Mastery of Sea Firmer Than Ever Says Naval Expert
Archibald Hurd of the London Daily Telegraph argues sea power is the war’s fundamental factor. He notes seven million tons of shipping enter or leave British ports monthly despite submarine threats and reports Allied strength rising in naval, military, and economic aspects with American troop movements increasing.
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British
Archibald Hurd
London Daily Telegraph
Hurd
Ehipping
Atlantic
France
Italy
United States
On Pancho's Mule Rode by United States Ranchman
Francisco Villa's famed milk white mule now travels with L C Able a Fort Hancock Texas rancher who buys beans and bacon in town. The animal once carried Villa in the field during campaigns when his leg ached and preferred the rocking horse like gait for riding. Villa had the mule brought across by an agent and later sold to Able. Pancho is the diminutive of Francisco.
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United States
Francisco Villa
L. C. Able
Fort Hancock
Tex
Mexico
Villa
Yhen
Mr. Able
Pancho Villa
Pancho
Francisco
Order Bars Patent Buttons with Concealed Images
An order has been issued to remove all patent buttons from uniforms that conceal pictures or other articles. Soldiers and girls are urged not to be disappointed when they see a friend from his camp without the picture button, indicating enforcement of the uniform rule.
Local Hunter Dispatches Copperhead Eggs Then Slays Snakes
In Rockhill Pennsylvania Harvey Helifrick found copperhead eggs. He placed them in a warm place, then mashed the eggs on the road. The copperhead snakes were released and Helifrick killed them all.
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Harvey Helifrick
Rockhill
Hedrick
Concord Junction Help of Christians lawn party a grand success
The Saturday lawn party at Help of Christians church in Concord Junction drew a crowded, festive crowd despite a passing shower. Tables decorated in red white and blue raised funds while attractions for all ages, food and drink, foot races and bumper rides entertained from 2 PM to 10 PM with Mrs John B Loring Miss Elizabeth Connell and Miss Catherine Lawler in charge.
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Help of Christians Church
John B. Loring
Elizabeth Connell
Catherine Lawler
Some Where in France Poem From the 104th Regiment
Concord Junction prints a home poem created by the 104th Regiment soldiers. The piece follows trench fighting in muddy France, wartime humor, and a refrain against the Kaiser, ending with a patriotic commitment to peace and freedom.
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Concord Junction
104Th
France
Wilfred Helsher
Died in Boston and local family notes
After months of illness Mrs Patrick O'Brien died in a Boston hospital. Annie Clark visits Greenfield relatives. Dr and Mrs Bump of Somerville visited town. Samuel Lufkin employs farmerettes. Lufkin family drove to Lake Sebago Me. Torrey Vialle sold a Dodge Bros car to Framingham buyer and a Chevrolet touring car to Brookline. Dorothy Tewksbury visits Parker in West Falmouth. Agnes Porter and Laura Derosie visit Barrett. Florence Lufkin visits Peak's Island. Rodney Wheeler and family of the State Guard visit Concord. Myron Clark returns from St Louis with a flying corps commission.
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Annie Clark
Greenfield
Barrett
Florence Lufkin
Dorothy Wheeler
Peak’s Island
Rodney Wheeler
State Guard
Mr. Wheeler
Concord
Myron Clark
St. Louis
Flying Corps
Torrey & Vialle
Studebaker
Framingham
Brookline
Reverend Stone to Deliver Services Before Vacation
Rev Alfred W Stone will speak at 10 45 AM on The Faithfulness of God, his last preaching service before vacation. August pulpit to be supplied by visiting ministers. Evening service at 7 PM with Endeavor group on Lessons From Bible Proverbs. Midweek meeting Tuesday 7 30 PM.
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Alfred W. Stone
Community Notes From South Acton And Clinton
Local residents visit and travel details include Frances Page with friends in Clinton Dora Fletcher hosting Ruth Clark from Waltham Robert Quinlan leaves for Camp Devens to join forces at Hunchasers Lottie Tolman recovering health H A Ziegler installs heating in Concord Junction home Overseas arrivals reported for Robert Christie and Albert Evans Various family visits and trips including Mrs H E Willis in Warren R I and Roland Willis on vacation Readings of moral maxims about ambition strength and confidence amid social notes
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Harry Bridges
Marysville
N. B
Robert Neff
Nova Scotia
James Doyle
Allston
Patrick Reilley
Robert Charles
Dartmouth College
Rena French
Marguerite Leighton
Carol Kingman
Marie Burin
North Conway
N. H
Jeremiah Sheehan
Boston
Edward Sheehan
Newton
John Garvey
Elmer Wetherbee
Thomas Clark
Carolyn Kingman
Marie Burland
Julia Brayden
George
Bert
William
Alice MacDonald
Mayiind
O’donnell
Lowell
Daniel Nagie
Charles Drysdale
Maine
David Drysdale
Camp Devens
Ayer
Frances Page
Clinton
Dora Fletcher
Ruth Clark
Waltham
Robert Quinlan
Lottie Tolman
Prospect St
A. G. Ziegler
Concord Junction
H. Livermore
West St
Robert Christie
Albert Evans
Clarence Owens
Linden
Mary Owens
Clarence
Carl Flint
West Upton
Norman Davidson
H. E. Willis
Warren, R. I
Walter Taylor
Roland Willis
Foote
Hantsport
N. S
Hugh West
Worcester
Down East
Concord Represented Boys From Here Leave for Camp Devens
Concord sent a group of draftees to Camp Devens Massachusetts with a farewell program in Woburn. John M. Keyes chaired the meeting and introduced speakers. Draftees listed include Francis C. McHugh Harry E. Reed Paul Petersen Earl W. MacLeod James Varley Charles Mara James Cullinane Russell Parsons Philip Reid William C. Ryan William Mulcahy Henry Harmon James Caldwell Jr Harley Green Pasquale Napolitano. Two men failed to appear and communications to them were returned, suggesting changed addresses.
