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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1900
Page
6
The article describes the Ben Hur chariot race as a landmark in stage realism. General Lew Wallace resisted dramatization until Klaw and Erlanger presented a working model of the scene. Once convinced, Wallace agreed to translate the novel into a drama featuring a dramatic fifth act chariot race with authentic apparatus and crowd scenes.
An essay argues that Boston’s 50 mile radius holds the largest interurban rail mileage in America yet remains underdeveloped. It envisions a merged Boston Elevated and Massachusetts Electric system to create extensive, profitable streetcar service linking nearly every mainland town to Boston within decades.
Mrs H. Lincoln recalls a fearsome night for the widow of General Burnham of Machias Me. before doctors predicted death from pneumonia. She credits Dr King’s New Discovery as the life saver that put the patient to sleep and cured her, claiming the medicine can heal throat chest and lung diseases. Available at Burdett Barnard Hudson Concord Maynard drug stores with trial bottles free.
Under the new appropriation the towns in this county which receive money for state highways are Hudson 3000 Maynard 1144 Stow 448 Westford 1400 Bolton 500. These amounts may be changed slightly but will not vary more than five percent. It is noticeable that the district represented in the legislature by C Persons gets more than one sixth of the entire amount appropriated.
A resident proposes transforming Marlboro into a residential and business city by embracing electric rail, suggesting a 16 mile line from Marlboro to Newton or Waltham and a Mass Central electric route from Boston through Sudbury with half hour services. He cites lower rents, expected fare reductions, and parallels with other rail networks adopting electric power.
Marlboro residents and visitors frequent the scene with reports of Sunday calls and weekend trips. Names include W P Dwyer Clinton A L Ricker Everett Della Frye Tyngsboro J A Frye Barton Vt R M Pratt Clinton J F Greenhalge Winchester and others. Local events reference a Bolton cattle show on Oct 3 and weather prompting closed street cars. Census inquiries note reported population decreases linked to labor trouble.
Dr. A Kellett reports a railroad laborer was badly crushed in the foot but healed quickly with Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The ad touts the salve as a cure for burns boils piles and skin eruptions at 25 cents, available from several local merchants.
The Republican convention for the Fourth District will be held in Hudson at the town hall on Tuesday October at 10 a.m. Delegates and supporters are urged to attend and participate in the proceedings.
A Sunday School lesson commentary by Rev. D. M. Stearns guides readers through Luke chapter twelve verses 35 to 46. It emphasizes girded loins and lights, readiness for Christ’s return, faithful service, and the awards for faithfulness versus endangerment of salvation.
A Northampton special election used a voting machine for two charter and armory questions. Results were quick, with four minutes after polls closed and average voting time about 22 seconds. Charter failed while the armory passed, as predictions of mechanical counting begin to seem plausible.
The Caledonian notes the Vermont result was among the largest state victories, with Democrats winning nearly 50 seats in the next House and only nine towns voting Democratic for governor. Newark in Caledonia County contributed one town. The paper praises the state committee led by Allen of Fair Haven and the statewide town committees for turnout, predicting a Republican victory in November.
The Milford Journal argues militarism is mainly talk, noting less than two soldiers per 1000 inhabitants in the United States. It cites land area, soldier density, and per capita cost, contrasting with Britain, Germany, and France, while asserting the U.S. will not be hampered by a large standing army relative to wealth and population.
The New Bedford Standard notes publishers aim to mold their surroundings rather than conform to it. They rarely achieve perfect fit but come closer than those who settle. The piece argues contentment with current surroundings leads to decline, while active improvement benefits the community.
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