Hannah has 10 30 am services and 12 15 pm Sunday school. Scandinavian M E Church with Rev Charles H Johnson meets Sundays at 11 30 am and 7 30 pm, class meeting Fridays at 7 30.
Maynard Congregational Methodist and St George churches list Sunday and midweek services. Includes pastors Rev Chas Washburn Rev Edward Higgins Rev A J Crowe, choir, organists, Sunday schools, youth groups, baptisms, and liturgical schedules. Strangers welcome. free seats.
A playful verse from The Gentleman's Magazine asks the ages of a married couple on their wedding day. The riddle describes the husband being three times as old as his wife when they wed and then their ages approaching equality after a period, referencing mathematician Captain David Gray.
A London Post tale notes a fraud involving a chimney sweep who claims the name Jamie Gregory LL D after a boast from an American university. The sheriff questions the title and the source of the distinction as a debt suit unfolds.
Foresters meet on the first and third Mondays. Companions of Forest meet on the second and fourth Mondays. Red Men convene on the first and third Tuesdays. A O U W meet on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Maynard Lodge No 131 I O O F meets every Wednesday. Mizpah Lodge No 54 D of R meets on the first and third Thursdays.
A Philadelphia Inquirer style remark notes that divorce court proceedings reveal locksmiths often profit later, with a wry observation on irony between couples and locksmiths in legal disputes.
In Germany a character frets about translating cow. The exchange shows fear and a comic misstep as the dialogue plays on language. Moonshine uses light domestic wit to evoke cross language puzzles.
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