Mexico Claims Pacific Isles In English Language Bulletin
Mexico asserts sovereignty over nine Pacific islands off California including Catalina and Santa Cruz, citing historic Spanish and Mexican transfers and the 1848 treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. The National Geographic Society bulletin notes climate yields limited agriculture but tourism and fisheries bolster island activity. The piece also mentions Farallone lighthouses and cable traffic, plus ancient exploration by Cabrillo and Viscaino.
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California
Mexico
Mexico City
National Geographic Society
Washington
D. C
Pacific
Santa,Cruz
Santa Barbara
Avalon
San Pédro
Pacific Coast
Ross
Atlantic
San Clemente
Tua
Santa Catalina
California Islands
Santa Cruz
Anacapa Islands
Farallones
Golden’ Gate
Sao Francisco
Wonderful Harbor
Farallone
America
San Franisco
South Seas
West Coast
Cabrillio
Viscaino
Spain
San’ Diego
Catalina
United States
Guadaloupe Hidalgo
War's Greatest Hero Faces Foreclosure on Tennessee Farm
Sergeant Alvin C. York, famed for his World War I heroics in the Argonne, declines movie offers and commercial fame to save his farm. With a $12,500 mortgage, failed crops, high taxes, and a $260 grocery debt, York contemplates losing the land he cherishes, insisting his achievements belong to Providence and not himself.
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Himeslf
Argonne
Pall Mall
Tenn
Tennessee
Alvin C. York
America
Argonne Forest
York
Tennessee Mountains
Hill Door
Alvin C. Jr
Yoke Their Wives With Oxen
In Ceuta Morocco the article notes that Moroccans despise labor yet burden their women by yoking them to carts. Women carry infants in leather slings while harnessed to carts, as masters discuss matters, with little regard to hardship.
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Ceuta
Morocco
State to Make 12 Ton Cheese for Fair Exhibition
The New York Department of Farms and Markets with the Dairymen's League will manufacture a 12 ton cheese at Lowville for display at the state fair in September. It requires 150000 pounds of milk, equating to one day’s output of 7500 cows, according to Commissioner George B. Hogue.
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State Department of Farms and Markets
Dairymen’s League
George B. Hogue
Loweville
Concord News Briefs Highlight Local Returns and Accidents
Florence Whitney returns home from New York while Ernest Williams tours northern New England. Frank McDonald resumes duties at the fire station after vacation. William Towler’s dog is struck by a Ford and a Franklin combination, left unable to walk but unharmed beyond fright. Carl Swenson receives stitches after being struck on the head by a hanging hay fork during unloading.
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Florence Whitney
New York
Ernest Williams
New England
Frank McDonald
William Towler
Ford
Franklin
Bill
Carl Swenson
Anniversary Celebrations At Byron Street Home
Last Saturday night and Mrs Martin Tobin celebrated the twenty fifth anniversary of their marriage at their Byronst home. They received many congratulations, visitors, and gifts of silver during the day and evening.
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Martin Tobin
Byronst
Lexington Nets 3 2 Win Over Concord in Tennis
In a Sunday Lexington Court clash, Lexington L T club beat Concord 3 to 2. Key results included Lynah over W Morse 5-7 7-5 6-1, Nashe over Guthrie 6-3 6-0, and Burnham with G Morse edging Lynah Nashe 11-13 7-5 6-4.
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Lexington Tennis Club
Concord
Lexington Court
Nashe
Nynah
Magoon
Foster
G. Morse
Lexington
Lynah
W. Morse
Guthrie
Bartel
Burnham
Britton
Bramhall
Apple blossoms on Ordway property surprise Marlboro
In Marlboro the Enterprise reports several branches on Fred A. Ordway’s Elm Street property bore both blossoms and ripening Red Williams apples. An early season freak of nature, the unusual pairing drops blossoms with fruit. Also noted is a pair of robins with white neck rings and a white patch on the breast visiting Ordway’s front lawn daily all summer, attracting attention.
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Enterprise Office
Fred A. Ordway
Elm St
Ordway
Williams
the Enterprise
Framingham Outing Invites Local Camp and Allies
Local Camp 4, Sons of Veterans receives invitation to join with Framingham Holliston Natick camps for a field day at Mevin's field this Saturday afternoon August 20. Auxiliary WRC GAR D of V and families invited. Parade from Irving Square at 1 pm. Bolton troopers and Commander George Hicks of Camp 94 will attend. If stormy, the event shifts to the following Saturday.
