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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1896
Page
4
The item surveys a mix of topics including weather, English government, a Leominster railway syndicate seeking extensions, and social notes on illiteracy rates. It also mentions Nansen’s polar interest and a sensational note about Shea’s electrocution for murder, questioning the second suspect.
A Journal of Education correspondent explains the phrase dead as Chelsea derives from Chelsea England home to a royal military hospital. The note clarifies no link to Chelsea Massachusetts.
The passage notes editors typing unsigned rumors to boost relevance, arguing notoriety outweighs truth. It critiques the practice of printing rot as long as the named person is famous, regardless of field or merit.
Rev A P Doyle a Paulist priest and total abstinence leader says New York women would canonize Roosevelt if they could speak. He notes organized pressure around Sunday closing law enforcement. He remarks Congressman McCall calls the Senate worthless and ponders influence from others ahead in line for seats.
The article notes Jupiter in Cancer visible 8 to 9 PM, with four satellites observable near midnight on the 17th and 24th. Venus and Mars align in Sagittarius in early mornings, Saturn in Libra rising midnight, Uranus in Libra, Neptune in Taurus, and a partial moon eclipse on the 8th not visible locally. Sirius blazes high at 9 PM mid month with Orion to the west and Gemini to the sky.
The Waltham Free Press argues Hon L D Apsley should be the district delegate to the Republican national convention. It lauds his leadership in the last campaign and his sound political judgment and predictions.
Earlier receipt to prevent condensation or delay of articles noted. News and advertising matter and subscriptions may be left with T. F. Newton.
Seventeen below zero at Jones and Co lumber yard. A daughter born to Mrs. Rirst. Turkey supper, annual prize speaking, water meeting, and church notes across Acton. Edson of the state board to speak. Rev. Dusseault sermon on Problems of Our Everyday Life. Courier covers marriages, club events, and local notices with a focus on Acton Centre and South Acton.
Maynard staged the nautical drama Messmates Tuesday evening under St. George's Episcopal mission. The amateur cast impressed as much as any professionals with standout singing by Salisbury and Farquer. Choruses were grand and the show was a financial and artistic success.
A fragmented OCR listing shows transfers and notices among residents of Marlboro including O P Walker to R M Power, Julia Curran to E J Curran, and others, with monetary figures such as 4500 and 1200. It also mentions DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and merchant names like B F Johnson and Son.
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