Origin of the Tomato Known by Few People
The article traces the tomato’s Peru origins and early European reception, noting its 19th century rise in northern Europe and the United States. It cites 1914 U.S. production by Maryland Delaware Indiana and total output around 20 million cases, valued at about 28 million dollars, highlighting the national economic impact of canning.
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America
Bulletin of the Pan American Union
Edward Albes
Peru
Americas
New World
Mexico
Europe
Matthiolus
Spain
Italy
England
United States
National Canners’ Association
Maryland
Delaware
Indiana
Vocational Training Aims For Maine Coast Youth Mission
Rev. Alexander P. MacDonald of Bar Harbor outlines a plan to train coast boys in seamanship aboard the Sunbeam yacht. He would expand lessons at harbor settlements with a state specialist and university extension teachers, plus domestic science programs for island girls. The Maine Coast Mission reports receipts of 7300 dollars and a 6500 dollar expenditure last year, with a coming budget of 6745 dollars.
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Alexander P. MacDonald
Bar Harbor
Bath
Maine Coast Missionary Work
MacDonald
MacDonnald
Payson Smith
Marie Gurdy
Board of General Education
University of Maine
Crowley’s Island
Sea Coast Mission
Kaiser Wilhelm Seeks End Game With God Ultimatum
A satirical grisette poem portrays Kaiser Wilhelm pressing God for aid to crush foes within 24 hours or unleash zeppelin warfare. The speaker asserts their bond with Germany and hints at global conquest if unheeded.
Coast Guard Crew Resumes Service At Popham Beach
Coast Guard Captain H. J. Berry visited town as the Popham Beach crew resumed duty Aug. 1. The six man unit responded to a July 31 fog incident and rescued four Bay Point youths stranded on Pond Island. They also assisted after the Frieda went ashore near Seguin, transporting dispatches between island and coast.
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H. J. Berry
Popham Beach
Popham
Bay Point
Boston
Berry
Pond Island
Frieda
Seguin
Advertisements Tout Health Tonic and Regulating Remedies
A collage of vintage ad copy touts Burdock Blood Bitters for pure blood and liver health, Dean's Regulats as an easy bowel aid, Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil for emergencies, and Harsh Physics react as a warning. Each product markets price points and store availability, reflecting a bustling old newspaper ad page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Grove Oaks to Be Sold for Naval Boat Plant
Elco motor boat builders with a government contract visit Gardiner to purchase the Deingrove grove from M. J. McCormick of Bath. McCormick laments losing a city playground after five years of urging action, noting he will not accept competing bids and plans to inspect related timber in Phippsburg. Residents fear the loss of a cherished park and its impact on local youth.
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HH. E. Hickleworth
Elco Motor Boat Builders
Navy
New Jersey
Dean Grove
Gardiner
M. J. McCormick
Bath
Hickeworth
Deingrove
Bayonne
Elco Co
Elco
McCormick Friday
Phippsburg
Bath Lumberman
Kenebec
Androscoggin
New Orleans Shipping Firms and Trade Traffic Highlights
New Orleans ship agents Ross and Hern speak on local trade. The Head Line and related lines sail to Australia and Asia. the city remains a major oil export center with large storage and rising cattle ship inspections. Dumps and refuse disposal near the district prompt calls for a designated waste site to reduce haul distance and cost.
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William P. Ross
New Orleans
James Ross
Ross, Skofield Co
Liverpool
Brunswick
Skofield
Ross
Ross & Hern
Maclay Line
Maclay- Prentice Line
Pierce-Cotoniere Line
Royal Mail Steam Packet Co
Australia
Japan
Oklahoma
Union
Chili
U. S
Itch Itch Itch Ad for Dean's Ointment
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment claiming relief for eczema and skin itching. It promotes a 50 cent box and urges readers to try the product.
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Dean
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for relief in change of life
Philadelphia woman Mrs Thomson aged 52 reports six years of monthly pains during change of life. She tried several doctors with little relief before using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound, which she says stopped the pains and let her return to daily tasks. The ad invites letters for confidential advice to Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Philadelphia
Mrs. Thomson
W. Russell St
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Seacoast Mission
Ouraad
Gott
Wilhelm
Kaiser Wilhelm
Lord of
Bardner
Hffen
Coast Guard
Hunnewell
Dr. Thomas
Cyrus W. Longley
W. P. Ross
Steamship
Busi
Ness
Fletcher
Chichester S
Diamond Trrand
AB Watson
New York
Union Street
Maine
Tur
Fire and Marines
Sagadahock Block
Bath, Main
Boolys
Maine Central Railroad
Maine Central
Castoria
Aheon
TRONG
Ifidelity Trust Company
Portland, Maine
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