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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
2
An old tide mill near Fairfield on Long Island Sound is described as a near forgotten relic of coastal New England industry. The piece recalls how tide-driven water managed turning wheels, grinding grain, sawing lumber, and supporting village life before factories eclipsed these mills.
The article argues the de facto Mexican government is crumbling while Villa expands control in the north and Carranza loses influence south of Mexico City. It notes no Mexican authority is recognized as supreme, and warns that U.S. troops on Mexican soil complicate any treaty with an outlaw like Villa.
A speaker warns that the United States with one twentieth of the world population and one third of its wealth faces a looming commercial war. He urges boosting overseas markets, placing agents worldwide, studying foreign needs, and acting with speed to defend and expand national wealth and prestige.
The article argues rigid medical and physical requirements block recruitment. In early 1916 the New York Marine Corps Recruiting District processed 5082 applicants but only 67 met the standards. Of 810 medical examinations, 556 were rejected for defects such as defective vision, dental problems, heart conditions, flat feet, and underweight.
The piece urges readers to join savings clubs as a habit for the future. It argues weekly deposits teach self denial and lay a foundation for a fortune, enabling fund availability for rainy days, emergencies, or business ventures. It highlights youth participation and capital buildup through consistent saving.
Maynard marks its third anniversary with an installation of officers led by Master Edmard Whitney to be installed in March after study at the Mass Agricultural College. Reading officer Mrs George S Ladd presided with assistants, as the Maynard Grange reports progress, projects and community work for 1917. The high school orchestra performed and a reception followed with ice cream and cake.
The piece asks if the United States can sustain its maritime prestige and fleet after peace, considering high American wages and European competition. It questions whether shipowners will register vessels abroad to cut costs, and notes the ongoing neutral period during the European conflict.
The A. T. Haynes & Co trade contest ended with George Champagne winning the Ford roadster after securing 6 656 791 votes. Six other prizes went to Owen Duggan, William Baldwin, Florence Wilder, Une Starr, Louis Fullenton and George Loymey for various gifts including wrist watches ivory toilet set pendant lock et and dinner sets.
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