Currency Swings Spark Profits for American Importers
American buyers exploiting exchange rate distortions profit by purchasing British, French, and Italian goods with depreciated dollars and selling them in the United States at inflated prices. Consuls report prices to customs, and claims of unfair appraisals arise. European inflation and postwar instability drive shifts in payments and demand for American currency at par, while some orders are canceled awaiting peace treaty settlement.
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United States
Ura
New York
Pepe el
Court of Claims
Nottingam
England
France
Italy
Naples
Europe
Wiille
Toaulenn Tocametbren
American Bankers’ Association
United Sates Chamber of Commerce
International Trade Conference
Parish Priest Returns Missing $20 to Lafayette Woman
Mrs Edward Joslin of Lafayette Indiana received $20 from Rev FlorIan Briede pastor of St Boniface Roman Catholic church to replace money she had kept years ago. The priest learned from a penitent passer by that she had retained the funds and arranged repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Joslin
Lafayette
Ted
Florian Briede
St. Boniface's
Gener
Concord Week News Highlights From Watertown to Lincoln
Local notes report Theresa Macone visiting relatives in Watertown and Mrs. Connor returning from New York and Pittsfield. Wright returns to Garden City Military Academy after a vacation with parents. Willow Rebekah lodge hosts supper and joint installation with I C O F in West Acton. Mrs. Wright heads to Florida for winter. Mary Loring injures wrist during skiing near Anursnock Hill. Charles Nell to China for six months with United Drug Co. Twins born to Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Macone. Division 56 A O H moves to White's block. Concord Lyceum aims Arctic stereopticon lecture by McMillan. William McCormack travels to Halifax for brother’s death. John F. Moore to speak on Mexican situation at Concord Forum. Frank B. Byron represents B D Sawyer Lumber at Boston dinner. Local residents struck by flu. Pabst and Davie visiting. Ralph Rockwood joins W C Bass. rumored to take over a local office. Fire damages attic at Dr Titcomb's house. A O H rehearses The Shamrock and the Rose for March 17 at Monument Hall. Monica Norris wedding to John F O'Brien draws many locals.
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Theresa Macone
Watertown
F. R. Connor
Relee
New York
Pittsfield
Previllia
Wright
Garden City Military Academy
Jene Island
N. Y
W.D. Wright
Barrett's Mill Rd
Willow Rebekah Lodge
Rebekah
I. C
West Act
W. D. Wright
Barretts Mill Td
Florida
Mary Loring
Anursnock Hill
Charles
Nell
China
United Drug Co
Boston
San Francisco
Nicholas Macone
Division 56
White's Block
Concord Lyceum
Arctic
McMillan
William McCormack
Richardson Drug Co
Halifax
Mass
Concord Forum
John F. Moora
Frank B. Byron
B.D. Sawyer Lumber Co
Young's Hotel
W. A. Davis
M. T. Carrigan
Sne Carrigan
Mark Pabst
Berwyn
Ill
Louis F. Davie
Northfield
Ralph Rockwood
W. C. Bass
Mr. Rockwood
Monica Norris
Lincoln
Norris
John F. O'Brien
Anursnack Hill Enjoys Tobogganing Sunday Fun
The scene at Anursnack Hill drew many youths who used toboggans skis and improvised gear like barrels and cheese boxes for fun. Wartime tone gives a lively, old time snow day vibe with local activity and thrift improvised recreation.
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Anursnack Hill
Preservation guidance: staining, cleaning, and seasonal swaps
Practical tips advise working with wood grain when staining floors. It notes winter substitutions of prickles and relishes for lettuce and salad greens. It warns mother of pearl articles stain with whiting and cold water and warns soap discolors them.
Sugar Shortage Sparks Kitchen Debate In Cleveland
In a brief, quotable exchange the Cleveland Press notes concern over a raw sugar shortage and a response that cooks always use the cooked variety. The item captures public interest in a domestic issue with a hint of humor.
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Cleveland Press
Middlesex County Pig Club Champion Heads for Camp
Dean Chamberlin named county champion in the Pig club contest and earns a week at Massachusetts Agricultural College at state expense. His Duroc pig weighed 300 pounds by December 4 with an average daily gain of 1.41 pounds at a cost of 11.1 cents per pound of gain. Alfred M. Lufkin is local Market Garden champion, awarded two days at the college camp. he plans a larger garden this year, showing the club's winning spirit.
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Dean Chamberlin
Massachusetts Agricultural’ College
Middlesex County
Alfred M. Lufkin
Market Garden
Mass. Agricultural College
Alfred
Contest promises camping trip for top six months
Announcement notes the best performer after six months of the contest earns a two day camping trip to Mass Agricultural College. It urges participants to work hard, care for hens, and maintain egg and feed records to avoid losing out.
