20 Feb 1907
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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1907
Page
1
The article discusses portrait quality and asks if photographs can resemble living people. Tolman’s portraits are praised as both lifelike and good photographs, while a local shop advertises portraits with pricing and cash terms.
A playful dialog unfolds with Pat asking about Mike's work and Mike replying he is a spy in the mint. The banter pivots on a pun about being a mince pie, delivering a light humor moment.
An advertisement touts Fenway Candy as the finest and purest, made in a model hygienic factory with up to date machinery. It claims the price is unbeatable because the candy uses top ingredients and cost saving processes, offering high grade confections at a low cost.
A fragment advertising Gove's bakery promises fresh well baked pastries with taste and flavor and low cost compared with inferior products. It mentions New Year and hints at discounts for buying at Gove's.
At a Tuesday meeting the Republican town committee unexpectedly endorsed Lucius R. Maynard for selectman, signaling plans to back him for another term. Debate includes pulling out William Jones, indorsing John Lawton for water commissioner, and potential opposition from Dr. T. H. Grady for the school board.
John Booth seeks a bowling contest between the Billet and Priest brothers and promises a purse if they compete. The Priest brothers won a prior match. Booth will also sponsor purses for departmental matches within the mill.
On January 1 general clock prices rose due to high material costs. The store had a large assortment purchased last fall, so buyers can save money by calling in to purchase now.
Earl Decreney visited his mother Mrs P A Decreney at Grove Street in Concord Junction Sun day.
Local residents visit kin in Lynn Hudson and Brookline reports. Social events include officers dance Roxbury High School and Woman's club meeting Odd Fellows hall. Parish services, lectures, and school dances noted with upcoming rabies dogs notice and a town hall dance hosted by Concord High girls basketball team.
Buy summer wood, pow, two cards for five dollars from L. N. Fowler. Four sewing machines advertised at cost, up to date models guaranteed from Christie's Maynard store. A widower with two girls ages 7 to 9 seeks private family board in or near Concord Junction. address Widow Ver, Concord Junction, care General Delivery.
A courtroom recaps a domestic incident where Hizonner accuses Fisner of aiming a chair at his wife during an argument. The prisoner asserts it was an accident and denies intent to injure. Testimony indicates attempted proof of hitting her, framing the event as unintentional.
Arthur Thompson is at home ill with humps. Louis C. Hunt of Roxbury visited with his parents last week. Mrs. H. D. Perry and William F. Lane witnessed the farewell performance of Ben Hur Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitehead and Ina Bowker Maynard were guests of Mrs. Fred A. Noyes. D. Perry entertained Harry V. Petty of Northboro and Mrs. D. B. Sendea of South Sudbury. Chester Bradford, the four months old son of Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Dakin, died Feb 1 at Mrs. C. W. Rice's home.
For another week we will sell our toilet soap special 11 cakes worth 46c for 29c. Christie’s advertises 680 well, common praise defies competition. Profitable mix expected.
The notice notes muskrat skins worth twenty to thirty five cents each by quality, the highest price yet quoted, and mentions spring shooting near. It warns ammunition and guns may be needed as wholesale prices have climbed about twenty percent.
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