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Here
Camp Devens
Concord
Ayer
Woburn
John M. Keyes
Woburr
Francis C. McHugh
Harry E. Reed
Paul Petersen
Earl
Cyclists Escape Serious Injury After Traffic Collision
Marcus Skagg narrowly avoided grave injuries when he and two companions on bicycles collided with a car Friday night. The trio rode from a side street. the first two avoided harm while the third was struck. The driver failed to horn or slow upon sighting the cyclists, authorities say.
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Marcus Skagg
Memorial Church Services in Town Sunday Morning
Memorial church will hold services Sunday morning with Rev. J. T. Threlfall delivering a men’s sermon. He invites all town residents including wives and families to attend. Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Wollis Schauffs with Mrs Libby.
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J. T. Threlfall
Seventh Birthday for Master Sydney Bennett
Thirteen late friends of Master Sydney Bennett gathered at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Sydney Bennett Derby Sr on Monday afternoon to celebrate his seventh birthday. The afternoon featured games music and refreshments of ice cream cake and candy. Those present included Loretta Carr Nellie Gustin Dorothy Mason Lola Kilham Ellen Amerault Elizabeth Davis Rena Carpenter Gladys Amerault Elizabeth Amerault George Perna Roger Marshall Francis Carr and Angelo Perna.
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Sydney Bennett
Derby Sr
Loretta Carr
Nellie Gustin
Dorothy Mason
Lola Kilham
Ellen Amerault
Elizabeth Davis
Rena Carpenter
Gladys Amerault
Elizabeth Amerault
George Perna
Roger Marshall
Francis Carr
Angelo Perna
False Alarm Ensign Hoagland Tells Of France Crossing
Ensign W. C. Hoagland writes to his sister about a night when guns woke the ship and the crew abandoned to deck before learning the convoy kept the enemy at bay. He notes a month to cross and a longer return voyage, plus a condenser failure cutting water supply until repaired.
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W. C. Hoagland
U. S
Forefathers Went Without Luxuries Through Centuries
The piece notes that prior generations endured long wars and shortages, lacking sugar until the 14th century and coal until the 14th, butter until the 15th, tobacco and potatoes until the 16th, tea coffee and soap until the 17th, umbrellas and amps until the 18th, and trains telegrams telephones gas and machines until the 19th.
Vacation Plans and Summer Schedule for Local Church
The Trinitarian Church pastor and family leave for a summer trip to Contoocook New Hampshire. Sunday services list guest ministers on July 28 August 4 and August 11 with names from Boston Dracut Bel llows Falls and Saxonville. Aug 25 is to be secured. Friday evening meetings run at 745. The evening sermon Sunday school and Christian Endeavor are on hiatus for summer.
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Contoocook
N. H
John L. Kilbon
Boston
Ernest C. Bartlett
Dracut
John C. Prince
Bellows Falls
William Robertson
Saxonville
Christian Endeavor
Scouts Attend Flag Duty Amid Storm and Absences
Troop 1 reports Scout Lord leads Scout Barker for flag duties on the stormy night of July 21, with Barker the only scout present. Absences noted as most scouts are away for summer, some at work. Also listed are a lost book notice, a Middlesex Institution for Savings notice, a Concord rental, and a Henry F Miller Square piano for sale.
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Barker
Middlesex Institution For Savings
Charles E. Brown
Concord
For Sale at Fenelon Farm Concord Massachusetts
An item listed for sale at Fenelon Farm on Old Bedford Road in Concord Massachusetts. The fragment suggests a property or agricultural listing with sale language. No further details are readable.
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Fenelon Farm
Old Bedford Road
Concord
Mass
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Sudbury
William Register
Woonsocket
R. I
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Danvers
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Association Hall
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