Submarine Scare Eases as Insurance Rates Normalize
The scare after the U-53 raids off Nantucket faded as marine insurance rates fell back to normal. A Stanley patrol boat story claimed the German sub had been destroyed, sparking early talk of no further sinkings. Rates rose 5 percent after the attack and dropped 8 percent once ships could sail from Atlantic ports.
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Stanl
Louisburg
Tudor
Boston
Nantucket
Atlantic
Europe
Farmers Strike Sparks Milk Shipment Delays and Price Demands
Farmers halted shipments to Boston and other points over price disputes. They seek 60 cents per 8 quart can and 50 cents per 10 quart can, up from previous 40 to 47 cents ranges, with daily shipments around 90 000 quarts. Concord Massachusetts issues notice demanding moth destruction by Nov 1 1916 under state law, with penalties and lien provisions. The notice urges cooperation on highways and property to control gypsy and brown tail moths, offering guidance from local and state officials and detailed control measures.
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Sraene
Mecmene Ot
Boston
Roestate
Boards of Concord
Mass
Concord
Ita
Selectmen
Posatia
Henry P. Richardson
State Forester
Concord Wedding: Miss Magurn Weds James F. McCarthy
Miss Alice Magurn and James F. McCarthy were married Tuesday in Concord. The ceremony took place at the parish house on Monument Street, followed by a private reception at the bride’s Old Bedford Road home due to the illness of the bride’s father. They plan to reside at 60 Bedford Road after an automobile trip to the White Mountains.
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Alice T. Magurn
James F. McCarthy
Lexington
Monument St
Old Bedford Rd
N. J. Hardy
Boston
Sarah E. Maguin
Thomas J. Hart
Concord
R. H. Howe
Braeburn
Annie
Lilla Sullivan
May
O'Connell
J. W. Milbury
Cambridge
F. J. Barker
Main St
Cutter ‘House
Sudbury Rd
JW. Chase
Lincoln
West Acton
John A. Brown
Patrick McBreen
Bitterica
Battery A
Horton Edmands
King’s Daughters
Nashobs Park
Roger Sherman Hoar
Congress
South Lincoln
J. Skagen
Methodist Church
Berggreen
Mr. Skagen
Michigan
Fielding St. Red Cross
First Vesper Service at Wisconsin Be Held Sunday
The first vesper service of the season will be held Sunday October 29 at 5 o'clock. Soloists are Miss Florence Hale soprano and George H Boynton tenor from the Central church Boston. Ho mer Humphrey from the New England Conservatory of Music will be the organist. The program includes Reverie in B flat Duet Still Still With Thee and other pieces with Miss Hale and Mr Boynton as soloists.
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Florence Hale
George H. Boynton
Central Church
Boston
Homer Humphrey
New England Conservatory of Music
Concord High Falls to Middlesex Second Eleven
The Concord High second eleven was defeated 19 to 0 by Middlesex in the first game played at Middlesex on Monday noon. The article lists players and positions for both teams and notes community notices, local visits, and town updates.
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Concord High
Middlesex
Middlesex 2D
Concord 2D
Wright le
Re Tobin
Wilson
BWR
Garrity S. Pratt
Tg Magoon
Frawley
Togo FE
Sven Ei
Scc
Ees
Kennedy Russell
Heeks
Romaine
le Green
Lynah Spaulding
Pratt Rhodes
Marrs
Rhodes
Spaulding
Peale
Galbraith
Loughlin
Howe
Norman Smith Injured in New York Auto Accident
Norman Smith, returning from Elmhurst, was struck by an unidentified car on a New York street October 15. He sustained a broken arm and a severe leg wound and received medical care after another vehicle transported him to a hospital. His friends wish him a swift recovery.
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New York
Norman Smith
Armory Shows Busy Week With Moving Pictures
The armory drew a large crowd for Saturday night shows starting at 8 10. Regular drill occurred Thursday with new recruits examined. Minutemen met Friday. Corporals promoted were William Ryan Graves Gravesen and Charles Paine. The new program includes The Cave Man with Robert Edeson in five parts The Scarlet Runner third series The Masked Ball and a comedy reel Mr Jack the Hash Magnate.
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Armory
Minutemen
William Ryan
Graves Gravesen
Charles Paine
Robert Edeson
Mr. Jack
Hash Magnate
Advert Rates for Local Column Ads
Advertisements for this column may be left at H. L. Whitcomb's and must be paid for in advance. Rates are 106 a line or any portion of a line each Insertion. Allow 6 words to a line. These advertisements are read in Concord Maynard Littleton Bedford Acton and Sudbury.
