South Sudbury Notes and Local Appointments
L F Parmenter wires his house for electric lights. J B Goodnow suffers a grip attack while Fred Noyes remains on R F D duty after a tussle with illness. L C Richardson buys a building lot from R H Hurlburt near George W Green’s home. Fred Clarke endures dental extraction troubles. A E Chickering, new section foreman, to move his family from New Hampshire. Men’s supper at Memorial church postponed. Rep Stone praised in Boston Common. Yo Yo Co prepares for busy season with a new auto truck for deliveries. Olaf Nelson patents stump pulling device to be manufactured by Richardson Manufacturing Co of Worcester and also in Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Parmenter
J. B. Goodnow
Ruth Harrington
Fred Noyes
L. C. Richardson
George W. Green
R. H. Hurlburt
Fred Clarke
Yo-Yo Co
Olaf Nelson
Richardson Manufacturing Co
Worcester
Nelson
Canada
Rice In the Orient and its Rice Farming
Rice in the Orient is described as either wert or dity, depending on flooding. The article notes eastern regions with virgin forests and dense shade, where creepers and tall trees dominate. A rice plot is cleared, staked, and fenced to create a small rice farm in the jungle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orient
Foxglove Charm Across England and Ireland
Folk traditions describe foxglove as awe inspiring in parts of England where witches use its bells as thimbles. Elsewhere the flower is linked to the wee folk who "destre" in its bells, while in Ireland the plant is known as the fairy cap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Ireland
Why do you always say as scarce as hen's teeth
A humorous exchange from the Chicago Record Herald ponders why scarce phrases persist and compares scarcity to opinions about other people's babies. The quip plays on the idea of rarity and wit in a light editorial tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record- Herald
Women's Lefts and Widowers Exchange in Dialogue
Miss Bikley asks if advocacy for women's rights is abandoned. Miss Passee replies with a joke about "Women's lefts" being widowers. The exchange hints at affection as life and warmth amid social roles.
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Bikley
The Hardy Goat and Its Practical merits
The goat, due to hardy nature, is less prone to tuberculosis than cows. It uses feed efficiently and yields more milk per body weight. Goats thrive on hills, suffer less on swampy ground, and require protection from cold rains and proper housing.
Maynard Notes on Visits Jobs and Local Events
Maynard social updates list visits from Emmett Riley and Mrs Maud Riley plus several out of town guests. Cottage construction accelerates at Lake Boon with George Whitney adding a new one. Edward Price leaves for Warren to work on a contract. Lenten services begin midweek at St George's and St Bridget's. The Danish Brotherhood held their annual dance in Hibernian hall with a large crowd. The S O O F lodge plans its annual concert March 29 featuring Tufts College Musical Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Boon
William Playart
Edward Price
Joseph Brown
Brown St
Pleasant St
Harry Brearly
Dayville
Conn
John Chapin
Lawrence
John Carver
High St
George Whitney
Jane Turnbull
Florence
Winchester
George Watson
Lowell
A. D. Holt
Warren
St. George's
St. Bridget’s
John O. Thompson
Plymouth
N. H
William Crossley
Keene, N. H
Elias Serverson
William Stockwell
Crow Island
Hibernian Hall
Maynard Lodge
Tufts College Musical Club
Marlboro Local Notes and Community Movements
Marlboro and surrounding towns share updates on residents and visitors from Boston Lynn Woburn and Natick and Milford. Local workers change jobs at MecElvin and Prouty shoe factory while public figures discuss plans for a new Framingham public building. The city prepares a factory office girls banquet at Gleason House with about 60 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gleason House
Community Notes Speaker List and Local Happenings
Mrs Angie C Smith and Edwin N Robinson arrived home from Texas Saturday. Citizens Caucus will be held in hall Monday evening March 6 to nominate town officers. Miss Annie Breckenridge and Miss Marion Rushmore of Ware were recent visitors at Rev O J Fairfield's. Walter Boireau of Clark College spent a short vacation at Austin T Kimbal's coming Thursday night and returning Sunday. Linwood F Newell returned from Somerville with Mrs Newell. Arts and Crafts class enjoyed a seight.e with BE P Wilcox to Pingreyville Friday afternoon. Backlog entertainment scheduled for March 9 postponed one week. The entertainment will be Kipling works. Littleton high school hockey lost to Groton then beat Westford Academy 8 1. Miss Florence Whitcomb and Miss Ruth Prescott returned to Cushing Academy. Miss Whitcomb hosted a party with sleigh ride games and supper. Baptist C K E society 28 members and Orthodox 7 attended the Christian Endeavor convention in Concord Judelson. Mildred Flagg contributed violin solos. Rev H B Drew reelected president of the union. Miss Mabel M Parker supervisor of junior work. Mrs H L Packard named member of missionary committee.
