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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1917
Page
2
Public notice dated August 25 1903 announces a matter pending at the Marlboro Massachusetts Post Office and cites the act of Congress of March 8 1879 as governing authority.
An editorial argues Germany has no credible basis for peace as Allied offensives push back fronts in Europe. It highlights Allied advances in the Italian and Arabian theaters, asserts Russia will recover under Kerensky, and condemns German espionage and treachery in Russia while praising Russian resolve to unite for independence and security.
The Hartford Courant argues the German war aims reveal arrogance and moral blindness. It compares retaliation to defending home against invaders and warns of a future failing to redeem currency and costs tied to nationwide conflict.
The piece lauds Belgium for delaying German advance in early World War I, likening Belgian bravery to Spartans at Thermopylae and Greeks at Marathon. It urges France and England to continue fighting Teuton forces, honor Belgian sacrifices, and ensure indemnity for losses as Belgium’s heroism lights the war’s history.
President Wilson ordered the registration of all men ages 21 to 30 to raise an army not a census. Exemptions exist for unfit or those better serving at home. The draft aims for equal treatment, avoiding hardship, protecting industries, and preserving families. Germany’s wartime actions threaten American rights and require a strong, just defense.
The piece argues the draft is the fairest military service reducing burdens across classes while condemning evasion and tax dodging. It contrasts civilian privilege with loyalty and cites German submarine brutality as a warning, asserting civilized nations do not kill prisoners of war.
The list records probate actions in Concord Maynard and other towns with executors guardians and appraisals. Notices include Robert Neff estate July 21 1917 bonds 12000 and real estate 3000 personal 2950. John Mannion Maynard estate valued 5950. lawsuits include Laurenta Bent Sudbury for 5000 against Whittier and Parkhurst and Dutton. George Greenough sues J Ten Broeck for 5000. J Newton Prost sues Arthur Wellington for 1000. Garfield Concord will June 18 1917 executor Hooch Garfield. guardian petitions for Callahan children Somerville. Slabysz Maynard administratrix bonds 800 estate 400. Betterfield Sudbury will executor Henry Eaton bond 5000 estate 2300. Eaton Sudbury wills and McSweeney Concord executrix bond 25000 estate 15500. Barrett Framingham sued for 2000 in auto collision with Akers Cord.
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