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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1920
Page
2
A historical column questions the railroads ticket policy that requires use within a few days of purchase. It argues tickets should remain valid until the specified ride, noting past courts upheld generosity and noting modern inconveniences. The piece calls to return to older, simpler practices and expresses nostalgia for days of flexible ticket use.
The Red Cross has taken over the Foreign Language Information Service to inform foreign born residents about their rights and duties through their own languages. It aims to educate public opinion on alien needs and future citizens, leveraging government ties and nationwide reach.
Goodyear Tire officials say the $30,000,000 new capital stock offering is oversubscribed with over $20,000,000 already received. They expect the remaining $10,000,000 to be over before the July 15 date. The issue includes common stock and a block at $300 par. Estimated annual sales exceed $225,000,000 with about $30,000,000 in earnings.
A British commerce bulletin notes abundant gold in the Okhotsk district with rivers having golden bottoms. Three men using primitive methods can wash out up to five poods daily, yielding about 06 ounces of gold per day. Nugget sizes up to a half funt are common and values have risen from 20 to 100 rubles per zolotnik. Despite rich deposits, many concessions remain unexploited.
A 1920 copyright notice credits James Morgan for a work titled John Adams and Abby. The fragment provides no additional context about content, plot, or characters.
The piece portrays Abigail Adams as the wife and mother behind John Adams and John Quincy Adams. It notes her education, social rise, and role in supporting the presidency while managing home and farm duties. It details Adamses’ travels, the court reception in Britain, and her influence on U.S. history with emphasis on the family’s prominence and resilience.
Boston July 9 1921 Republican State chairman Frank B Hall calls for liberal women's representation on all Republican ward and town committees for the 1921 22 term and for delegates to the State convention to be held September 18 asserting suffrage will be a fact by then and urging Republicans to embrace the new responsibilities. The letter stresses that women voters will soon influence party affairs and should be entitled to duties and privileges as Republicans.
Internal Revenue Collector John J. Mitchell warns travelers planning to leave the country to report to his office at least three days before sailing to verify all income tax payments and obtain certificates of compliance and embarkation. Citizens must show payment of installments from 1918 to departure and arrange future payments to be eligible for departure permits.
The notice sets office hours for Dr. Garland from 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 7 to 9:10 p.m. on Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday evenings from 7 to 8. It indicates available times for patients and mentions weekday afternoon slots.
Probate Court in Middlesex issues citation for Louis B. Allen estate to Charlotte H. Allen of Acton to obtain letters of administration without bond. Hearing set July 26, 1920 at Cambridge Probate Court. Public notice required in Acton Enterprise weekly for three weeks prior. Witness George F. Lawton, Esquire, First Judge. F. M. Esty, Register.
The attorney general clarifies eligibility for the soldiers bonus. entitlements depend on enlistment date physical discharge circumstances and service in naval or drafted status. An abatement of 3 dollars in the 5 dollar poll may apply to some service men who spent over 30 days in camp.
Public auction to be held on the Lowell Road premises in Concord Massachusetts on Friday July 30 1920 at 3 PM. The sale covers all described in the 1887 mortgage to the Trustees of the Ministerial Fund including about 27 1/4 acres with detailed metes and bounds from the old Concord Lowell road to land of White Brown Mason Wheeler and others in Middlesex County. Purchaser takes the property as is subject to prior encumbrances if any.
An advertisement notes Dr Norman C Spencer Dentist located at 31 Mal 3T Concord near Rickinson's Drug Store. Equipment described includes Ray Te Tew.
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