Marlboro Postmaster Fay Reappointment Backed by Local Leader
Hon. S. Herbert Howe voices Marlboro citizens support for Postmaster John Fay and urges Senate reappointment. Senator W. M. Crane replies pledging to confirm Fay and sending regards in a 1907 exchange dated February 16.
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S. H. Howe
Senator Crane
Fay
W. M. Crane
Washington, D. C
John
Massachusetts
S. Herbert Howe
Marlboro
Mass
Mr. Howe
Senate
Grange influence grows in New Hampshire legislation
The Grange in New Hampshire reports rapid growth and legislative wins. State aid to 72 towns for school privileges and the good roads program allocating 125 009 dollars per year for six years stand out. Next session may see protections for farmers crops from protected game animals and other farming interests. A local inventor, William L Williams, develops fiber spools from paper dust and scraps, promising cheaper production than timber spools.
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New Hampshire
Pennyworth of carrots and a sly haggle in a London shop
An old woman orders a pennyworth of carrots and asks for a thrown-in item. The greengrocer jokes about stuffing a sack with a large mix of produce and tells her to come back if not satisfied, as he shouts a closing taunt.
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London
Marlboro to Get a Pleasurable Park on Fairmount Hill
J G Webb, owner of the Marlboro Mansion, plans a pleasure park on 18 acres on Fairmount Hill within walking distance of Main Street. The proposal includes tennis courts, swings, electric lights, a dancing pavilion, band concerts, and a ten cent admission with a free ice cream plate, aiming to serve all ages and attract daily visitors.
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Marlboro
J. G. Webb
Marlboro Mansion
Fairmount
Hill
Webb
Mahomet
Mr. Webb
Fairmount Hill
Main Street
United States
Goshawk Shot by Marlboro Hunters on Pine Hill
A goshawk five feet long with grey plumage was killed by two men, Herman Greiner and James McGarry, on Pine Hill while they roamed the woods near Marlboro Electric Machine. J W Giles, a local taxidermist, is mounting the bird. The report notes goshawks are rare in the area and describes the bird’s falcon-like traits and prey habits. The text also includes assorted facts about Lake Superior depths and Great Lakes bottom levels.
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J. W. Giles
Herman Greiner
Marlboro Electric Machine & Lamp Co
James McGarry
West Street
Pine Hill
Alaska
Lake Superior
Great Lakes
Michigan
Huron
Ontario
Lake Erie
Lake Michigan
Jury Finds Man Guilty Not With Intent
A Lindsey Lincolnshire jury after a lengthy deliberation returned with a verdict stating the accused is guilty but not with intent. The prisoner was discharged following the verdict.
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Lindsey
Lincolnshire
England
Keep Your Skates Sharp and Odd Quotes From Papers
A collage of quirky quotes from newspapers includes a thief breading an unlocked door, a burglar who plans to have a son lock up, and a skeptical policeman reaction. Another line mocks self correction and a London Lancet note offers insect bite prevention with weak carbolic acid for people and animals.
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Careless Householder
London Express
London Lancet
Marlborough Bank Statement of Condition for Peoples National
The Marlborough bank shows resources totaling 950 425 89 and liabilities including capital stock 150 000 00 and deposits 471 183 75 with United States depository status and approvals by officials such as Walter P Frye and Waldo B Fay among others. The statement lists loans and discounts 498 886 18 U S bonds 200 000 00 and other assets and liabilities including dividends unpaid 262 00 and deposits of 50 000 00 U S deposits and certified checks 1 200 00.
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U. S
One View of Love by Shakespeare
A historic quotation reflects on love as madness and suggests punishment for lovers is unfair when passion is widespread and ordinary within society. The text presents a critical view of romantic excess and social tolerance.
The Usual Result
Dialogue notes a father and son discussing growing up and seeking independence with old fashioned dialect and casual argument. The fragment hints at parental expectations and a wish for freedom as the speaker nears adulthood.
Big Fight Set Over Shoe Machinery Bills at Beacon Hill
The state house braces for a major clash over shoe machinery bills with a February 27 hearing before the joint judiciary committee. Senators Vahey and Mitchell back the measure while a manufacturers’ coalition led by S H Howe and R H Long mobilizes against it, targeting the United Shoe Machinery Co. after last year’s near passage in the House.
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State House
Joint Judiciary Committee
J. H. Vahey
Watertown
Ai Mitchell
Marlboro
Wa. M. Brigham
United Shoe Machinery Co
House
Senate
Old Boston Castigator issue a curiosity in its own day
On November 22 1827 Boston readers received No 27 Vol 11 of the Boston Castigator now held by Joseph E Wood East Main Street The paper upbraids ministers and lampoons local figures including pink bonnets at Bromfield Lane Avon Place and B G It also prints the Newton Price Current noting scarce supplies taxes and hypocrisy with a free lance editor tone and sharp satire.
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Good People of
Boston
Joseph E. Wood
East Main Street
Bromfield’s Lane
Free Lance
Memorial fund ad for Rev S F Smith home preservation
An appeal seeks 25 cent stamps from readers nationwide to fund the purchase and ongoing care of Rev S F Smith D D home, author of America. Contributions are sent to D C Heath secretary Smith Memorial Committee 120 Boylston Street Boston Massachusetts with aim to preserve the home as a patriotic museum and inspiration.
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America
D. C. Heath
Smith
Smith ,Memorial Committee
Boylston Street
Boston
Massachusetts
United States
Concord Maynard Hudson Story Co Time Table
timetable of daily and Sunday service hours for Concord Hudson Maynard Stow Center Gleasondale and connecting routes with Concord Junction Boston Lowell Acton Maynard rail links and transfer notes.
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Boston
Worcester St
Acton
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Ry, CO
Lowell, Acton & Maynard
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John W. Ogden
Mass
Unlucky jest about thirteen at table at dinner
A waiter quips about a guest ordering a dozen oysters. The guest says one dozen is enough, prompting the waiter to remark that the guest is not afraid of being thirteen at table, a superstition sparked by a joking exchange.
Electric Polishing Cloth Promoted for Bright Metal
Ad promotes an electric polishing cloth for cleaning silverware brass nickel and similar metal items. Mentions a 25 cent postpaid offer and lists Marlboro Massachusetts as the source from Eastern Mfe Vo.
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Marlboro
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