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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
5
A playful verse ponders an imaginary Australian uncle who could leave a legal windfall. The speaker imagines inheriting half a million and questions how the money might be spent from a castle by the Rhine to a modern playhouse, noting the uncle’s health and improbability of death.
The passage suggests revenge and plans involving a man and a boy, with reflections on life insurance and a character named One Pure Being. It notes concerns about meat supply discussions and distrust of commerce's corrupting influence, indicating a literary or editorial excerpt with philosophical tone.
In a brief, puzzling exchange a speaker claims to always beat her husband while another quips about logic. The dialogue emphasizes emotion over rational argument and hints at strained relations within a household.
A quirky line from a column quotes a man praising a young woman calling her a “mise” in a humorous exchange. The remarks reflect slang and social tone of the period, illustrating local chat and attitudes.
Maine lawyers debate the free alcohol act effective January 1, noting that prohibition state rules may bar on farm distilleries. The discussion centers on bonding and taxation for alcohol manufactured, stored, and withdrawn from U.S. warehouses.
Concord Junction notes the death of Omeer Greene on April 26 at about 6 pm. Born May 28, 1851, in Troy, Maine, he served over 20 years as school officer at the Deer Island institution and reformatory, shaping education for thousands of youths. He valued literature, poetry, and integrity, and leaves a wife. Funeral arrangements followed at his residence with a Tufts tradition in care of the Tufts school building.
Manager Riley recalls Marlboro polo triumphs from 1884 to 1886 when the Union polo league included Clinton South Framingham Leominster Hudson and Marlboro. He describes packed rinks famed out of town crowds and a later shop league win by Curtis factory. Several players moved on to diverse fates including deaths and relocations.
Poem excerpt lamenting farewell at sea with themes of departure and reunion. Speaker hopes to meet the pilot after passing the bar and laments eventual parting.
The Massachusetts Reformatory records pay tribute to officer Herbert L. Greene who dedicated many years of service to corrections. Born in Troy Maine nearly 57 years ago, he moved to Boston as a young man, served at Deer Island, and returned home briefly before his passing.
Boston businessman Richard Stanley purchases the Aldrich farm in Hopkinton for use as a summer farming operation. The deal secures the property for seasonal agricultural activity and reflects ongoing land transfers in the region.
The board of aldermen passed an ordinance creating an inspector rank for the police force. Officer Edward P. O Halloran, who has worked night duty with Inspector Fletcher, will receive the higher title and rank as lieutenant.
A note in the Sunday Universalist church calendar mentions hats in church. It says styles are against the custom of keeping hats on, but no rule will be enforced. Those in rear seats are urged to feel free to remove hats if they wish.
Patrick Cuddihy appeared at district court Monday to obtain a warrant against Dog Officer Leclair for breaking into his shed and killing a dog at the Cuddihy residence. The clerk refused the warrant after no acts were seen. In Shirley, selectmen voted against pony express licenses.
Henry Hogan erecting a summer cottage at Bartlett pond Northboro. Charles Dort Ralph Baily Leander Nedreau building a four room cottage there. Miss Mollie McCarthy returns from New York. E C Minnihan to redo Union Congregational church exterior with contract awarded. Local fishing party reports 63 white perch weighing 22.5 pounds from Fort Meadow trip.
Calvin Austin announces Metropolitan Steamship Co will resume passenger service on the Boston to New York line with the twin turbine steamers Harvard and Yale. The ships, already famed for 23 knot trials and 20 knot average, will depart New York and Boston daily at five and arrive the next morning at nine.
The article surveys fabrics and styles from silk to chiffon and marquisette, noting the shift to clingy weaves and soft drape. It highlights fabrics like foulard and pongee, new color tones such as horse chestnut and malachite, and fashion ideas from coats with soutache trim to empire gowns in chiffon and satin.
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