Rus sia and the Revolution lecture for Russian refugees
Concord hosts a lecture on Russia and the Revolution by Thomas Whittemore of the American Fund for Russian Refugees at First Parish vestry Friday Oct. 18 at 8 p m. A collection will support Russian refugees.
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Russia
Thomas Whittemore
American Fund For
Russian Refugees
Eliot
Gilbert Murray
Oxford University
America
Whittemore
Poland
Concord
Republic
Mothers Meeting Held By W C T U At Mrs Sheehan’s
A meeting of the W. C. T. U. was held at Mrs. David Sheehan’s home on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Chase of South Acton spoke, drawing a large crowd of both new and old members. Special singing and refreshments followed, making the event pleasant.
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David Sheehan
Chase
South Acton
Concord High to Meet Revere High Saturday
Saturday afternoon October 30 Concord High School is scheduled to play Revere High School. Fred Hart receives compliments for handling Main Street traffic as a local effort. Mrs I B Newman of Bellows Falls Vermont visits Mr and Mrs B E Williams. Miss Rose O’Brien of Somerville substitutes in the station while Joseph Swan is on vacation.
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Concord High School
Revere High School
Fred Hart
Main St
Sonya
Bellows Falls
B. BE. Willams
Rose O'Brien
Somerville
Joseph Swan
South Acton Rally Day Observed With Union Services
In South Acton a Sunday morning union service drew a large crowd. Miss Mann sang Abide With Me and many visitors attended the Sunday school program with talks from Willard Currier and Bertram Hall. Each scholar received a Rally day pin and a vestry supper and entertainment are planned for Thursday at 6 30.
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Mann
Willard
Currier
Forum
Bertram Hall
West Acton
Tailor Made Hats at Fullenton Hat Shop
Maynard residents can find a large variety of tailor made hats at Fullenton Hat Shop on Main Street. Hats are offered to suit every taste at reasonable prices, according to an advertisement.
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Fullenton Hat Shop
Main St. Maynard
Frank Pierce Undergoes Surgery at Deaconess Hospital
Frank Pierce was operated on in Deaconess hospital the first of the week. His friends hope for a speedy recovery. Mrs. H. De Rolfe visited Monday in Ayer to view the new W. C. T. U. house. it is being prepared and should be an attractive addition.
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Frank Pierce
Deaconess
Local dealers secure autos by driving new models from factories
Great difficulty is experienced in getting shipments of automobiles from the factories to the dealers in the Hast. Torrey & Vialle have recently overcome the situation by making a trip to the factories and driving the new cars over the road. The promise of a change for the better in congested rail conditions is far remote.
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Hast
Torrey & Vialle
Preacher Kneeland Speaks At Sunday Union Services
Rev M D Kneeland of Boston will preach at morning services at 10 45 and address with stereopticon pictures at the Congregational church at 7 p m Union services. Epworth league holds monthly meeting to discuss Liberty Bond vote for Conference Claimants fund.
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M. D. Kneeland
Boston
Lord’s Day League of
New England
Congregational Church
Kneeland
Epworth League
C. F. Parsons
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society
Portland
Charles F. Parsons
Carl
Epworth
Army
Maynard Preparations For Year-Long Fundraisers
The Maynard senior class plans entertainments and socials to raise funds for the Washington trip. Lieut. Thomas Mansfield of Company M 104th Infantry left Camp Bartlett with his regiment for service under sealed orders. A Junior Red Cross society is to be formed soon following President Wilson’s suggestions. Mrs J H Royal and Miss Annie Whitman of Lawrence visited Orville Tucker’s home the past week. Mrs Josephine Cleary of 22 Main Street died at Carnegie Hospital at 5 15 this morning after an operation Thursday.
