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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1921
Page
2
The piece argues gambling harms individuals and communities, warning of moral decay and the spread of vice. It notes gamblers steal winnings, drains wages, harms youth, and erodes intellect and will, urging strong measures against card and dice games to protect social life.
Charles M. Schwab addressed state bankers, urging optimism as industry gears up for renewed activity. He warned extravagance persists postwar and urged economy as the country enters a possible era of prosperity. He urged confidence to counter unemployment and urged a cheerful, optimistic outlook.
A fragment reports England paying $8 per barrel for New England apples and notes the unseen demand for real applesauce. The passage hints the recipe for apple jack has not crossed the ocean, citing unspecified authority.
The fragment advises keeping coal and kindling dry for safety and mentions Juan ost in peach blossoms out of season, hinting at a dated or misread reference. The text mixes weather notes with household caution and a curious, unclear name.
The notice promotes markdowns available now for a wide range of items. Shoppers are urged to act quickly to maximize savings on essentials and long lasting purchases. Local retailers advertise discounts and special price cuts for a limited time.
Prof. Elleworth Huntington of Yale University argues that cold weather depresses college students’ academic effort. He cites years of data from Annapolis, West Point, and U.S. colleges and says psychological factors drive perceived inefficiency. The study concludes mental work peaks at a lower temperature with weather’s wide effects needing further large-scale testing.
An article analyzes how regular recitations and strict grading at West Point and Annapolis yield stable outcomes. It notes mental activity peaks in fall and spring, midwinter declines, and a 64 degree optimum for mental work with drops when temperatures rise or humidity is high.
The Beaver baby from Baltimore, ten weeks old when infected, becomes the 104th known rat bite fever case worldwide. Dr. N. V. Harper at Johns Hopkins isolates the germ on August 20 after extensive experiments. The child is treated at St. Agnes Hospital as doctors track the mysterious infection.
Miss Ida M. Moyer, the Topeka high school cafeteria cook, claims the world pie baking title after 57 218 pies baked in 54 months of service. She averages many pies daily with a peak of 107 in one day, while Renner Boing handles much of the baking and canning work.
Dr G A Huntley, a 28 year medical missionary in Shanghai, warns that compulsory education in China would require 1.6 million teachers. Out of 66 million school age children, fewer than 5 million attend school, presenting a vast unmet need for educators and a fertile field for foreign teachers to help spread modern culture.
Biographical sketch of Benjamin Loring Young of Weston Mass as potential Speaker of the Massachusetts House. Born November 7 1885 he graduated Harvard College 1907 and Harvard Law 1911 cum laude. He served on Weston board of selectmen and parole board and was longtime Ways and Means chair. Married Mary Hall in 1906 with four children.
David Ryan 16 of Natick tops Middlesex County in pig production via garbage and restaurant scraps. He bought a pig for 8 dollars, reared it to 800 pounds with no grain, earning nearly 25 dollars for his labor. Dorothy Thompson 11 of Weston ranks second for similar cost control. Ryan earns a week at Massachusetts Agricultural College camp. Thompson a two day trip.
Legislature urged to pass a bill by Rep Ed gar A Bowers of Framingham to relieve towns from paying for use of State armories for elections primaries caucuses and town meetings The Framingham selectmen backed the measure noting Armory access would aid towns lacking suitable public spaces and benefit rifle clubs as well The bill seeks favorable action in the House.
In dialogue between Fabert and Pursuit, inquiry rises about Bacon’s progress and whether he will catch up as Strides continue pursuit.
Massachusetts probate court in Middlesex cites all interested in Sebastian Monaco estate to appear February 1 in Cambridge for administrator Maurice McWalter to account for his administration. Publication and mailing requirements set, with final notice to be published and mailed before court.
Jacob Katz, 24, admitted he entered Emanuel Lutheran church in Philadelphia after midnight to steal from the poor box. He emptied it of $3 then touched the organ, played the notes, and caused a disturbance that awoke Pastor Rudolph Nieder who alerted police.
The Copper Range company of Houghton Michigan reduces wages for miners to four dollars per day while trammen and underground laborers receive three fifty. Company house rents fall fifty cents per room monthly and soft coal price drops from nine dollars to seven dollars per ton.
Massachusetts advertising feature quotes Y. P. Strong, a prominent real estate broker, praising Argo-Phosphate for indigestion nervousness and sleep after claiming long years in brokerage. The testimonial notes better sleep and appetite and lists P. H. DeLee as a seller.
Remedy marketed for relief of coughs and colds in children. Claims to be safe with no opiate forming drugs. Mentions Foley's Honey on It and tar based composition. Language suggests over the counter pediatric cough medicine with traditional ingredients.
An advertisement promotes Foley’s Honey and Tar as the best remedy for coughs and colds. It notes the product is dispensed by M. B. Church on Main Street in Maynard Massachusetts.
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