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Angie C. Smith
Edwin N. Robinson
Texas
Citzens
Hall
Annie Breckenridge
Marion Rushmore
Ware
O. J. Fairfield
Walter Boireau
Clark College
Austin T. Kimbal’s
Linwood F. Newell
Somerville
Newell
Kipling
Littleton High School
Groton High
Mill Pond
Westford Academy
Westford
Baptist C. KE. Society
Orthodox
Christian Endeavor
Concord Judelson
Mildred Flagg
H. B. Drew
Mabel M. Parker
H. L. Packard
Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Travel Letters and Music
A large group of Woman's Club members gathered in the Baptist vestry for a regular Monday afternoon session. Mrs. Walter Hartwell was soloist of distinction, performing three vocal solos with her own accompaniment. Travel letters offered a novel program featuring observations from friends in foreign lands and glimpses of cities, scenery, and notable figures. Mrs. Mary E. Dodge provided a concise yet vivid resume of current events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Vestry
Walter Hartwell
J. M. Hartwell
Hullaby
Mary E. Dodge
Bedford Correspondent Missing Bedford Items In Holiday Week
A local Bedford correspondent reports The Enterprise did not publish Bedford items last week due to a Maine coastal storm and a holiday schedule shift. The correspondent asks subscribers for indulgence and promises no recurrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Enterprise
Bedford
Citizens caucus selects town officers and candidates
The Saturday caucus results name Sherman G. Ritch for selectman three years and Luther A. Ford as runner up. Geo. M. Dimond and Francis P. Magoun lead for water commissioner. School committee nominees are Mrs. Edward C. Mason, John Kirkegaard, and Mrs. Wm. H. Simonds, with Hodgdon as assessor in acclamation. Magoun to run for water commissioner on March 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens’ Caucus
Selectman
Sherman G. Ritch
Luther A. Ford
Geo. M. Dimond
Francis P. Magoun
Wm. H. Simonds
B. G. Loomin
Edward C. Mason
John Kirkegaard
Irving L. Hodgdon
Francis FP. Magoun
Minstrel Show Delights Bedford Civic Club Audience
The Bedford Civic club presented a Grand Minstrel show on Saturday night drawing a capacity crowd. The chorus impressed many, the Bedford Trio shone, and the vaudeville sketch by Messrs McLaughlin and Meagher drew loud applause. The program featured songs, solos, and the comic Box and Cox sketch by Goodwin Bagley and Mrs McLaughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford Civic Club
Box
Cox
Messrs
Goodwin
Bagley
McLaughlin
Civic Club
Geo. Thompson
Concord Junction Club Meetings and Health Notes
The Agathea club will hold a monthly busifiers meeting next Friday evening. The Young Men's club meets tomorrow Thursday evening. Invitations have been sent for a dancing party at Association hall. Alfred Anderson has recovered from an amp attack after over a week. Miss Margaret McEachern is convalescing after an appendicitis operation performed Feb 20 at Concord hospital. Miss Catherine Molloy has recovered and returned home. Miss Clara Richardson of Salem is visiting Miss Eisie Crowson. A straw ride ended with a turkey supper Friday evening. West Concord Woman's club meets next Saturday afternoon with Miss Ethel Wood of Brookline reciting. Previous operation for appendicitis on Miss Margaret McEachern at Concord hospital was Feb 20. Dr Titcomb and Dr Talty assisted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Horne
Boston
D. F. Kelley
Marlboro Hospital
Frank W. Tilson
Belle Girardin
Lynn
Friends
Susan Jones