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Washington
Thomas Mansfield
Co. M
U. S. Inf
Camp Bartlett
Westfield
Red Cross’ Society
Wilson
J. H. Royal
Annie Whitman
Lawrence
Orville Tucker
Summer St
Josephine Cleary
John Cleary
Main St
Carneg Hospital
John Lawton Named Editor and Manager of Burlington Daily News
John Lawton formerly editor of The Enterprise and The Westfield Journal was engaged as manager and editor of the Burlington Daily News and began his duties on Monday. The paper is influential in Vermont with a large circulation and friends here expect him to excel in journalism.
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John Lawton
The
Enterprise
Westfield Journal
Burlington, Vt
Daily News
Burlington News
Vermont
Lawton
Death of Mrs Lucy Young of South Sudbury
Mrs. Lucy Young wife of George Young of South Sudbury died Monday October 8 after an illness due to heart trouble. She had been a resident of St Johnsbury Vermont where burial will be Thursday. Her son H Gi Young operates a market on Maine Street and she recently visited his home.
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Lucy Young
George Young
South Sudbury
St. Johnsbury
H. Gi. Young
Maine
Last Holiday Observed by Adas Israel Congregation
The Adas Israel congregation marked the last Jewish holiday with Monday evening services led by Rabbi Sherr. An entertainment followed with vocal and instrumental music and dancing, refreshments served. Next Sunday evening the annual election of officers will be held.
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Adas_ Israel
Sherr
Maynard Grange Holds Special Meeting and Halloween Party
A special meeting on October 30 will exemplify the first and second degrees for a large class of candidates. After the degrees the annual Hallowe en party will be held. A committee led by Mrs Charlotte Stockbridge Miss Mary Murray and Orville Tucker will organize a Grange Dramatic club.
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Maynard Grange
Charlotte Stockbridge
Mary ‘Murray
Orville Tucker
Grangé
Local Residents Enjoy Weeklong Outing and Theatre Visit
Mr and Mrs Arthur Walker and son Lloyd and daughter Mildred Palmer and son traveled to Keene New Hampshire and other NH and MA sites this week. Orville Tucker and Misses Grace and Mabel Bishop visited Private Albert Goettler at Camp Devens with the Connecticut National Army contingent. Miss Helen Coughlin and Misses Mildred and Mabel Comeau saw The Follies at the Colonial theatre in Boston this afternoon.
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Arthur Walker
Lloyd
Mildred Palmer
Keene
N. H
New Hampshire
Massachusetts
Orville
Tucker
Grace
Mabel Bishop
Albert Goettler
Camp Devens
Connecticut
National Army
Helen Coughlin
Mildred
Mabel Comeau
Colonial Theatre
Boston
Concord Junction Sermon and Activities Schedule
Reverend Alfred Wheeler Stone leads Sunday services at 10 45 with a sermon Our Range of Vision What Are the Times Meaning to Our Christian Life The church school Junior Endeavor Intermediate Endeavor Senior Endeavor and evening service with male quartet music Monday 630 supper and rally for Men's club speaker William F Dusseault former chaplain Mass 6th Regt Tuesday 730 Midweek meeting topic Great Questions of Jesus Would You Also Go Away
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Alfred Wheeler Stone
Church School
William F. Dusseault
Jesus
Gardner and Tallon Attend Brockton Fair Wednesday
George S. Gardner and Miss Ethel S. Tallon attended the Brockton fair on Wednesday, joining other attendees for the community event.
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George S. Gardner
Ethel S. Tallon
Brockton Fair
Wood and Puffer Depart for Norwich University
James B. Wood leaves Plymouth after a pleasant summer and travels to Norwich University in Vermont. He is joined by Irving Puffer, now entering his second year at the school run under the War department of the U S government.
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James B. Wood
Plymouth
Norwich University
Irving Puffer
Norwich
War Department
U. S. Government
Truck Sold to Camp Col Tompkins in Infantry Week
Torrey and Vialle sold a half ton truck to Col. Tompkins of the 301st Infantry at Camp Devéns Ayer this week.
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Torrey & Vialle
Col. Tompkins
301St Infantry
Devéns
Ayer
A Young Son Rates His Father's Orchestral Conduct
The assistant concertmaster of the Chicago Symphony asked his four year old son about a performance he conducted. The boy replied that he watched his father balance on the podium for two hours and did not fall off the box.
