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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1914
Page
7
The piece describes soothing bran baths made from a peck of bran with a cheesecloth bag, hot water, and a 15 minute rest, plus a quick cocoa butter rub for nervousness. It also explains catgut production from elk worms near Vesuvius with processing steps and worker roles, as reported by Scientific American.
A reflective piece on humanity's endless quest from the Nile to the Northwest Passage and the age old hunts for perpetual motion and the elixir of life. It frames these quests as evidence of a deathless ambition to know and do and to push the bounds of knowledge and achievement.
Five year old Proof asks if vermicelli is alive after watching it curl in hot water. A few days later he declares macaroni proves vermicelli is alive because it grows in macaroni. His mother explains that vermicelli is not alive.
The text argues that true charity lies in withholding harsh judgments about others motives while acknowledging one may hold firm beliefs yet accept that others may sincerely differ. It defines genuine charity as tolerating opposing views without assuming selfish intent.
The article notes superstition about the mystic number 13 affecting the coed group is waning. It points out the original colonies numbered 13 and that no notable misfortune has occurred up to press time.
A young woman jilted in London’s East End buys orm root from a chemist and burns it at home. She remains silent as her lover is said to repent and seek her again, returning to her side.
A New York World notice foresees a future when ministers shed vestments after sermons to referee Sunday games. The piece imagines muscular Christianity wearing a mask and directing players to heed the preacher’s authority.
A suffragist leader queried who did most to elevate women and a voice answered it was the inventor of high French heels, prompting laughter before the meeting adjourned.
An English newspaper excerpt offers a life lesson from a sick room: persist, even when weary, and force yourself to rise and move on rather than dwell on fatigue. The quote frames resilience as the only brave response to hardship.
A witty exchange between a New Yorker and a Philadelphian mocks grass growth on streets and streetcar horses. The jab reflects rival city humor about urban conditions and transit.
A fragmented remark notes a man’s high popularity and the undertaker’s sympathy at his departure, implying a notable departure or death without explicit details. The tone hints at a retrospective obituary-like sentiment about a widely known individual.
Mrs Gossip stays out late and notes her husband lacks a latchkey. Mr Becker returns early, usually after dawn, and starts the day with breakfast.
The remark argues Scribbler’s move to fame affects his output. A critic notes his earlier poor work sold well after his rise, suggesting quality declined as popularity grew.
Notes returned to the Bank of England are canceled in the register. The process involves cutting signatures by the cashier and burning the notes. Five years of accumulation amount to about 000,000 pounds, laid seven miles long and weighing nearly 120 tons.
A brief exchange shows a preacher denying falsehoods about business while a merchant calls the ad writer optimistic. The dialogue hints at tensions between faith led messaging and promotional rhetoric.
A witty dialogue frames a Fiji Chief asserting a woman who is not curious is the most curious thing, as his wife discovers a paper and praises the odd observation. The quip plays on gender stereotypes with a playful twist.
A quirky dialogue hints that a customer wields more control than the clerk, provoking a humorous stalemate about who runs the scene. The exchange underscores a playful power dynamic in everyday commerce.
The dialogue argues that a strong memory aids life success, framing memory as a map for recall and selective forgetting, helping individuals focus on what matters and discard irrelevant details. The exchange endorses memory as a practical tool for prioritizing actions and learning.
The British government experiments with unpainted ships to reduce repainting costs. Training ship Exmouth spent two months at sea without paint then received four coats in dry dock. after five years the hull showed little wear except at the water line, bottom in good condition. A. C. Holzapfel inspired the approach, now adopted for steel ships.
Peterborough architect Mr. Fordham bought an old meerschaum pipe for a few shillings at a recent sale. At home he discovered the bowl front set with diamonds emeralds and rubies. The gems were valued at over [amount missing] and attracted interest from many bidders who attended the sale but none found the hidden treasure.
The guide promotes No. 9863 evening suit pattern and pattern 7836 kitchen apron with ticking fabric and braided edges. Instructions cover cutting, pinning, pocket placement, and finishing details including buttonholes, tapes, and trim. A knitted tuxedo dinner coat in chinchilla worsted is described with crochet border and tassels.
The piece notes Friday carries conflicting beliefs about luck. It cites that starting ventures, marriages, or trips on Friday is unlucky, yet Friday is ideal for nail trimming. It warns that laughter on Friday allegedly leads to Sunday woe.
A prominent physician argues that heavy near work damages many schoolchildren’s eyes. He endorses glasses and urges reduced demand for print based tasks, calling for more thinking and fewer books.
Bedford Thursday evening will host the regular meeting of the Bedford Civic organization Visitors Night will be observed. The Grange Redmen N and C P and the Minute Men have been invited to pay a neighborly visit. John J Higgins, former district attorney, was in town Sunday and called on State Committeeman Louis Pfeiffer. The previous feature notes omit an earlier pretty moment in the chanting series. Mir Ixrethy Thaxter will appear in The Sutterfly Danea.
