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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1917
Page
2
Public notice dated August 26 1908 lists the Marlboro Massachusetts post office matter under the act of Congress of March 8 1879. The item appears in the federal classifications for mail and related services.
The article argues the Kaiser cannot save the empire as internal unrest grows in Germany. It says autocracy faces a rising call for liberty and socialism, with hunger and mourning across the nation. Rulers offer reforms to placate factions, yet the public remains unsatisfied and wary of indemnities after a possible defeat.
A nationwide conference on democracy and terms of peace was called in New York for May 30 and 31. The piece denounces pacifists as white-livered cowards and urges united support for a peace that defends national honor and the rights of man amid ongoing global conflict.
A plan for a 500000 strong army will take 19000 men from Massachusetts and draft others as needed. About 374000 are eligible, with exemptions for essential war industries. Draft by lot from nonexempted, aiming to select the strongest and healthiest, though concerns of fairness arise in home service versus combat readiness.
The passage laments German blockade and sinking of ships carrying food for the Allies and civilians in Belgium, Serbia, Armenia, and Syria. It claims large numbers of lives could have been saved, notes German suffering at home, and asserts a call for harsh postwar justice. It describes prisoners of war as likely returning as damaged, diseased individuals.
The author extols backyard gardening as a patriotic and healthful act that saves money, boosts self reliance, and strengthens the nation during wartime. It promises abundant produce to support soldiers and Allies, improved public health, lighter medical costs, and renewed vigor for workers and families.
The commander of the American destroyer fleet asserts readiness and emphasizes the value of trained sailors and the gunner behind the weapon. He recalls historic naval tradition, stresses that accuracy and training matter more than fleet size, and pledges swift action if engaged.
An editorial condemns Turkish rule in Europe and proposes surrender of Dardanelles freedom to global powers. It argues Turks remain barbaric and unfit for western civilization and warns that accommodating them risks war and mass bloodshed.
The article reports several court actions including a $1000 contract suit by Kaleva Co operative Association of Aynard against Walter J. OToole J Henry Sorel and associates in Clinton. It notes probate actions with wills of Mrs Charlotte PArmenter Sudbury and Mrs Annie Snyder Concord, executors named and bonds set, plus estates valued mostly in personal property.
Auction notices list sales at Cunningham Libby farm Boxboro J A Murchie May 26 at 1 pm 20 cows and heifers 1 bull 20 hens also Millis Lemuel Clark May 28 10 am J H Smith farm household goods multiple items Bolton May 24 late Martha Whitcomb estate relics and fusca pieces The Hamilton sale on the 14th reports 77 cows average 119 83 highest yet with two cows 175 each and bulls prices The Waltham sale on the 18th shows best cows 98 120 stock bull 77 yearling heifer 65 to 77 Otis H Forbush Concord MA auctioneer with 40 years experience and sales across seven states and 160 towns
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