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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1896
Page
4
The article discusses the Booths as Salvation Army figures and a finance note on Morgan bond bids, with remarks on weather notices, a Waltham postmaster, street railway rumors, and a 1895 cigar and tobacco trend. It cites newspapers and Congressmen using a derogatory term and questions about confidence and economic conditions.
The piece argues that both shoe makers and workers deserve fair returns on their capital or labor. It notes the cost view versus worker pay and urges mutual consideration of rights. The state board now handles the local issue.
A Boston Journal correspondent notes Fourth district candidates for the Republican convention. It is believed Apsley will be asked to represent his district as a delegate. He supports Reed but will not contest for a seat, and his constituents may decide his fate. Apsley’s national profile as vice chairman of the national congressional committee lends influence in politics.
In Kurdistan a line of about a score performers joins in a crescent shape as pipes signal the start. They rotate slowly with synchronized steps, bending and springing to the drumbeat while the conductor sings directions. The scene radiates joy and graceful, unsexualized movement, unlike eastern stage forms.
Notices indicate insurance and potential delays affecting article delivery with subscriptions possibly left with T. F. Newton. The fragment notes handling of newspaper items and advertising matters in relation to publication and service.
South Acton reports Rev W F Dusseault sermon on Ephesians and church notes for Congregational services. Weather and flooding disturb streets with water on Martin and Stow streets. a large storm affects a turkey supper and a later Armenians fund drive. Local meetings cover water questions with E F Conant leading. N E O P held its first supper and entertainment at West Acton.
Evening events list for South Acton First Universalist Church includes a prayer meeting at 7 00 p m and a service at 7 30 p m led by Rev Wm F Dusseault pastor Morning services are at 10 30 Sunday school at 21 45 XY P O A meeting at 7 00 p m Pews are free to all
Dr Cyrus Hamlin of Lexington spoke at the Congregational church in Maynard on the American Board of Foreign Missions and the eastern situation. A former 40 year resident of Turkey and founder of Robert College in Constantinople, he lamented the lack of intervention to halt the Armenian Christian slaughter, estimated around 50 000.
A list of uncalled mail at Maynard Massachusetts post office will be sent to the Dead Letter office if not claimed by February 15. Names include Jules Abbert Alfred Anderson John Burch Mrs Bell Willis Barton Timothy Cullinane Thomas Cleary and others totaling many addressees across a range of initials.
Myron E. Hapgood died in Portland February 1 from pneumonia. Funeral services were held at his Acton street home February 3. He leaves one sister and two brothers.
Maynard locals advertise a sale on Ladies and Children's underwear hosiery and mittens at Cleary Williams. Leighton's offers furniture with price insight and prompt service in Darling's block. Local trades include house painting paper-hanging whitewashing kalfe mining graining and glazing. A found dog named H Mead is redeemable by owner Hosea Marco West Vale upon proof of ownership and charges.
With the noon hour Saturday February 1 the Mechanic's Building bicycle show opens to the public and runs to Saturday night. Over 1,000,000 dollars in wheels and accessories, latest novelties, and a large electrical display will be shown. Free souvenirs will be handed to visitors, with exhibits from distant points and a Chicago World’s Fair piece costing about 3,000 dollars. A new band will perform each afternoon and evening.
The Brockton Central Labor union committee prepared a bill for Massachusetts lawmakers requiring all prison or detention house goods to bear prominent Prison made lettering. Any offender other than the consumer who removes the lettering faces a $10 fine per offense. A copy will be sent to Brockton’s three representatives to seek intro.
Soothing healing salve claims quick relief for sores wounds and piles. It stops itching and burning and promises cures for chapped lips and cold sores within two to three hours. Sold by B F Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord SA Littlefield West Acton.
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