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H. L. Whitcomb
Concord
Maynard
Littleton
Bedford
Acton
Sudbury
Nurse Miss M. A. Mattie Seeks Duty at Aunt’s Home
Miss M. A. Mattie, a graduate nurse, is living with her aunt Mrs. Clabane at 35 Walden Street and is ready for duty.
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M. A. Mattie
Wanted Maid For General House Work At Hubbard Street
Help wanted for general housekeeping duties. Apply at 3 Hubbard St or call 136M for details.
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Hubbard St
For Sale A Day Mare In Sound Quick Sale
A day mare in sound condition offered for sale. Cheap price. Written notice directs inquiries to P. O. Box 713 Maynard.
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P. O
Maynard
Wanted A laundress for two days a week
Wanted A laundress for two days a week Mrs J M Leland 34 tele phones government Concord Mr. Cheneys house.
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J. M. Leland
Concord
Cheney
Notice of Lost Bond Payment Stop
Public notice states that bond number 26876 has been lost and payment on it has been stopped under authority of Chapter 59, Section 40 of Acts of 1908 and amendments. The fragmented text confirms official action related to the abandoned bond.
Concord Woman's Club Announces Five Courses of Study
The Concord Woman's Club offered five study courses for members including literature and history led by Mrs. Leslie Moore, immigration led by Mrs. Baker, travel by personal club experiences, and choral music led by Mrs. Chas. Brown. Delegates were named to attend the State Federation meeting in Franklin on Oct. 30 and Prof Bliss Perry of Harvard lectured on William Makepeace Thackeray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Baker
Leslie Moore
W. R. Jones
Chas. Brown
Baker
Franklin
George EB. Walcott
Charles W. Towle
Wilmot R. Jones
Martha Baker
Bliss Perry
Harvard
William Makepeace Thackeray
Democratic Rally at Town Hall Friday Night
The Democratic rally is set for Friday night October 27 at the town hall. Michael J. Collins will preside with speakers Gen Charles H. Cole Thomas P Riley candidate for lieutenant governor Peter F Tague candidate for Congress Warren L Bishop candidate for Congress Roger Sherman Hoar and Leon Egges among others.
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Michael J. Collins
Charles H. Cole
Thomas P. Riley
Peter F. Tague
Congress
Massachusetts
Leon Egges
John B. W. Soul- Mere
Roger Sherman
Hoar
Warren L. Bishop
Privates Promoted in Sixth Infantry M G
Warrants issued for appointment of non commissioned officers in the Sixth Infantry M G list three privates from Concord Company 1 under Capt. Michael Dee promoted to corporals William Ryan Graves Gravesen and Charles H.
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Inf
Company 1
Concord
Michael Dee
William Ryan
Graves Gravesen
Charles H
Visit Pattern Hints at Maine Ties
A fragmentary note mentions Gi W Hitchings of ir visiting Palaines sae friends in Maine and a several weeks stay with noted Coecord ob Yao Bane OM Mitepina ister.
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Gi. W. Hitchings
Maine
Red Cross Mass Meeting Outlines Local Plans
A town hall mass Red Cross meeting featured Arthur B. Hitchcock introducing H. J. Hill of the American Red Cross in Washington who spoke on the society’s work and answered questions. Miss Emerson described local goals including a small fund at Concord National Bank and a visiting service nurse to handle emergencies and assist doctors.
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Red Cross
Arthur B. Hitchcock
H. J. Hill
Bureau of
American Red Cross Society of Washington
United States
Emall
Concord National Bank
Excerpts From Trinitarian Church Schedule and Lectures
The pastor will preach on John’s Exclamation at the Jordan and a Sunday evening stereopticon lecture on Community Service. Slides depict homes, poverty, diseases, saloons, Lawrence strike, schools, clubs, churches and other local scenes to encourage attendance. Christian Endeavor shows renewed activity in anticipation of a Sunday Campaign in Boston.
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John
The
Jordan
Mascott Glee Club to Stage Audran Operetta
R N Hudspeth Concord high school music instructor starts a Glee club for the Audran operetta Mascott to be presented in winter. Cast names to be announced later.
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R. N. Hudspeth
Concord High School
Glee Club
Audran
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