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Newspaper

Acton Enterprise

Location

Acton, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1917

Page

6

New Books at Maynard Library Catalog Picks

A Maynard library display lists new titles across fiction and non fiction. Authors include Helen of the Four Gates Geraldine Treasure and Trouble Brown My Wife My Country's Story and many more with varied page counts and publishers.

Maynard Ner Geraldine Brown Alice Premley Bower B. M Burke Edward George Bindless Harold Carmen Connolly James Curwood Paree Castle Agnes & Egerton Wolf Lure Canfield Dorothy Inderstood Betsy Cholmondley Christine Dawson Conningsby Carry On Dalrymple Leona Kenny Deland Ellen The Waring Girls Elliott Francis Lend Me Your Name Fox John Happy Valley Flandrau Grace Juna Garland Hamlin Middle Border Gibbs Hough Emerson Broken Gate Hueston Ethel Hudson Charles Royal Outhaw Haggard Rider Hamilton Robert Helinda Red Cross Hopkins William Irwin Florence Johnston Mary Wanderers Kyne Peter—Webster King Basil Lee Jeanette Green Jacket Lippman Julie Interlopers Lincoln Natalile Natalie Montgomery Nuise Anne Merwin Samuel Henry Miller Norris Kathleen Martie O’sullivan Vincent Richmond Rives Halie Reynolds Bailie Xamond Red Pepper Rinehart Robbins C. A Bullivan Alan Snaith J. C Sinclair Upton—King Sidgwick Alfred Sawyer Ruth Herself Himself van Schaick Wells H. G Aldrich Mildred Barbusse Henri Curtin Thomas France Empey Arthur Allen Plattsburg Melville Koettgen Desorter Nobbs Capt Gilbert Donald

Grange Meeting Reports Potatoes At 1 55 A Bushel

Maynard Grange held at Odd Fellows hall Tuesday with a potato club report showing a successful crop and a selling rate of 1.55 per bushel. The club, formed in spring, charged members only for production costs. Miss Ag Richardson led the committee as social time and music followed. The next meeting October 30 will discuss the fifth degree with many candidates. Mr and Mrs William Mead of Medford visited Mr and Mrs James Mullin on Main Street during the holiday and weekend.

Maynard Grange Odd Fellows Hall Jessie McQuarry Derry N. H John H. Whitney Stark Wilson James Wilson Ayer Ralph Rockwood Sagamore Thompson Concord High Revere High School Revere Charles Towle Helen Mt. Holyoke College George M. Baker Torrey & Vialle Raymond TD Willard Delmar Keene Elmer Joslin Chilton Cabot Chilton Fort Ethan Allen Concord Red Cross Waldenhall Concord Battalion Groton FE. H. Torrey John Whitney Mohawk Trail Ladies’ Missionary Society Trinitarian Church Union Hall Carlisle Colonial Orchestra Sumner Fernald Hamilton Fernald Edward Torrey Jacob's Wells A Ralph H. Cheney Maynard Maynard High School College of Liberal Arts Boston University Woman's Parish Association Alliance Concord Woman's Club Wilmont R. Jones Bliss Perry Brotherhood of the Trinitarian Church S. Thompson Blood Women's Parish Association Oliver J. Fairfield James Whitcomb Riley

World Military Training Plans Across Twenty Nations

An Education Bureau bulletin recounts how nations train school age boys. Britain relies on voluntary programs, while Australia and New Zealand enforce compulsory instruction for roughly ages 12 to 18. Canada France Germany Austria Hungary Switzerland Sweden Norway Italy Spain Portugal Russia Netherlands Greece Japan Mexico Argentina and others show varied systems from voluntary cadet groups to compulsory rifle practice and gymnastic drills.

Bureau of Education Department of the Interior Great Britain Australia New Zealand Germany British Empire Canada France Austria-Hungary Austria Hungary Switzerland Sweden Norway Italy Spain Portugal Russia Netherlands Greece Japan Mexico Agentina

Liberty Loan Sunday Observed by Local Trinitarian Church

The Trinitarian Church schedules Liberty Loan Sunday with a 10 45 morning service focused on Christian patriotism for the ongoing war. The bell will toll at 11 o clock and the Star Spangled Banner sung across New England. Pliny Jewell of Concord and the pastor will speak.

Liberty Loan Committee of New England Liberty Loan Surested Pliny Jewell Concord Walter G. Dawley Christian Endeavor

Concord Boys Scouts Honor Duty in Memorial Square

A wartime themed scene portrays young cadet like boys marching to the square to honor veterans. They stand on historic ground beneath a flag as taps plays and colors are lowered, then march to quarters ending a day of patriotic drill and reflection. The piece closes with a note that these are future Concord Troop One scouts and a signature M Surette from Lexington Street Concord Mass.

Concord Boy Scouts

Concord Junction auction listings volume item details

Auctioneer Otis H Forbush advertises sales in Concord Junction and nearby towns including Calved Holstein cows from J J Skahan and 15 cows plus a horse for Lewis Richardson Boxboro sale in Framingham to Milford electric line. Additional notices cover Gould, Ogleie Holliston and Baker farm auctions with farm equipment cattle and market gardening. Also Mahogany chamber set offered by Mrs W S Leland Concord Junction.

Otis H. Forbush Cincom Junction Mass J. J. Skahan Corkum Liancaster Nuurday Lewis Richardson Boxboro Richardson James R. Ogleie Holliston Wigan Framingham Ifonfsten Milford Valley Purim Albert Allen Geog Baker Farm Bair Crest St

Help Wanted 10000 Stenographers and Typists Needed

Uncle Sam calls for 10000 stenographers and typewriter operators for Washington departments. Civil Service boards urged to recruit urgently. exams weekly in 450 cities with flexible locations. Pay ranges 1000 to 1200 yearly. rapid promotion for satisfactory service. Full information via the secretary of your local civil service examiners board at the post office.

