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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1918
Page
2
A dated analysis claims Germany is on the defensive from Switzerland to the sea as Allied forces gain strength. It notes weary German troops surrender more readily, food shortages bite, and Austria Hungarian divisions are being used. The piece argues Germany must be crushed and rebuilt as a democracy, while peace talks are deemed a crime before victory.
A wartime editorial urges Allied advances east of Arras eroding the Hindenburg line. It lauds American soldiers for bravery and independence, calls Germany an international outlaw, and predicts the line breaking as prisoners surge, signaling a push toward victory and peace.
Allied armies and American units spread consternation among German ranks as a Volk of leaders refuses surrender. The piece argues autocracy will be banished, the storm will come, and more sacrifices may intensify a postwar cleansing of Germany.
The text asserts the war effort is doomed for the autocracy, claiming the civilized world rejects their cause. It proclaims the Kaiser and his system face a Waterloo moment and will disappear forever, leaving tied to defeat and sacrifice.
The article lauds Allied advances on the Western Front praising Paris saved and the German drive shattered. It cites Germans retreating after heavy losses, rising American manpower, and a pledge of a durable American peace fought with 13 to 23 million draft-age men, asserting the United States will lead to a world safe for democracy.
The piece argues anti Bolshevik sentiment grows across Russia and foresees a new Russia rising from the ruin caused by German schemes. It claims peasants grasp the cause without formal education, blaming the current condition on widespread ignorance.
Maynard visitors enjoy bathing and amusements at NantaSket beach during the mill shutdown. The guest list includes Ernest Boothroyd and wife, John Patents and wife, Ar ove J. Cough and wife, Henry McCormack and family, Julia Lynch, Lizzie Carpenter, Theresa Malone, and many others from Maynard and Sacerton.
Mr and Mrs George Jamieson spent Saturday at Revere beach. Albert Carney of Franklin was a weekend guest of his father James Carney. Mr and Mrs James J Ledgard and Henry Ledgard witnessed a Philadelphia versus Boston game at Fenway Park. William Marshall and family of Waltham stayed with William Priest on Walcott street. Mrs Mary Fahey of Wellington visited Mr and Mrs Thomas Sweeney on Lincoln street. Middlesex laundry employer traveled to Nantasket beach for dining and amusements. Walter Taylor and son of Bee R. J. visited relatives in South Acton. Daniel O'Brien and family toured Upham to see his parents. Mrs Arthur Morrell and Miss Louise Bourdeau visited Springfield and Gilbertville. Private Louis Wastufk with American army in Russia noted in Maynara letter. Selectmen Frank Binks Fred Cahill Harold Dockerty Martin Mosher toured White Mountains and Maine beaches. At Littleton New Hampshire they stayed with Walter Comeau.
The Federated churches held a union service at the Congregational church with Rev. Charles F. Parsons preaching on We Are the Laborers Together With God. George Lawton was soloist and Herbert Lawton the organist. Next Sunday services revert to regular hours with morning and evening sermons by the pastor.
Rep Joseph Warner chairman of the Ways and Means committee and speaker candidate stayed with Rep Rowland Harriman at Stow for several days. Harriman joined prominent officials who observed the Labor Day parade in Hudson.
Clarence Gutteridge son of Mr and Mrs William Gutteridge Brooks street and Miss Alice Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry of Lawrence were married Sunday afternoon at the bride parents home in the presence of immediate family. Gutteridge a Maynard native and Maynard High School graduate has worked as an electrician for the Lawrence Electrical Co for 12 years. They will reside on Berkley Street Lawrence after a wedding tour.
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