Cadillac response to price reductions letter to dealers
The Cadillac Motor Car Company defends its pricing stance saying further cuts are unlikely this year and urges distributors and sales staff to clearly explain the facts to customers. The note argues against accusations of bad faith and asks dealers to share the message to avoid territorial disadvantage.
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Cadillac
Cadillac Motor Car’ Company
Cadillac Motor Car Company
War Industries Board
War Industries. Board
United States
Maynard Corp. Roy Nelson Remembers Christmas Homecoming
Roy Nelson of Co. D 404th Infantry recalls his long WWI oversea journey from Montreal to Havre to Brest, then home to Maples after October, and his recovery from leg and chest wounds at Belleau Wood on July 22. He details training camps, battles at Soissons and Chemin des Dames, Thanksgiving dinner, and a Christmas tree for local children.
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Roy Nelson
Co. D
104Th Inf
Robert Jackson
Maplest
Belleau Wood
France
Brest
New York
Camp Devens
Ayer
Nelson
Northampton
Co. I
6Th Mass. Inf
Concord
404Th Inf
Westfield
Montreal
Canada
Royal Mail
Halifax
U. S
Liverpool
Princess It Landing
London and Northwestern
Southampton
England
Havre
Havreville
Edwards
Co. C
Hospitalle
Col. Skelton
Harreville
Soissons
Terney
Antioche Farm
Corp. Nelson
104Th
Monkey Hill
Corp
No Man’s Land
Chemin Des’ Dames
Lafeaux
Chemin Des 'Dames
Remancourt
104th Regiment Bravery Earns Honors at Apremont
The 104th distinguished itself at Apremont earning honors for bravery. Generals, including Gen Pershing, attended the decoration of the regiment on April 28. The 102d also figured at Leichprey on April 29. Co D stood to all night during the battle, the Toul sector was taken over by the regiment, and June 21 saw their move to Roy Aumeix. Chaplain Danker of Worcester died at Minillatour and was buried nearby. The unit moved to Chateau Thierry and Dewey before front duty near Belleau Wood on July 3 4.
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Apremont
104Th
Pershing
Leichprey
102D
Co. D
Toul
Roy Aumeix
Corp. Nelson
Danker
Worcester
Minillatour
Chateau Thierry
la Ferte
Dewey
Belleau Wood
Christmas at Home Across West Acton Community
West Acton residents share the holiday with family visits. James A Grimes sold apples to A F Blanchard during the week. An auction of cows and a horse took place at W H Teele’s farm on Christmas day.
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Clifton Willis
Boston
James A. Grimes
A. F. Blanchard
W. H. Teele
Earl Littlefield
Connecticut
Everett Spinney
Stephen Teele
Homeopathic Hospital
Charlotte M Barber Dies After Brief Illness
Charlotte M Barber aged 77 died December 21 at the home of Joseph Losan following a brief illness. She had recently come from Vermont. A funeral service was conducted December 22 at the home by Rev. C L Pierce. Interment was in Canada.
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Charlotte M. Barber
Joseph Losan
Vermont
Canada
Local and School Notes From South Acton
Lewis W. Currier of Cornell visited his father Dr. W. B. Currier. Harry N. Brown named to town school board to fill Charles F. Edney’s vacancy. Florence Merriam Frances Hodgen and Barbara Ham home for Christmas. Elizabeth Richardson Maynard Jr. ill at Teele home in Somerville. Mrs. George Hodgen travels to Canada for a niece’s death. G. B. Caldwell, Brookline optometrist, buys Milton Bean’s Maynard business. E. J. Banks injures finger at home. blood poisoning risks hospital treatment at Massachusetts General.
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Lewis W. Currier
Department of Military Aeronautics
Cornell University
W. B. Currier
Harry N. Brown
Charles F. Edney
Florence Merriam
Frances Hodgen
Barbara Ham
Elizabeth Richardson
Maynard Jr
Teele
Somerville
George Hodgen
Canada
G. B. Caldwell
Brookline
Milton Bean
Maynard
E. J. Banks
Massachusetts General Hospital
Elected Officers of Acton Lodge O P Held Here
Elected officers of Acton lodge North Ontario Phi held its annual meeting here with officers listed and routine business conducted. Members discussed upcoming activities and community service plans for the lodge chapter.