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Curtis
Sons of Veterans
Framingham
Holliston
Natick
Mevin's Field
WRC
GAR
D of V
Irving Sq
Bolton
George Hicks
Camp 94
Marlboro K of C plans Worcester trip for carnival
Marlboro council K of C held a largely attended meeting to discuss plans for the coming carnival and to approve a large deputation to attend Alhambra Council’s annual field day at the Worcester Fair Grounds next Saturday. The party will depart by automobile from the council chamber at 1 o clock. members wishing to go should see Grand Knight Joseph P Lynch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Council K of C
Alhambra Council
Joseph P Lynch
Widow Charlotte Tolman dies at 76 in South Acton
Widow Charlotte Frances Tolman Brown Tolman of South Acton died at home on Prospect street Tuesday evening August 2 at 8 20 pm aged 76 years 11 months and days after a brief illness. She left a son Henry E Tolman and two daughters May Louise Tolman and Charlotte Elizabeth Tolman and several grandchildren. Funeral services were held August 4 at 2 pm conducted by Rev Ralph A Barker with interment at Mt Hore family lot. She is described as a devoted mother and active church member. The article also notes ongoing local military training and community activities in Acton.
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Charlotte Frances
Lucius Clark Tolman
Prospect Street
Charlotte Frances Brown
Francis and
Charlotte Brown
Acton
Brown
Lucius Clark
Tolman
West Newton
May’ Louise
Henry E
Prospect ‘Street
South Acton
Ralph A. Barker
Mt Hore
Wilbur
Charlotte Elizabeth Tolman
May Louise Tolman
Helen Tolman
Caroline Tolman Rice
Nettie Brown
James P. Brown
William C. Brown
Littleton
Theron F. Newton
Henry
E. Tolman
W. B. Currier
West Acton News and Local Notes
Bertram Hall takes his annual two week vacation. Windsor Avenue road repairs begun. West Acton ball team defeated Littleton 7 to 3 at Littleton. Rowe Taxi auto collision near Foster's office. minor damage and safe drivers. E. H. Whitcomb hospitalized after long illness. Mrs May Brown living with the Galants. Angie Knowlton moves from Ramsay tenement. Brooks Parker Jr and Paul Heder-
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Bertram B. Hall
Wiggin
New Jersey
Windsor Ave
West Acton
Littleton
R. G. Baker
Maine
Raymond Gallant
Rowe
Athol
Boston
Rowe’ Taxi Service
Foster
E. H. Whitcomb
May Brown
Home
Joseph Galant
Angie Knowlton
C. C. Ramsay
Brooks Parker Jr
Paul Heder
Fifth Annual Sheehan Family Reunion in Concord Junction
Over 200 members attended the Fifth Annual Sheehan Family Association reunion at the Concord Junction farm of Dr Jeremiah Sheehan. Mass was celebrated by Rev M A McGarry, followed by a basket lunch and a business meeting led by Edward W Sheehan. Prizes, races, and dances marked the day with attendees from multiple states and towns.
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Sheehan
M. A. McGarry
C.D. D
Notre Dame
Indiana
Timothy Iggsheehan
Worcester
John D. Sheehan
Boston City Hospital
Edward W. Sheehan
Concord Jet
Pittsfield
Norwich
Providence
Ril
Hampton
N. A
Bradford
Harvard
Litleton
Acton
Leominster
Marlboro Brockton
Quincy
Arlington
Stow
Concord
Cambridge
Watertown
Maynard
Boston
M. A. McGarry Csc
Myles D. Kiley
Help of Christian’s Church
Concord Jct
Edward J. McLaughlin
Edwin Walsh
Jeremiah Sheehan
Marguerite de Gust
Thomas P. Sheehan
Daniel Sheehan
Mass
Mary A. Sheehan
Concord Junction
Julia Shortsleeves
Alice Lee
G. Sheehan
Robert E. Sheehan
Timothy F. Sheehan
David Sheehan
Dorchester
Katherine Mannion
Littleton
Hannah Sweeney
William Jones
William Norton
Frank J. Sheehan
Dorchwester
Gertrude Howes
Mary J. Sullivan
Michael Sullivan
E. T. Sheehan
John J. Sheehan
R I
Concord Junction figures in auditors and committee names
A list of individuals including Alice Lee and Edward W. Sheehan from Concord Junction appears as auditors and committee members for terms of one or two years. Names such as Charles J. Sheehan John J Sullivan Edward Sheehan and Mrs J J Sullivan are shown along with Dorchester Miss Eva Sheehan Harvard and Edward P Sheehan of Littleton.
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Alice Lee
Concord Junction
Charles J. Sheehan
John’ J. Sullivan
Exec. Com
Edward W. Sheehan
David G. Sheehan
Timothy F. Sheehan
Concord
J. J. Sullivan
Conford Junction
Mra Bessie
Sheehan
Miss Marie MacNeil Becomes Sister of Notre Dame
Miss Marie MacNeil leaves for Montreal to enter the Propagation of Notre Dame convent. A farewell party at Misa Louise Jayons home honored her with gifts, music, and refreshments as friends bid her success in her new life.
