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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1898
Page
4
A 1898 column mocks political figures W. J. Bryan and Frank R. Stockton while joking about the Klondike, typewriter variety, and a Brockton shoe company as a playful media misread. The piece critiques spelling, public aid, and sensational headlines in a humorous tone.
A critic argues James Whitcomb Riley misnamed his work Ru baiyat of Doc Sifers claiming the real rubaiyat form is different. The piece notes Western congressmen see ginger in Massachusetts lawmakers and warn spoilsmen may not dominate the house.
In Worcester County the bar faces questions on its male members readiness for reform. The Miss Gillette case prompts debate on standards and whether civil service style character tests will be adopted for applicants and practitioners.
The Brockton Times notes the sharp mutual criticism between clergy and press, arguing against clergymen who seize on hostile coverage for personal gain while authentic religious leaders and newspapers maintain steady, constructive ties.
The true test of the Monroe doctrine lies in how Europe’s powers deal with China. Once China is partitioned, few territories remain in the eastern hemisphere for grabs, and the aggressors may shift to South American governments, prompting the United States to defend its doctrine.
In Somerville, Supt of Schools Louhhworthy notes with sly humor that five teachers have exchanged the delights of teaching for the cares and perplexities of domestic life, a detail reported by the Somerville Citizen.
A Somerville Sun day school teacher received a camera as a Christmas gift but has no use for it. She will not raffle it to her Sunday school class but save it for the next church fair.
A dialogue from the Detroit Free Press portrays a Boston street car conductor defining fare as the tariff of the charter holding company and charging five cents to riders seeking faster transport than walking. The exchange highlights the monopoly framing of urban transit prices and rider curiosity about the cost.
The gross earnings of the Fitchburg railroad for the month of November over the last three years are presented in a summarized figure. The record shows year by year totals and percentage changes, highlighting trends in late autumn revenue.
Advert reads Dr King's New Discovery as best medicine for coughs colds consumption and related illnesses. Claims cure safe for all ages with life pills to aid digestion and bowel regulation. Free trials offered at local drug stores in Maynard and Concord with regular sizes priced 50 cents and 1.00.
Miss Maggie Donnelly spent Sunday at Somerville. Mrs Peters visited Worcester relatives. Mrs Sweeney shows a fine collection of blooming houseplants. Coughlin finished his engagement at Johnson's Main Street drug store last Saturday. Madge Lynch and Rebecca Bradley of Marlboro visited town. George Gutteridge spends this week at Attleboro and Providence jewelry shops. Nellie Henderson resumed studies at Boston University after Christmas. The Woven Web drama will be staged at Music Hall on Feb 19 for St Bridget's cadets. Dahl reports record holiday watch sales. About 75 Assabet council RA members attended joint installation in Concord. District Deputy Tuttle installed officers. Grand Regent Clark presided. A past regent jewel was presented to P. J. Sullivan. Mizpah Rebshah lodge officers were installed by DDGM Mary A Lawrence and team. New officers include Annie Henderson VG, Alice Henderson sec, Annie Borris F, Florence Bardell treas, Isabel Jones con, Christina Salisbury OG, Annie Morris I G, Mary Jones R S N G, Flora Elliott L S N G, Emma Archer RS V G, Annie Cahill LS V G, Kate Warren chap, Agnes Smith R A B, Mary Newton LAB, Eugenia Sullivan banner bearers. Jessie Hartman named pianist. Banquet supper followed installation.
The Best Salve in the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions. It cures piles or no pay required. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. 25 cents per box. Sold by B F Johnson & Son Maynard and C Friend Concord.
The Maynard column notes advance ticket sales for A Fisherman's Luck and urges early purchase for good seats. It mentions Simon Cohen, now operating in Reed's block on Nason street, offering tailored suits and related garments. Various ads promote Booth and Lord products, fresh meats, oysters, pickles, and a licensed poolroom at the old school building on Acton street, with details on prices and venues.
A store advertises cash only closeout of hundreds of shoes and rubbers in 24 lots with prices slashed from regular values, for stormy weather and skating use. Items include ladies vintage opera toes, W L Douglas shoes, Candee boots, and children minors, all sold first come first served on Thursday morning January 6 with no holds.
Gustave Koch sought to kill his wife and son in their home then leaped from a window to the pavement below. He suffered a fractured skull and is in critical condition at Presbyterian hospital. Earlier he seized a razor, attacked his wife and son, who escaped and blocked the door. A police arrival provoked him to jump from the window.
Helen Lone daughter of the secretary of the navy will christen the first Japanese war ship to be launched in the United States at Cramp's shipyards on the 20th. Minister Toru Hoshi was notified and invited by Cramp to name a sponsor. Miss Long has accepted with her father's consent.
The death of Captain Reading, a wealthy German-American, occurred in Berlin and is suspected to be a suicide. He is believed to have left relatives in America an estate valued at $200,000. The captain led a reclusive life and kept a room full of loaded weapons.
Representative Frank P. Bennett has introduced a bill to investigate textile education and improve textile training in Massachusetts schools. It contemplates a new state commission with a three member board appointed by the governor for one year from March 1, 1898, and may spend up to $10,000.
The Loyal Assabet Lodge I O O F M A celebrated its 14th anniversary with a public installation for six months. D D G M Gavin Taylor and officers led the ceremony as a large gathering watched the investiture. A banquet followed for 17 attendees and a lively lodge concert featured May Irene Morgan Bertie Mallinson Robi Farquhar Jr. George Salisbury Joseph Haigh and Robert Carter.
Kansas City dispatch reports persistent rumors of a Seminole Indian outbreak with fears of war dances and massacres after the Maud murderers were burned. Halifax notes three boys drowned at Clementsport while skating. Rawden and Welch attempted a rescue as ice broke.
The unsettled weather now threatening New England will likely continue through Thursday with occasional light rains. Tonight and Thursday morning will be warmer with southerly winds, clearing by Thursday afternoon and turning fair and somewhat colder overnight into Friday.
Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation and sick headache and a superior general tonic. Annie Stehle of Chicago recovered her health after six bottles, experiencing restored appetite, relief from backache, and renewed energy. Available at local drug stores for 50 cents and one dollar.
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