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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1922
Page
4
The notice lists subscription rates at 1.50 dollars per year and provides a mailing address at 1 Mechanic Street Marlboro Massachusetts. It mentions distribution across Concord Seabury Acton and similar locales under the March 8 1879 act of Congress.
Last week editorial urged citizen loyalty to local industry and spending. The piece argues Marlboro's growth hinges on women and families supporting town enterprises and restraining spending outside the city. Six months trial of cooperative effort could boost growth and prosperity for Marlboro and its resources.
The Joint Congressional Commission on Agricultural Inquiry finds no easy credit source exists for farmers beyond adapting existing financial agencies. Creating new agricultural banks would reuse the same credit wells and add costly machinery borne by borrowers. Agricultural credit needs differ from commercial credit with longer farmer turnovers, and the Federal Reserve system serves trade needs while few changes address farming.
Flappers embrace a new footwear trend the D Artagnan overshoe with turned down tops creating a shelf at the ankle. Parents recall Doug Fairbanks in The Three Musketeers as boots with similar tops gain popularity and wonder if the trend will endure until daughters outgrow the flapper era.
Health Commissioner Copeland warns influenza in New York has reached epidemic proportions and could spread to Massachusetts. He notes wartime losses, public precautions, and the role of cold days in warding off flu, urging cough and sneeze etiquette and medical care for bad colds.
Readers share a lively Cookery Corner featuring Nellie Proctor Bradley Nellie M Brigham Nellie Maxwell and Mrs Wetherbee with recipes for Lemon Pie Meat Loaf Cheese Custard Bran Muffins Pork Cake Celery with Cheese and more. Letters urge ongoing submissions and promise a future daily housekeeper’s forum.
Recipe notes describe covering cabbage with cold water for an hour then draining. Mix chopped pimentos and green peppers with cabbage. Fold in whipped cream and mayonnaise dressing with salt, blend well, and chill. Report back on results.
The Joint Commission endorses expanding farm loan responsibilities beyond the long-time lenders to encompass additional credit purposes. The plan is described as essentially sound and may widen the scope of existing farm financing activities.
Letters to the editor discuss Massachusetts Safety Council plans for Scout committees to inspect local skating rinks in Concord and publish safety reports for public guidance. The writer asks if the newspaper should relay the findings by mail or telephone. The second letter defends adjusted compensation for veterans, arguing it aids circulation and relief, countering Mellon’s objections.
South Acton residents thank friends for kindness and sympathy after the passing of a dear one. Special thanks go to those loyal and helpful during the long illness, with flowers and comforting words noted. Signed by Mrs S A Christie, Mrs F B Glines, Dr and Mrs J D Christie, Robert B Christie.
Cracker rackers stay fresh when dry and air tight. A five minute warm oven revives soft crackers. Use any crackers for tea time sandwiches or cracker soup. Toast crackers with sugar and hot milk. Graham cracker pudding blends butter sugar vanilla eggs milk and dates, steamed and served with sauce or whipped cream.
Mrs Idd Sidelinger is ill. Fred plans hospital discharge and home return. Mr and Mrs Stanley Parner announce a newborn son. Ex-Councilman J Sawyer accepts a position with Marlboro Shoe Co. Mrs Arthur Dergehers confined at home with pneumonia. Dr A DeMaris attends.
President Harding appointed Edward E Philbrook to be surveyor of customs at Portland Maine. The news notes other items including a Cambridge man’s death from a poisoned abscess rupture, a New York will granting 10000 for scholarships, and a busy Boston era with legal notices and local curios.
Mrs Mary Brown boards at EB L Hall home. Mrs Twitchell of Lowell becomes intermediate school teacher and boards at J H Mall home. Miss Maud Priest substituted at the intermediate school recently. Warren Hayward recuperating after operation at Massachusetts General Hospital. Arthur M Whitcomb started today a trip to Florida. Harold I Judkins plans home remodeling to add a tenement upstairs. Everett Monta A lights in his henhouses around 3 45 am as the day length increases. WANTED Girl for general assistance by Albert R Jenks West Acton.
Citations issued to heirs and creditors of Annie A Wheel of Concord to Appoint Berkeley Wheeler as administrator. Probate Court in Middlesex County will hold a hearing February 17 at 9 AM. Public notice to run weekly for three weeks in the Concord Enterprise. Judge George F Lawton presiding. Register M Esty. Prescott Keyes, attorney. F18 15
Heirs and interested parties warned of probate for M A Holden of Acton Middlesex. Grace B Holden petitions executrix without surety. Court in Cambridge to consider February 27 1922 at nine. notice by Acton News and mail copy seven days prior. George F Lawton Esquire First Judge signs January 20 1921.
Fragmentary notice stating a lost book by H. F. Smith Jr treasurer at Con F M at Cord Mass dated February 4 1922 with partial locating details.
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