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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1921
Page
8
An excerpt describes a voyage where one companion recited poetry aboard ship while another endured extreme seasickness. The author notes the seasickness contributed to lasting ill health and misery, with repeated requests to go ashore after sleepless nights during the voyage aboard the vessel Beagle.
Fragmentary text recalls long dispute about the lost Dauphin Louis XVII and Marie Antoinette era, noting claims by impostors and royalists. It hints at Temple prison references and widespread skepticism, with years of debate and renewed interest when a claimant appeared.
A fragmentary account describes Gogete as a vigorous and enthusiastic youth among century French composers. It recalls Mehul and a jest about attending a friend’s fitting, and a late 19th century tale of Gogete hobbling to the Opera Comique after fainting, showing enduring devotion to music.
Fragments claim a 2112 B C Egyptian writer Athetes produced a history of his nation while Latin sources ascribe inspiration from Europa daughter of Agenor of Phoenicia in 1404 B C. The text notes uncertainties about authorship and dates.
A partial OCR fragment hints at an old story told to a young listener. The text mentions an aged narrator, a two part sequence, and a voice that carries sentiment as the tale unfolds.
The article traces Hyde Park's use for royal and public amusements from 1650 to Charles I. It notes France's ambassador, deer hunts, and horse and foot races. It mentions an incident with an “ugly rascal” who later appears on Charles I's death warrant.
The piece recalls Will Crooks as a master of personality whose spoken word outshone print. Reporters failed to capture his vivacity, yet his wit and repartee, notably a wartime retort about a barber shop, defined his public image. It cites a Piccadilly flower girl anecdote and a London Tit-Bits reference.
Footwear in the Northwest shifts from traditional moccasins to white man’s shoes due to leather scarcity and store availability. The article notes fabric varieties, tribal bead history, and efforts by the University of Washington to collect moccasin specimens before they vanish, with an expedition starting this week.
The piece argues ancient famines in small regions arose from limited arable areas and lack of broad transport. It notes that failures in one area spread across regions and that medieval Europe suffered from poor mobility. It credits steamships and railways as key to delivering global food supplies efficiently.
The piece argues hats can cause baldness by restricting air and blood flow to the scalp. It claims tight bands around the head press on veins near the roots, impeding circulation and killing hair, noting most men have fringe areas not covered by hats.
Cumulative reports from Russia describe a rapid religious resurgence as church attendance and sacraments rebound. Leaders warn of mass conversions while the Bolshevik press attacks the church, yet official stance tightens due to stronger church influence and cautious communist response.
Antoinette asks to see you while Mrs White urges a trip to the drug store for aspirin. Mrs White notes the head ache will worsen once Antoinette leaves, creating a tense scene at the Mall.
Bernard Coyne, aged twenty four, claimed tallest man in the world, died at his home in Otly county Iowa. He stood eight feet one inch tall and weighed about 300 pounds. He wore size 24 shoes.
Hilda works in a silk factory run by Meserve & Co. Manager Armitage pressingly asks her to marry him. Macy, revealed as Victor Meserve, exposes Armitage’s double dealings and dismisses him. Hilda agrees to allow engagement after parental consent.
In a yesterday afternoon match at Lexington Golf Club, 13 players per side competed with three points per round. Lexington led 9 to 0 in the opening nine. notable scores include M. J. Meagher 3, B. A. Howes Jr. 3, R. Howard 0, Hadley 3, Richardson 1, Reed 3, Baldwin 0, and H. H. tournament results from Concord show Bacon 50, Connellly 44, Pratt 41, Kimball 28, se 24, Warner 4, Whitney 14 in consolation rounds.
Coach Peckham leads the squad through stiff last week scrimmages amid injuries Frank Colidge suffers a broken collarbone Capt M sidelined a bruised hip Cyrus Pickard sprains a shoulder. The team earned a free trip to Harvard B U and Middlebury games last Saturday with C H 8. schedule shows Maynard at Concord Oct 1 Needham Oct 8 Way at Concord Oct 12 Lowell at Lowell Oct 23 Lexington at Lexington Oct 29 Natick at Concord Nov 6 Framingham at Framingham Nov 12 C H 8 Alumni at Concord Nov 24.
The program for the 1921 22 season lists topics and dates from October through June. Sessions cover reading today, Thanksgiving reflections, Boy Scouts aims, Girl Scouts council talks, Americanism, club work, children education and pleasure, a musical hour with community singing, and a box party with an auctioneer’s antics.
Mrs Matteas Anderson died nine months after injuries from a Christmas day auto accident near Acton Centre. She was thrown from a truck during a collision with a touring car en route to Christmas dinner with her husband and family. She died at Deaconess hospital after transfers from Waltham and had many floral tributes. Burial was at Sleepy Hollow. she leaves a husband, father, three daughters Julia and Margaret, Mrs Harold Soberg, and four sons Emil Carl Teddy.
Posters advertise the event In Walked Jimmie under the Ladies' Union for Friday evening October 14 in Association Hall. The program features a photograph of Professor Whitney whose calm portrait contrasts with his expressive performance in the play.
A touring car driven by a party from Waltham collided with a truck from a motor transport company between Wealth Avenue and Mim Place on a Saturday evening. The touring car occupants were shaken. a lady received slight cuts and the driver’s glasses were broken. The car front was badly damaged while the truck suffered no damage.
Friends of Miss Hasel Hoit held a miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs John Peterson on Main Street. An inviting pink decor center arranged a basket of gifts including linen cut glass pyrex ware silver and china. The evening featured games music and refreshments with attendees listed among local residents and relatives.
Franklin Epps will continue to reside with his uncle Dr. Samuel A. Christie at Maynard street while attending the Massachusetts College of Osteopathy. All roads lead to Boxboro on Saturday October 1 for a full day fair with the Maynard band performing in the afternoon and dancing at night.
The Acton agricultural association urges all who want to exhibit at the fair to file entry blanks promptly. Silver cups for premiums are on display at Raymond Wright’s bakery in West Acton. The next association meeting will be held in the os hall on Thursday evening, September, with supper tickets planned for October 1.
Local items report neuritis illness among Mrs H A barted and omits several names. repairs, home painting, and shingling tasks noted for E T residents. Miss Mildred McClenathan and Annie McCarthy return to work, while prize cups for a fair are displayed at Baker shop. A Dartmouth area trip, a Boston theatre outing, a church oyster supper, and a motor journey by Arnold Leavitt are described with gatherings and travel details.
The Concord District Sunday School association convention at a Baptist church drew attendees at both sessions on September 21. Supper served 125 attendees with corned beef baked potatoes tomatoes rolls and pies. E N Montague chaired the supper. Rev C L Pierce of Webster a former pastor attended all exercises.
The Civic Federation held its first meeting at the G. A. R. hall on Sept 20 with about 50 men attending a lecture and Yellowstone Park pictures by Col C H French of the town. Several new members joined and president A B Barte er announced Rev Charles L Pierce of Westboro will speak at the October meeting. A luncheon was served.
A special Civic Federation meeting at the G A R hall heard a committee report proposing the establishment of a community house and acted on related plans.
An American reports finding copper wire in a strange fareep location in England. Experts note copper wire resists rust and suggests a possible metallic clue amid the description.
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