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Chicago Symphony Orchestra
How to Prepare Flower Stems for Water
The guide advises removing leaves from stalks before placing flowers in water. For hard stalked shrubs, peel the bark and remove leaves as well to keep the water clear and the stems healthy.
A Hopeless Quest for Perpetual Motion
A reflection on humanity's futile pursuit of perpetual motion describing it as a vain quest of mankind that ends in failure and often drives people to insanity.
Present and Future Reflections on Happiness and Suffering
A philosophical note on how personal power shapes daily happiness and the fate of others. It argues individuals influence their own fortunes and the well being of those around them through choices and outlook.
Rusty Door Fastenings Need Oil to Improve Latch
Advice on door latch maintenance suggests applying kerosene to rusted fastenings. Use a long tube oil can to reach the interior of the latch and dissolve rust for smoother operation.
Dr True's Elixir billed as worm expeller and laxative
An old advert touts Dr True's Elixir as the safe reliable remedy for worms for children and adults. It cites symptoms of worm infestations, claims a 60 year history, and invites readers to write for more information with prices 35c 50c and 1.00 at dealers.
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Dr.True
Dr. True
Georgia Philpot
Houston
Texas
Liberty Loan Crisis Urges New England to Boost Subscriptions
In Boston date October 10, the New England liberty loan drive to raise 500 million dollars nears a crisis. Within seventeen days the region must pull in 464 million, with only 65,341,000 recorded in the latest Boston Federal Reserve tally. Central committee warns rapid action needed as towns like Providence Hartford Pawtucket New Bedford and Portland report varying yields.
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Boston
New England Liberty
United States
New England
Boston Federal Reserve Bank
Central Committee
America
Providence
Hartford
Pawtucket
Haverhill
New Bedford
Portland
McCall Wins Governor Nomination By Big Margin
Official returns show Gov. Samuel W. McCall defeating Grafton D. Cushing for the Republican nomination by 58,429 votes. McCall totals 82,641 ballots to Cushing’s 24,212 in Boston and statewide results tabulated October 10.
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McCall
Cushing
Boston
Grafton D. Cushing
Daniels' Son Impersonator Sentenced in Atlanta
Joseph Levy pleaded guilty to impersonating Frank Daniels son of the secretary of the navy and was sentenced to two years in the federal penitentiary at Atlanta.
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Daniels
Trenton
Joseph Levy
Frank Daniels
Secretary of the Navy
Federal
Atlanta
Beet Sugar Push Aims for Record Next Year
Washington on October 10 reports Utah beet sugar producers pledged to the food administration to strive for maximum beet sugar output in the coming year.
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Washington
Utah
The
Food Administration
Shipping Rates Cut as Submarine Danger Dims
Copenhagen reports insurance on Norwegian cargoes in the North Sea has fallen from 8 to 7 percent as submarine threat eases.
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Copenhagen
North Sea
Rain Delays World Series Game Three
Rain postponed the third game of the World Series in New York. The game was called off by the national commission.
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Baseball
New York
National Commission
Control of Staple Foods Under Federal Licensing
Washington reports the Food Administration will place staple food needs under federal supervision starting Nov. 1. Manufactures distributors wholesalers and retailers with licenses and penalties up to revocation to curb excess profits hoarding and speculation. Major food sectors including meat packers cold storage mills canners grain dealers and large wholesalers will be regulated.
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Washington
Federal Food Administration
The
Food Administration
Wilson
Extravagant Wages Hit Bridgeport Factories
In Bridgeport Connecticut on October 10 workers in many factories earn about 50 dollars a week with 70 dollars or more not uncommon. Factories pay 60 cents per hour for unskilled labor and struggle to hold workers. Street laborers receive about 4 dollars daily as the draft and timely contracts drive wage conditions.
