European war era views on neutrality and aid to Allies
The speaker argues America aided Allies while remaining neutral, noting port openings and aid like food and textiles. They condemn German retaliation, ship sinkings, and insults to the U.S. flag, urging firmness in defending rights and cautioning against despots and deceit in a tense postwar climate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spa
Akers
Oace
Adas
Belgium
Europe
Germany
Tae
Forest logging machines change work on northern Maine frontier
A century old notes how new log hauling machines ease timber cutting on the Maine Maine frontier. The armor plated machines carry crews through rough terrain and replace horse crews once common in logging. The text compares the machine to ancient war elephants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Kent
Norn
Maine
Spain May Be Compelled To Enter War Entente
Fragmentary editorial discussion argues Spain could be forced into war with the Allies, cautioning that rulers collect salaries while innocent subjects suffer, and calling for harsh penalties on monopolists and war profiteers amid Balkan front developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Peake
Constantinople
Ge Marand
Balkan
Turkey’s Bloody History Overshadows Its Progress
The speaker condemns the Ottoman Empire as a bloodsoaked regime responsible for massacres and persecutions across Europe and the Middle East. He calls for divine judgment against Turkey, noting its ruinous impact on Armenia Greece Syria Egypt and others and questions its future existence amid the powers’ indecision on partition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senna
Luis Woate
Turkey
Ottoman Empire
Europe
Asia Minor
Africa
Armenia
Greece
Syria
Egypt
Britain Expresses Regret Over Steamer Interception
The British government formally apologized to the United States for a destroyer overhauling an American steamer in Philippine waters. The piece questions Britain's right to act in American waters and recalls 19th century tensions, urging defense of U.S. sovereignty and maritime rights amid peace.
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Great Britain
United States
Cebu
Philippine
Great
Johnny Bull
High Seas
Precautions Against Disease Promote Cleanliness for Infantile Paralysis
An urging notice from Massachusetts emphasizes strict sanitation to curb infantile paralysis. It warns against filth and pests as possible disease carriers and calls for removal of insects and rodents. August reports 235 cases versus 110 in July, and experts’ investigations are sought for a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Restrictions Should Be Placed Upon Drivers
A fragment discusses driving dangers and urges restrictions on drivers to reduce accidents. It notes the menace of high speed, skidding at corners, and the risk of overturning. The piece contrasts U S Army and British Army gun adoption contexts, mentioning the Lewis gun and ordnance boards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United S States Army
Hskin
France
Ordnance
Bond
Court News Petitions for Estate Administrations Across Counties
A series of probate petitions: Mary Grimes of Acton seeks administration of her late husband James Grimes estate with heirs Clara Cutting Lillian Wallace and Harry Grimes named. An inventory filed for Annie L. Van Dusen of Stow values the estate at 16423 with 3623 in a co dependent. Nathan Shuball Daniels of Concord has an estate valued at 7582.91 with 3832.91 in property and 3750 in real pearl. Edward M. McGrath of Bedford seeks administratrix role for brother Edward McGrath who died Aug 12 1913, with Edward and Johanna McGrath as parents and counsel Edward F Loughlin represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phobate Eourt
Mary Grimes
Acton
Clara B. Cutting
Waltham
Lillian M. Wallace
Harry R. Grimes
Atty. W. P. Stevens
Wear Acton
Annie L. van Dusen
Stow
Nathan Shuball Daniels
Concord
McGrath
Bedford
Edward M. McGrath
Edward McGrath
Johanna McGrath
Edward F. ‘Loughlin
Concord Junction
Auction Sales Pletty Otis H auctioneer Con Mass
Auction listings for multiple sales across Massachusetts and nearby towns. Cattle, horses, tools, wagons, and farm goods to be sold at varied dates from Sept to Oct. Includes buyers B M Longfellow C A Kimball F B Ripley and others with locations Saugus Weston Groton Concord Sudbury Brattleboro. Posters forthcoming.
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Otis H
Con- Mass
Wees
Main St
Saugus
B. M. Longfellow
C. A. Kimball
Littleton Depot
Mass
Intervale Farm
Weston
F. B. Ripley
Gault
Denver St
William Bancroft
Groton
B. Derby
Concord Junction
Nes
Savion
C. H. Christensen
Sudbury
Center Corner
Brattleboro
G. A. Richardson
Acton
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Main Street
Walter B. Morsi
Walter P. Frye, B. A. Merriman
Bangor
Worcester
County Court News
Pletty
Agent Holton
Band Instruments
Wilmot B
N. E. C. of Music
Boston
Aeolian Co
New York
Harvard
Cora Belle Barrett
Anne Jones
Ballantize
State’ Street
Esty
Smith
Erator
Ber
NEW England Telephone and Telegraph Company
F. J. Bennett
Mhe Parker
T. F. Parker
Main
G. G. Keith
Commonwealth Avenue
Maynard
Walnut St
J. E. Rice
Keith Co
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