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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1917
Page
2
Public notice posted at Marlboro Massachusetts under the act of Congress dated March 8 1879. Single copies priced at 8 cents and monthly issues available.
The U S Department of Agriculture urges large crops for 1917 to feed allies and citizens. Secretary Houston backs exhaustive planting of staple grains and vegetables, including yard and vacant lots, to meet global and military needs amid war. He warns European disruption means Americans must boost acreage and aid farmers, with buckwheat and corn emphasized as profitable staples.
A call to preserve wartime food security stressing abundant global supplies, urging farm production, efficient home economies, and vigilance against food speculation. It argues Russia may aid Europe with grain and machinery, while warning against price manipulation and hoarding that worsens shortages.
The report notes German lines weakening in France as British and French forces advance. It asserts Germany has not won a western battle in two years and faces crowding toward its own frontier. It cites high marriage license rates as a sign of shifting public mood and possible future casualties.
County court notices: petitions and appointments in Concord Maynard and Bedford. Patrick McBreen seeks administration of Bridget McBreen estate. Mrs Nelly Morrell named administratrix of George G Morrell estate, bond $4000, estate $2000. William Nolan and Ruth Webber estates also detailed with executors, bonds, and real and personal property values.
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