Massachusetts War Readiness and Economic Update
A Massachusetts report shows 60 791 tenants signed leases through September 5 securing occupancy to December 31 1948 with rents rising up to 15 percent. Retail sales in seven months suggest a yearly total of around 7 700 000 000, more than double 1939. Strong gains are noted in Lawrence New Bedford Worcester Lowell Boston and Brockton with per capita spending well above national average. Factbook notes aging farm trucks mass population growth Water town expansion and planning board meetings set for Sudbury in October.
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Massachusetts
Lawrence
New Bedford
Worcester
Lowell
Boston
Brockton
Springfield
Massachutts
Watertown
Massachusetts Federation of Planning Boards
Sudbury
Newpi per Week Saluted by Kyser and Ol' Professor
An eccentric reminiscence celebrates Newspaper Week with Kyser style humor. The text notes community reflection, oldtime values, and a boast about a student named Roe who excelled in drum and bugle, highlighting school pride and local color.
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Chilun
America
Ye National N
Bens
Roevit
Veteran Wisconsin farmer to attend 77th county fair
Chris Welch of Viroqua aged 89 is slated for his 77th consecutive county fair as he has attended all 67 prior fairs. The piece notes his long tradition linking daily life with the fair’s events and obliquely reflects on aging and community rituals.
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Der
Peanut Racing Corps
Ide
Viroqua
Wis
Chris Welch
Welch
Lavistba Flight Accident Leaves Man With Broken Jaw
A man identified as Bill Jackson from SF suffered a broken jaw after a takeoff mishap on a plane. He climbed out as the plane roamed toward the runway and slid into a hospital for treatment.
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Ida
Bill’ Jackson
Lena Ends Training at Great Lakes Recruit Center
Elena of Marlboro Massachusetts son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Elena completed recruit training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois and has been advanced to seaman second class confirming a naval career milestone.
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Lena
Great Lakes, Jr
Richard
Elena
USN
Joseph
Shawmut Avenue
Marlboro
Mass
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Illinois
National Fire Prevention Week Reminder In Concord
Concord residents are urged to observe National Fire Prevention Week October 5 to 11 and reduce fire hazards. Local events include a firemen show judged by Dennis S. Horne of 91 Oneur Street and a birthday party for Thomas Prosper of Maynard hosted by friends. The Concord Rainbow Girls plan a Masonic temple meeting, and the Old Grist Mill sidewalk has been replaced. The Concord Art Association continues its Weekly Exhibit of the Week on Lexington Road featuring William F. Russin of 47 Main Street with a new small-size model.
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Thomas Prosper
Maynard
Massachusetts Reformatory
West Concord
Prosper
Concord Art Association
Lexington Road
William F. Russin
Main Street
Milk Products Boost Poultry Diets and Health
Dried milk products such as skim milk, dried buttermilk, and dried whey are key ingredients in commercial poultry mashes. They supply riboflavin, lactose, and high quality protein, helping growth, egg production, hatchability, and intestinal health while aiding mineral balance.
Watering systems praised as labor saver for poultrymen
A sketch shows an automatic waterer made for range use and linked fountains to contract flow. The device, built from oil dim material, is mounted for range conditions and promotes efficient water delivery. Pigs can be castrated after a week old and suffer less setback when young versus heavier weights.
Concord PTA Plans Fall Program Under New Leadership
Concord PTA under President Martin J. Diskin maps fall activities. Rev. Dr. Harry Trust of Bangor Theological Seminary preached Life's Horizons at West Concord Union Church. Emerson harvest day set for October 15 with local drive for produce and canned goods. Funeral services were held for William A. Spidle the longtime Lexington bus driver.
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Concord Pta
Martin J. Diskin
West Concord Union Church
Harry Trust
Bangor Theological Seminary
Earl K. Sweatland
Nina Lind
The
Concord Soo
William. A. ButtPick
Herbert B. Hosmer
William A. Spidle
Lexington
First machine made clay pipes aid farmers in drainage
The upper photo highlights early machine made clay pipes nearly a century old. The lower photo shows contemporary clay pipe segments performing excellent drainage for American farmers.
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Farmers of America
Newcastle disease of poultry spreads across states
The disease has reached 40 states with broiler producers hit hard. Large vaccination trials are under way but results are pending. Until preventive methods are found, sanitation and daily killing and disposal of all sick birds are seen as the best available solution at present.
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Newcastle
Arsenite Used to Kill Trees by Trunk Injection
Sodium arsenite is injected into the base of trees to kill them. The practice involves inserting the chemical into the trunk to ensure rapid tree mortality.
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Mister Oot
Gene Byrnes
By Len Kleis
Don Boeer Sane
Massachusetts Stat
Beacon Street
Kyser
Stookie Allen
Feaster JR
GAN
U.S
Concord
Dennis S. Horne
Thoreau Street
Acton
Concord Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Concord Highway Department
By Collins and
Slawson
Madson
J. Millar Watt
West Act
Evylyn L. Weigel
Huntington Ave
Copley Sq
Kenmore
Mass. Ave
West Acton - Acton
Bigham & Sons, Inc
South ST
Altham Tel
Waltham
Commonwealth Ave
W. Concord
L. W. Polson
Mill Dam
Hudson
Sales & Service
McKellar Motors
Main St. - West Concord
Goff
William D. Goff
Sunny Acres
Thoreau St
Ferrara
Minuteman Chevrolet
Oinc
Livestock Sanitary Commission’ Design
Jo Iial
Parker Sag
Wek
Steve Wood
J. McGee
Summer Street
Tel
Pek Gee Rentepee Radio Electric Co ‘el
Presh Fruits & Vegetables
West Concord Fruit
Sun
Legal Holidays
Allana
Cabinet
Russell
Main St
West
Berlin
Remnamp
Concord Appliance Sales and Service
General Electric
Walden Street
Emersonce
Os Street
Miss Dam Ves Ae
Marlboro Veterinary
R. J. Dinsmore
Boston Post
Fram
Coneoy
Edward C
Coast Murray
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