Wool labeling bill aims to curb shoddy cloth influx
Since 1920 Congress has waited on the Truth in Fabric bill requiring stamp labeling of virgin wool versus shoddy content in textiles. Proponents argue many fabrics labeled all wool contain reworked rags, harming sheep raisers and raising clothing costs while urging fairer wool markets and national industry protection.
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Congress
National Sheep and Wool
H. E. Greene
Montana
Utah
America
Hoover Accepted as Secretary of Commerce in Harding Administration
The article notes Herbert Hoover is likely to become Secretary of Commerce under President Harding and to oversee a reorganization of the department. It recalls Hoover’s wartime relief leadership and broad esteem in Europe. It also mentions support from Chairman Hurley and calls for public leaders to set a positive example.
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Herbert Hoover
Bee
Harding
European Relief Fund
Hoover
Europe
Wilson
Department of Commerce
Mr. Hoover
Cage
Hurley
The
Shipping Board
Har
Acton Center Hosts Town Meeting Day Dinner
Acton Center plans a town meeting day dinner by the Acton Grange continuing a local custom. Snow and traffic disruptions persist with 15 inches of snow keeping vehicles off roads. The second meeting of the Acton League of Women Voters met at the community house with 24 members despite bad weather. Martha Helen Bulot of the Massachusetts League spoke on town government and legislative questions.
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Ornoon
Mildred
Sanborn
Philadelphia
Acton
Congress
Congregational Church to Welcome New Pastor May
The Congregational Church plans to call Rev Russell J. May of Cambridge as pastor after a February 28 vestry meeting. May, a Boston University theology student and Syracuse graduate, will lead services starting soon with plans for a five minute children’s talk and an Alaska stereopticon presentation by the Home Missionary Society.
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May
C. B. Society
Alaska
Home Missionary Society
B. Taitle
James
Frank Farrar
Russell J. May
Cambridge
Boston University of Theology
Syracuse University
Two Women Sail for Europe On Italy and France Tour
Mrs Benj. Pope and Mrs Mildred Moore left New York on February 26 aboard the Méditerranée route for a two month tour of Italy and France. They will visit towns connected to Mrs Moore's war service.
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Benj. Pope
Mildred Moore
New York
Italy
France
Moore
Action on Maynard Street allotments in Acton letters
State officials in Boston inform Acton that $5,000 is allotted under Chapter 525 for Maynard Street improvements, to be matched by town and county funds. A contract will follow after inspection, with a reminder that maintenance of funded roads is a town responsibility.
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Maynard St.itt
Acton
Maynard
Cartiere
Maynard Street
Cutting
Middlesex County Commissioners
Powder Mills
Concord
Powder Mills Road
Pillsbury
An Entertainment Dance For Irish Relief in Concord
A charity dance to aid Ireland relief is planned in Motdhenthal Concord on Thursday March 17 at 7 26 p m The Massachusetts Committee for Relief in Ireland reports dire conditions with widespread unemployment hunger and housing shortages in Dublin and southern regions A large donor base is urged to buy tickets to support humanitarian relief without sectarian ties and the Boston and Massachusetts committees list active organizers and sponsors
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Motdhenthal
Concord
Xiei
Ireland
Massachusetts Committee For Relief
Devonshire St
Boston
Wimoen
Dicolin
Dublin
William Dee Chawman
Keete D. Hendesgay
Joseph Hanlon
Mary Hanlon
Yjohs Mulaney
Mulaney
Margaret Collins
Sarat Donnélon
Elinor Duggan
Ellen Fitzgerald
Michael Towler
B. Brennan
Federal Trust Co
Joseph O'Neil
John C.heyer
James J. Vueian
Henry V. Cunningham
Bernard J. Rothwell
Chamber of Commerce
Juan A. Deery
Sutner
Patrick J Dalton dies a respected Concord farmer
Patrick J Dalton a longtime Concord farmer died Sunday night at his Old Bedford Road home after six weeks illness from rheumatic fever He was born April 1869 in Concord and lived there all his life Funeral services were held at St Bernard's Church with burial at Sleepy Hole Cemetery Bearers included nephews and local men Survived by two sisters Mrs William Tobin and Miss Elizabeth Dalton and two brothers Peter and Frank
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Concord
Patrick J. Dalton
Old Bedford Rd
St. Bernard's Church
Sleepy Hole Low
Lawrence
William Tobin
Thomas Larke
Arthur
George Magurn
Michael McHugh
Dalton
Elizabeth Dalton
Andover
Peter
Frank
Sudbury
Martha A Baker dies at 71 in Lincoln
Martha A Baker, a lifelong Lincoln resident born at the Baker homestead, dies at age 71. Funeral held February 20 at Saint Anne's Church Lincoln with Rev Norman B Naeh officiating. Interment in Sleepy Hollow cemetery. Survived by brothers James of Lincoln and George M of Concord. Active in Concord Trinitarian Church Women's Club and Old Concord Chapter DAR.