Woburn
Marlboro
Agathea Club
Association Hall
Catherine Molloy
Concord Hospital
Concord
Clara Richardson
SaleTh
Eisie Crowson
West
German Supper Delights Union Church Guests
The Young Men's club hosted 60 or more for a German supper in the Union church dining room on Sunday evening. Wallace B. Ford Justin W. Ford Winslow Damon Kenneth Weaver and Roger K. Allen led the event. Speakers included Rev. Silas N. Adams Rev. W. J. Batt B. F. Russell and George M. Bowker with Dr A B E Lambert of Framingham discussing forest conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Young Men's Club
Wallace B. Ford
Justin W. Ford
Winslow Damon
Kenneth Weaver
Roger K. Allen
Harold Chase
Silas N. Adams
W. J. Batt
B. F. Russell
George M. Bowker
A. Be’ Lamberts
Framingham
Lambert
Meade Appointed Agent for the Laccar in Acton Region
West Acton resident C H Meade is named agent for the laccar. The February issue of The Voice the H B paper was distributed. Local school session canceled Monday for holiday. W C T U meets with president Mrs E C Rolfe Tuesday afternoon. Mrs G M Baker hosts the Musical club on March 14. Ha Chapter O S S to meet Tuesday evening next week. Mrs Carrie H Smith to open millinery parlors later this month. Senior hop postponed to Friday afternoon this week. Kitchen utensils featured in today’s paper delight readers. Senator Sherman Hoar to lead Guild of the First Parish on Faith in God. Charles H Blatchford travels to New York for Interstate Commerce Commission work on B&M railroad. William Dee letter carrier reports inquiries about son Ki am Dee Jr. Both mother and child well. Woman’s Club class meets. church services held Wednesday morning. Two mild contagious disease cases reported in town.
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The
Voice
E. C. Rolfe
G. M. Baker
Sherman Hoar
Guild of the First Parish
Charles H. Blatchford
New York
Interstate Commission
B & M. Railroad
Wm. Dee
Dee
Kiam Dee, Jr
Woman's Club
Council
K. of C
St. Church
Fr. Pinherty
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Hardy Goat
H. P. N. Dahl
Maynard, Mass
OLD Wright's Tavern
Maynard
Emmett Riley
Orrin Bosworth
Gardner and Athol
Clarence Bodfish
Providence, R. L
Helen Sharpe
Springfield
Albert Batley, Jr
John Laisa
the Moving Pictures
Harry Brearley
Paper Mill Corner
Hamblen and
Grady
H. O. Benner
South Framingham
P. A. Collins
Webster
Harry Noyes
Amherst Agricultural College
Curtis Ave
John Fitzgerald
Martin
Corey Building
Augustus Trull
MecElvin
Nashua
N. M
Wycliff Marshall
Harvard
James Marshall
W. G. Cheney
East Main St
Charles Maynard
Barnard, Sumner & Putnam
Nettie Holt Harding
Spiritualist Society
Grand Army Hall
Ralph Whitman
Prouty
Spencer
Miss Pearl Sanford
Salem Normal School
Mrs. E. F. Sanford
Mechanicst
John J. Mitchell
House of Representatives
Washington
BE. P. Wilcox
Pingreyville
Laura D. Ausden
Florence Whitcomb
Ruth Prescott
Cushing Academy
GEO
Watchmaker
Nason Street
Naylor
Mass
Citizens
Caucus
Ipen
Col - Boy
Armint Kiddo
Fred Sullivan Eng
Ralph Socrals
Sugar Moon
Edward O'Down
Clarence Meagher
Arthur Gowans
Grizzly Bear
William Thaxter
Kathleen
Walter French
Fred Cook
Arthur
Gowants
Mr. Yankee Doodle
Jack McLaughlin
Concord Junction
Alfred Anderson
Margaret McEachern
C. H. Meade
West Acton
Shirley Kerns
Newton
Asbjornsen
Lowell Rd
James
Charles M. Ron
Willow
J. M. Keyes
Stewart - Rotwood
Aluminum
Wearever
Buckeye
Bay State
Keyes
Walden Street
S.& BE. Jones
Commonwealth Ave
W. F. Litchfield Main St
Mill
Whites Garage
Main Street Tel
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