This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1940
Page
2
The notice lists publication timing as Wednesday with weekly issues. Subscription price is given as 1 year plus months term at $1.57 or similar, plus small additional charges. No other specific names, dates, or organizations are clearly identifiable in the readable text.
A fragmented list highlights historic peace treaty ending the War of 1812 in 1814, a government takeover of railroads in 1917, Texas admission in 1845, and the Gadsden Purchase treaty of 1833. The record mixes dates and events with unclear fragments.
Health authorities warn against complacency as influenza concerns rise after WWI era outbreaks. Experts note milder current cases, better treatment, and reduced fatalities with early care and isolation. The piece also cites French and British wartime rhetoric about enduring hardship.
Washington observers weigh the President's wartime notes and the uncertainty about U S assistance to Britain. Heated talk centers on possible loans and naval convoys as Jesse Jones and Senator Johnson push for action while others warn of noninvolvement. The inaugural address and budget plan loom as clues to policy.
Arthur Flemming of the Civil Service Commission says the agency is the central civilian recruiting body for the defense program. Between July 1 and November 23 it recruited and certified 240,000 workers with 176,000 placements in navy and navy departments. The force expanded from 1,800 to 4,000, with 18 district offices and 5000 local secretaries guiding applicants.
The article highlights officials slashing red tape to speed federal hiring. It profiles John C. Garand as a key figure, inventor of the Garand rifle, and notes his Canadian birth and move to the United States. It also mentions educators promoting democracy and a study of 90 schools on democratic citizenship with community involvement.
Concord high school held an assembly to award fall letters. Football coach Al Cook presented 25 letters and Miriam V. Clark awarded girls insignia. Salvatore Moscariello named 1941 football captain. Gibbs graduates in June. Also announced 1941 football schedule and field hockey letters to Mary Hansen and others. Second team letters listed for numerous girls and dormitory managers.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss critics' aversion to sentimental music and its themes of love longing and affection, with garbled phrases and partial quotes indicating a discussion of tone and reception in a historical context. The readable bits reference sentimentality in music and critics' reactions.
The first year after Europe’s war outbreak sees imports rise due to two marked expansions. Raw materials, mainly from Asia and to a lesser extent Canada and Latin America, drive the increase, per a U S tariff commission report War and Its Effect on United States Imports.
Maynard Benny M Sofka, district 54 draftee and first volunteer, has been inducted into the regular army and assigned to Fort Wright Long Island New York Coast Artillery. He and other rookies will serve as waiters at the Christmas dinner. Mrs Sofka remains in Newton Hospital. R Kangas assigned to Fort Edwards Cape. John Bygraves of Concord also assigned to Camp Edwards after training at Fort Devens.
The Jewish festival Chanukah opens with observances across temples and communities. Religious leaders urge reflection, charity, and family gatherings as lights and prayers mark the eight day celebration.
In a snowbound winter, Bill and Jim discover a plane delivering a Christmas care bundle with a note promising tomorrow's Christmas and including turkey and gifts for their families. The men share a hopeful moment as they read the message.
The article explains how many Sundays appear in a 28 year cycle, noting five years typically have 53 Sundays unless a year ending in two digits is not a leap year like 1700 or 1800. It cites examples from 1928 1933 1989 1944 1950 1956 1961 1987 and mentions the US Naval Observatory.
A 1702 publication by Richard Standfast titled New Years Gift for Souls promises cordial comforts. The book presents answers to sixteen questions and invites Christians to Christ with exhortations on faith and devotion.
A fragment presents a Chinese New Year greeting with the phrase “Sui hi om May joy be youns.” The line hints at a wish for happiness and prosperity for the new year, though the exact wording is uncertain and appears oddly rendered.
Next Sunday in the afternoon a special program will celebrate Chenukah lint Servite in the synagogue, inviting community members to join and enjoy the event.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.