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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1924
Page
2
The Nickle Plate Erie and others form a 10000 mile system, a fresh movement in American railroading and a shift toward government supervised consolidation. Once a restraint on trade, mergers now proceed under the transportation act with Interstate Commerce Commission consent. The trend seeks partial competition and eventual single-system operation under public oversight.
Albermaine Virginia earned first place in the 1024 home improvement contest run by the extension division of the Department of Agriculture. The winning model farm included a farmer s office showing the shift toward professional farming. The piece highlights the farmer keeping farm books, valuing labor and crop costs, and managing business correspondence.
The article urges stargazers to view Mars on August 22 and 23 when it is closest to Earth in centuries, explains Mars proximity versus Venus, and suggests using a telescope or glasses. It notes other celestial topics and includes topical quips on elections, Mayans, Iceland, and Philadelphia prohibition policy.
Authorities say Europe faces financial strain with rising loans and ongoing risk to intellectual property amid efforts to stabilize economies. The report notes widespread borrowing and pressures on innovation sectors as markets seek relief.
Aug 13 marked the 91st birthday of Henry Francis Smith of Concord. Messages and flowers poured in as relatives gathered. Born Aug 13 1833 in Gloucester he moved to Concord in 1867 and built a long civic life as a mill owner Mason and library trustee. He and wife Hannah Lincoln have six sons seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Tigers lose a twilight game largely due to Xarmody of Waltham holding the visiting team. Pep Cousine stars with a first run and two more driven in by a fifth inning triple. Bulger, Giles, and Lt. Smith make key plays in a tight contest as Lin-...
The Woburn Independents face the Union Club at Concord Jet. Lincoln Town Team plays Monday August 25 and Union Holy Name on August 28. Union Club meets Junior Holy Name at Maynard on Saturday.
A historic style call describes Concord Cooperative Bank offering five percent interest compounded quarterly. It highlights real estate loans and a forty percent return at period end, inviting all ages to start saving with deposits opening August 20th.
A Maynard Catholic boys camp outing at Camp Phil Sheridan is described with daily ocean swims and nearby athletic facilities. Reports include ball games against Mt Auburn, a 3-1 Maynard lead, and fishing trips off Jericho with five boys catching five fish species.
Fr. Crowley visited the camp on Monday and will stay for a few days. Many people visited the camp Sunday and during the week and all seem pleased with the camp and its operation. Crowley is pleased and hopes it will become an annual affair.
Charles Sweeney writes to Maynard residents greeting everyone and sending regards. He notes two boys attempted the Junior Red Cross Life Saving Corps membership test and showcased their athletic prominence and hardworking character.
Concord Junction Ma. Sandstory and Edith of Weymouth with guests Edith Mahoney and Mrs Haward Bay with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas motored to Bennington over the weekend and returned via the Mohawk Trail.
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