National Crime Wave Across Cities Reported in 1921
The piece notes a surge in crime from Chicago to San Francisco led by a new police chief in Chicago and ongoing murders and robberies in New York Philadelphia Pittsburgh Boston and St Louis. It calls for a crackdown as endless incidents plague the nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York City
The
Tribune
Police Department of
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston
CrowWley
O’brien
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Seattle
San Francisco
Bolshevism Described as Global Threat to American Order
The article warns readers about Bolshevism, defining it as a global threat that would overthrow governments and corrupt constitutional order. It urges quick, religiously framed action to repudiate the foe and to maintain American values, noting some neighbors face the alleged danger.
Veterans Parade in New York Honors Fallen Services
A large parade in New York features a flying column of automobiles, a parade of former service members, and delegations from American Legion posts. Mohawk Indian groups wear tribal feathers, and veterans march to tunes like Over There and Madelon. A decoy decennet device reportedly fires circulars as a public tribute to World War II veterans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cig
New Jersey
Bolles Reappointed National Adjutant of American Legion
Samuel Bolles of Beanice Washington was recently reappointed national adjutant of the American Legion. He played a lighthearted role at a national headquarters picnic near Indianapolis and described a corn cooking method with mud baked spuds. Bolles helped organize the Legion for the Minneapolis convention and previously served as lieutenant colonel on the general staff of the first army corps from 1917 to 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legign
First Army Corps
Wis
Washington National Guard
Washington
Bolles
Forty-First Division
Camp Greene
N.C
United States
Women Furnish Luncheon for Legion Trip
The Women’s auxiliary of the Charles A. Cusick post of the American Legion in West New York New Jersey hosted a luncheon in country style before the post’s automobile excursion to Greenwood Lake. A baseball game followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's
Charles A. Cusick
American Legion
West New York
N. J
Greenwood Lake
Kuncheon
Bonds Fund Stanley Dengler Post House in Cressona
Twenty-dollar bonds at six percent interest were sold to fund a new building for the Stanley Dengler post of the American Legion in Cressona Pennsylvania. The post now has a large stone home and 108 of 111 members enrolled in the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Dengler
American Lexion
Cressona
Legion
Legionnaires Impress at Casper Stampede Broncho Busting
In Casper Wyoming the American Legion Stampede features broncho busting with the Legionnaires displaying skill and grit. The event aims to rival Cheyenne frontier days attracting cow country crowds and highlighting the legion’s exhibition prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper
Wyo
Fraternity of Peoples discussed at Paris veterans meeting
Arthur Wophling adjutant of Paris posts American Legion addressed the Union Nationale des Compathints convention at the Trocadero. Kipling represented American ex service men and urged unity to recover humanity through the fraternity of peoples amid war memories and mutual understanding. Andre Lefevere presided with Durand and Bertrand speaking. Captain Torse spoke for British and Belgian and Haitian forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraternity of Peoples
Cising
Arthur Wo Hipling
Paris
Amerion Legion
Union Nationale Des Compathints
Trocadero
Kipling
United States
Andre Lefevere
Teon Durand
Charles Bertrand
Torse
Britain
Brandenburger Tor Falls From Icon to Humble Symbol
The once mighty Brandenburger Tor in Berlin, a symbol of German militarism, now stands degraded and guarded by a lone police youth. Placards read Deliver Up Your Weapons as disarmament banners replace martial pageantry, illustrating demilitarization under Versailles terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor
Germany
Unter den Linden
Guy Hickok
Berlin
Kaisertiché
Areh
New York
Pieeces
Coal Vein Discovered Near Sven Mine in Spitzbergen
Consul General Murphy reports a new coal vein at Spitzbergen, 26 feet deep, six feet thick, and covering about 16 million square feet. The Svea mine will use machinery and employ unskilled labor on the new vein, boosting annual output from 18,000 tons in 1919 to 36,000 this year and an estimated 72,000 tons in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sven
Spitzbergen
Murphy
Stockholm
Svea
Airplanes Lose Novelty Over Mineola Skies
Four or five years ago an overhead plane drew crowds on Mineola Long Island. The war has made air power common with thousands of planes in use. Now only silence from engines or a lull in activity draws gaze from Mineola residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mineola
Long Island
Department urged farming fur bearing animals for national fur supply
