Native American goods go global in World War I era trade
The Trade Record notes 432d anniversary of America's discovery and details how American crops and products such as potatoes corn sweet potato tobacco rubber and cacao have spread worldwide. Europe Asia Africa and the Americas now grow or use these distinctively American items. Imports exceed 250 million dollars annually with rubber cacao tobacco and pineapples among major sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
National City Bank of New York
Globe
South
Central America
Europe
North
Africa
Asia
Siberia
Japan
Australia
New Zealand
Agricultural Department
Germany
Americas
United States
Pacific Islands
South Africa
Argentina
Romania
Bureau of Plant Industry
Department of Agriculture
India
China
Dutch East Indies
South America
Amazon Valley
Ceylon
Malaysan Peninsula
West Africa
Tlawaiian
Hawkes and McNinch wed in Brooks Memorial parsonage
Edward Hawkes of this city married Miss Harriet May McNinch Monday afternoon by Rev. John A Swethaim at Brooks Memorial parsonage North Street. The couple left for Boston to make their home and friends sent best wishes.
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John A. Swethaim
Brooks Memorial Parsonage
North Street
Edward Hawkes
Harriet
May McNinch
Boston
Cottage Home of Mr and Mrs A E Buzzo Burns in Connecticut
A two story wooden cottage owned by Mrs Augusta Todd and occupied part of the year by Mr and Mrs A E Buzzo burned to the ground while unoccupied in Haddden Connecticut. Fire discovered about six am by William Todd, firefighters unable to save the structure or contents. Origin undetermined, some believe spontaneous combustion near kitchen chimney. Property across from Augusta Rowe store, insured but insurance status unclear.
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A. E. Buzzo
Hadden
Conn
William Todd
Augusta Todd
Springer Todd
Alfred Rowe
Augusta Rowe
Buzzo
Golding Sons Co
Arthur Jewett
Robinhood
Portland
Howard Heald
Jennie Odd
Boston
W. ©. Todd
Bath
George F. Oliver
Melvin Cunningham
Working League
Dorothy Stuart
Henry Reynolds
Seth Mullen
Maurice Wincekley
Charles Mains
Ellsworth Loveitt
Kk. C. Higgins
Rapheal Rowe
Thoms Witters
Gilbert Grinnell
Walthaig Moss
Ralph Reynolds
Abbie Reynolds
George Smith
Lilly
Woolwich
Jennie Blaisdell
Ashdale
Samuel Mereen
Bessie Powers
Five Islands
Fred Rittall
William F. Marr
Marrtown
Edgar Hunt
Thomas SedgeBerg
Clarence Bancroft
Roland Harford
Elliott Harold Harford
Daisy Mains
Lida Mains
Tony Chamberlear
Will Hallet
Walker Head
George Oliver
Clyde Pinkham
Bay Point
Forrest Hanna
Pearl Harford
Iva Harley
Irry Mains
Millie Hinckley
Herman Spinney
Mona, Lena
Lila Campbell
Seguinland
Coleene Barnes
Official Inspection Of Solar Lodge Masons
The Solar lodge No 14 held an official inspection by Deputy Grand Master Francis G Cooke. Four candidates were raised to M M and visiting Masons from Portland Lewiston and Brunswick attended. A roast beef supper for 100 members and guests preceded the event served by Genesta chapter O E S ladies. The lodge, with d4L members, is prosperous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis G. Cooke
Depoy
Cooke
Luther Ss. Thompson
J. W
Fred Dpd
Frank S. Wakefield
Tyler
Ladies of
Solar Lodge
Wooden Indian Rides Away on Dapple Gray Horse
The missing wooden Indian from the cigar store has reappeared riding a dapple gray horse that used to grace the sidewalk before the harness shop and rode into the sunset.
Rotarians Hear Plan for Spring Meeting in Portland
Bath club members heard outlines for the first annual Eighth District Rotary Conference to be staged in Portland April 22 28 24 with hopes for 2000 attendees. Governor Libby and local Portland Rotary leaders promote a strong program featuring speakers Governor Brewster Frank Mulholand Harvard president emeritus Charles W Elliott and Bates College President Gray.
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Portland
Bath
King Tavern
Jesse F. Hall
Libby
Hall
Brewster
Frank L. Mulholand
Toledo
East
Charles W.elliott
Harvard
William ‘Todd
New Brunswick
William ‘J. Cobb
Gray
Bates College
Halli
Bath Club
New England
Rutland, VI
Massachusetts
Wooston
Wortsmouth
New England Company
Lewiston
N. Grats Jackson
Charles R. Oliver
Jason Merrill
Fuller
Y.M C.A
Charles W. Bickford
James Gillis
New Haven
John Loring
Bates
Bath Shipbuilding Echoes From 19th Century Maine
From Coolidge and Mansfield 1860 history Bath earned a 1847 city charter and 1854 Sagadahoc county seat. Bath’s shipyards built 40 ships in 1852, 56 ships in 1854, plus 13 other vessels totaling thousands of tons. The city hosted 12 churches, five banks, schools, and newspapers with a 1850 population around 5,020. A 1660 deed shows Robin Hood sachem selling Bath land. Bath incorporated February 17, 1781.
