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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1917
Page
2
A fragmented 1908 notice lists Marlboro and nearby towns including Maynard Concord Sudbury and Bedford. It references class matter mail at August 26 1908 and an act of 1879, with advance and single copy pricing and postage details.
A reflective piece extols reporters as protectors of community secrets and guardians of honest, responsible journalism. It argues reporters earn trust from business leaders lawyers doctors clergy and educators and should publish with integrity to benefit the city and state.
The Querétaro session approved resolutions signed by Carranza declaring all natural resources and mines government property. Foreigners would lose real estate titles and large estates could be divided to curb outside syndicates. The piece argues government ownership would prevent abuse seen when private utilities control railways and other public services.
Trade data for December 1916 shows U S imports at 204 834 188 while exports reach 521 650 904. For the year ending December 1916 imports total 2 3 Seg Rae versus 1 778 596 695 in 1915 and exports 5 481 423 589 against 3 844 670 847. Principal export items include horses 62 752 826 and seeds 3 166 353 for year.
The piece argues President Wilson’s break with Germany unites U S political factions and spurs national resolve. It notes the flag, freedom, and law as guiding principles, warns Germany to halt its submarine policy, and predicts swift militia, naval, and interned-ship security preparations. It cites possible Latin American support and a mobilization path to 1 million troops if needed.
The piece rejects designating February 3 as a thrift day arguing a broader yearly practice is needed. It urges systematic thrift every day of the year and warns against too many “top fool days” in public life while advocating daily saving habits.
Germany hurried to free 72 Americans rescued from the sinking ships and brought to port by Yarrowdale. The move signals not full satisfaction with its course and tests Washington’s rejection of renewed submarine restrictions. President Wilson’s stance prompts broad American support for fair play and international law.
Inventories of estates in Acton Bedford Concord Maynard and Sudbury filed show values from 1,000 to 21,695.25 with varying allocations of personal and real property. Divorces and guardianships are noted with petitions for adoption and administration in Concord Bedford and Marlboro.
Chronicle lists key events from late antiquity. Alaric ravaged Italy in 400, Hun incursions and Goth settlements around 375 to 376, Rome faced invasion while the empire split in 292 and St. Jerome died in 420.
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