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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1913
Page
3
Article proposes keeping the library reading room open every night to aid local youths. Prominent citizens advocate extended hours on weeknights to boost library patronage and address town concerns. The Enterprise seeks public views on the idea.
The fall convention of the Massachusetts branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teacher Associations will be in Gloucester from October 9 to 11. A symposium of state superintendents will discuss the National Parent-Teacher work and school advantages. Topics include the duty of schools to instill responsibility, temperance education, vocational training, girls' trade school, the kindergarten, and eugenics. The group invites all interested in child moral uplift to attend.
Col Benton led with 44 votes in the primary, Gardner garnering 101 allotments while Goetting held strong for lieutenant governor with 121 votes. Immanuel Pfeiffer earned solid hometown support as district results signal a likely election win. Burril beat Kane for treasurer 85 to 22 as five Progressives and eight Democrats cast votes. Republican town committee active.
A Marlboro advertisement extols Doan's Kidney Pills to relieve back pains and weak kidneys. Local reader Mrs F and Millman testifies the pills eased her back and irregular kidney actions. The ad cites Foster Milburn Co of New York as sole sale agents and urges buying only Doan's for 59 cents.
Warlborough Savings Bank Marlborough announces deposits earn interest on the third Wednesday of January April July and October with payments due on January and July dates. Office hours 9 to 8. President B F Greeley and Treasurer Charles B Holvoker noted. Also advertising live fowls and poultry deals with Lowry Dyer Marlborough poultry dealer for mail call or telephone orders.
Benton supporters may not back Gardner, risking a split that could deny him the gubernatorial seat. Walsh and Bird plan a joint state tour to present opposing views, a strategy seen as noble in theory but risky as a campaign tactic.
Base ball notes praise Bedford for potential league representation and a fast nine in a fine park. Dailey shines in Lexington's 4 0 loss to Winchester with nine strikeouts and three assists, Morrisey’s three bagger key in the upset. World Series talk closes the item.
Bedford hosts its annual Grange fair on Thursday October 2 with large crowds expected from nearby towns. A 7 30 p m program features the national song Old Glory led by a strong vocal lineup and a canopy of sky above the star spangled banner. If rain the event moves to the hall. Exhibits and entries are anticipated to exceed previous years with booking from dawn until noon and prizes awarded by a committee of judges led by George Sweetnam.
An echoed dialogue shows a father insisting on discipline as a son recalls his own brazen youth. The elder declares true leadership lies with the captain of the soul who wins through the firing line.
Column notes the kicker’s strong performance while criticizing the belief he has discovered something novel and important. It frames his ego as the most irritating trait, contrasting talent with self-importance.
A garbled column cites multiple local items from Littleton and nearby towns. References include family health updates, community visits, home repairs, fair results, social gatherings, and a bicycle of names such as Mrs Ames, A W Knowlton Harris, Bertha Stratton, Florence Whitcomb, Theodore Holbrook, and Miss Edith Flagg, with a minor accident involving John H Kimball's daughter.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church held its first meeting of the season at Mrs. Wm. H. Tenney's home. Twenty attended as Miss Matilda Brown of Boston spoke on "The Immigrant" showing strong sympathy for newcomers. The group distributed calendars and planned activities for the new season.
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