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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1916
Page
2
Marlboro based newspaper The Enterprise lists Walter B Morse as president and Walter P Frye John H Lawton as managers. Subscriptions are $1.50 per year or $2 in advance. single copies six months. Entered August 25 1903 at Marlboro post office under Congress act. Nearby towns Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford listed for distribution.
The piece questions why the Allies do not win despite Allied superiority in numbers and resources. It notes Central Powers' sea dominance, Balkan successes, failed Dardanelles, and suggests a flaw in Allied conduct hindering peace prospects. It highlights the paradox of vast advantages not translating into decisive victory.
The author argues no Republican candidate besides Senator Nathan A. Tufts of Waltham is better equipped for district attorney. Experience alone doesn't guarantee fitness, and serving in the office previously or assisting in duties doesn't ensure a superior official.
Military authorities say 250000 troops would be needed to clean up the Mexican situation, while only about 20000 regulars exist and militia numbers are uncertain. The result is impotence in protecting Americans, a failure pacifists defend.
Freder ick Palmer argues in Collier's Weekly that Germany cannot win the war and that German leaders hope only for brief gains to push favorable peace terms. The piece notes Palmer’s breadth of view and laments continued slaughter. The column also mentions Mr Bryan and Henry Ford commenting on politics and public duty.
Carroll B. Morse takes top honor in a long running pony contest that drew about 80 entrants and nearly ten million votes. George Gut teridge announced the results with Morse leading George Priest by about 346 thousand votes in a close finish.
St Johns Newfoundland publishes a tale of John Fitzgerald, a former schoolmate of Patrick McGrath, killed December 1 at Gallipoli while aiding a wounded comrade. An officer says Fitzgerald deserved the Victoria Cross for bravery, as he tended Private McLeod before being fatally shot.
A large Grange gathering in Riverside hall Thursday evening witnessed the installation of Maynard Grange officers by Charles M. Gardner of Westfield, with Mrs. Alice Brown Howe assisting. The ceremony featured duets by Mrs. John Sunderland and Beatrice, a piano solo by Miss Margaret Williams, and concluded with a social hour and dancing.
Senior class leaders decided Friday afternoon to skip a drama and instead hold a food sale Saturday afternoon February 5. Kenneth Damien will present an illustrated lecture on Yellow Stone Park and the West on February 14.
American Woolen Co has commissioned a Morgan five ton automoble truck bought from the National Mill of Providence R I. They will use the new vehicle for trucking between here and their other mills.
Anna Ostrovich a 17 year old Chelsea resident who died last week at an assassin's hands was a frequent visitor here. She stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Strousberg in town and Mr. Strousberg attended her Chelsea funeral on Wednesday.
Miss Ron Flagg hosted the senior girls of the high school Friday afternoon at her Main St home. The pleasant event featured music games and refreshments with attendees including Avis Barlow Elizabeth Sweeney Mary Dunn Mildred Rodway Sadie Mallinson Miriam Kempton Edith Garlick Grace Wilder and Marion Flagg.
Fred Pilakof, strong man, and Robert Nilson, acrobat of New York, gave an interesting exhibition in Cooperative hall Thursday evening. Pilakof demonstrated feats of strength to much applause while Nilson impressed as an acrobat and contortionist. After the show a dance followed with piano music by Mrs. Frank Tumonasaki. A fair sized crowd attended.
Kenneth H. Damien to run a travel and recreation bureau in collaboration with Jordan Marsh Co of Boston. He will sell steamship, railroad and Pullman tickets and offer his own conducted and independent all expense tours.
The article argues that a long trusted product gains strong reputation yet invites imitation and deceit. Foley's Honey and Tar Compound is cited as having three generations of use and high demand prompting substitutes and misleading sellers targeting unaware buyers.
Product list enumerating Rubber Goods items including fountain syringes throat bags face bags and atomizers. Likely catalog or advertisement fragment noting various rubber wares without context or pricing.
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