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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1921
Page
2
At the State House hearing this week on repealing daylight saving, New England farmers claim the law forces losses and farm closures. Large landowners and small farmers alike say the schedule shifts hurt farming, railroads, and factory workers, urging repeal to restore stable hours.
An appeal is made for funds to ease suffering in Ireland amid ongoing terror and violence. Leaders will manage funds to aid all classes in Isle and beyond, with women and children most affected by disease and hardship. The piece calls for American generosity to revive spirits and support health.
Fifty seven New York merchants organize to push a daylight saving law for a permanent zone from New England to West Virginia. They claim East supports it and farmers are misrepresented by opponents. They urge united action to repeal if necessary and propose appealing to Old Sol for the extra hour.
Railway leaders argue they can trim road expenses but face government resistance. The text notes officials worry about close government questioning and contrasts U S railroads with foreign systems. It also hints at free interest in the Harding cabinet regardless of member plans.
Women's groups press for the Sheppard Towner bill to fund maternal and infant care. A federal board would oversee the program with state agencies, enabling information distribution and nursing support, with annual appropriations rising from 310,090 to escalating sums over four years and beyond.
Judge Ben B. Lindsey of the Denver Juvenile Court urges careful censorship reform. He warns against censorship that promotes tyranny and notes movies have done more good than harm through education and police safeguards. He cautions against religious or partisan interference in press and thought.
Alejandro Keane, newly named Nicaraguan minister to the United States, arrived in Washington with his wife for their honeymoon. Keane, a prominent lawyer and physician, is among the youngest public figures to visit the capital. The note recalls earlier negotiations leading to the 1914 treaty involving Secretary Bryan and President Chamorro, with U.S. payments and long term rights for a canal and naval bases.
McLeans and Senators Knox and Hays spearhead early planning for Harding's inauguration. Washington circles buzz over rumored close ties between President-elect Harding and Mrs. Harding with the McLeans. After invitations to travel with the president, society anticipates a sensational return to Washington society.
The article recalls George Washington's inaugural as the first President of the United States in New York City on an April day. The chancellor administered the oath with emphasis as Washington bowed kissed the Bible and uttered a devout oath. The crowd cheered and cried long live Washington.
Washington is portrayed as the central American founder whose birthday should renew focus on the republics origins. The piece argues the nation owes debt to Washington and the men who created a government “of the people, by the people,” and stresses enduring lessons from Mayflower principles, 1776, and the 1787 Constitution. It emphasizes practical ideals and the free government rooted in liberty and equality.
H A Ogden notes Washington had no children but mentored many nephews and nieces. He stood godfather to Betty Fielding Lewis’s eldest and hosted Howell, Lawrence, and Bushrod at Mount Vernon. He supported George Augustine Bushrod’s legal career and left the Mount Vernon estate to that nephew. He helped educate Samuel’s three sons and housed Harriet for nine years.
A reflective quote attributed to George Washington emphasizes perseverance in struggle. It urges learning from defeat, resisting oppression, and continuing effort until victory is achieved. The message resonates with resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
Sunday public forum at town hall discussed the Irish issue. Speakers Edward F. McSweeney and Denise A. McCarthy of Boston argued Sinn Fein was peaceful and not to blame for Ireland’s terror, answering audience questions.
Neighbors and local residents in Hudson agitated over cruelty to animals as warrants were issued against Frank Maria Joseph Gova and Manuel Pimental for burning pigs alive on Cottage street. Theodore W Pearson state agent prosecuted the cases. Gova and Pimental paid the court $25 each.
Bailey McElwain factory donates girls shoes to distribution committee as relief efforts continue. Hudson Worsted resumes night shifts while Fuller factory remains closed. Ashby-Crawford restarts a short week, and other plants plan a small ticket start around March 1 after weeks of layoffs.
Ernest W. Dunbar and Ralph E. Durkee push a fund drive to raise about 1000 dollars as working capital for Hudson baseball next season. A meeting invites the public to pledge support to guarantee games through the season and prevent mid season abandonment.
License by Yue Probate authorizes sale of the Susa and S. Tripp property in Concord Brigton Middlesex on Feb 25 1921 at 12 30 pm. Real estate on Barum street and Harrison avenue includes described lot and buildings. Terms require $509 down and balance due with deed within ten days. Administrator will annexed net Susanna S Tripp.
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