Uncle Sam Washington, D. C Washington Civil Service Commission Commission Civil Service Board of Civil Serries Examiners

Greatness of Small Things Unseen Efforts Inspire Greater成果

A reflective note highlights that unseen minor acts accumulate to yield larger results. It urges steady daily discipline and attention to small duties, suggesting that persistent, quiet efforts compound into meaningful impact over time.

First Meeting of Old Concord Chapter D A S

Old Concord chapter D A R held its first meeting of the year on Saturday October 13 at the Chapter House with a reception to regent Mrs O S Fowler hosted by Mrs George Minot Baker. Guests included chapter regents and officials and delegates named for the Springfield State convention on October 24.

Old Concord D. A O. S. Fowler George Minot Baker Baker George ©. Jenkins Clark Ellison Clara Gary Old Boston George Walcott Bent Fannie Sanderson Virginia Sanderson Curtis Blinn Herbert Smith Frank Rideout Springfield G. M Baker G. R. Blinn A.L. Morse

God calls nations to march against the Hun

A poem fragment urges a united march with starry flags to defeat the Hun. The speaker invokes divine fatigue with kings and calls for courage from allied nations and the people of Concord Pines as they respond to a fiery world conflict.

Milbrook Openers Fall to Noble and Greenough

Milbrook suffered a season opening defeat to Noble and Greenough of Cambridge with a 12 to score incomplete. Coolidge led Milbrook while Rockwood of Concord officiated as umpire with Derby as referee and Merwin as timer.

Milbrook School Noble & Greenough School Cambridge Noble & Greenough Coolidge Milbrook Rockwood Concord Derby Merwin

Ladies Auxiliary Whist Party and Dance A Success

The Ladies' Auxiliary of the A. O. H. division 44 held a well attended whist party and dance at Monument hall on Thursday evening. 28 tables of whist and a grand dance with an orchestra till 1. Intermission refreshments were served by Misses Mary Toomey Mary Carey and Katherine Downing. Several local and visiting guests were noted including Elizabeth Hall Weymouth Isabel McPhail Buffalo and Mrs. F L Hunt of Rhode Island.

A. O. H. Division Monument Hall Mary Toomey Mary Carey Katherine Downing Elizabeth Hall Weymouth Margaret Towle Isabel McPhail Buffalo N. Y Granville Holden F. L. Hunt Archie Rhode Island Willis Davis John Ordway Beverly Joseph Smith

Mrs J A Lips Nurse Concord Notice

A public notice lists Mrs J A Lips, nurse, at 11 Union Street, Concord, Magna.

Union Street Concord

Liberty Loan Meeting In Concord

A public meeting is announced in Concord to support the Liberty Loan. The event follows the President's proclamation and is set for Wednesday evening October 24 at 8 p m in the town hall. Citizens are urged to attend as a duty to the country.

Liberty Loan United States Concord

Wanted: Mother’s Helper for Suburban Household

CIRL sought around 16 to assist with housework for Mrs Roger Sherman Hoar in a nice Concord suburb home. Pay is 3.00 dollars weekly. Address 9 Belknap Street Concord Massachusetts.

Roger Sherman Hoar Belknap St Concord Mass

Parisian language teacher opens Concord French classes

A Desmarest Capek, former Concord school for girls language teacher and Sorbonne graduate, now offers French instruction at the Colonial Inn Concord. She uses the conversational method with college prep and special courses for young pupils. Evening and home lessons arranged. communications to A Desmarest Capek at the Colonial Inn Concord Mass.

Mademoiselle A. Desmarest-Capek Concord School For Girls Sorbonne Paris University of Prague Berlin University Columbia University Colonial Inn Concord A. Desmarest Capek Mass Adv

Scandinavian M E Church Sale and Meetings Planned

The Ladies Aid annual sale will be held in the church parlor on Wednesday and Thursday the 17th and 18th with afternoon and evening sessions. Sunday morning Sunday school at 10 30 Young Peoples meeting at 7 p m and evening service at 8 p m. Special meetings at Carlisle begin Tuesday Oct 23 with Rev B E Carlson from Boston as speaker.

Westfield C. L. Hutchins Williamstown Robert Holmes Templeton W. M. Davis Jennie Johnson Boston L. P. George Lowellrd R. J. HW Worcester Plattsburg Marion Wheeler Belchertown Edith Sonner Norge Middlesex Pomona Acton Concord Country Club Lillian May Williams Burton Mark Stone Cleveland, O Trinity Church Thomas Whittemore The American Fund For Russian Refugees Ladies’ Aid Society Young Peoples Carlisle B. E. Carlson

Crystal Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Wells in Hubbard Street

Mr and Mrs Ransom Wells celebrated their crystal anniversary at their Hubbard street home Tuesday evening with many relatives and friends. They were married in Everett 15 years ago and have two daughters. Mr Wells is a carpenter and contractor in the Perkins and Wells partnership. The Norwegian Missionary society met at Mrs John Johnsons home Thursday afternoon with a business session and a pleasant lunch.

Ransom Wells Hubbard St Mrs. Wells Everett Mr. Wells Perkins Bedford Perkins & Wells Norwegian Missionary Society John Johnson

Second Liberty Campaign Begins On Firing Line Support

The notice urges backing the men at the firing line as the Second Liberty Campaign starts and directs readers to Concord National band ad on the front page.

Concord National Band Adv

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