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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1904
Page
5
Residents note timely electric rail service despite a recent storm and a busy plow effort. A concert by the high school pupils netted about 129 dollars for a piano fund, bringing the total to 282 dollars. The letter discusses horse welfare, criticizing docking and overwork for rural delivery horses and urging humane treatment.
A reader message from The Enterprise expresses concern for animal welfare and urges readers to treat animals humanely, hoping the community supports kinder practices and protections.
H S Richardson druggist offers Mi-o-na with a coupon promising a month's treatment at no cost if it fails to increase weight or cure indigestion. The buyer pays nothing unless satisfied, as the shop takes all risk. The coupon is printed for Enterprise readers.
A California drought leaves ranchers desperate as rain ends in March and heat returns. Stockmen risk scarce feed while cattle from Arizona and Mexico flood in, overstocking pastures. Hay climbs to 15 16 dollars per ton and bean straw sells for 4 5 dollars per ton. Expert Ingram notes he is feeding 150 head at his corral.
The Lexington street speedway remained in perfect condition for fast driving after a recent snowfall. A roadway from J. H. Moore's to Merriam's corner had been trodden down, smoothing the course for racing.
The report lists participants Jas. Burke M. Maker Sturtevant Harry Jimmie Michael driven by John jeCaffrey Arthur Coughlin M. J. Dempeor Broughall and Dr. Alderman Lincoln all finishing with speed in a crowded meet.
Edmund F. Rice was expected to attend a Spanish War Veterans banquet but had to cancel due to business duties. A notable moment of the evening was presenting each member with a testimonial of his services in the Spanish-American War, received through Lieut. Joseph B. Hart.
A recent issue notes FRA ELBURTUS as a party in a divorce case with his first wife having just secured final papers.
A brief item names veteran officers including ter, quartermaster, ee surgeon John Brown and chaplain Geo F. Aee among listed personnel.
Miss Noyes relocates to Urquhart's block seeking patronage. Miss Chaplin has rooms with Miss Barret on Hubbard Street. A nine room Main Street house is noted in Ontario. Erastus H. Smith seeks a town report for 1851. Contact M. W. Powers for the request. For sale: cedar cord wood priced at $4.75 per cord with delivery details.
W. H. Brigham visits Providence while a mill worker in Marlboro notes strong business at Toland’s Diamond F factory in Mond. Community commerce and industry appear robust amid ad hoc reporting.
A local gathering at Warner Hall on Monday brought together residents and a Congress member to address first grade students on character. Attendees enjoyed refreshments after a pleasant evening while discussing neighborhood concerns and honoring community leaders.
At the regular Wil Rebekah lodge meeting on Wednesday speeches and a collation followed the installation process. P. G. 8. T. Blood spoke on behalf of the group.
The page lists numerous brief notes from Walpole Stoughton and nearby towns including visits by Fred Hill to Fred Donavan and G W Folsom returning from the New York auto show. It mentions a potential firefighter salary raise, illness lists, Masonic ball attendance, and local shop activity plus a Burns celebration in Quincy.
An old advertisement promises protection for the system against colds and catarrh with Hyomel. It touts four daily breaths and a money back guarantee by H. S. Richardson, claiming the remedy kills germs and soothes irritated mucous membranes.
March 17 events include newly appointed city marshal John F. Mitchell and a social gathering honoring local residents. Mentions of E. H. Ha and Marcus M. Multer family ties appear with Newton street. J. E. Warren & Co. report coal ore trade and market activity. John W. Grover of Charlestown naval yard cited in federal dock and yard project notes.
The Boston Daily Globe offers tested cooking recipes and daily meal bills of fare for breakfast lunch and dinner. It promises practical guidance for housewives seeking seasonal dishes and emphasizes the usefulness and popularity of its cooking features.
The family of Mrs. M. L. Bobbitt of Bargerton reports she escaped a deadly incident. Details are scarce but the family credits quick action and care from local residents for saving her life. The event remains under local inquiry with no further names released.
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