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Bridgeport
Conn
C. E. Bilton
Manufacturers’ Association
Senate panel probes La Follette speech with Wilson and Lansing
Chairman Pomerene of the senate committee investigating Senator La Follette's St Paul speech conferred with President Wilson and Secretary Lansing to gather material for examining La Follette's claim that former Secretary Bryan urged keeping Americans off the Lusitania. Bryan denies the assertion.
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Washington
Pomerene
Senate
la Pollette
St. Paul
Wilson
Lansing
la Follette
Bryan
State Department
Want King to Quit Swedes In Wyoming Petition Gustaf Step Down
Casper Wyoming residents of Swedish descent urge Sweden to ask Gustaf V to abdicate after Secretary Lansing disclosed Swedish intrigue. The petition, signed by hundreds, was sent to the fatherland as part of the response to current events.
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Wyoming
Gustav
Casper
Wyo
Lansing
Trade Control Soon In Force
Washington October 10 Commerce and communications restriction authorized by the trading with the enemy act will be put into effect in a few days under an executive order which President Wilson has virtually completed.
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Washington
Wilson
Market Report Prices For Dairy And Produce In Boston
Wholesale and retailers should expect higher costs for small lots. Butter quotes range from 42 to 46 cents for various grades, cheese quoted at 24 to 27 cents, eggs 52 to 60 cents, and poultry around 55 cents. Potatoes sell at 2.85 to 2.90 per bushel, onions at 1.50, tomatoes at 1.3 to 1.5 per bushel, and assorted vegetables priced per box or bushel with figures across origin and grade.
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Boston
Western Creamery
York State
Young America
Hennery
Nearby
Pershing Promotes General as Soldiers Win Prize Cups
American troops at Pershing’s headquarters in France celebrate his promotion to full general after a rigorous competition day. Regiments, battalions and companies competed for silver cups donated by Pershing Sibert and French commanders, with Pershing awarding trophies and praising the fighting spirit.
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France
Harvard _stadium
Crimson
Pershing
Sibert
Homesick Lessens in American Army Corps in France
Ambassador Sharp told the state department that homesickness has become rare among U S troops in France. Outdoor life, exercise, and familiarity with their surroundings have improved the health and spirits of the men.
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Washington
France
Sharp
State Department
Airplane Oil Promises Longer Engine Life
Washington reports a new lubricating oil developed by the council of national defense experts to extend engine life for airplanes and automobiles. The formula has won approval from the bureau of mines.
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Washington
Council of National Defense
Bureau of Mines
Navy sets rule for millionaire yachtsmen volunteers
Washington on October 10 the navy department orders millionaire yachtsmen who offered their craft to the navy to serve as subordinates until they prove themselves the equals of naval officers.
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Washington
Navy
Navy Department
Runaway Horse Fatal to Labor Leader Judge McBride
Globe Arizona October 10 Judge John McBride famed federal mediator and labor leader died from injuries after a runaway horse struck him. He was 61.
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McBride Globe
Ariz
John McBride
Central Trust Joins Federal Reserve Bank
The Central Trust company announced it would join the Federal Reserve bank as a leading national institution confirms the move on October 10 from Bank New York.
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Central Trust
Reserve
Bank New York
The
Central Trust Company
Federal Reserve Bank
Thore and Dockmen on Strike for Higher Wages
About one thousand longshoremen of the Clyde and Mallory lines strike on October 10 demanding wage increases from 5 to 10 cents an hour.
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Thore and Dockmen
New York
Clyde and
Mallory Lines
Dynamite Found in City Hall Areaway
Philadelphia officials report three pounds of dynamite found in an areaway of City Hall by the cleaning foreman. Investigators cordoned the area as authorities assessed risk and pursued leads in the case.
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City Hall
Philadelphia
Oct
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Mothers’ Meeting
Universalist Church
Concord Municipal Light Plant
Town House
Kowoe
Riverside Co-operative Association
Nason Street
Maynard
M. E. Church
W. A. Haynes Co. Incorporated
Concord Junction
Union Church
King
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