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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1916
Page
2
By The Enterprise Company at Marlboro Massachusetts publishs subscriptions treasures for six months under the act of March 8 1879. Names Maynard Goncora Sedna Actor Bedford appear in the text.
The piece argues workers shirk on efficiency, says cutting shifts from ten to eight hours at the same pay raises production costs by about 20 percent. It links higher costs to higher prices, urges improved efficiency to compensate, and condemns lazy work. It also discusses wage fairness, market forces, and the need for honest manufacturing.
The passage declares Armenia no longer under Moslem rule as Russians push out Turks who have long ravaged the country. It alleges the Turk has destroyed a great race, with over a million Armenians killed in the last 18 months, provoking global alarm but little action to halt the atrocities.
The U S Forest Service warns hunters to prevent forest fires and avoid accidents. Rules urge never to build fires on dry ground, fully extinguish embers, keep guns safe, and avoid misidentifying targets. Emphasizes responsibility, safety first, and not mistaking people for game.
The Independent committee proclaims Russia from the Baltic to Volhynia should join the German empire as a bulwark against Russian aims to destroy Germany. It pledges German retention of European dominions and territories, while Belgium and France are eyed as future bulwarks or targets, with the Allies unlikely to concede easily.
The will of Isadore F. Goodnow of Sudbury, dated July 5, leaves his daughter Mary Goodnow Cutler executrix and a $1000 bequest to Memorial Congregational church in South Sudbury. The estate value is not filed. Several lawsuits are listed involving contracts and torts in nearby towns.
The piece argues the 756 mile U S Mexico boundary lies through rugged terrain making full patrols and war unlikely. It calls for a border tool plus a large volunteer service of teachers doctors engineers and farmers to aid in the Mexican situation, similar to Cuba.
The piece argues that U S taxpayers have funded war and army support through indirect taxes totaling 200 million dollars and asserts taxes would fall if war and military readiness were ended. It notes duty on cigars tobacco and liquor contributes to government revenues and implies broader fiscal impact of armed conflict.
The author argues for government ownership of railroads and utilities, comparing railroads to highways and the post office. It claims private railroads disrupt traffic while highways are protected, and urges improvement of this government role.
A Copenhagen dispatch says Captain Max Valentiner was decorated by the Kaiser with high distinctions for sinking the Lusitania. The piece condemns the act as a grave horror and notes it marks a step backward for the Kaiser.
The decline in wheat prices lifts market sentiment and farmers express optimism about demand. Analysts note stronger futures for grains as buyers anticipate lower costs and potential improvements in export activity.
Massachusetts probate cites heirs and creditors in the estate of John R. Marsden of Maynard to appear September 18 1916 in Cambridge to show cause why administration should not be granted to Joe Marsden. The petitioner must publish weekly notices in the Maynard Enterprise for three weeks.
Petition to appoint Mary A. Downey of Maynard as administratrix of Elias W. Downey late of Maynard without bond is set for September 15 1916 at Cambridge Probate Court at nine in the morning. Notice to all heirs next of kin creditors and interested persons in Middlesex County. Published in the Maynard Enterprise. Witness Charles J McIntire August 23 1916.
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