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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
2
The piece argues high labor and material costs throttle new homes and push people toward renting. It notes that workers cannot save to buy amid rising prices and rents, while owner-occupied towns tend to be better maintained and more prosperous. It contends ownership motivates improvements and pride in housing.
Posters in Ghent claim negotiations opened between the United States and Germany for Belgium’s purchase, with Germany said to seek a $10,000,000,000 indemnity. Belgium and its allies vow to restore the nation and demand generous compensation for wartime losses.
A Navy hydrographic office statement notes the Gulf Stream may temporarily deflect toward the United States coast. The current’s shift could bring warmer waters and sharks closer to shore, with a return to its normal course expected after the disturbance from Atlantic cyclones subsides.
New England reports one of the largest hay crops this season yet unseasonable weather has left much of it in poor condition. The State Board of Agriculture estimates under 60 percent will be marketed with harvest still possible for part of the crop.
The United States and Denmark have negotiated a treaty to sell Santa Cruz St. Thomas and St. John for 25 million dollars. The accord would shift the islands to U S sovereignty and cede US rights of discovery in Greenland. The move follows Porto Rico acquisition and the Panama Canal opening.
July 23 marks the second anniversary of Austria’s ultimatum to Serbia. The article notes heavy losses, predicts a possible end to the war in months, and argues for continued sacrifice and removal of militarism to ease taxes and allow productive work.
A historical note laments baked beans at 25 cents a quart becoming a luxury for workers while rich can still enjoy them. It recalls beans priced 8 to 10 cents per quart, their role for laborers and farmers, and the wartime impact on staple foods. The piece evokes camp life memory of the bean hole and beans baked to a cherry red.
The piece argues Russia's postwar recovery will create a vast commercial opening for the United States. It notes Russia will require American goods and machinery, with potential for a major outlet unseen, as agents already in the U S buy war materials and other goods totaling over 100 million dollars.
An article notes sharks becoming a food item in New York City with unknown serving methods. It cites past examples like halibut and swordfish moving from discard to delicacy, and suggests dogfish, once despised, is now fit for consumption as supply grows.
The writer warns that self deception in business harms trust with customers. The piece notes Maine corn packers expect a light crop and higher prices, while implying supply disruptions may affect prices this season.
Henry Doucette, nearly 18, son of Alderman Carl Doucette, disappeared last Friday near the McDonald cottage by Lake Boon. A canoe and hat were found. the body was recovered and identified at an Hudson undertaker after Medical Examiner McGrath's confirmation. Henry worked at the Apsley factory and played for the Apsley shop league baseball team.
Augustus Andrews of the Hudson recruiting station took three young men to Boston to apply for citizenship papers after they had filed as recruits at the armory. No one can be mustered in without citizenship or declared intent. Lieut. Swan arranged the transfer. More applications expected. several prospects in view. Nellie Cronin received a group portrait of Company M taken at Fabens, Texas. the boys presented a fine appearance.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Probate Court cites heirs and creditors of Catherine E. Rood of Concord to appear September 13 1916 in Cambridge Middlesex to show cause why administration should not be granted to Robert B. Rood without surety on bond. Publication required weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise. First Judge Charlies J. Melntire.
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