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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1910
Page
5
A humorous letter to Spencer Bros. of Concord mocks their fish ads claiming embroidery in stock and asks how many scallops are in a yard of embroidery. The writer suggests fashioning cod with a merry widow hat and blue silk tie, ending with a note about Mr and Mrs Charles Kent vacationing in Ashbury Park New Jersey.
A letter urges a Thursday afternoon half holiday for clerks during July and August. The author notes nearby towns and cities close shop midweek and believes initial closure would not hurt sales while giving staff needed recreation. A merchants meeting could start the trend and gain wider adoption.
Farmers report heavy losses from a Saturday night frost, with tomatoes worst affected and peppers damaged while strawberries appear intact. Nearby residents record personal notices, engagements, weddings, and local social events, plus updates on school, church, and civic activities.
Alderman Frank Horne seeks Marlboro agency for Hupimo. Joseph J. Kelley of Brockton visits his brother J. EB. Kelley in Winthrop. L. M. Hudson works at F. A. Wheeler drug store. Gertie absent from city. EB. B. McLeod leaves after ten years with local company for Méridene. Mrs. Jennie EB. Brooks Whittier, Marlboro native, accepts work at Worcester Day Nursery. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gaucher wed. reception at Mipest hall ran 1 to 1 30. Daniel F. sold the Trail place. Fran. Frank of Quincy cited. David P. Ingalls may join Elgin nine in the cag association.
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