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the Independent
Maine
A. J. Coolidge
J. B. Mansfield
Boston
Bath
Sagadahoc
New York
Philadelphia
Robert Guteh
Robin Hood
West Bath
Gutch
England
Charles M. WoesTihk
Camden
Japanese Officer Weds French Woman Sparks Army Debate
Col. Junichiro Kobayashi, married to a French officer’s daughter, reportedly felt career progress delayed and resigned. Tokyo press cites the case, but army officials deny any link between his marriage and resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Junichiro Kobayashi
Paris
Tokyo
Army
Del
Kobayashi
Five Islands Grange hosts nonmembers after show
After a Tuesday meeting the Five Islands Grange entertained nonmembers who took part in a recent manor show. A musical program and supper followed with ham, mashed potatoes, salads, bread and butter, coffee, ice cream, and cookies. Rehearsals continue for next Sunday Easter concert.
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The
Grange
L. H. Rowe
Elbridge Maing
Allon Reed
F. H. Rittall
Martha Lewis
Bath
J. G. Stevens
A. A. MacMahan
Chester MacMahan
Charles Amazeen
Clarence MacMahan
William Belanger
J. G. Rowe
H. W. Howard
Henry Rowe
Marjorie
Oldtown
Joe. Blaisdell
Ernest Pinkham
Milton
Richmond
Winkham
Maurice Pinkham
Horace Rittall
Katheen Gray
W.‘. Boyd
Mord Mes
William Renaud
Wilson Moore
Charles Moore
Dr. Grant
Iva Cromwell
Ll. H. Rowe
Vernon Gray
MacMahon Island
G. Haskell
New University Dictionary Explores English Language
Readers learn how Saxon and Norman names split table words from live animals. The New Universities Dictionary offers engaging articles on language development and use, plus exclusive features. A dictionary coupon lets readers obtain the volume nearly as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Scott
Ivanhoe
Universities
Ancient gold neck ring found in Norway dating to 1200 B C
A massive solid gold neck ring believed to date back to 1200 B C was found on a Norwegian farm. Experts think it was buried as an offering to the gods and it has been placed in Christiania University museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Christiania University
Maine dairymen show interesting statistics
The Maine Dairy Department compiles 1924 results from 24 major buyers across 83 stations, 6,852 patrons, and 52,315 cows, with an increase in herds and cream output. Milk received fell to 70,578,809 pounds while cream rose to 29,560,743 pounds. butter production dropped despite more churns. Ice cream totals reach 896,435 gallons amid a cooler summer.
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Maine Dairy Department
Maine
Many Useful Things From Old Tires Contest
Amateur mechanics entered a Science and Invention contest to show how many items can be made from old inner tubes and shoes. They fashioned door springs from tire strips, used tubing under car shocks, and created an exerciser by looping tubing over a hook.
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Science and Invention
Combined Choirs Sing Stainer's Crucifixion at Grace Church
The Crucifixion by John Stainer was sung by Grace church and St. Paul’s Brunswick choirs under Frederick E. Drake with soloists Vance Monroe and Howard Stevens. Myr. Monroe’s tenor and Stevens’s baritone drew dramatic, blended performances. Rev. Charles M. Tubbs conducted with Rev. Arthur T. Stray assisting. audience filled the church. The cantata will be repeated at St Paul’s Brunswick next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stainer
Grace Church
St. Paul's Church
Brunswick
Frederick E. Drake
Vance Monroe
Lewiston
Howard Stevens
Wortland
Myr. Monroe
Mr. Stevens
Charles M. Tubbs
Arthur T. Stray
St. Paul's
St Paul's Church
Malicious Mischief Charge Against Dionne Wortland
Thomas Dionne Wortland was arraigned in municipal court on a malicious mischief charge after being captured in a Topsham cemetery by a posse including Henry Boucher. He was allegedly peeking into windows in Topsham on several nights. Officials turned him over to Sheriff Horace McClure for transport to the Bath police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dionne Wortland
Topsham
Henry Boucher
Dionne
Horace McClure
Bath
Norman II Begins Season Run Between Boothbay and Bath
The Norman II, under Capt. A. W. Greenleaf, made its first trip of the season from Boothbay Harbor to Bath on Monday morning. It carried several passengers and freight, returning at 2 30. The daily schedule will reach Bath before the forenoon West-bound train and depart after the West afternoon arrival, stopping at Einstern Steamship Lines dock in this city.
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Boothbay Harbor
Bath
A. W. Greenleaf
Einstern Steamship Lines, Inc
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Solar Lodge Masons
Jesse F. Hell
Pearl Street
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Sgingdon
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Union Fire Insurance Society, Limited
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