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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1913
Page
2
The Thursday demonstration in Hall of the Nason Street featured Supt. Brick Principal Millar and Wo man’s Club members. The lantern illustrated textbook concepts with Panama Canal scenes and fishing industry segments, highlighting low operating costs and an exchange film system for weekly updates.
The notice prints Order No 7107 disallowing back stamping of ordinary mail and amending section 611 of the postal laws to read that only registered and special delivery mail may be back stamped. The change aims to curb casual back stamping.
Frank Taylor concluded his services on Saturday and will take a week’s vacation before starting as assistant cashier at Maynard Trust Co. next Monday.
An advertisement promotes Harmony Hair Beautifier to improve hair gloss, softness, styling hold, and fragrance with a money back guarantee. It also touts Harmony Shampoo for dandruff-free cleansing with a quick, gentle rinse. Sold in many Harmony stores.
Community leaders plan a week of school demonstrations and open nights in January to build closer ties between parents and the high school. State education officials may speak on educational concepts as Brick and Principal M push for active parental involvement and clearer understanding of school work. The Edison Home Kinetoscope exhibition is featured with a hoped for $81 fund drive through pupil subscriptions.
The Maynard Crick et al Athletic Association hosted 75 members and guests at an oyster supper in the club house from 5 to 8 pm. The event featured a program supervised by Harry Hargreaves with songs recitations duets and whistling and a committee including Dyson Hargreaves Fletcher Donahue Duxbury and Allen.
Completed today the new spillway at Lake Boon, under construction for some time, is expected to finish this Wednesday. Only six feet were drawn off, yet the low water aids cottage owners who use the lull to clean beaches. Nearby improvements include a new road to the chapel and a sidewalk from the waterfront, with recreation grounds proposed. Urban Lodge hosts Marlboro Lodge guests for a Maynard team degree service with eight candidates and a precise drill led by William Hines, followed by refreshments.
Overseers of the poor plan to seek extra funds at December town meeting due to high hospital bills. Aid recipients vary, with families still seeking help. idle tenements number about 150, reflecting mixed local business conditions.
A damaged pool along the ar walk near the post office steps is described as taking large proportions. The article warns that without repairs before spring boating and bathing can be enjoyed after heavy showers, with emphasis on the forthcoming warm weather.
A fire Friday morning at 12 35 damaged a shed owned by Allan Howard in a field off Waltham Street near Van Campbell’s residence. Investigators deem the blaze arson, noting roof and buildings were heavily damaged and the cause remains under study.
The piece mentions J F Price and George Lynch averaging around 101 per string in one match, Hugh Connor with 1100 total across eleven strings, and Connor's 1236 weekly high. It notes Concord intent to challenge Maynard, praises John Jennings for Concord and predicts a strong Hudson Marlboro Acton Concord Bedford league lineup for winter.
The Marlboro Hudson Gas Co announces its local office will close on December 10. Afterward H. J. Dwinell will handle interests at Johnson Pharmacy, with the office relocated there for better service and extended hours. A repair shop remains in the post office block with a repair man on site as usual.
An advertisement touts Rexall Olive Oil Emulsion as preventing disease and aiding recovery from colds grippe bronchitis pneumonia and other winter ailments. It highlights hypophosphites as nerve supporters and claims ease of digestion and a pleasant taste with no alcohol. Sold at The Rexall Store in Maynard Massachusetts with a money-back guarantee.
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