Dog owners must secure licenses by April 1 each year. Unpaid licenses will incur a warrant soon. Bedford residents typically pay promptly. taxes should be paid to Abbot R. Webber, town clerk.
Chief Edward P. Kelley and Joseph M. Hodeson arrested Walter Prows 34 in Billerica for stealing $48 from farmer J. RB. Hall at his Carliste home. The suspect, Brown alias Walter Bruce, fled into woods but led Bedford, Chelmsford, Concord and Billerica police to the wallet and a $300 check. He was arraigned in Concord court Tuesday.
The Liewsac lodge branch of the Boston Frances E Willard settlement plans its fourth annual open house day at Bedford on Saturday May 23 from 10 a m to 6 p m Cafeteria lunch and afternoon entertainment at 2 90. Barges run hourly from Bedford depot from 9 15 a m to 4 15 p m with fare each way.
The text traces serpents in Egyptian myth alongside Moses, Cadmus and the Phoenician alphabet, and Wagnerian lore with Alberich guarding the Rheingold. It suggests the serpent motif spans Greece and earlier American legends, linking diverse mythic traditions through a common symbolic figure.
A ten year old girl in Bocholt Germany underwent surgery after doctors found two pocket knives a bunch of keys and two brass plates in her body during the procedure.
The Maynard Trust Co plans a Memorial Day closure with Friday May 29 extended hours from 7 to 9 pm. International Bible Students schedule Divine worship at 3 and 6 30 pm at Lapham's block opposite depot with W T Dowden of Somerville as speaker. Bible study Thursday at 7 30 pm at the same place. No collection. Also offers eight room house for rent with bath and modern improvements at 12 Priest. Apply to Charles Hunter. Boats and canoes for rent by hour or day at 144 Commonwealth Ave by W B F.
A Mexican school reportedly rewards student proficiency by granting cigarette smoking privileges within school grounds. Critics call the policy dangerous and inappropriate while supporters argue it incentives achievement.
A bull entered a church in Terragon Spain during mass causing panic and a stampede. Two worshippers suffered serious injuries before the animal was shot inside the church.
Mme Von Konig, married to a German officer, crafts a gold and enamel device in reply to a jibe about conquered France. A French jeweler returns a piece featuring a Prussian eagle gripping a single white hair, with Alsace and Lorraine on either side.
A New York millionaire hit upon a frugal scheme by marrying a fashionable milliner to reduce household costs. The move reflects a clever, unconventional approach to managing expenses in a high society context.
Observers note pipe fish adopt a male brood pouch. The male folds along his sides to cradle eggs he secretes beneath the flaps. After hatching, he carries the young until they are ready to fend for themselves.
A historical exchange presents a reflection that life is like an anvil and a Plutonian blacksmith shaping us through varying blows, with the harshest strike capable of forging our best form. The saying highlights resilience and reform through hardship.
An eminent doctor notes a cyclist's pulse reaching 250 beats per minute immediately after a fast mile, illustrating the danger of scorching. The observation highlights risks to heart health and endurance training.
The ancient Damascus water source, supplying the city for nearly 40 centuries, has been converted to generate electricity. It will light the city and drive 100 miles of railway, marking a modern use of historic water power.
A quotation attributed to Napoleon Bonaparte declares that daily impossibility remains a dictionary folly, reflecting a bold mindset about limits and achievement. The saying emphasizes ambition over resignation.
English manufacturers agents ready to present American goods to South American trades but are conservative and resist promoting new goods. The note highlights reluctance to adopt fresh products amid regional markets and established practices.
The notice appears to urge action on legal talent ahead with contact details partially readable. No clear names or dates are legible in the fragments.
Public auction planned for a Carlisle Mass parcel of land with buildings 1.5 acres on the Northerly side of the road from Carlisle to Westford. Mortgage held by Middlesex Institution for Savings, deed dated 1888, sale date January 14 at 3 pm, cash down.本站
Edward L. Salmon, mortgagee, will auction a parcel in Stow Middlesex South District Plan 47 surveyed for Rh Horace F Tuttle 1912. The sale to satisfy a 1914 mortgage deed dated February 1 1914 to Maynard, Mass lenders. Auction June 6 1914 at ten o'clock. Terms cash with taxes and encumbrances unsettled. Auctioneers Wilson Juggins Murphy 108 Sears Building Boston.
The Maynard collector of taxes announces public auction of unpaid parcels in Maynard and surrounding towns on May 25, 1914. Two parcels near Bet Park and Waltham Street in Waltham are listed with plans and boundaries. Eligible buyers may bid to cover taxes interest and costs. unsuccessful portions may be sold as undivided parts.
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