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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1912
Page
7
A writer extols Indian women's dignity and movement, praising sari drape and ankle bells. He contrasts western corsetry with Indian uprightness, noting coolie women carry loads, wear worn garments yet display straight features, supple figures, and jewelry.
An old Marlboro ad extols Doan’s Kidney Pills for kidney trouble and backache. It cites W H Swift of Marlboro Mass noting relief after cold related kidney disorder. Sold by dealers 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY as U S agents.
Arlborough Savings Bank sets interest and dividend dates for January and July with dividends payable on the third Wednesday. Office hours are 9 to 12:30 Saturday. William D. Burdwin is president and Charles Holyoke treasurer.
Concord High overwhelmed Lexington High 12 to 1 in a one sided game. Varley and Fallon led Concord at the plate with two hits apiece and multiple stolen bases while Merriam Coolidge and others contributed in the hitting column.
Half hour streetcar service runs Saturdays between Concord and Maynard from 5 P M to 8 P M and between Concord and Hudson from 4 P M to 8 P M. On Sundays half hour cars operate between Concord and Maynard from 2 P M until October 28 1911.
The piece examines sleep physiology noting heart rest periods and brain blood flow theories. It cites Webster Grant Bonaparte Pitt and others as examples of strong sleepers and quick sleep, then discusses poets who live modestly yet sustain themselves by imagination and poetic fire.
A crowded Philadelphia street incident ends with a ladder-wielding man catching a clash over a broken plate glass shop window. Eskimo wives are described as hard workers who manage camps, cook, and carry loads, keeping homes and journeys running.
The dingo is a wild Australian dog that hunts in packs and poses a threat to the country’s livestock and farming. Despite a government price on its head, the animal remains elusive and capable, likely to persist in central Australia for the foreseeable future.
Local clubs host whist parties in I O U F hall while Mrs Luick moves to Dorchester. Concord Junction prepares for baseball with a May start and a Waltham opener as funds are sought. Teachers, youth clubs, and a Knights of Columbus branch hold events and discuss education among southern colored children.
The wrecking crew caused a large heap of shifting freight cars in the local yards Thursday evening. Though not serious, overturned cars narrowly missed several children as they played near the tracks. Officials urge caution as railroad traffic remains heavy and danger to children is clear.
Mrs. Julia Davis of the Eli Davis family was buried in Westlawn cemetery after arriving in Littleton. Notices recall funerals for Mrs. Sarah Priest of Charlestown and the passing of John Priest, Boston city clerk. Camp life updates include Drew and Murray camps near Harwood Ave and Lake Warren with groups of campers. Reverend Paul G. Favor plans a Hanover preaching stint this summer. Ida E B Dow’s music pupils held a recital praised for their and their teacher’s performance.
Pepperell lost a Saturday game 11 to 4. Augustus Gardner of Jamaica Plain visited for Phelps property interests at Center. May 8 salad supper and vestry entertainment planned. Libby sisters from Fitchburg Normal on vacation. Birth announced for Ghos H Steineford’s son. Harwood family returned from Cambridge. Wedding of James D Christie and Edith Marion Sweatt noted with town attendance. County King's Daughters convention at Lowell mentioned. Hibbards move to Littletown area. Mrs Canopic of White Star line trip to Europe. Odd Ladies lodge Pride of Nashobah to be instituted May 4. Littleton common gains a new mill. Smith Lee land strip on Berlin Rd burned. Fire Warden Nan kervis supervised.
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