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Mass. Agricultural College
Many 2
Labor Battalion Commanded By Chinese Coolies
A Birmingham newspaper excerpt recalls a young officer who appeared distressed as the topic turned to the grander aims of war. The officer led a labor battalion composed of Chinese coolies, highlighting a tense moment amid wartime duties.
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Birmingham
Herald
Arctic Willow Trunk and Trees Notching Puzzling Height
Readable lines note the tallest trees in northern Greenland reach only three inches in height while a 50 year old arctic willow trunk measures under half an inch in diameter.
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Greenland
Questioning the custom of giving brides away
The speaker notes the oddity of a tradition where marriage is treated as a sale and questions its origin, reflecting on gender roles and societal norms. The dialogue hints at evolving views on weddings and ownership within unions.
Fireless Cooker Is Handy for Low Cost Kitchens
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture home demonstration agents show women across the country how to make fireless cookers with little expense. Some use iron or soapstone radiators while Alameda County project groups substitute flat rocks wound with baling wire as handles. Data compare heating times and results with radiators, noting rocks heat quickly and provide satisfactory results.
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United.States Department of Agriculture
United States Department of Agriculture
Alameda County
Cal
Champion Snow Shoveler Emerges From Middlesex Drifts
A Middlesex area snow event yielded Thomas Prendergast as the department’s top shoveler after heavy drifts. The State Armory hosted a January 26 meeting of Co. I World War Veteran association at 8 o’clock with many attendees and notable business discussed and acted upon.
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Middlesex Schooly
Thomas Prendergast
Co. I
World War Veteran Association
State Armory
Boy's Garden Report Shows Small Profit Earned
Alfred N. Lufkin age 12 recounts a school project on planting and harvesting. He joined Home Garden and Market Garden clubs, planted 35 tomato plants and various vegetables, measured 9 981 square feet, sold 25 bushels of carrots, earned 32.71 dollars profit with total crop value 35.55 dollars and costs 2.84 dollars.
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Home Garden
Alfred N. Lufkin
Married Sunday Evening O Brien and Monica Norris Wed
John F. O'Brien of this town and Miss Monica Norris of Lincoln united in marriage at St Bernard's rectory. Rev M P Mahon officiated. Bridesmaid Emily Vikers and best man William H Towler attended. Reception at groom's parents home followed. They plan to reside here after a wedding trip and then move to Mrs O'Brien's home in summer.
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John F. O’ Brien
Monica Norris
Lincoln
St. Bernard’s
M. P. Mahon
Emily Vikers
William H. Towler
Grant Et
Mrs. O'Brien
Tractor Snow Plow Proves Its Worth on Concord Road
The Concord Road department shows off innovative gear as they clear snow with a tractor snow plow after a week of using shovels and other implements. Town streets around Set Town appear better for the new contrivance, reflecting careful work and ingenuity.
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Concord Road Department
Set
Concord council to elect financial secretary at special meeting
A special Concord council meeting of the K of C is scheduled for Wednesday evening January 28 at 8 o clock. James J Loughlin has resigned and a new financial secretary will be elected. Major Joseph D Murray of Concord will give a talk during the gathering.
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Concord Council
Spring Hat Sale at Fullenton Hat Shop in Maynard
Satin and straw hats on display with winter hats priced at 1.98 dollars. The advertisement lists an advertised letters section including Mr and Mrs Harold G Mostrom Geo A Parker Charles Richardson Mrs Nellie M Fowler and Miss Alice E Hood at 62 Main Street Maynard.
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Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St
Maynard
Harold G. Mostrom
Geo. A. Parker
Charles Richardson
Nellie M. Fowler
Alice E. Hood
Concord Musical club hosts season opener at Mrs Baker’s home
A concert last week at Mrs George M Bakers home was wrongly credited to the Concord Woman's club. It was actually given by the Concord Musical club and marked the first season event for associate members. Nearly all members attended and the event proved very enjoyable. Also appears brief classifieds: FOR SALE a valuable wood lot with years growth by telephone 211Y Concord. WANTED a laundress one or two days weekly or to take washing home at 1 Hubbard St or call Concord 496W.
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George M. Baker
Concord Woman's Club
Concord Musical Club
Concord
Hubbard St., Or
Success in Every Way A Charity Dance in State Armory
A charity dance Saturday night January 17 at the State Armory drew about 300 attendees. Collins' Marlboro orchestra provided music for an enjoyable evening. Mrs. Horton Edmonds chaired the Woman's committee and helped raise $1 for the drive, with decorations and refreshments enhancing the event. Concord surpassed its $500 drive quota by approximately $300.
