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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1926
Page
4
A condensed listing shows $100 including postage for delivery to Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford. The item set suggests a regional service or sale with multiple towns referenced. Ensure correct town matches for purchaser.
The USDA findings indicate eastern apples are often picked too early risking inferior storage. Later picking yields firmer, tastier fruit with less scald and better color. Oil treatment helps control storage scald, especially when fruit is well matured at harvest.
Moody prepares to assume office as Texas governor after a contested campaign. His wife from Abilene, Miss Ben, joins him as they enter a term expected to place Moody among the youngest governors in the nation. The article notes the transition from campaign life to executive duties and growing anticipation across the state.
Houdini says rural folk are less gullible than urban audiences and credit his feats to natural explanations. He recalled an Iowa farmer freeing him from a locked barn and argued no spirits or magic are involved, only trickery and skill. He notes country residents recognize sleight of hand in magic tied to farming.
International news service reports experts monitor a 30 cc test at Owens Rentechler works where the giant engine is built. Upon successful test, it will power a simulated road freight setup to generate over 2 000 kilowatts, signaling a possible ship propulsion breakthrough.
By Truda Dahl, a nostalgic reflection extols jewels as brilliant but concedes the true priceless gems are her children. The prose compares diamonds and rubies to the glow in a mother’s love and her children’s beauty, valuing family above wealth.
Charles H H MacComber age 30 and Raymond Stark age 26 of Northhboro faced Judge William E Fowler on charges of breaking and larceny of househeld goods worth 80 dollars. They were held on 2000 dollar bonds for the grand jury and jailed in Worcester after pleading guilty.
The article extols figs as a health food native to southern states and enjoyed fresh or canned with sugar. It notes their tonic effect amid sluggishness and offers a fig based dessert idea with orange rind and water. It mentions two Northboro boys, Frank W Forbes and Harry F. Schofield, and a theft involving goods moved by sled to a truck, with officers tracing them to suspects.
The First Congregational Unitarian church holds a special Monday night meeting of the Parish Committee to act on appointing Mrs. Clara Cook Helvie to the pastorate test left by the resignation of Rev. Oliver Fairfield who has moved to California. Committee members include Joseph S. Gates Alfred E. Boynton and James M. Hassell.
Nell McGorty and Miss Virginia Noon of Cambridge spent Christmas at Mrs. Mary McGorty’s Pearl street home. The Hudson Post, A. L. plans a whitest vase contest at Post quarters in Town hall. Several others, including Mrs. Susan M. Allen and Miss Ruth Campbell, have returned from visits and health matters linger.
English Lawn Tennis Association moves to bar amateurs from earning money or benefiting from fame through demonstrations lectures or authorial associations. Education and amateur instruction may continue if part of routine duties. rules may affect Wimbledon publicity. article notes doubts on enforcement and potential impact on press coverage.
The United States Bureau of Mines announced a drilling site near Artesia in southeastern New Mexico will be used to search for potash. The move follows a joint inquiry by the Commerce and Interior departments to secure a domestic supply and reduce imports.
Beautiful greens adorn the church for a Christmas program. Gail Cleland presents a discourse and The Dynatpic choir performs, under Meg's direction, at Sunday morning services.
Maynard December 20 midnight service held Christmas Eve at George's church drew a large congregation. Rev M Ward rector officiated the Christmas sermon. A musical program was read by the regular choir directed by Wathubetarmbilet. Services were held Christmas morning with a splendid program of entertainment.
Mary plans a quick home dinner for John with help from her sister Helen. A whimsical sales pitch extols a local shop that brings world flavors in cans, promising a fast, twenty minute meal using Cream of Corn Soup and available pantry items.
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