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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1916
Page
2
Marlboro Massachusetts post office notice records second class matter August 26 1902 under act of Congress March 8 1879. Subscriptions in advance two dollars otherw ier.
The United States Navy has received the first L class boat, L-1, an oil burner of 170 feet with a sharp prow designed to fire four torpedoes, then reload. Six more boats are planned, part of a class that emphasizes mines and coastal defense amid calls for world peace and disarmament.
The passage warns that spring through autumn brings widespread fire danger from rubbish fires and sparks from locomotives. It notes thousands of acres burned yearly, harming forage and humus, and stresses vigilance and safety measures under state law allowing burns only with permission and on approved ground.
Women press for full inclusion in Plymouth tercentenary programs citing shared hardship with Pilgrim fathers during the voyage and colonization. They seek recognition of Pilgrim mothers in the anniversary activities and view the event as a platform for broader international understanding.
The article honors the G A R badge as a symbol of fraternity charity and loyalty and recalls veterans who offered their lives to preserve the union. It notes the cost of war, the sacrifices of mothers and families, and the ongoing memory of those who served. It urges continuing honors and monuments to the fallen boys in blue.
The president declares that Germany must abandon its policy of unrestricted submarine warfare or face severed relations. He warns that continued sinking of neutral and hostile ships breaches law and humanity, urging a united, decisive response to uphold nations' rights and shipping safety.
A reflection on the Lexington Concord clash of April 1775 and 19, 1775 marking the birth of self government and colonial resolve. It recalls Paul Revere's ride, the first blood at Lexington, and the rise of 16,000 patriots besieging Boston, highlighting readiness to sacrifice for liberty.
Patriots' Day is a holiday in Massachusetts and Maine, marking the nation’s birth and the bloodshed at Lexington and Concord. The article notes Massachusetts soldiers’ role 55 years ago in the Civil War and calls for unity and actions in defense of the nation’s principles.
The 19th of April may bear different significance than historic battles. President Wilson tells Congress that German piracy must stop, declaring promises worthless from a government that has repudiated its national honor, hinting at a break with Germany and potential war.
A quote highlights perseverance as a universal trait for success across all fields and industries, stating a determined person fits anywhere and in any business line.
Magdalene Chapter 6O held its 26th anniversary banquet and entertainment in Mason ic hall on Tuesday night with a large attendance. D G M Mrs. Emme Searles and D G Marshal Mrs. Emma Fay attended as honored guests. Male members organized a program with songs, puns, and local hits, followed by a cabaret and various musical acts. The banquet menu featured meat loaf, potatoes, chicken salad, desserts, and coffee served by chapter members.
Postmaster A J Coughlan and Chief George H Gutteridge attended a Boston meeting of the Fire Chiefs club held at the Gamewell fire alarm factory. Inspectors toured the plant and focused on the storage battery system as the town plans to replace the gravity system with the storage setup.
The Fitchburg Dramatic club presented a varied program in a hall on Saturday night. The concert featured a National band, multiple selections, speeches, and two one act dramas titled Negro's Night in a Hotel and The Lost Coat.
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