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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1916
Page
2
An entry dated August 25 1903 notes a close matter at the Marlboro Massachusetts Post Office under the act of seoc t ia. Further details are unreadable but pertains to official postal action and location in Marlboro.
Analysis argues bankers profit from war while soldiers and workers bear costs. It cites rising prices and social strain as evidence of bank-led wealth shifts. The piece claims banking history reveals a pattern of quick enrichment behind wartime disruption.
A editorial urges preparedness as practical life readiness for safety and public health. It argues for moral, educational, and municipal reforms, emphasizing sanitary standards, youth education, and responsible citizenship over war readiness.
A young man or son faces a choice of labor and skill. The text argues choosing a real trade yields steadier wages and prevents the pity of neglecting opportunity. It emphasizes the perils of lingering in casual work and urges proactive skill acquisition.
The piece argues Germany risks provoking a firm US response through piracy and blockade of ports. It cites international law and noncombatant rights, notes submarine threats near American shores, and warns that continued pressure could force a strong governmental stand against belligerent interference with commerce.
The U S reports show Maine up about 3 million bushels to 25 million this season while New Hampshire exceeds last year by 230 thousand, Vermont by 200 thousand, Massachusetts down 640 thousand, Connecticut up 180 thousand and the national total down about 5.8 million bushels. The piece cites a potato trust withholding supply to raise prices and urges wiser laws and transport rates.
The passage argues that war order prosperity is unstable as conflicts may end abruptly, collapsing exports and leaving manufacturers to seek domestic markets on a falling market. It warns that Mr. Manufacturer faces a crisis and business may become unsettled.
The writer argues government ownership would serve the people better than private control, criticizing railroads coal mining and other interests. A Hudson electric car controversy is cited as a case needing Railroad Commissioners’ attention.
The speaker condemns Greece for deserting Serbia and predicts Bulgaria occupies Greek territory while Greece faces revolt and a potential republic. The critic questions foreign policy for votes over national honor and asks what ensures an end to border region killings, stressing futility of alternate outcomes.
County Court items list the will of Bedford resident Fred Mahoney dated May 27 1915 with wife Mary J. Mahoney as executrix and heir Michael J. Mahoney named. Ellen Coan of Concord seeks guardianship of Anthony P Laverty. Jenny B McCarthy of Concord estate valued 1689.26 with real estate and personal property. Helen A Clapp of Stow files libel for divorce from George E Clapp of New York City alleging cruel treatment.
Otis H Forbush acts as auctioneer for a sequence of sales starting Friday October 20 in Brattleboro Vermont cattle and furniture events through early November. Listings include cattle sales in Brattleboro Southboro Groton Stow Acton Concord Junction and Lexington plus furniture, household goods and farm items with dates from October 20 to November 4. See posters for full particulars.
Probate Court proceedings in Middlesex and Sudbury announce heirs and interested parties must respond to two distinct estate actions. F Ethel Bond administers the Robert Wayne estate with a first account due and notice by publication and mailing. Thomas F ONeill seeks letters testamentary for James Smith estate with bonds and public citation.
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