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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1909
Page
7
A poem from Edwin Markham reflecting on Independence Day and the enduring struggle for freedom. It contrasts birds in a forest with the historic vow of liberty, urging vigilance as new dangers arise and liberty remains an ongoing battle across ages.
A collage of patriotic verse and comic pieces celebrates the Fourth of July with bustling language and bold imagery. It features poems by W. J. Lampton and John Kendrick Bangs, plus verses about fireworks and the dangers of celebration, including a boy named Willie.
Hale high school graduation exercises were held at the town hall amid heat. Three graduates Eleanor Louise Smith Ida Mabelle Thompson and Gertrude Veronica Doyle received diplomas with Miss Anna Frances Donahue of the class of 1911 reading the class prophecy. Honors were given to Senator John L Harvey who spoke on future problems.
Local readers in Marlboro endorse Doan's Kidney Pills, noting relief for backache and urinary troubles in old age. A testimonial from Mrs. C. M. Spares praises the remedy, claiming lasting health and urging kidney sufferers to try it. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo is the US agent.
Time table subject to change notices detail connections at Concord Hudson Maynard junctions. Special theatre car links Concord Depot with the Boston Express at 11.29 P M on Saturdays. Cars from Maynard to South Acton run half hourly to 11 P M, first 7.30 A M. Supersedary chartering available by applying at Maynard office.
In South Sudbury Wilfred A. Jones of Waltham visited parents Tuesday. J Clifford Hall moved into a new home owned by R I Hall. H S Frost hosted out of town relatives Sunday. Bernard Stone of South Framingham visited his parents here. Hurlbut Rogers Machine Co shipped two cutting off lathes this week and runs full time with growth prospects. State road improvements between here and Marlboro tar upbed and to be oiled soon, reducing dust and aiding travel. Building business by customer relations mirrors advertising impact.
Dr Pfeiffer called Carlisle to help two cows in a pasture sprayed with lead arsenate by the moth commission. The piece contrasts Bedford residents fleeing to noisy summer resorts while city folk seek quiet leisure away from crowds.
Corrected Marlboro to Boston and Northboro rail schedule lists trains from Marlboro and various hubs to Boston Fitchburg and Lowell. Includes daily and Sunday departures and arrivals with multiple routes and times, noting June 16 1908 effective date.
Boston readies a July exposition featuring nearly 200 exhibits from the United States and abroad. Governor Draper to attend opening. anticipated attendance includes 16 000 outside visitors and a full public program with bands and lectures.
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