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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1917
Page
2
Entered as second base matter August 25 1903 at the Port Marlboro Massachusetts under the act of March 8 1879. Single copies six months four cents. Stews 75 cents including postage Maynard Conciifa Sunbury Acior Bedford.
A historical reflection describes Fairfield Connecticut’s old tide mill near Long Island Sound. It explains how tide power worked with dam gates and wheel pits, notes the rise and fall of mill ponds, and recalls bustling communities of farmers, millwrights, and rural industries that once lined the coast before industrial centralization.
The de facto Mexican government is crumbling while Villa expands northern influence and Carranza loses reach south of Mexico City. American troops on Mexican soil complicate any settlement as Wilson faces negotiating with an outlaw and a $100,000,000 pursuit effort. The article questions how a treaty with an outlaw can be made and hints at U.S. troop action before a settlement.
The piece argues the United States, with vast wealth and population, must aggressively expand overseas commercial presence. It calls for permanent commercial agents abroad, understanding global needs, and proactive competition to maintain and grow economic leadership amid rising rivals.
The article argues the rigid medical and physical standards block capable men from joining the army and navy. It cites 1916 Marine Corps recruiting in New York where only 1 of 30 applicants met requirements, with 556 of 810 medical exams rejected for issues like defective vision teeth heart conditions flat feet and underweight.
The editor urges adopting a Christmas club saving habit to build a tidy December sum. Weekly deposits teach self denial and lay the foundation for a future fortune, enabling funds for emergencies or business ventures. Youth and adults alike are urged to participate to gain capital for rainy day needs.
The piece ponders whether American ships will keep world reach after wartime neutrality ends and if high wages abroad will push owners to register vessels overseas. It notes railroads earned 1,207,632,001 in net income last year and asks why managers do not seek more, including higher freight and passenger rates.
Maynard Grange celebrated its third anniversary with an installation. Officers installed include William O. Taylor over seer Laura HB Woodart lecturer Lizzie K Bumpus chaplain and more. Master elect Edmund Whitney to be installed in March after Mass Agricultural College training. The master urged renewed community work and proposed numerous projects such as home garden committee reorganization bird study surveys shade tree surveys and community exhibitions and bulletin board.
The Great Trade Contest at A. T. Haynes & Co. closed Thursday night with over 100 entrants. Winner George Champagne claimed the Ford Braadster with 6 656 791 votes. Other prizewinners included Owen Duggan wrist watch, William Baldwin ivory toilet set, Florence Wilder pendant, Uno Starr lock et chain, Louis Fullenton dinner set, George Lowinney dinner set.
Atty. John Shea of Pittsfield was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mee Carron for several days last week.
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