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State Armory
YD Fe
Collins’ Orchestra of
Marlboro
Horton Edmonds
Concord
Methodist Episcopal Church announces weekly services and outreach
The Methodist Episcopal Church on Thoreau Street near Hubbard lists Sunday services February 1 with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. English Epworth League at 7 p.m. Scandinavian Evening Service at 7:45 p.m. Beginning February 2 prayer visits will be held in every congregation home with four or five meetings each evening starting at 8 p.m. We warmly welcome you.
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Thoreau St
Hubbard Et. EK
Bonnevie
Kluver
Fielding St
Epworth League
Cord Grange No 150 Holds January Meeting
On Wednesday evening January 1 Cord Grange No 150 met in the town hall with 24 members present due to bad weather. After the meeting attendees danced. February March and April sessions will start at 7 30 with patrons urged to be on time. The next regular meeting is set for Wednesday evening February 4 in the town hall.
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Concord Grange No. 150
Middlesex Hockey Postponed Then Faces Boston English Next
A Saturday Middlesex versus Newton game was postponed due to slow ice. On Wednesday Middlesex faces Boston English and Milton plays them on Saturday at the Middlesex rink.
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Middlesex
Newton High
Boston English High
Milton
Planning for Dance at State Armory Easter Monday
Fire department committee plans the annual dance at the State Armory Easter Monday night. They are preparing an attractive advertisement and dance order to ensure a successful event.
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Fire Department
State Armory
Lost Book 10375 Notice
Retice announces loss of book 10375 with payment topped. Middlesex Institution for Law Charles E. Brown Treasurer announces Concord date January 10, 1920.
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Rew
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Charles E. Brown
Treas
Concord
Retice
The
Middlesex Institution For Law
Ings Concord
Marlboro Club Banquet Date Change and Local News
The Marlboro Provincial club banquet is rescheduled to February 17. Alvin Wheeler did not ship cattle to Brighton due to bad weather. The Patriotic League donated $10 to the Boston YC Community club house fund. M. E. Lyons, moth destruction supervisor, is ill at home. Wesley and Lester Wheeler return from six months in Norway Me. Harold Wheeler remains at Marlborough theatre as pianist with McAnesley’s orchestra.
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Alvin Wheeler
Brighton
The
Patriotic League
Boston YC Community Club House Fund
Harold Wheeler
McAnesley’schestra
Marlborough Theatre
Ladies' Aid Rehearsal At Holy Trinity Church
The Ladies' Aid society of Holy Trinity church met at Mrs. Henry Brown's home for a rehearsal of the play "How the Story Grew" to be presented later. Hostess Mrs. Etta Jeffs provided refreshments of sandwiches crackers cocoa coffee and cake.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Holy Trinity Church
Henry Brown
Etta Jeffs
Meld Dance Last Night
A brief society note reports a dance event held last night featuring guests from local clubs. Attendees included several prominent residents and members of the artistic circle, with music provided by a quartet and a dances floor filled with social chatter.
Naturalization club event at Hibernian Hall last night
A naturalization club gathering at Hibernian Hall ran into the night with costumes awarded to Rote Gregory Mary Lanti Mrs Mary Marino and Chaplin. Committee members listed include Ralph Riccutti Bucci Joseph Silvestri Comma and Paul Stragerro.
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Ian“ Naturalization Club
Hibernian Hall
William
Cing
Rote Gregory
Mary Lanti
Mary Marino
Chaplin
Ralph Riccutti
Bucci
Joseph Silvestri
Comma
Paul Stragerro
Lieut Finn Delivers Vivid War Experience at Marlboro K of C
Lieut William H Finn spoke on his war experiences before the Marlboro council of the Knights of Columbus. He had addressed several meetings but the recent recital of army life in France drew a large thrilled audience.
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William H. Finn
of Marlboro Council
K. of C
Finn
France
City health chair optimistic on influenza outlook
Dr. E. H. Bills, chairman of the board of health, said there may be no influenza epidemic in the city. He noted only one case reported and expected a rise from conversations with departments, while many cold threats loom but few cases resemble influenza.
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City
E. H. Bills
Heaith
Ae A
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IL Europe
Concord Junction
Will
Albert Vanderhoof
Avi
Poultry Club
C.b.co
N. P
K. OF C. Meeting
Main Street
Methodist Episcopal Church
Merinello Shop
Grace M. Hunter
Pine ST. Jet
Masi
Association Hall
Mary Miles Minter
Ann of Green Gables
Paramount
Mack Sennett
the Dentist
Chas. Murray
Wa. S. Hart
Larry Lemon
the Star Boarder
Waltham National Bank
Member
Federal Reserve System
M. E. Lyons
Wesley
Lester Wheeler
Norway
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