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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1898
Page
12
The column blends aphorisms about life and nature with a note on Rockwood Hoar as a possible district attorney candidate for Worcester County. It mourns the death of Hon Thomas F. Bayard, praising him as upright and conscientious, reflecting civic sentiment.
The Hudson cycle club planned a moonlit union ride and predicted high attendance as the nights proved superb. The event was intended as a social gathering with riders enjoying favorable evening conditions.
An editorial voice argues against overdoing the westward urge and notes U S troops in Cuba or Porto Rico receiving steak and tea. It claims Yale men should heed this. councilor delegates in Marlboro and district towns favor S H Howe, while Brockton's history shows machinery opposed by a fixed class, usually prevailing.
The Boston Journal notes the reconcentrations are dead and questions if anyone foresaw it. It recalls Getchell’s knowledge of Sharon signals and brakes last August and argues engineers must take risks to maintain schedules, even when it costs jobs.
The Sixth Massachusetts has been in Porto Rico for over two months, the worst period for troops used to New England climate. No other regiment stayed as long or endured as much rough service, according to the Boston Journal. Some skeptics fret over shoe business declines, but the Boot and Shoe Recorder argues brighter opportunities exist now and urges capable minds to lead in making and selling shoes.
Figures show major firms producing tobacco, led by American Tobacco Co with about 30.6 million pounds and Liggett & Myers of St Louis with 27 million pounds. The B 1 concern trails with around 2 million pounds.
The Boston Journal notes Judge Johnson of Woburn enforces a Dubuque law requiring a debtor earning $2060 daily to pay a $96 life-necessity debt in weekly $3 installments or face jail. It contrasts union leadership implications with a quip about a famed walking delegate declining a $100,000 offer.
A Milford News reflection notes that a successful newspaper man faces malignment from law-breakers critics and detractors alike. It says true reporters should expect harsh treatment from those who disagree with public questions and may even consider dying young to avoid trouble.
The passage notes many of Gen Parsons' friends oppose his bid for another senate term while the convention appears to favor a different candidate, shifting voters and delegates attention toward the eventual selection.
C B Williams of Wayland is a candidate for the state senate. Known to Marlboro people, he has served on the state committee for years and gained familiarity with legislative and executive machinery. Supporters say he can manage important affairs and would represent the district well.
The Youth's Companion is controlled by owner Mr Ford a 75 year old cautious figure who rarely visits the office. Five executives Mendel Upham Drake Kelsey Stocking run daily affairs. Upon Mr Ford’s death his daughter Mrs Hartshorn wife of The Household publisher may inherit the newspaper empire.
The article describes C B Loomis’s humorous take on hen fever with anecdotes of his birds. It notes a Leghorn laying 20 eggs in 25 days versus a Buff Cochin producing eight, and a Plymouth Rock being crop bound while a Wyandotte rooster has the pip. It mentions spouses sharing the fever and discussing coop location and feeding.
A Republican caucus at Cooperative hall drew a large crowd amid a heated representative contest. C H Persons won with 132 votes against J F Sweeney 40 and Thomas Hillis 8. Other results list nominees for Chairman State Sen Councilor Delegation and Town Committee with several names in contention.
A broad Maynard locals roundup reports improvements on Nascn street this week, residents on vacations and trips, church and club events, harvest concerts, and a variety of social notices. Notable items include Dr Walter B. Currier's relic collection, a hunting party dinner, and the St Georges church English tea.
Samuel Carr died Saturday afternoon at his daughter Mrs James E Bent’s home in Sudbury in his 80s. The death followed a brief illness though months of reduced strength preceded it. Funeral services were held Tuesday with Rev C. W. Heizer Unitarian of Wayland officiating and burial at Mt Wadsworth cemetery in South Sudbury beside his wife. Carr spent about 20 years in California and, a noted Forty-niner, visited the gold regions again in 1897 to see the changes time had wrought.
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