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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1916
Page
2
The excerpt lists the Marlboro Massachusetts weekly The Enterprise with publication notes. It includes printing dates, location, and post office classification. Names Walter B. Morse and Walter P. Frye appear as president and treasurer, with Merriman as manager and subscription pricing at 91 dollars per year.
The article argues the United States should respond firmly to Mexican incursions, asserting the need to enforce laws and honor the flag. It describes Mexico as unstable with a mixed-race population and calls for strong measures to control border incidents and protect peaceful neighbors.
Germany's ambassador Bernstorff issues a warning to German citizens in the United States to obey laws of their host state. The note implies Germans here have acted against U S peace, aiding German aims and violating federal maritime law, amid acts of vandalism arson and murder to disrupt neutral trade with enemy nations.
The Black Sea spans about 740 miles long and 390 miles wide, covering territory comparable to Ohio Indiana Illinois and Kentucky. The Caspian Sea, larger, extends from Persian territory into Russia and may soon play a role in the war.
Inspector John J. Linehan seized a lot of eight lobsters as part of a freshness test using a red rubber band to snap tails. He warned that selling aged meat endangers health and anyone doing so risks full legal penalties.
A rallying message encourages orchardists to take action now to protect growing apple trees from pests. The call emphasizes proactive effort to improve the town rather than dwelling on faults.
Article notes Wilson's ultimatum to Germany seen as a diplomacy victory halting submarine warfare. It claims Germany agreed to abandon submarine policy, admitted the Sussex sinking, and will indemnify victims. Kaiser seeks peace terms while entente powers mobilize. War outlook remains grim with deep trench fighting and looming decisive victories.
The article urges readers to stay in New England for farming profits, praising Massachusetts apple and asparagus markets, Maine potato yields, and superior native fruit. It contrasts with western peach shipping losses and notes 20 million acres of free public land elsewhere, urging relocation only to New England for opportunity.
An 18 year old cornetist named Waine Kauppi emerges as a remarkable musical talent. Born in New Hampshire, he moved with his family to East Jaffrey and Maynard, studied under Joe Butler and W S Ripley, performed with Finnish bands and Ladies Imperial orchestra, and appeared on the Chautauqua circuit. He values family, especially his mother and siblings Lida and Reno, and continues learning despite early fame.
Mrs. Josephine H Maker of Concord petitions to be administratrix of her husband Lewis A Maker's estate valued at 400 dollars, with 400 dollars personal property. Heirs are Nathaniel H Maker and Adelia C Hedberg and Josephine H Tracey of Concord. The petition returns June 5. Carl H Richardson of Boston begins as administrator of George W Brooks estate of Sudbury with a 4000 dollar bond. estate valued 2500 dollars. Daniel B Cullinane of Concord named administrator of his father Daniel J Cullinane's estate, bond 900 dollars. estate valued 900 dollars in real property.
California fruit growers report 100 percent pest kill from fumigating with hydrocyanic gas while spraying yields only 80 to 85 percent destruction of insects.
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