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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1914
Page
4
Agricultural columnist explains winter pruning for apples and pears. Young trees should wait after the coldest period. older trees need gradual renewal over years. Remove dead or diseased limbs, avoid stubs, and keep the head open for air and light to promote balanced growth and easy harvesting.
The article explains forming a strong head on apple trees by selecting three main framework branches radiating from the trunk like wagon spokes. It covers pruning two year olds to six inch stubs, heading one year olds to three feet, and later pinching shoots to encourage lateral growth for a compact, balanced canopy.
In Middlesex County Massachusetts a probate court petition seeks letters of administration for Mary J. Garvey late of Concord. The court set January 23, 1914 at nine o'clock morning in Cambridge to show cause why letters should not be granted. Notice is to be published in Concord Enterprise once per week for three weeks.
The Bedford Safety Razor Co. held its annual meeting on January 19. Bedford Parent Teacher Association held its Home Talent meeting January 15 at the school with addresses on improving home and school conditions. Mrs Gowan Mrs Fernald Miss Le Prohon Mr Armstrong and Mr White spoke. Mrs Simonds was unable to attend due to illness.
The Enterprise notes playful pieces from Bedford focusing on word meanings and local slang. References include rabies defined as foolish intensity and Concord Junction’s slang, with Maynard offering common sense and labeling the C W as a destructionist.
Warrants issued for the January 24 town meeting trigger widespread discussion. Many call for a food board to replace the highway system, arguing that competent supervision is needed for the large funds raised by taxation.
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