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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1917
Page
2
Office entered as second class matter August 25 1903 at Marlboro Massachusetts under the act of March 8 1879. Postage paid. Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford listed.
The piece questions President Wilson's European policy as unconstitutional meddling and warns that intervention could invite foreign complications and destroy the Monroe Doctrine. It argues peace requires victory over militarism and urges restraint to avoid provoking global backlash against the United States.
The Dollar Weekly faces extinction as rural papers hike subscriptions to cover rising costs. Editors note print paper costs and inflation threaten the era of the one dollar year, while ships and shipyards brace for postwar demand.
Over 1.5 million people use national forest reserves annually with growth expected as scenery and recreation draw more visitors. Since the first forest was established 25 years ago, public lands are valued for water protection and recreation, with ten western states courting forest establishment by land purchase. Congress funds $10 million for road building, to be released at $1 million yearly, enabling trails, camp sites, stocked streams, and long term summer homes, shaping future landscape and sanitary planning for sustained tourism.
A short piece urging adoption of daylight saving to gain morning daylight, reduce energy use, and cut oil and electric costs. It argues for earlier rising, healthier living, and wiser time regulation to improve economy and health.
The piece argues President Wilson should focus on U S issues not foreign policy. It notes Mexican troops retreating to the boundary and Villa gaining victories against the de facto government. It warns against European entanglements and urges prioritizing domestic affairs and a clear head for state leadership.
The piece discusses war opening U S markets formerly held by Britain France and Germany and predicts gains for American manufacturers amid labor shortages high taxes and reduced European surplus It warns of future competition and recommends competent commercial agents to study foreign markets It notes a potential political scandal in Washington and cites 1916 global cotton production totaling 21 01 616 bales of 500 pounds each.
Former Senator Roger Sherman Hoar of Concord spoke to the Boxboro Grange on the Federal Rural Credits system. He described how farmers pool mortgages to borrow from the general investing public at about five percent, via district banks and farm loan associations, with profits returning to borrowers as dividends.
The Ladies' Aid of the Trinitarian church held its monthly meeting in the church parlors Friday afternoon. The usual program was carried out and a social hour followed, with refreshments served. Hostesses were Mrs. W. K. Shaw and Mrs. Gale.
The second most successful dance was staged by Company I in the armory Thursday evening with the Colonial seven piece orchestra of Maynard providing music. Refreshments were served at intermission and dancing continued until 1 o'clock.
Middlesex seven edged Milton high school 1 to 0 at the Middlesex rink. Newman scored the sole goal near the end of the first half beating Leatherbee to put Middlesex ahead and secure the win.
A roster of names appears in the advertised letters section including Ahlquist Albign Ayer Palmer Bemis Oscar J L Katchelder Frank J Jackson James Swan Richard Toomey Tom Davis Alice Davis Miliza Grover Jessie Grouard Jessie Jobson Louise Platt A S Mrs. Alice Davis Miss Olive R Platt.
Browne and Nichols defeats Concord High 1 to 0 at Nichols Field Cambridge Saturday. Leland scored the lone goal in the early second period after gathering a rebound in front of the Concord net. Referee Wallis umpire Peck time 30 minute halves.
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