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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
6
The piece surveys fashion trends for the season including white and ecru blouses with net and lace details, satin and silk fabrics for gowns, and novel Directoire and Empire silhouettes. It highlights bold color pairings, fur trims, and new frills in satin faced broadcloths with emphasis on matching fabrics and accessories.
Local residents undertake trips and visits across New England. Dr J D Jaquesse entertains a brother from Sorel P Q. Mrs M Corbeau of Boston visits relatives. Mr and Mrs Burns travel to Milford. many plan vacations in Chester Vt Maine New York and Canada. Community clubs and businesses report activity and upcoming weddings and retirements.
The Montague Agricultural School opens September 7 under Massachusetts Chapter 572, with a five year program combining farming, science and domestic arts for boys and girls. Students from Montague and six neighboring towns enroll, with transportation via Fitchburg and Vermont Central lines and school buses.
Summary of the Peoples National Bank Marlborough Massachusetts as rendered to the Comptroller of the Currency at close of business September 23 1908. It lists assets including loans and discounts U S bonds and real estate with a total of 1 018 059 85 and deposits of 649 872 86. The report shows capital stock 150 000 and a net surplus of 66 317 99 with directors including Walter P Frye Waldo B Fay Oren P Walker and others. It notes safety deposit boxes for rent and sale of water bonds with six percent interest on deposits.
The New England Food Fair debuts in Mechanics Building Boston running from October through October 31. It promises the largest expo with a record number of exhibitors and attractions, costing over 100000 dollars. The Mexican National Band of 97 musicians arrives with high costs covered by Mexico's government. The Frank C. Bostock animal arena and 500 animals factor into daily expenses exceeding 1200 dollars. Philippoteaux Grant paintings rent tripled compared with prior fairs. All attractions are free to visitors during the month.
Passenger traffic remains high across Eastern Steamship lines as September yields to October with healthful vacation appeal. Excursions to the Provinces end this week, while International Division coastwise ships keep the same schedule. Regular routes from Boston and Union Wharf operate with consistent sailings and improving onboard comfort.
A A Brigham former Marlboro leader is chosen as president of South Dakota Agricultural College. He has served in the Marlboro legislature two years, worked in agricultural education in Japan, taught at Rhode Island Poultry School, and spent two years in Maryland on related projects. He is noted as a prominent agriculturalist.
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