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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
2
The Presbyterian board appointed seventeen missionaries who will depart at once for China. The note reflects on duty and urgency as they begin their mission, while the rest of the page mixes light social musings and current events with a humorous tone.
The text notes Lord Dunraven among Boer captives and translates the Boxers' name I Ho Tuan as Fight for peace and righteousness. It adds Gen. Ketcham’s deafness, British gains in South Africa, and lightning toll of 563 dead and 820 injured, comparing to Santiago and the Cuban campaign.
Discussion condemns lynching chatter after crimes and argues strong action against anti foreign outrages in China. The piece asserts New England restraint and vows to use the open door to deploy troops and arms, aiming to protect foreign lives and ensure safety comparable to America.
A mother from Armonk New York credits Dr King’s New Discovery with saving her daughter from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis and notes a niece with advanced consumption recovered. The ad touts the medicine as infallible for throat and lung diseases with trial bottles offered.
Farmers report picking from one to 100 crates daily this week as frost damage proves lighter than feared. The Concord Gun Club held a successful shoot on the 18th with good scores despite limited practice and plans a July Fourth competition expected to draw many members. Letters advertised include Hans Anderson and many others. Mrs. Daniel Lothrop and daughter sail on the Friedrich der Grosse. Mrs. Lothrop serves as vice president of the Washington Statue association and is appointed to represent the National Society Children of the American Revolution at the Paris exposition and the International Peace Congress in September.
A Concord newspaper editor defends the Enterprise against Mr. Conant’s critique in the Patriot. He rebuts insults about editors and writers, predicts future Patriot coverage, and notes a misattribution of a contributed article. The piece ends by urging continued readership of the Enterprise and Boston Daily for news.
A Boston man who married a sickly rich young woman profits from Dr. King's New Life Pills which restore her health. The pills claim to cure jaundice biliousness malaria fever ague and liver and stomach troubles. Only 25 cents at multiple local druggists.
In a contest framed as a global struggle, the piece suggests a swift end and a clear victory for China against the world, presenting a stark, confident outlook on the outcome.
Mrs S Doty of Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting obligations and thanks for Chamberlains Cough Remedy used for coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She credits manufacturers with satisfaction and notes sale points H A Littlefield West Acton Johnsons Drug Store Maynard and H H Richardson Concord.
The Concord Junction church notes list services with Rev W W Campbell as pastor. Sunday 10 30 morning service and 7 30 evening service. Sunday school at 11 30. Senior Y P S C E at 6 30 and Junior Y P o 8SCVE at 3 p m. Communion first Sunday in Jan Mar May July Sept and Nov.
The section lists several churches with pastors and service times. First Presbyterian/Unitarian groups schedule morning sermons at 10.45 a.m. and evening meetings. additional activities include Sunday schools, youth guilds, and Friday prayer or class meetings.
Foresters meet on the first and third Mondays. Companions of Forest on the second and fourth Mondays. Red Men gather the first and third Tuesdays. A. O. U. W. holds meetings on the second and fourth Tuesdays. Maynard Lodge No. 131, I. O. O. F., meets every Wednesday. Mizpah Lodge No. 54, D. of R., on the first and third Thursdays.
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