The Department of Agriculture urged breeding fur bearing animals and creating large sanctuary tracts to conserve the nation's fur supply. It warned that without strict conservation many valuable species could be exterminated and furs would be worn only by the wealthy. Muskrats, skunks, foxes and minks were named as species suitable for captive breeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Apsodle Department at Apsley Factory Discontinued
The Apspley factory announces the discontinuation of the Apsodle department, signaling the end of that branch of the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apsley
Christmas Party Held by First Federated Church
The primary and junior departments held a Christmas party at the Community house on Central street. Santa distributed gifts and candy after which the children enjoyed ice cream and cookies. An evening social followed for intermediate to adult classes and the home department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Federated Church
Central Street
Santa Claus Farley
Parochial School Closed for Christmas Exercises
St Michael's parochial school closed Wednesday afternoon for Christmas vacation and held a program directed by the Sisters. A large tree and a Christ child manger scene graced the hall. Students received Christmas bags with fruit nuts and candy and a card from Rev Dr John T Mullen. Performances included duets trios and choral songs with gifts distributed by Rev Fr Reardon and Rev Fr Hawes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Michael's Parochial School
John T. Mullen
Margaret McDonald
Rita Shevlin
Margaret Loughlin
Helen McGrath
Alice Seally
Helen's
Reardon
Fr. Hawes
Mrs Worsnip of Hudson Dead
Mrs Isabel Worsnip wife of Fred Worsnip died at her home on Central street after a week long illness from pneumonia. She was 53 born in Bridgton Missouri and had lived in Skaneateles Falls and Maynard before settling in Hudson seventeen years ago. She leaves a son Marry E a daughter Ruth a nurse at Peabody hospital five brothers and four sisters. Funeral services are planned for Wednesday with burial arrangements to follow. She was a member of the Methodist Social Union and Magnolia Rebekah lodge.
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Hudson
Isabel
Fred Worsnip
Central Street
Bridgton
Skaneatles Falls
N. Y
Maynard
Thomas
Eliza (Bryden) Archer
Ruth ‘Worsnip
Peabody Hospital
John
Franklin
Roy
Plainfield
Cited Probate Proceedings for Mary L Houston Estate
The Middlesex Probate Court summons heirs and interested parties in the estate of Mary L Houston late of Concord to appear January 17 1921 in Cambridge to show cause why letters testamentary should not be granted to Robert B Rood the named executor without bond. Public notice to follow weekly for three weeks in Concord Enterprise and copies to known heirs seven days before court.
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Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Middlesex
Mary L. Houston
Concord
Sala Court
Robert B. Rood
Cambridge
Gahki
Concord Enterprise
George F. Lavon
Emerson Street
Melrose
Jessie Yates
Bedford
County of Middlesex
Massachusetts
Ernest
Yates
Land Court
George
Peavy
Middlesex South
Middlesex Coal & Grain Company
Peter Kelly
William G. Hartwell
Hartwell
H. 8
Adams
C. E
Middlesex South District Registry of Deeds
Herbert C. Clackmer
Lost Book Notice from Middlesex Institution for Savings
Public notice states book number 24377 has been lost and payment stopped. Henry F. Smith Jr treasurer of Concord Massachusetts dated December 16 1926 indicates the institution’s loss notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Henry F. Smith, Jr
Treas
Concord
Mass
Cough Treatments Highlighted for Youths in Health Text
A fragmentary health note describes coughing during illnesses like flu or grip as common in youths. It suggests relief with honey and taren and notes coughing can disrupt daily life and recovery.
Tar Compound Advertisement Notes
F Slensy promotes Tar Compound for children as a safe remedy. It claims no opiates and no stomach harm. Dispensed by M B Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Sheriff Sale Middlesex December 3 1920
A sheriff sale is announced for Middlesex on December 3 1920. The notice lists public auction actions under local authority with the expected sale of property to satisfy claims or judgments.
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Enterprise Company
William A. A
Arth Lamson
Prank S$. Roge
Horace F. Wilder
David Belasco
Marlborough Theatre
Wilson Lumber CO
R. L. Wilson
Prop
Tt. A. Wilson
Mgr
Fitchburg
American
Enries
American Legion News Service
National Adjutant
Minneapolis
Wast
Franklin D'Oller
Lemuel Bolles, Mies Pearl Burtnett
Brencho-Busting
Longhorng
Legionnairigg
Jack Crowd
On “Coyote
Casper, Wyo
American Legion Stampede
Paris Post
F. M
ESTY
Register
Prescott Keyes
Cor
L. P. Goulding
Plance
Renta Couth Sudbury
Garland
Norman C. Spencer
Richardson's
W. Day
Pichell
D. Whites
Campbell Ave
M. B. Church
Perkins & Wells
Hubbard ST
Board of Selectmen
Creighton’s
Frank Binks
Ohi
Albert; Smith
Sec
Edwin
Waldo P
Lapham
Main
Eel
Concer
Sheriffs Sale
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