This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1912
Page
7
Vague notes trace snake taming in ancient myths with Virgil Homer Ajax and temple serpents. Reference also links to St Dominic feast day snake charmers in Cocula and beliefs in miraculous powers of snakes in Umbria as described in old period notes.
Local advert promotes Doan's Kidney Pills claiming to treat kidney weakness and related pains. It cites a South Marlboro resident, Fret B Rice of Franklin Street, reporting relief from kidney troubles and urges readers to buy from dealers. The notice appeals to overwork and cold exposure as causes and lists Doan's as the sole recommended brand.
Marlborough Savings Bank outlines deposits earn interest on the third Wednesday of January April July and October with dividends payable on the same days. Hours are 9 to 2 Monday to Friday and 9 to 12:30 Saturdays. Contact A D Burdimit president and A F Holyoke treasurer. Also seeking a thousand live fowl and broilers weekly and offering a sale of a seven year old trained horse.
The readable fragments discuss ancient objects and origins, mentioning King Mer, the Mid Fat period, and items found in a covet iy at venada oan Egypt. It references gold, copper, and issues of color, with scattered mentions of Asia and Manas contiga ghver emene.
An inspector visits a village school unannounced and surprises the elderly teacher and pupils. The prank unfolds with a bench wait and a staged stir, ending with the inspector locked inside the room and the concierge alarmed by the commotion.
The text argues Herodotus aims to faithfully record traditions of nations while noting Egyptian beliefs about underworld rulers and the soul's transmigration. It cites Egyptian and Greek writers who borrowed the doctrine from Egyptians, mentioning Anatole to avoid naming them.
Farmers near Trout Run report deer damage to crops with 14 deer seen on a road and other antlered animals grazing into fields. Local sentiment calls for action as deer move into timber and threaten future harvests.
The message defines wit as the ability to voice what others would say if they thought of it first, framing wit as a keen, proactive form of intellectual quickness.
The article catalogs American performances at Stockholm and London, noting gains across events. It highlights Kiviat, Tabor, Adams brothers, Babcock, Gutterson and others, compares to rivals like Kolehmainen Bouin Lemming and Thorpe, and underlines American lead in all-around strength.
The timetable shows half hour car service on Saturdays between Concord and Maynard from 2 PM to 8 PM and between Concord and Hudson from 2 PM to 8 PM, and Sundays from 2 PM to 8 PM through October 28 with services continuing seasonally.
A short notice from Maynard Massachusetts lists Acton Branch A. Persons Supp with details readable in the fragment. The item appears to be an organizational or branch notice tied to local groups and a schedule or reference code 6a.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.