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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows Marlboro Mass posting and second class matter notice with post office date August 26 1908 and a reference to a treasurer role. Readers see an incomplete notice likely about official postings and local government finance.
The Panama Canal is described as a great project on par with Suez, costing about 375 million dollars plus 20 million for fortifications. It shortened Atlantic and Pacific routes, opening August 18, 1914, and is guaranteed neutral and open to all nations, with no blockades or hostile acts allowed, except accidental transit hindrance.
A wartime analysis notes the Austro German push threatens Italy from the Julian Alps to the Adriatic. It cites heavy losses, fronts shaken, and German strategy counting on renewed effort with Allied aid to redeem the setback. The piece cautions against a quick victory by crushing Italy and urges unity among factions.
The piece notes that defeat of a winged army does not end a cause or doom a nation. It cites battles in France and Italy with fresh troops and casualties as nations hope to regroup and revive efforts to redeem losses and continue the fight.
The piece argues that war costs require bonds and taxes, with taxes ultimately borne by the people through higher prices, property liens, and various levies. It notes direct taxes hurt most, cities pledge property for debt, and everyone pays federal, state, and local taxes while claiming unity in supporting war efforts. It also lists taxed items from transport to theater tickets and signals impending U S troops in France amid looming financial strains.
A probate petition from Marlboro requests appointment of James Maguire of Stow as receiver of the missing man’s property. The estate includes a share in his father’s estate valued at $282 in East Cambridge Savings Bank. The matter is returnable December 5 with attorney J. J. Shaughnessy representing the petitioner.
Auctioneer Otis H Forbush lists upcoming sales across Massachusetts and Maine. Items include cattle horses cows and calves, pullets, wagons and harnesses, farm tools and household goods. Notable venues include Yapp farm Newton Id Scituate Mann Hill Farm Dell Dale farm Sudbury Farmington and Allen sale with varied prices reported for best cows and bulls. Posters advertise full details and applications.
Soldiers in military encampments favor mince pie as a staple, praising its homey taste and versatility. None Such Mince Meat mimics homemade quality for pies cakes puddings and cookies and helps the U S Food Administration with economy. Lucy Noné leads the campaign promoting paraffin lined packaging that prevents waste and lowers cost while keeping well like fruit cake.
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