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Newspaper
Acton Enterprise
Location
Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1916
Page
2
Official notice dated August 25, 1903, announces Marlboro Mass Post Office operation under the March 8 1879 act including postage. Mentions Maynard Concord Sudbury Actor Bedford as related local references.
The American Forestry Association warns against waste and fires to protect timber growth. It cites Europe’s war driven depletion, Maine’s past forest profits, and Maine and Massachusetts waste lands that could be replanted with valuable species like chestnut oak and white birch. It urges prompt action to convert waste lands into timber resources.
The U.S. government publishes 70 pulp samples from previously unused woods to ease spruce decline and lower paper costs. Tests at Wisconsin forests show 11 new woods suitable for newsprint and several for Manila and boxes, mainly in the west, with soft woods offering longer fibers than spruce.
A Bath Maine built schooner launched in April earned 32000 dollars in freight on its maiden voyage to Liverpool. If the vessel returns safely with cargo, the round trip earnings will nearly cover its cost and spur more American flag ships.
The piece notes Yuan Shi Kai death in China and compares him to Lord Kitchener as a stern reformer who sought empire, which led to rebellion and his death. It mentions Li Yuan Hung as his successor and adds a remark about falling flour prices as hopeful news.
The Hampshire cruiser is sunk off the Orkneys by a mine or torpedo with about 500 aboard. Earl Kitchener and his staff perish on a mission to Russia. The loss marks a severe blow to Britain as it struggles to maintain a growing war effort and a restructured military leadership.
The state bans common drinking cups towels and shared public utensils in parks buildings hotels theatres schools factories markets offices and transit sites after July. Violations bring a 25 dollar fine per offense and the board of health will enforce rules to curb disease spread.
The text argues preparedness fails to prevent war both past and future and suggests people are peaceful without weapons. It contrasts a man with a cane enjoying nature to a man with a gun who becomes savage, seeking to kill and destroy. The moral centers on the weapon's transformative effect on human conduct.
The measure, effective July 1, expands the regular army from 102,000 to 175,000 enlisted with potential growth to 260,000 in war. It sets 11,000 regular officers, three-year active service, four in reserve, and expands the National Guard to 17,000 officers and 440,000 enlisted under federal funding. It also authorizes a federal nitrate plant and mobilization camps, signaling a broad shift toward preparedness.
The will of Elizabeth A. Williams of Concord died March 14 is allowed by Judge MelIntire. Emma Frances Williams appointed executrix with bond of 146000. estate valued at 200500 pounds plus 89500 real estate and 120000 personal property.
Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the Sudbury estate of Jeannette P Hunt as Luther W Parmeter seeks letters testamentary without bond. Hearing in Cambridge on June 16, 1016. notice to appear, publish weekly for three weeks, and mail copies to heirs at least 14 days before court.
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