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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
2
A historical sketch recalls Bagdad's strategic position on the Tigris, the torn fates with Turkish, Persian, Tartars, and Greeks over centuries, the city’s walls and gates, scorching heat, and decline from a once thriving commercial center to a sparsely inhabited ruin.
An editorial argues lasting peace is unattainable in Europe amid ongoing war. It warns a central powers provocation could fracture governments, fuel civil strife, and prolong hardship while calling for resistance to peace proposals and continued Allied effort.
David F. Houston states that per capita production of leading foods has stayed steady or risen aside from meat and dairy. He notes beef production hit a low in 1913 but has markedly increased since, swine numbers rose since 1899 census, and sheep declined slightly. Government inspected slaughter and meat product output reached record highs, with stock increasing and optimism for national and world food needs.
The United States forestry department reports a new disease imported to the country that damages poplars including black Lombardy and Carolina cottonwoods. It begins as a bark canker, then girdles twigs and trunks, killing above the attacked area. Spores erupt from canker pimples, releasing sticky tendrils that carry millions of spores to spread.
Opinion argues the United States cannot aid conquered European nations without risking war. It urges restraint and adherence to international law, noting repeated violations by belligerents. The piece expresses desire to avoid war and hopes looming tensions dissipate without conflict.
The Panama Canal faces rising costs with a plan to double tolls as Capt. Peary announces a possible new U S canal across the isthmus or Nicaragua. The author suspects graft targeting public funds and taxpayers.
The 1916 appropriations for the United States Lighthouse Service total 5 239 030 with 999 000 in special new works including 325 000 for Gulf hurricane repairs. The Life Saving Service reports heroic rescues of mariners nationwide. A federal grand jury probes rising living costs, starting with coal, to guide Wilson and Congress. Railroads seek dividends and call for reductions of top officials amid calls for economy. Germany’s peace terms are met with suspicion by Entente powers and occupation impacts in Bucharest Craiova.
Russell Case writes from St Georg Hotel Hongkong on November 13 describing first leg of voyage to Rangoon via Honolulu and Yokohama. He notes Honolulu’s tropical appearance, a phenomenon called liquid sunshine, and Japanese vigilance over a German passenger in Yokohama as evidence of leaning toward the Allies. Case promises more Japan observations in a future letter and closes with Christmas wishes.
A large audience attended a military drill and dance at Colonial Hall on Wednesday evening. Co I under Capt Dee performed Butts manual to a strong reception, with forty members and Colonial Orchestra providing music. A prize drill is scheduled for January 11 at the Concord Armory, aiming to boost enlistment.
Frank Kelley won the Lowell YMCA athletic tournament championship after an eight week event cycle ending Friday night. The meet featured running sprinting swimming and gymnastics with Kelley leading the field by over 100 points.
Vincent Sweeney and Joseph Martin witnessed Hip Hip Hooray at the Boston opera house Saturday afternoon and attended Raymond Hitchcock’s evening performance at Tremont Theatre.
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