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On Sunday evening Prof. George 
Ellis Cooke spoke upon the subject 
of Socialism at the Congregational 
church, to a large audience. Mr. 
Cooke said in part: Paul was al- 
ways ready to give a reason for the 
faith that was within him. Social- 
ists were always ready to give a 
reason why they were socialists. 
President Taft said that socialism 
was the next great question to be 
settled. Socialism is but half a 
century old. But socialists can be 
found in every industrial community 
in the world. In Germany it is the 
most powerful political party. In 
France, Australia, Italy and United 
States there are many. Socialism 
was not an ethical movement. Un- 
der existing customs it is impossible 
to live an ethical life or practice the 
Golden Rule. Business is carried on 
today on principals directly antag- 
onistic to the church. Both old and 
new testaments favor socialism. 
The Golden Rule can be practiced 
under socialism. All commodities 
upon which the people depend for 
existence should be controlled by 
state. All railroads, mines and land 
should be controlled by the govern- 
ment. All railroads in Europe, ex- 
cept in Great Britain, are controlled 
by state. Socialism does not favor 
dividing up of property but is op- 
posed to it. Socialism is a working 
man’s movement. Workingmen are 
not now getting an equitable share 
of the profits. The wealth of the 
country is produced in the most part 
by labor. Béfore the war, slavery 
was believed--to be a_ necessity. 
While the wage system prevails 
workmen will be slaves. Lincoln 
said no man is good enough to con- 
trol other men. This sentiment led 
to the emancipation of the slaves. 
The workmen must be emancipated. 
There should be no dominating 
classes. The change must be 
brought about by the ballot. So- 
cialism favors church and marriage, 
and allows freedom of choice—is op- 
posed to monopoly. We have never 
had democracy. Our representatives 
do not represent the people. All 
public officers should be elected with 
condition that if derelict in duty 
should be recalled. Socialism is in 
favor of equal rights and equal suf- 
frage for women. Kings and princes 
must be done away with. When 
you bring all classes and society to 
the workingman’s level then it will 
he possible to live according to the 
Golden Rule. 
Everett Burnham of Essex Falls 
is building a large addition to 
his barn. 
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‘You ll Trade Here Eventually. 
Nowhere in the city, is there a store which is so thoroughly 
stocked with such a choice line of groceries and provisions, 
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as you will find here, in our old ‘new’ home. 
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We have spared no expense to make our store the leader in its 
line on Cape Ann, and we will spare no expense to maintain 
Our own cold storage plant, recently installed, serves to keep 
fresh, our entire stock of meats. 
Our low prices on Saturday specials, will surprise you. 
Yours for a square deal. 
C. SHEPHERD COMPANY 
Groceries and Provisions 
GLOUCESTER, MASS. 
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WEST GLOUCESTER 
In order to realize the wonderful beauty and natural grandeur of the 
whole ‘‘North Shore’’ you simply must visit WEST GLOUCESTER. 
Its glorious scenery will fill you with that sublime ecstasy which comes 
to all who have the marked privilege of viewing her vine clad hills and 
rugged sea shore. 
Come and feel the mystic thrill of nature’s charm. 
Wingaersheek beach, the real ‘‘North Shore,’’ The Real-Ease-State. 
Alex. W. Andrews 
WEST GLOUGESTER, 
Mr. Holmes, state forester, was in 
town recently to see Town Forester 
O. O. Story. - His business was 
mainly in regard to making an in- 
vestigation into the forest fires in 
and around Essex and takes steps if 
possible to prevent their reoccur- 
rence. 
Quite a stir was made in town 
Friday among the small boys by the 
offer of a reward of $5.00 for the 
finding of a dog lost by a Mr. White, 
Esq., of Manchester. It seems that 
when Mr. White left his automobile 
for a few moments, the dog jumped 
out. He was not missed until quite 
a distance had been traveled. The 
dog could not be found, hence the 
reward. Mr. White thought to 
telephone home and it was found 
that master doggie was there safe 
and sound. Hence ‘‘gloom’’ with 
the small boy! 
Miss Helen Grinnell Mears was 
the soloist at a party at Mrs. Chas. 
H. Price’s of Salem recently and 
filled the position in a very accept- 
able manner. 
Telephone 458-M 
: 375_ Essex Avenue 
MASS. 
The supper and sociable held: by 
the ladies of the Methodist Episco- 
pal church, a few evenings since 
was fairly successful financially. A 
delegation from the Epworth League 
of the Ipswich M. E. Church were 
present with the pastor, Rev. Mr. 
Gifford, and a pleasant social was en- 
joyed with them. 
We are pleased to see Joseph C. 
Goodhue of Martin street, who has 
been ill for the past few months, 
out of doors. No doubt he will gain 
rapidly and soon be able to enter 
active business again. 
The annual roll eall of the For- 
eign Missionary society of the Con- 
eregational church was held with 
Mrs. Goddard at the parsonage last 
Friday afternoon. The mite boxes 
were broken, cake and ice cream 
were for sale and quite a tidy sum 
was netted. A very interesting ad- 
dress was delivered by Mrs. D. O. 
Mears upon the outline for practical 
work for the coming year. It was 
a very interesting and profitable oc- 
casion. 
