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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1917
Page
7
The Republican reports Roosevelt plans a New England division for service in France with Theodore Roosevelt as major general. Governors and military men reportedly back the effort, despite earlier Washington opposition. Officials and conferees signal favorable progress and optimism for the plan.
Paris reports detail Senator Humbert's account of funds connected to the Bolo Pasha case. He notes a 1 million franc payment on January 31, 1916, as a refund to the Lenoir family for their share in The Journal. The balance of 4.6 million francs was to be paid by installments. He claims Bolo sought money via the contract and that March 13 marked the first payment after signing with Humbert.
Springfield mass October 10 Thure Hunton state commissioner of weights and measures told the New England Master Bakers association that bakers are not giving the public a square deal. He said consumers get less for their money than three months ago and criticized methods used to raise prices despite higher material costs.
Tragedies dot New England towns from Hampstead to Springfield with Mrs Josiah Coombs burned in a Hampstead fire. Patrick Crowley 15 struck dead in Springfield. MIT creates a military course as war shifts. Also reports of poison found in Worcester and gas deaths in New Bedford.
A loose monkey in Denver hugs a passing woman and climbs trees as patrols search the Montclair district. City park zoo staff say their primates are contained. The affectionate simian last showed at 945 Detroit Street, then vanished, leaving residents wary and hoping for capture.
In 1916 British agent chatter echoed odd phrases like Twelve Willies and Send tails for six females as investigators explain the nickname Willie for tanks. The initial Landships evolved into the feared designs named Big Willie and Little Willie, with armor variants and a conspicuous painted inscription reading With Care To Petrograd to mislead observers.
Howard B. Coffin, advancing American airplane standardization, argues that England must adopt uniform practices. He notes English usage differs on checks, and offers humorous translations of Cambridge terms such as full term, May week, general admission day, ordinary dog, and arts inspector.
A thrush ring marked Inform Witherby High Holborn London was found at Southport, prompting editor H By Witherby to note since 1910 he has marked 75 000 birds. A Lancashire swallow ringed later appeared in Grahamstown South Africa seven months after. a lesser black backed gull ringed at the Farne Islands was found in St Louis Senegal eight months later. a London ringed blackbird turned up in Moscow weeks after. Birds are greater travelers than we imagine.
The article notes women across the United States organized bandages and comforts for soldiers, while lacking direction for prompt aid. It recalls Civil War generosity from country women and farmers who supplied greens and vegetables, sometimes saving camps from scurvy and leather diseases.
The text recalls severe penalties for petty theft and notes a claim that times have returned to harsher enforcement. It contrasts past punishments for acts like watermelon or chicken theft with grand larceny classifications.
The regular monthly meeting of the South Acton Village Improvement Society was not held due to lack of a quorum. The executive committee will reconvene on Wednesday evening Oct 17 and urges all current and former members, property owners, and renters to attend and support ongoing village improvement efforts.
Rev. Ralph A. Barker conducts 10:30 a.m. worship on The Sacraments of the Church, the fourth in a church series. Sunday school follows at 11:45 a.m. EB meeting at 6 p.m. topic What I Committed to You 2 Tim 1 1 14. Evening praise and preaching at 7 on The Congregational Church. Friday prayer and social at 7 30. Union Junior Endeavors meeting Friday at 2 30.
Blanche Griggs finished canvassing for a publishing house and rests at her Troy Vermont home. Velma Woodward of Amesbury visited her mother in Amesbury, with a trip to Camp Devens at Ayer to see her son in the Amesbury company. Others include Henry Burke on government business, Rev. Raymond Fritz visiting from Cambridge, Louise Tobin recovering from appendectomy, Ruth Sherman and daughter from Newton visiting Anson Piper’s family, Effie Willey of California visiting New York, and a Waltham party visiting Camp Devens with Victor Dearborn en route to France. Martha Severns, former druggist, visited F Burke. N. J. Cole auto-traveled to Somerville with Dr. Christie and others to the John Abbott lodge for an annual district deputy grand master visit with Weber quartet.
A collection of fruit and meat dishes with simple recipes. Watermelon balls with lettuce and French dressing served as first course and with sherbet cups. orange slices on lettuce with French dressing as a notable salad. Jellied veal prepared by simmering knuckle, spices, and vinegar, then serving garnished with parsley and lemon. Cream slaws adapted for small households from a large cabbage mix with vinegar, eggs, flour, and sour cream. Welsh rabbit combines cheese, butter, milk sauce, egg, and toast or crackers for a hot cheese dish.