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Martha Prescott ‘Baker
Norman B. Naeh
86 Anne's Church
Lincoln
Sleepy Hollow
James
George M
Concord
Baker
Baker Homestead
Concord, Trinitarian Church
The
Woman’s Club
Old Concord
DAR
Old road to NAC fraught with hazards and civic needs
The correspondent warns that the old road from the Methodist Home to Seven Star Lane beside the Iron bridge has a collapsed side endangering travelers. The town seeks a Finance Committee as farmers complain milk prices fall to 67 cents per 8% quart. California pea beans sell for 14 cents per quart in most Cord grocery stores, with some at 25 cents.
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Nac
Seven Star
No Man's Land
California
Concord
Concord Musical Club Holds Regular Meeting
The Concord Musical Club met Tuesday afternoon at Miss Edith Freeman Belknapt home with a pleasing program of instrumental and vocal selections. Also notice a position Wanted for a second girl with references, telephone 483 M.
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Concord Musical Club
Edith Freeman
Belknapt
Mmar
House Amends Agricultural Allocation Bill for Free Seeds
Washington Republicans push an amendment to the agricultural appropriation bill authorizing $260000 for free seed distribution to constituents. The provision with cost above the Agriculture Department estimate follows long debate on tariffs and predicts seeds will boost home gardening, especially in urban districts.
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House
Congress
Department of Agriculture
New York
East Side
Probate Court Citation for Amos L. Noyes Estate Acton
Citations issued to heirs next of kin and creditors of Amos L. Noyes of Acton to appear at the Middlesex Probate Court in Cambridge on March 21 1921 at nine in the forenoon to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Publication required weekly in the Acton Enterprise for three weeks, final visibility before court. Judge George F Lawton signs the notice with registrar F M Osty dated January 28, 1921.
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Amos L. Noyestate
Acton
Middlesex
Cambridge
Acton Enterprise
George. F. Lawton
Blauke
Sarah A. Hutchins
George Y. Hutchins
George F. Lawron
Esquire
Thia
F. M. Esty
Register
Probate Notice in Middlesex for Hutchins Estate
The Middlesex Probate Court cites heirs and interested parties in the estate of Sarah A. Hutchins of Acton to appear March 3 1921 in Cambridge for letters testamentary to George Y. Hutchins without surety. Public notice must run weekly for three weeks in Acton Enterprise and be mailed to all known heirs seven days prior.
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Arthur C. Lamson
Frank S. Rock
Horace F. Wilder
Orion
New England
Acton Center
Congregational Church
Maynard-Wheeler
Maynard- Wheeler
State House
Charles J. Horton
Maes
Frederick N. Wales
Charles J. Holton
Selectmen
Mags
Concord Committee
Mies
Martha A. Baker
Tarife
Edward B. Clark
Washington
Senate
Congress Dd
Frouse
Fuch
Aldrich
layne-Aldrich
Virginia
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
F. M. Osty
Regtater
Elm Spring Ferm
West Acton
Phoe
L. P. Goulding South
Wren
M. B. Church
Mass
Perkins & Wells
Hubbard ST
Boards of Seléctmes
Creighton
Frank Binks
Edwin Carlton
Charles B. Keene
Dr. $. B. Garland
Norman C. Spencer
Main ST
Richardson
Gerz
Warren A
Vernon St
Harry E. Frye, Maynard
Waldo P. Lapham
Concord Real Estate
Lapham Bldg
Tel
Joseph Hannon
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