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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1895
Page
4
The Enterprise looks at cultural and military topics including theater like Arthur, banana myths, tuberculin tests, and a new army regulation demanding salute of the national flag at retreat. It mentions the Cuban insurgents, helmeted defenders, and the Star Spangled Banner as part of routine military protocol.
The extract cites 1995 state laws restricting employment of boys under 14 who cannot read or write English and reside where evening schools are available. It urges awareness for city employers and parents of boys likely to seek work. The rule applies if the minor is not regularly attending day school or lacks sufficient attendance in evening classes.
A collage of quotes and sayings from various newspapers recounting jabs at politicians and public figures. Highlights include remarks on milk adulteration penalties, speeches by Platt, and critiques of reporters and editors. The excerpts hint at early 20th century media culture and political humor.
The W C T U Massachusetts issues a leaflet by Lettie S Bigelow detailing the 1895 act allowing those qualified to vote for school committee to vote on municipal suffrage for women at the next state election. It outlines registration, ballot wording, and separate counting for male and female votes.
The report notes 61 enlisted men absent but commends duty, guard policing, discipline and drill as excellent. Second brigade receives high marks for its tour, cleanliness, improved guard duty, and overall discipline. Fifth infantry praise highlights attendance, business-like conduct, and steady progress toward good results.
Pawtucket will host the twenty ninth annual convention of the Young Men's Christian Associations of Massachusetts and Rhode Island on October 24 25 26 and 27. The program targets association workers with addresses by Christian leaders and papers by successful association men on topics for local college and railroad men. A quiet session led by Rev. Floyd Tompkins Jr. opens Friday morning.
A Dimondale Michigan minister reports his wife recovered from a severe pneumonia and flu bout after using Dr King’s New Discovery. He notes long coughing fits and says trial bottles were available at local drug stores including B F Johnson Co Maynard and H S Richardson Concord Drug Stores.
An advertisement touts One Minute Cough Cure as an easy remedy for coughs and colds. It cites B F Johnson & Son and listed locations Maynard Concord and West Concord for purchase.
Grace E Parmenter married John W Henderson at S W Parmenter home in Waltham on Sept 18 at 1 30 pm. Attendants included Mise Nellie M Parmenter maid of honor Leonard Henderson best man and ushers Willis Eaton and Fred Hal. Rev Elias Hodge officiated. guests from Cabot Vermont Franklin Westford Maynard Somerville Woburn Billerica Monson and Waltham attended. After a reception the couple planned a short wedding trip and will reside in Maynard.
Fred Randall has returned from four months in England where friends say rapid flesh gain nearly risked his safety. He cites English roast beef and plum puddings as causes and notes most time was spent in Shrewsbury and Trowbridge. On arrival friends hardly recognized him, nearly mistaking him for a London alderman. He says he had a jolly good time and locals believe him.
Mrs. Thomas Denniston died unexpectedly last Saturday after a surgical operation failed to revive. She was 27, left a husband and young child, and was a Congregational church member known for kindness and Christian character. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM at the church with Rev. Merrill Blanchard officiating. She was an honorary member of the Christian Endeavor society.
Miss Jennie S. Deane announces a large choice Fall and Winter millinery line for ladies of Maynard and vicinity. The notice mentions latest novelties including fancy feathers and related items. Also advertises a six room store-tenement with basement for rent at a corner location.
Having secured the services of Mr. E. B. Shaw a custom shoemaker we are prepared to do all kinds of custom work and repairing at short notice and at reasonable prices Ladies will find it to their advantage to bring their work here and have it done in a satisfactory manner.
Geo H Creighton opposite Nason Street Maynard Spring lane and Main street. Mrs N M Foley West Acton invited to inspect Miss Deanes Millinery Parlors. S S Strout near Holt shop offering tobacco pipes cigars confectionery and nik nacks. Miss Naylors millinery rooms received fall line of hats and children's caps. Wm Carver repairs boots and shoes at Seversons harness shop. Central Market fresh oysters daily. Lost gold watch. reward for return to Joseph Ellis.
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