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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1912
Page
4
A fragment from a period article discusses women’s burdens and men’s freedom, critiquing social roles and expressing mixed attitudes. The piece touches on attire, economics, and evolving ideas, with tangential notes about advertising and tutoring services.
Local notes recount a calm week with visits to Concord and Walden village. A Fourth of July parade at the Concord Junction district drew little damage from a nearby locomotive fire call. A humorous auto ride tale ends with a heated return trip among friends.
A reader cites Ladies Home Journal on infant crying. A mother admits giving in to a child to appease neighbors, but the article argues crying is a symptom not the issue and should be treated only if pain weariness or temper are present.
The text argues for devoting time to practical training for women to become housewives and carers, prioritizing cooking and nursing over abstract logic. It suggests educators favor direct, hands on learning to prepare women for domestic roles.
Concord players protested a Maynard 4th of July matchup marked by alleged bias and delayed start. Umpire Ledgard’s close calls and the Maynard bluffing plan sparked complaints, yet Concord rallied to resume play and insist on fair conduct in future games.
A fire at Walden Woods burned about ten acres of land owned by P. O. Reardon and Samuel Hoar estate. The first alarm rang around 4 PM as residents joined the fire company in battling the blaze. An accident on Bristol hill involved a fire truck, but no injuries or major damage occurred.
Mrs Phoebe Munroe a lifelong Concord resident died Sunday at age 91 after a five month illness. Widow of Francis Munroe she lived a quiet life with many friends. Her son Charles died four years ago leaving no near relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday at her home at Main Street and Nashantuc Road with Rev Loren B Macdonald of the First Parish officiating.
Two fires broke out in Concord on the Fourth as fire department units responded at 7 a.m. on Walden street to Edward Clahane’s roof and then at 9 a.m. on Bedford Street to Hugh Ryan’s roof both caused by firecrackers. The first caused about 15 dollars in damage. the second caused no damage. Firemen stayed ready at stations due to extreme dryness, marking the first Fourth without a major blaze in 30 years.
Concord Grange took first prize in the Junction parade on Thursday morning. Their float depicted the Old Oaken Bucket and impressed spectators. Participants included Grace L. Hunt Ruth Rogers Edgar Clark William Smith and Norman Smith. Ice water cups and singing by the youngsters drew cheers.
Funeral services for Arthur H. Housta of Boston were conducted at his brother F A Houston’s Musketaquid Road home Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 by Rev Loren B Macdonald. Interment followed at Woodlawn Cemetery.
Hopkine pitched one of the season's best games as Jamaica Plain downed Acme A A 4 to 3. Variey, Ryan, Hopkins and Thornton led Concord with four hits, including a two bagger and a three bagger. Pagrin and Hopkins combined for strong pitching as the stormy eighth inning produced all scoring.
Concord observed a quiet Fourth with morning noon and night bells and a flag in the square. A bonfire at the Junction preceded a parade and a local ball game where Concord beat Lynnhurst, while Maynard fizzled. Many residents cooled at beaches or stayed home under the heat.
A list of names appears as advertised letters for fourth class mail. Names include Willie J Burrell John Connors RC Beausley G Beausley Jillison FW Pur most Bowers Geo H Russ Frank J ulloway Mrs Cora Beacon Miss Mae Greene Miss R F Michael son Misa orence Parke Miss Delia Tyman Miss Louise Sullivan.
A report notes several Maynard young men escaped harsh punishment by Concord authorities after a tense incident. The Maynardites are praised for their conduct and the town’s fair day attractions drew strong crowds, with a visiting team delivering an impressive ongoing record.
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