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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1896
Page
4
A May 28 1896 issue notes Democrat tensions in New Hampshire and Massachusetts politics. It cites Emersons birth anniversary, trade discussions in shoe industries, a new Massachusetts telephone venture, labor unions in the Times, and unrest over a Marlboro senatorial district plan described as political butchery.
An editorial from Hudeson Enterprise argues that Sunday bicycle riding is not inherently wrong and should be allowed with reasonable decency and safety. It compares riders to horsemen and notes harms arise from rude behavior, left-side passing, and mayhem when conflict arises on country roads.
The article argues that militia members face increased scrutiny as public sentiment changes. Civilians once eager to host lunches now show less regard for soldiers after camps end. Militiamen are urged to protect their reputation and welfare by avoiding costly social displays.
Misa Willard accepted an invitation through Dr W Evans Darby to join the general council of the Society for the Recognition of the Brotherhood of Man. The organization is headquartered in London.
In Maynard the water committee of seven faces a silent session as officers and members discuss bills from lawsuits tied to the water system. Minority member O S Fowler submits a detailed report while talks turn to settling outstanding bills and a new water loan of up to eight thousand dollars.
Memorial Day events are outlined with cemetery visiting hours at Mt Wadsworth Mt Pleasant and centre town cemeteries followed by a 530 p m town hall collation and evening exercises. The Sudbury Veterans association partners with Burnside post G A R to decorate graves and a Revolutionary monument is prepared for June 17 with final inspection done in Quincy. Also notes on local illnesses gatherings and stray livestock incidents.
Members of the W C T U thank friends for the Co. convention held last week. Especial gratitude goes to Mr L Maynard for Riverside hall use and his fruit and flowers gift. Officials include M C Rogers Pres M A Messer Sec H L Caeney Treas. Cancer ads promote DeWitts Little Early Risers pills.
Resolutions from Rebekah Lodge No 54 Mizpah acknowledge the death of Brother Waldo B Marble. The lodge expresses sympathy to the sister and relatives, requests charter draped in mourning for thirty days, and orders publication in the Maynard Enterprise with copies for records and the sister. Committee members Lucy J Case Frora V Elviror Daniel H Elviror. Maynard May 26 1896. Eczema is a frightful affliction but like all other skin diseases it can be permanently cured by applications of DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. It never fails to cure Piles. B F Johnson Son Maynard C H Whitney Concord H A Littlefield West Acton.
The Youth's Companion argues for wheelway as a preferred term for a road exclusive to bicycles. It criticizes bicycle path as footway derived from patein and four syllables, favoring wheelway for its euphony and parallel to driveway. It notes wheelway denotes the whole road, not a partial wagon wheel path, and suggests recreation over mere utility.
The Volunteer Gazette reports volunteers debating Sunday bicycle use. The commander says it is okay to ride on Sunday and favors pedal power over relying on trainmen. A cycling prayer corps for quick trips is proposed, and a warning that salvation on wheels may push sinners into the woods.
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