Boston Worcester street railway line to run 40 miles
James F. Shaw & Co begins construction from Southboro to Worcester with Maj. J. M. Wiswell overseeing compliance. The plan calls for 35 cent fares, two hour trips, a single track for most of the route, and potential through-service to Boston with power from an 8000 horsepower plant on the Sudbury river.
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Boston & Worcester Street Railway
James F. Shaw & Co
Maj. J. M. Wiswell
Boston
Worcester
Southboro
South Framingham
Framingham
Sudbury River
Park Square
Newton Line
Newton Highlands
Echobridge
Hemlock Gorge
Wellesley Hills
the College
Natick
Lake Cochituate
Fayville
Northboro
Westboro
Shrewsbury
Concord St
Framingham Union
Saxonville
Marlboro & Hudson
Boston & Worcester
James F. Shaw
Marlboro & Hudson Street Railway Co
Southboro & Westboro Street Railway Co
Framingham Union Street Railway Co
Citizens’ Electric Street Railway of
Newburyport
Touraine
Old Soldier's Experience in Winchester Ad
Civil War veteran M. M. Austin of Winchester Indiana says his wife suffered long illness despite doctors care but was cured by Dr King s New Life Pills noting wonders for her health and vitality.
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M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ind
The New Woman And Her Work
A discussion on women's roles in work and society urging that business be primarily a male domain. The author argues women should contribute to culture and reform rather than clerical industrial labor, envisioning a future where industry serves men and women uplift society through homemaking and grace.
The Carna huba Palm A Brazilian marvel described
The carnahuba palm from Brazil is hailed as highly versatile. Its roots yield medicinal virtue, stems provide strong fibers and materials, and parts of the tree produce wine vinegar starch and saccharine substances. Its fruit feeds cattle, pulp tastes pleasant, and nuts serve as coffee substitutes.
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Brazil
Europe
Brasil
Royal superstition linked to rings cured diseases
The London Chronicle reports a historic belief that metal rings blessed in a private chapel by the king and then distributed to rheumatism and epilepsy sufferers were effective cures. The practice traces to a ring given by a pilgrim to Edward the Confessor kept in Westminster Abbey.
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Edward the Confessor
Westminster Abbey
London Chronicle
Reading the Bible in a Newspaper Voice
A dialogue notes an old master painting with a newly framed setting. Mrs McShaddie apologizes while a visitor remarks on the frame. The quote contrasts reading sacred text aloud with reading a newspaper, illustrating tone in public reading.
Odd Fruits of Java Durian and Other Local Varieties
A Pittsburg Dispatch correspondent catalogs Java fruits describing the durian with its overpowering odor and large size, the serpent fruit, pomeloes, custard apple, jack fruit, orange, pineapple, bananas, and over twenty banana varieties. The piece notes native and scientific names, varied flavors, and cultural ubiquity.
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Java
Pittsburg Dispatch
Would you marry me Mary and spare the drama
A nervous suitor considers two old fashioned tricks then blurts out a proposal. Mary graciously accepts with a wink that her father will be pleased, according to the New York Herald.
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Mary
George
Papa
New York Herald
Concord Churches Televite Services and Sunday Schedules
Concord churches list religious services for two congregations. Trinitarian Congregational led by Rev. G A Tewksbury holds Sabbath services at 10 45 AM and 7 30 PM with Sabbath school and Y P S C E. chapel prayer meeting Friday 7 30 PM. Scandinavian M EB Church under Rev C H Johnson offers services Sundays at 10 30 AM and 7 30 PM with class meeting Friday 7 30 PM.
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Concord Churches
Trinitarian Congregational
George A. Tewksbury
Scandinavian M. EB. Church
Charles H. Johnson
W. F. Lawford
L. D. Wilson
Epworth League
A Nist
RW. Garter
Joe
Local Church Services Schedule Listings
Maynard churches announce weekly worship times with Rev Chas H Washburn at Congregational Church and multiple services at Methodist Episcopal and St George's Episcopal churches. Services include morning prayers communion catechism Sunday schools and evening hours with worship and prayer meetings weekly and on Sundays throughout the area.
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ST. George's Episcopal Church
Arthur Bradford Pamunion
Beret Aceon
Acton Firet
Local Lodge Meeting Schedules Listed
The notice lists meeting days for several groups including Red Men on the third Monday and third Tuesday, A. O. U. W. on the second and fourth Tuesday, ae-Lodge No. 181 on Wednesday, I. O. O. F. on Wednesday, and D. of R. Lodge No. on the first and Thursdays.
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Ae Eee
Mondaey Mons Forest
Secon
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Boston and Worcester Electric
United States
England
Julian Pauncefote
Washington
Cleveland
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Hay
Atchison Globe
W. A. Haynes CO
Maynard, Mass
Orient
Crecent
Grown
Hanover
Reliance
Mill Dai Bicycle Store
Heywood’s Block
Concord
John M. Keyes
Maurice McWalter
F. E.poor
Concord Junction
H.E. French
Hudson, Mass
W. W Campbell
First Parish Unitarian
Joren B. Macdonald
Young People’s Guild
Trinity Church Protestant Episcopal
Henry King Hannah
Maynard Churches
Congregational Church
Chas. H. Washburn
W. H. Gutteridge
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Huey Waguard
Herman E. French
Mary Robertson
C. E. Society
Episcopal Church
Devane
James * Devane
West Acton
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