Field Day at Red Acre Farm Highlights Veteran Horses
Hundreds visit the Red Acre farm between Stow and South Acton for a celebratory field day honoring aged horses cared for by Miss Gertrude Bird. Displays include long‑lived animals from local towns and Boston, with prizes awarded to owners and a parade of the veterans through the grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Bird
Red Acre
Stow
South Acton
Boston
Benjamin Wells
Boston Fire Department
Augustus Newton
Maynard
John Lund
George Worster
Charles Witherbee
Acton
Clara Sawyer
Asa Merriam
A. M. Chase
J. K. Hart
Worcester
Walter French
Albert §. Bradley
Rose Winkley
Martin Wood
West Acton
M. T. Farrell
A. L. Whitcomb
Ira J. Manley
Daniel Ahern
Concord Junction
E. W. Roberts
Phillip Flavin
Concord
George E. Gage
Marlboro
Sandy
Cheswell
White Sam
Miss Bird
Plumbing Rules and Rural Tools Ad From 1908
An 1908 public health ordinance outlines plumbing standards, joints, drainage and penalties with a call for civic cooperation. Nearby notices promote farm tools including rakes hoes forks and cutting tools at low prices for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Concord
John M. Keyrs
Ernest J. Alley Thomas ‘Todd
Board of’ Health
Mass
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H. E. Hibbard
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Fairhaven Greenhouses
Wilfrid Wheeler
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Per
Creighton’s Shoe Emporium
Main Street
Stanley Autos
Murray Auto Tops
Stanley Cars
Dhe
Chas. S. Ford
Red Acre Farm
Tim
Lunenburg
Charles E. Goodrich
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Richard H. Mooney
Webster
Main St
Board of Selectmen
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Worcester & Webster Street Railway
Ricks
Public Statutes OF
Massachusetts
Pa of Health
Walla
G. R. Hall & Co
Albert Vanderhoof
A. D. Holt
Maynards
Malden
Barnet Lapidus
Fitchburg
Eben
Draper
Rnburg
John M. Keyes
Walden St
Aetna Life Ins. Co
Hatford
Coan
Bes. Cus
Amanent Lous
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Kilby St
Clarina Ave
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