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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1897
Page
4
The L A W announced a membership of 85,000 while the U P S E boosted to 3,000,000, pushing the former far behind in overall influence. The sharp rise by the rival group signals a major shift in organizational power and potential policy impact.
Maynard staged the most enthusiastic Fourth of July celebration among nearby towns while others kept festivities quieter.
Marlboro shipped 4941 cases of shoes for the week ending July 1. Regions listed include Haverhill 7870 Auburn 2995 Milford 1302 North Abington 1007 and Portland 188.
East marksmen faced stiff competition from Maine opponents but Woburn boys easily defeated them, extending their strong reputation. The summary notes a prevailing edge for Woburn and a lighter challenge from Maine squads.
Shoe manufacturers begin distributing samples of colored work for next season with top and russet as prevailing hues. Women’s chocolate bicycle shoes or leg boots are selling freely.
The quote notes that a speaker who starts every other sentence with Oh, I dunno often signals the state of affairs. The remark frames slang as a cue to uncertain or evasive reasoning in conversation.
The forty page duodecennial report by Wm. J. Batt, chaplain at the Massachusetts reformatory at Concord Junction, is received. The pamphlet, 36 pages long, details educational and religious life at the institution, offering insight for taxpayers, citizens, and criminology students.
The Fifth regiment will camp in brown duck working suits similar to A batteries use last year. If the Fifth endures weather like the Sixth, they may wish for Mackintosh gear. The suits are comfortable, protect fatigues, and replace full dress which is parked. Mr Haynes is added to a list of great explorers for uncovering 9000 year old records in Nuffar Babylonia.
The piece notes round toes replace pointed styles as the current fashion in shoes and boots. English influence drives the trend with comfortable, roomy toes gaining popularity among the swagger set. Street wear favors black boots while laced shoes show the foot best and buttoned styles lag behind.
Editor Hill of the Athol Transcript notes editors rarely cover white paper costs with extra copies. The Leominster Enterprise adds that few readers will buy a special edition while many complain about content.
Milford Journal Senator Cook calls for a hundred newspaper men in the legislature and Beverly Times editor Wittum has applied to be one. The Danvers Mirror notes truth is unpopular and warns such candid reporting may invite few political favors.
A fragmented line prompts reflection on fairness in a disputed situation. The speaker questions whether the gap between ideals and practice is justified and hints at ongoing debate about equitable treatment. No clear resolution is provided.
The Boston Post remarks on tepid weather and women’s objections to men in shirt sleeves. It notes the practical distinction: a shirt hides cloth while a shirt waist displays pins or hooks, summarizing a subtle fashion debate.
A Auburn farmer faced a trench after failing to yield for a red road light he mistook as a cyclist. The red lantern warned vehicles, and the incident raises a cautionary moral for drivers per the Boston Post.
A New Orleans Times-Democrat item recalls a manager who directed a swift evacuation by announcing a giveaway at the entrance. The stunt involved hat skewers used as souvenirs, drawing crowds and aiding the crowd flow as flames burned.
Maynard J P Clare and Son of Hudson complete laying a 3 mile water pipe line this week. They will start installing all service pipes and plumbing in buildings owned by the American Powder Co.
Fog and choppy seas spoiled a Plymouth trip on Saturday as passengers using the F R R and the steamer Plymouth grew seasick and unhappy. The east wind left the lower deck wet and several travelers were clearly ill while others suffered through the voyage.
Maynard listings show J Butterworth upholstery repairs and job work at Roberts house Summer street. Morris Sperling offer suits to order and cleaning at low prices. Bicycles and sundries sold and repaired at low prices. Fifty thousand cabbage plants offered by Henderson Summers Stone. Dry goods and ice cream by T J Nevins. Prices reduced on July and August, suits and pants sale. Horse shoeing by J T Foote and veterinary medicines for sale.
Wilbur F. Brigham serves as director of the N. E. Chautauqua while E. D. Jewett finished piping for water works. F. D. McGuire visited in town from Rochester. E. T. Smith endures extreme finger pain from a felon. W. H. Keyes handles six jobs at Fitchburg's electric station. Ella J. Spooner visits relatives. jurors Finley Buchanan George H. Cass Felix Clancy served last Friday. Worcester barbecue on July 21 expected to attract Hudson crowd. Holden & Robinson display praised. A W Gunnison Herbert L Brown Silas B Fairbanks Noe Chartier Frank E. Wolcott camping at Gates pond. Trow declined chair at imperial university in Tientsin. Y M C A board outlines plans and committees for next year.
A southerly storm of unusual severity swept New England with heavy rain and high winds. New Haven recorded over six inches in 24 hours, many areas flooded, coastal surf damaged vessels near Boston and Cape Cod, Woods Hole gale gusts reached 40 mph, and Cape wires were severed while Nantucket shoals remained dangerous.
The semi annual pastoral conference of German Lutheran churches from New York and New England opened at St. John's Church Meriden. Rev. S. F. Stutz of Albany was chosen secretary. 45 ministers attended. Two papers were read on hell as eternal damnation and on science not overturning articles of faith, followed by discussions.
The steamer Pioneer carrying about twenty four passengers bound for Quonset Point camp could not land and anchored off Conanicut. It dragged nearly a mile as women passengers became hysterical. A hospital corps surgeon attended them. The craft then reached Newport and passengers returned to Providence by Mount Hope.
John H Witts of Crescent Bicycle club and Alfred Paquin of Indian Bicycle club started last night on a 300 mile race requiring them to ride to Boston and back three times with a detour to Dighton. A large crowd saw them off in heavy rain as 25 club members positioned along the route ready to provide fresh mounts in case of accidents.
In Boston the wool market shows added strength with dealers pushing higher prices and securing advances of up to a cent per pound. Territory wools sell well at 14 to 16 1 4 cents, fleece wools firm with light offerings, and Australian wool prices unchanged. A Cincinnati report adds a note about a missing Miss Grace Stevenson of Boston seen with a man last night, described by features and a Boston photo comparison.
A special dispatch from Washington reports the secretary of war approved H. F. Farnham’s request for a cavalry troop to attend the New England fair in Portland August 16 through 21. Troop F, Third United States Cavalry, now stationed in Vermont, is ordered to conduct a practice march to Portland and back for the event.
Boston July 14 reports friends of Rosa mond M. Humphrey seek updates after a Weymouth woman says she met the missing Springfield girl at Nantasket Beach around July 6 or 7. Police comb Nantasket Beach for further information on her whereabouts.
The piece notes rising interest in New England lakes as summer resorts rivaling seashore destinations. Lakes such as Winnipesaukee and Sunapee draw vacationers, with Maine lakes and Green Mountain waterways expanding appeal. Readers can request the pamphlet Lakes and Streams from D. J. Flanders, Boston and Maine Railroad. Mentzer, once a Hudson milkman, has been carpentry in Maynard.
The Lakeview Sunday school assembly runs July 19 to July 30 with new features and stronger attractions. Thomas Cambridge Orchestra led by Prof. W. E. Thomas headlines a week of music and choir training plus daily bandstand concerts. Notable speakers include Rev J L Hurlburt Professor George W Pease Rev Alfred Noon Rev J DeWitt Miller Rev J B Thomas and Rev W H Thomas with Leland T Powers also secured.
Advertising copy offers a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Sold by B. F. Johnson & Son Maynard and Jno. C. Friend Concord for 25 cents per box.
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