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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1919
Page
7
The House conferees accepted amendments liberalizing the enforcement bill to permit home manufacture of non intoxicating light wines for personal consumption. They also favored a provision allowing conversion for domestic use, while Senate conferees hold an opposite view.
Local notes report visitors to Marlboro and surrounding towns. Officials and residents attend court sessions in Hast Cambridge and Hast Iplahar while others return from trips to New York and Camp Dev training.
Police Commissioner Curtis announced a general order aimed at strikers within the force. The amended rule could permit the return of some officers, though many in the public oppose any reinstatement after the strike. The Police Men's Union president declined comment.
An inventor and soldier-engineer introduces a compact radiator-boiler that combines stove hot water and hot air heating. It fits in a parlor, needs no cellar, and can heat multiple rooms from a single fire with nickel trimmings and customizable finishes.
Co M of the Hudson company under Capt E C Benway resumes enrollment at the Armory for ex service men and willing young men with no physical exam. Five recruits enrolled including John A Ali Alfred E Fuller Chester Thornton and veterans from the 4th and 6th regiments as the Old Fifth reemerges.
In August 1812 General Hull surrendered Detroit to British forces. He was later court martialed by the United States, found guilty of cowardice, and condemned to be shot, but President Madison commuted the sentence.
A fragment describes Frank Ward of Richmond Missouri catching a turtle and cutting two small holes in its shell. He tied a string to the creature and reportedly used it to clear a stopped sewer pipe to restore flow.
Acton Centre youths intend to attend the Christian Endeavor convention at West Acton Saturday afternoon and evening with several preparing to participate in convention tableaux. Notable speakers are expected.
Emil Morin works in the Ames store three nights weekly while Theodore Hammill plans to enter Tufts Medical School in October. Mrs Annie Manson house tenant Whitaker moves in. Capt Charles A Baker visits relatives in wa. Mrs Trueman Ordway occupies 30 River street tenement. Dr and Mrs Melvin Wade returned from Bethlehem New Hampshire wedding. Worcester street railway fare to Clinton would be 20 cents under revision. Harold Poole, from aviation service, to resume studies at Amherst Wednesday. Magnolia Rebekah Today to restart meetings Thursday night with a 68th anniversary celebration and refreshments.
Patrolman and Mrs. Theodore H. Stronach and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Worship returned from a trip through the White Mountain region reaching Whitefield and Crawford Notch. They visited four local Hudsons at the Crawford house: Harry B. H. Worsnip Theodore Hammill Peter N. Guertin and Louis A. Hubert.
The American Legion plans a page campaign drive led by Lieut. B. E. N. from Camp Devens. The effort aims to open a drive surge at Town House funds and is already near the 100 mark with leadership in place to secure support.
A period piece describes lovely extravagant undergarments featuring pink georgette crepe and crepe de chine with satin ribbon accents. It highlights design details such as lace beading, ribbon shoulder straps, and convertible chemise combinations, emphasizing beauty and practicality for discerning women.
The piece notes organdie fabrics as the new fashion favorite with “one-piece dresses” featuring deep rolled collars tucked skirts and wide sashes. Available in coral pink rose yellow orange pale orchid violet and cool blues plus neutrals, black organdie appears in both morning and afternoon models.
The article urges careful shoe maintenance to extend life and curb costs. It notes rising prices and says women should buy durable pairs, alternate uses, and keep shoes repaired. Driving harms heels. protective coverings help. Linen canvas and net stockings gain popularity for summer wear.
New York dispatch recounts the June Talcahuano incident in which the Chilean submarine H-8, built by Electric Boat, faced a chlorine flood after a vent pipe rupture. Despite dire conditions a heroic rescue saved all crew members, led by Capt. Del Solar, with divers and cranes aiding the effort and a final surface emerge of the ship.
Fragmentary report from Quakertown Pennsylvania notes a coroner and undertaker probing a mysterious carved figure of a young woman placed beside a stream near a village called California. A finder mistook it for possible foul play and sent details to Doylestown.
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