White Pine Blister Rust Warning Urges Action
The American Forestry Association warns of white pine blister rust threatening all white pines and five leaf pines in the United States with no known cure. The disease has appeared across many states and provinces, spreading via spores from currants and gooseberries to pines. Urges destruction of currant and gooseberry bushes and infected trees to halt spread and protect forests valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.
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American Forestry Association
United States
Maine
New Hampshire
Vermont
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Rhode Island
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Quebec
Ontario
New England
Lake States
The
America
Musical Vibrations Scale From Gamma Rays to Radio Waves
Scientific Monthly notes a proposed octave scale for electromagnetic waves from gamma rays of radium about one hundredth of a millimeter long to radio waves over 10 000 meters, with visible light comprising only one of the forty eight octaves. Professor David Vance Guthrie of Louisiana State University discusses the concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scientific Monthly
Davd Vance Guthrie
Louisiana State University
Wrens Good Insect Eaters
A Norwalk Connecticut naturalist praising wrens describes their cheerful song and insect rich diet. He notes wrens forage from dawn to dusk in June, bringing insects to their young, and estimates a pair with young destroys vast numbers in a season.
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A. A. Saunders
Norwalk
Conn
Judging a Potato and Civil Authority Notes
Extracts blend legal principle with everyday items. Judge cites the Constitution as the supreme frame while contrasting it with ordinary acts. Descriptions cover potato quality, curtain clips, and a note on the Star-Spangled Banner as a service regulation.
HIS MAJESTY THE BROOK TROUT
An enthusiastic ode to the brook trout detailing its habitat, feeding habits, and fighting spirit. It describes preferred waters, sight feeding, and methods for fishing with artificial flies worms and minnows. It also offers practical tips on casting timing and line control.
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Buck
West
B. Trout
Alek
Maynard St George’s Men Club Publishes Evening Program
The Men’s club of St George’s church held a meeting followed by entertainment and a supper at the vestry on Tuesday evening. Flute by H Dawson vocal by Verett Toop quartet by Frank Taylor Elmer Cook Ralph Jones Everett Toop and a sketch by Alfred Billet and Marsden Waterhouse. Rev A B Papineau served as toastmaster.
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St. George’s Church
H. Dawson
Verett Toop
Frank Taylor
Elmer Cook
Ralph Jones
Everett Toop
Alfred Billet
Marsden Waterhouse
A. B. “Papineau
Louis Hastings
Maple St
Neilie L. McClung
R. A. Barker
Barker
A. Merriam
Merriam
Middlesex Union Association of Congregational Churches
Westford
Percy W Allen Named Superintendent of Reformatory
Concord Junction residents received news Monday evening of Percy W Allen being appointed superintendent of the Mags Reformatory. Long in state prison service, Allen joined the reformatory in 1890s, rose to deputy in 1904, and later to superintendent, earning broad approval for his fitness and experience.
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Reformatory
Percy W. Allen
Col. C. B. Adams
Allen
Utder
A. Ss. Baker
Col. Adams
Monuments Erected In Glenwood Cemetery
The Maynard Marbie and Granite Co. erected a four piece Scotch granite monument in Frank Johnson’s Glenwood cemetery lot this week. The same company also erected a two piece pink granite monument in memory of Francis Felton on Mrs. Sarah Felton’s lot.
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Maynard Marbie and Granite Co
Frank Johnson
Glenwood Cemetery
Sarah Felton
Francis Felton
Pony express licensing bill signed into law by governor
The temperance driven reform passes and becomes law. The new provision allows selectmen in towns without a license vote to decide if a pony express license should be granted. Assabet aerie F O will hold a Folks' Dance at Colonial Hall on May 1 with Colonial Orchestra to provide music. Be A Crowell of Swampscott guests of Mrs. Mary Shea. Unity Circle I C A installs new officers led by Miss May Curley and Hudson aide. Maynard Bottling Co prepares for a busy season adding staff Michael Louka starts Monday Oscar Grondahl joins last week.
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McCall
Licensing Board
Assabet Aerie, F. O
Colonial Hall
Colonial Orchestra
BE. A. Crowell
Swampscott
Mary Shea
Unity Circle
I. C. of A
I. C. O. F. Hall
May. Curley
Suite
Hudson
Maynard Bottling Co
Michael Louka
Oscar Grondahl
Concord Town Adopts Building By-Laws 1914 17
Town adopts building by laws approved by attorney general Thomas Boynton in 1914 and Henry Atwell in 1917. Provisions require flame flue linings of clay or terra cotta in new buildings, permits for chimney work, protections for fire stopping and clearances, and fire stopping for stairs and walls.