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Acton
O. P
Holiday Guests and Local Notables Share Festive Week
A townwide holiday round of guests and visitors is noted with several families hosting relatives and friends from nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs A J Sweeney Hollliston, Mr and Mrs Toward Antrim, and Gerald Lyons of U S B S Gov Dingley back from Newport News. Pvt Thomas Reiliey returns from furlough at Lakewood after arm treatment, with doctors hopeful for full recovery.
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A. J. Sweeney
Holliston
James, Reilly
Pine ‘St. E
Wiggin
Union
N. H
John Snow
Toward
Antrim
Earl Prescott
Gerald ‘Lyons
U. S
Dingley
Newport News
Davidson
Malden
L. G. King
Thomas Reiliey
Lakewood
N. J
Army Hospital
Christmas at Massachusetts Reformatory
Christmas was celebrated at the Massachusetts reformatory arranged by Superintendent Percy W Allen. Prisoners enjoyed a holiday with 8 o'clock mass in the chapel by Rev. M. D. Kiley. Inmates contributed to a fine orchestra, weather prevented yard time, a seven reel film was shown, and a noon roast pork dinner with sides was served before an afternoon in cells.
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Massachusetts Reformatory
Percy W Allen
M. D. Kiley
Help of Christians Church
Men’s Club to Meet January 8 1919 With Rev W J Dusseault
The Men's club will gather Wednesday evening January 8 1919 at 745 in the Union Church vestry. Rev W J Dusseault of Lynn will speak on A Practical Peace focusing on freedom of the seas. Prompt attendance is urged as a rare educational treat for younger men.
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Union Church
W. J. Dusseault
Lynn
Annual Meeting Officers Named for 1919
The document lists officers elected at the annual meeting for 1919 including den, Warren Drury as vice warden, mira A Glines as sec, F A Morr fin as sec, W T Merriam as treas, Hastings as chaplain, Mary J O’Neil as guide, Lizzie B Merriam as sentinel, L T Fullenton as trustee for 3 years, N J Cole as representative to Grand Lodge, Warren Drury, Albert Exigebretson as alternate. An oyster supper followed with sociable evening.
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Dén
Warren. Drury
Warde
A. Glines
F. ‘A. Morr Fin
W. T
Merriam
Treas
Eymal F. ‘Hastings
Mary
J. O'Neil
Lizzie B
L. T. Fullenton
N. J. Cole
Village Mourns Harry D West Run Down by Express
Christmas Eve tragedy: Harry D West, 47, of West Acton, struck by Montreal express No 23 near Marlborough branch station. A former State Guard member and father of two, he died after a quiet, kind life. Funeral held at West Acton cemetery in Mt Hope.
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Harry D. West
Montreal
Marlborough
Pappene
Harry ‘West
Gora Pierce
Boston
Fam
Edward
Rok
West Acton
Mt. Hope
Local Notes On Travel and Family News
Mrs Gertrude Daniels plans to travel to California with Mrs Nellie Norris in mid January. Miss Sara Wood, a West Springfield teacher, vacationing with friends in Chester and Cambridge. Charles Baxter arrives in England en route to unspecified destination. The infant child of MP and Mrs Richard Clemens of News, Virginia, interred recently. Richard P White, formerly with Coast Artillery Fort Strong, released to return home to pursue pathology studies at Cornell.
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Gertrude Daniels
California
Nellie Norris
Sara Wood
West
Springfield
Orther
C. D. Wood
H. Marion
Campbell
Chester
Emma Cambridge
Charles T. Baxter
Charlesa Baxter
England
Richard Clemens
Bend Report News
Davis Exhibition Shines at Congregational Vestry
A recent art show by local artist Davis in the vestry of a Congregational church on W afternoon and evening drew a strong reception with praise for the works and presentation.
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Davis
Cyes Gregational Church
Christmas Exercises At National Church For Children
Festivities at the national church included a Christmas Eve visit from Santa and singing by the children. Attendants enjoyed the event and each received a present.
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Tational
Santa Peg Ee See Ametn
Sveryope
Acton Grange Meeting Adopts Christmas Eve Changes
Acton Grange No. 259 changed its regular meeting to Christmas Eve. The hour featured readings and musical selections by Grange members. A highlight was a Christmas tree with presents for each member, followed by a lengthy report from the State Grange in Springfield presented by lecturer Mrs Marjory Pitchfork.
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Acton
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