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Marie MacNeil
Misa Louise Jayons
Miss MacNeil
Montreal
Notre Dame
Miss Lyons
Daniel Nagle
Matthew Steinman
Sarah MacNeil
Joseph Alexander
Thomas Kelley
M. J. Dee
David Sheehan
Arthur King
Frank King
Thomas Flynn
Nellie Hayes
Madeline Ryan
Ethel Shaughnessy
Catherine Reilly
Agnes O'Grady
Chrystie Kennedy
Florence
Mary King
Gene Connell
Rose
Cecelia Reilly
Olive
Loretta Lyons
Mae Reilly
Edward Lyons
Cape Bretton
Local Notes From Acton Center And Nearby Areas
Mrs R A McNiff is confined to the house by a severe illness. Rev Russell J May supplies his home church in Waverly NY for two weeks. Miss Alice Thompson of Concord is staying a week with Mr Stuart W Allen. Dr Wendell F Davis is having a cement foundation laid for a piazza across the front of his home.
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R. A. McNiff
Russel J. May
Waverly
Alice Thompson
Concord
Stuart W. Allen
Wendell F. Davis
Lawn Party for Benefit of Community House
A lawn party on Acton Common and a Town Hall dance are planned for Thursday evening August 25 to benefit the Community House. The event aims to support the first year’s operations and reduce debt so excess funds can be used for community betterment.
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Acton
Congregational Church Sermon by Rev Albert V House
The Congregational church hosted Rev Albert V House from Danvers for Sunday services. He preached on John 4 38 noting others have labored and ye are entered into their labor and spoke of New England and its forebears who cleared woods and fields leaving stone walls as evidence.
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Congregational Church
Albert V
House of Danvers
House
Acton
Isaac Davis
Kansas
New England
Early Generations Shaping Political and Religious Legacy
Fragmentary note reflects on how early generations influence current political and religious heritage. It hints at enduring values and long-term impact without detailing specific figures or events.
Acton Odd Fellows Band Concert and Dance
Acton Lodge IOOF 203 hosts a lawn party with a band concert on Tuesday August 16 followed by a dance later in the evening. Attractions include the usual lawn party offerings and social activities.
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Acton
ODD
Acton Lodge Ioof
Lawn Parti
Alfalfa Field Day Planned for Billerica Chelmsford
C B Tillson Connecticut Agricultural Agent announces an Alfalfa Field Day in Billerica and Chelmsford on Monday August 22. The event aims to educate dairymen with visits to four or five fields and a chance to learn the history of each site. The tour begins at the Common in Billerica at 10 30 a m.
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C. B. Tillson
Conn
Billerica
Chelmsford
Weeklong visits and local events across New England
John Keefe of Malden and John Daley of New Jersey spend the week in Doan's and Concord respectively while Mrs Robert B. Rood visit New Hampshire. Miss Mary Tobin vacationing with friends in Connecticut and Alice Fuller with relatives in Springfield. John Fairbrother and family in town. Mrs George Dunning and daughter Jennnette take two weeks at Cotuit. Catherine Moylan of Cambridge guests of the Mullaneys. Emma Rose and Nellie Clahane take a two week vacation at Winthrop. Local fire department responds to Jake Walden alarm. Country club pool upgraded for member use under John Flannery. Sons of Norway to hold Carlisle outing August 15 with baseball, tug of war, races and an evening dance at town hall with Chelmsford band. Ice cream and tonic served. Housework wanted by a woman with a four year old child. widower’s home preferred. apply Box H Enterprise Co Markhor, Maas. agio-1t
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John Keefe
Malden
Doan's
John Daley
New Jersey
Concord
Robert B. Rood
New Hampshire
Mary Tobin
Connecticut
Alice Fuller
Springfield
John Fairbrother
George Dunning
Jennnette
Cotuit
Catherine Moylan
Cambridge
Mullaneys
Emma, Rose
Nellie Clahane
Winthrop
Jake Walden
Country Club
John Flannery
Sons of Norway
Boston
Worcester
Lowell
Carlisle
Town Hall
Chelmsford
Maynard Narrowly Escapes Serious Collision
Arthur Malcom Sr and his son were en route to the Chelmsford Odd Fellows picnic when their car collided with a vehicle emerging from D C Harris yard in North Acton. Both cars sustained damage, occupants were shaken but uninjured, and the Malcom family continued to the picnic with Selectman Chas Keene assisting.
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Arthur Malcom Sr
D.C. Harris
North Acton
Malcom
Arthur Malcom
Odd Fellows Picnic
Chelmsford
Selectman
Chas. Keene
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Pacific Isles
American Supply CO
Nasan
Maynard, Mass
Charlotte Frances Lman
Esday
Sheehan Family Assn
Acton Center
Box H. Care Enterprise Co
Mark Horo
Maas
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