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Town’ OF
Concord
Thomas J. Boynton
Henry C. Atwell
William D. Cross
Murray . Ballou
George W. Hunt
Benjamin Derby
Men’s Club Chooses New Officers for 1917 18
The final meeting of the Men’s Club on Monday elected officers for 1917 18. Clarence L. Trufant was named president and Winslow J. Damon vice president Harold I. Judkins Jr. secretary and Wayne Lawrence treasurer. Wells A. Hall spoke on education. A vote of thanks was given to retiring president Warren J. Goddard.
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Tébé
Clarence L. Trufant
Winslow J. Damon
Harold I. Judkins, Jr
Treas
Wayne ‘Lawrence
Funeral for Frank Watson Held in Manchester Mass
Funeral services for Frank Watson of this town were held Monday afternoon in Manchester Massachusetts where interment was made. A number of Watsons friends from his town attended to pay final respects to one they loved.
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Field
Frank Watson
Manchester
Mass
Red Cross Sewing Meetings Plan At Annursnack Site
Local Red Cross branch schedules sewing meetings at the former Annursnack restaurant. A large group of women have signified intent to aid in the relief work, drawing considerable community interest.
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The
Red ‘Cross Society
Union Church Services and Endevor Programs
Union Church schedules morning worship at 10 45, church school at noon, Junior Endeavor at 3 30, and Intermediate Endeavor at 4 30 with BAB Senior Endeavor and a topic How Lying Undermines Character. Miss Gertrude Rideout addresses Intermediate. evening service at 7 00 with pastor preaching both services. Tuesday midweek meeting at 7 30 in the vestry. A spruce tree is planted in Tittle park at Laws Brook Rd and Commonwealth Ave with smaller trees at each corner.
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Gertrude Rideout
Tittle” Park
Laws, Brook Rd
Commonwealth Ave
Notice of administration for Eliza J. Caleffrate estate
The subscriber is appointed administrator of the estate of Eliza J. Caleffrate of Sudbury Middlesex deceased intestate. He has filed bond as required. Creditors must present demands and debtors pay. Administration by Crore W. Caleff at 17 Beethoven Street Roxbury Boston March 4 1917.
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Eliza
J. ‘Caleffriaté
Sudbury
Middlesex
W. Caleff
Beethoven
Roxbury
Mass
Boston
Local notes from South Acton to Keene and beyond
South Acton residents travel for illness and visits while dances, entertainment, and church events fill Exchange hall. Emily Aldred from Watch City and Curtis Hinckley return home for work offers. Red Cross fundraiser April 26 and May sale slated with dinner and ongoing entertainment.
Death of E T Richardson Remains In Acton
Edward Farwell Richardson died Sunday at his Maynard Street home after a long illness. Born in Jay Maine on March 3 1833 he came to Acton in 1851 and taught school for over a generation. He was Massachussetts first town superintendent of schools before the Civil War serving five years. He later worked in grain timber and public life. Survived by five children Elizabeth Myrtilla Clough Sidney L Richardson Mabel Teele and Lillian Richardson. Funeral 2 30 PM with burial at Mt Hope West Acton.
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Edward Farwell Richardson
Maynard St
Mr. Richardson
Jay
Acton
Sera
Massachusetts
Charles Harrington
Ambulance Driver Walter Macomber to Speak in Sudbury
Sudbury hosts Walter Macomber this Sunday evening at 7 in Memorial church South Sudbury. He recounts four months in Verdun serving as an ambulance conveyor of wounded and will show lantern pictures of the battle torn countryside and battlefield souvenirs. Admission is by contribution to cover expenses.
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Walter Macomber
France
Verdun
Atom ‘Memorial Church
South Sydbury
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John Marr
His Majesty
Trout Gorge
Maynard
Concord Junction
Union Church
South Acton
Ellery Deeth
Keene, N. H
Exchange Hall
Louise
William Aldred
Howard Quimby
Dennison
Indianapolis
Ind
Curtis Hinckley
Hyannis
Jesse
Elliot
Livermore
Hiramivermore
Lemar
Red Cross
Harold Coolidge
Fitchburg
William Frankel
New York City
George Daniels
Green Mountains
George Greenough
Holliston
E. T. Richardson
Tel
Main Street
Maynard, Mass
Santa Clara
Sunkist
Ceylon
Formosa
Queen’s
Distasio
George E. Hack
A. J. Coughlan
Maynard Block, Maynard
Maynard Bottling. CO
Glendale Street
Benj. C. Brown
Dorchester
Boston Globe
Waltham, Summer, Nason, Acton, Percival and
Main Sts
Alderbrook Farm
Lexington Road
Centre
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