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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1915
Page
2
An editorial argues for publishing the names of residents who rely on city aid while having children in wealthier classes. It endorses Curley’s approach, cites Chinese practice of supporting parents, and says public exposure would deter mistreatment of parents and enforce filial duty. It calls Marlboro to adopt similar moral pressure.
A vintage Ford narrative argues that ridicule and misrepresentation fail to stop the popular machine. It notes how criticism spurs sales, turning skeptics into enthusiasts and praising Henry Ford as the firm grows stronger despite attacks.
A string of brief social mentions from Maynard and surrounding towns records visitors and host families. Emily Wolfenden resumes teaching in Ashby. Miss Kaler visits Norwood. Lilla and L. W. Clark host relatives in Worcester. Bernice Reynard days at York Beach and North Berwick. Robert Wilson visits Irene Mallinson in Thompsonville. Mrs. Lingley to Holyoke. Mary Leyden visits Fitchburg. John Connors visits Marlboro relatives. Annie and Margaret Dunn with Chelmsford relatives. Several other assignments and visits follow including Irene Batley securing a Chicago Latin school post.
Plate glass broken in multiple town stores from the glaze mill explosion of the American Powder Co has been replaced by Boston Plate Glass Co. Glass furnished by Thomas F er.
Miss Alice Maud Squires and George Fred Palmer united in marriage at St George s Episcopal church with Rev Arthur Bradford Papineau officiating. Bride wore white broadcloth, carried white asters, and wore a cameo pendant. Reception followed at Mrs Louisa Cove banked with flowers. guests included Edith Fisher and Fred Newman. Palmer, son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Palmer of Trowbridge, England, is well known in Winnipeg and Maynard.
Townspeople report dwindling housing as lumber costs push rents up while mills run at high output. Boarding houses fill and private homes take overflow. Over the past two weeks work surged across departments to aid shipping, with the express service adding a baggage car daily, signaling a likely prolonged prosperity.
The rocker arm of the low pressure engine at the Assabet mills broke Wednesday afternoon causing temporary shutdowns. Parts were sent to New York, the high pressure side ran, and a smaller engine was used until a new rocker arm arrived and installation completed early in the week. Unfounded rumors circulated but the break was routine.
Workers start at the American Powder Company priming factory with eight men on the job. Help is expected to increase daily and within a week or ten days full capacity is anticipated.
The Friday fire display at Acton attracted a large turnout from the area. The event in Exchange Hall featured a social dance after the display, and attendees enjoyed the program and the evening's entertainment.
The Savings department of the Maynard Trust Co opened for business on September 1 and will pay interest starting September 15. The opening was auspicious and a large number of accounts have already been opened.
Principal George A. Kennedy of the high school and the school board committee met Friday evening to discuss the purchase. Following Kennedy’s recommendations, they voted to buy seven additional Remington typewriters, bringing the total to 25 machines.
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