Roderick Nagle, son of Mr and Mrs Daniel Nagle, narrowly escaped serious injury when his bicycle was struck by a passing automobile at Crest street as he was getting off to walk up the hill to deliver a letter. The bicycle was demolished and the driver fled the scene without stopping.
Seven train loads of drafted men bound for Camp Devens passed through the area on Friday. At Commonwealth Avenue crossing two cars delivered baskets of red apples to the soldiers, courtesy of Concord friends, and every man received a fruit treat.
An automobile owned by Arthur Frizzle was stolen from in front of a hall in Ayer on Friday evening. The driver had left the car for a few minutes after transporting a party of young men from the town. No arrest has been made yet.
Raymond B Hayes son of M J Hayes reported for duty at Camp Devens Ayer on October 5 and was assigned to the Ammunition Train 76th Division. He had volunteered earlier but was rejected by the examining physician before finally being accepted.
Miss Evelyn Knowlton, piano teacher of West Acton, will occupy the studio in Association hall. Mrs. John Blodgett is confined at home with a severe lumbago, slowly recovering after a recent fall at the stairs left a facial cut. Harold Chase returns to duties in Boston after a week’s vacation. Mrs. W Wright and son William report a pleasant Cape Cod automobile trip. John Doyle Jr., son of Mr. and Mrs. John Doyle, underwent appendectomy at Deaconess hospital.
Maynard citizens and local mills launch a sweater and wool sock fund to clothe soldiers in camps. Mrs William Litchfield reports donations and pledges from businesses and mills. volunteers urge rapid contributions to provide knitted sweaters and socks for National Army National Guard and Regali soldiers as winter nears.
In a humorous exchange the milkman, just graduated from the agricultural college, tells the professor that cows are sustained by a vegetable diet rich in chlorophyll and other generous qualities. The professor asks for a pint, and the conversation pivots on playful wordplay.
Reports from Ayer indicate a significant share of the first 40 percent quota from Maynard failing medicals and being sent home. Names mentioned include Cornelius Callahan Patrick Powers William B Jones Walter C Murray with others like James Whalen William O’Brien and Stephen Maley cited in rumor lists.
The Maynard Liberty loan committee launches the second bond drive to beat the first. Maynard’s allotment ranges from 361000 to 594.06 with subscriptions closing October 27. Bonds sold in denominations from 50 to 100000, backed by United States power and wealth, yielding four percent tax exempt interest. Subscriptions accepted by Maynard Trust Co or Assabet Institution of Savings. First bonds may be converted to 4s. Buy a bond for victory.
Bertha Perry Vance daughter of Mr and Mrs Sherwin Vance of Stow and Frank E Coulter of this town were married this afternoon at 4 o clock at the bride s parents home. Rev Hall of Stow performed the ceremony with Miss Florence Thompson of Haverhill as bridesmaid and William Coulter brother of the groom as best man. They received useful and handsome presents. Coulter is a native of now well known with a host of friends.
The passage presents a reflection on painting as the bridge between thought and material form. It emphasizes painting as an intermediate stage where intention becomes tangible, signaling a contemplative view of artistic creation.
Concord and Carlisle representatives gathered at the Colonial Inn under Concord National Bank leadership to plan a vigorous second Liberty Loan campaign. Judge Keyes urged investment as a duty, with Pliny Jewell stressing sacrifice, and Lee McAdoo projections cited a $14 billion need before June 1918. Clergymen and canvass captains outlined methods to secure sales, Carlisle delegates pledged effort, and Edward McKenna shared a personal Liberty Bond experience followed by a patriotic poem bidding peace and victory.
The Woman's Club held its season opening at Masonite hall Tuesday with many members present. President A. E. McCleary welcomed the group and communications from the Mass Public Safety committee urged cooperation in war time food conservation. A $60 donation from May proceeds was moved to a local Red Cross fund, followed by a Melodic Trio concert of patriotic and classical pieces.
A Paris Island Marine contest drew heavy local support with Miss Marcelle Troye of Hampton New Hampshire winning the prize a $5 gold piece was sent to her. The group photos will appear in the papers soon. Democratic rally planned at old Post Office Square with expected speakers from the State ticket.
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