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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1916
Page
2
Marlboro Mass weekly paper notes its 1903 post office filing and ownership details. It lists officers Walter B Morse president Walter P Frye treasurer John H Lawton manager and subscription rates four cents copy six months subscription 1.50 per year 2.00 elsewhere with regions Maynard Concord Sudbury Acton Bedford designated.
The article argues that while German agents may hamper munition exports, many blasts at munitions plants stem from inexperienced workers handling unfamiliar chemicals. It cautions that insufficient evidence links all explosions to enemy action and notes accidental causes are plausible in rapid wartime production.
Commentary argues the United States must reduce reliance on German suppliers in dyes and drugs. It cites past American achievements, warns of postwar German market fears, and suggests freeing American manufacturers from German competition would restore self sufficiency.
The item discusses a possible Clark Bryan ticket with George Fred Williams and how Hearst would oppose Bryan. It notes Hearst’s dislike for Bryan and suggests Clark backed by Bryan would be a joke for 1916.
John Daboll of New ton proposes cutting his own $3200 salary to $3000 so clerks can earn more. The text also notes Charlie Chaplin at $650000 yearly and Jess Willard at $50000 for an hour, ending with a rhetorical claim about America.
The Tarmo Athletic Club of the Socialist Society held its annual exhibition at Parker Street Hall drawing a large crowd. Volunteers from both the ladies and gentlemen clubs performed setting up exercises, barbering drills, and both clubs joined in pyramids and wrestling. Imatra Band provided music and dancing followed.
The Weavers' union held a supper and entertainment after its monthly meeting in Masonic hall, attended by about 1000 members. Caterer Fred Hayward provided a lavish menu while local talent performed numbers and an address by Thomas McMahon inspired the audience. The success credited to committee members Mary Eldhall Hannah Johnson Joseph Parkin Francis Johnston and William Dwyer.
The Hastern Singers and Musicians organization held its 11th annual concert in Riverside Hall Saturday evening with 300 in attendance from Lanesville Quipey and nearby areas. Louis Koski directed the event with Waino Kauppi performing cornet solos and the Eno chorus choir joining for selections.
Frank E. Taylor and Company, printers, moved from Haynes street to the new Power block on Main Street and had their machinery installed and were prepared to begin business on Monday.
The fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist church will be held Tuesday evening with Rev. George B. Worcester district superintendent presiding. Reports from department heads of church activities will be presented.
Rev A Morrill Osgood leads spiritual encouragement service at 7 30 p m with Sunday school board meeting at 8 30. Public worship at 10 45 a m includes sermon titled Our Church. Lord's Supper at 11 30. Epworth League junior at 6 plus senior at 6 with topics The Urgency of a Great Task and What has the church done for me. What does the church demand from me.
Postmaster Arthur J. Coughlan president of the Business Men's Association William Naylor secretary Chief George H. Gutteridge of the fire department and Charles H. Stanley proprietor of a Main Street dry goods store were guests at the Hudson Board of Trade banquet Wednesday evening Baetz spoke and the remarks were well received.
A representative of the American Surety Co. praised tax collector John B. Kelly’s books as one of the finest he has checked. He noted the simple, easy to run system and that five hours sufficed to verify all accounts, with a surprisingly small balance for a town of its size.
Miss Sadie Stitt entertained at whist Wednesday afternoon at her Bent Avenue home. Miss Beatrice Taylor won the first prize and Miss Pauline received the consolation. Refreshments were served.
Members of the high school Alumni Association met recently to outline preliminary plans for the annual banquet to be held on Thursday evening, June 29.
The Woman’s club hosts a Tuesday children’s afternoon with Everett Wallace as entertainer. Refreshments will be served.
Riverside hall hosts a Tuesday evening public entertainment under the Grange program committee. Charles Crawford and George Whistler are engaged as entertainers for the event.
The H G L composed of senior high school girls was entertained by Miss Mildred at her Great Road home Friday afternoon. An unusually pleasant time was enjoyed with refreshments served. The Masonic Social club held its monthly meeting and banquet in Odd Fellows block Saturday evening followed by a social.
An old trade note warns that Foley's Honey and Tar Compound, though well trusted after years in homes, faces counterfeits and substitutes exploiting its strong name. The paragraph notes the product’s long use and demand while signaling the need to guard quality and branding.
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