A Journey to the Land of Little Rain and Eight Thousand Miles
Jas H Ames recounts government irrigation efforts in the American Desert. From Hazen Nevada to Fallon and Independence California, he notes water storage canals and a beet sugar factory as proof of postwar irrigation progress. He describes Sierra Nevada sights, a Cerro Gordo mining excursion, and a hydroelectric ascent showing ore processing and transport to furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. H. Ames
Great American Desert
Gage Bush
Hazen
Nevada
Southern Pacific
Oxden
San Francisco
Fallon Onds
Fallon
Cisere
Siforna
Karrinan
Mina
Kearsearze
Civrit Fe
Independence
Nentorme
Sierra Nevada Mountains
Band of Man
Cerro Gordo
Inyo
Cerre Gorrie
Elzfais
Hays and visitors mark Winsome West Bath notes
In Winsome West Bath during the week, Mr. and Mrs. Whitney of Maiden Mass with daughter Gertrude return from W H Browns. Four year old Gwendolyn Brown breaks her arm in an accident with a baby carriage. Numerous locals attend the Trowbridge auction and church meetings at Trufants Crossing Chapel gain interest. Many visitors from Massachusetts and Maine visit families, with outings to Popham and Waldoboro. The piece notes community life and a long list of residents and guests across the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Whitney
Gertrude
Maiden, Mass
W. H. Brown
Gwendolyn
Walter True Brown
William Hunt
Lower High Street
West Bath
Trowbridge
Trufant’s Crossing Chapel
G. E. Noble
Horace Whitney
Abbie
Charles Jacobs
Somerville
Mass
J. E. Mayo
Arthur Caron
Mr. Caron
Jos. Trembley
Fitchburg
Arthur Carson
Caron
Joseph Trembley
Beatrice Birmingham
Esther Verney
Lynn
Joseph Lemont
S. B. G. Quimby
Richmond
Maine
Quimby
Mr. Lemont
Charles Wildes
Desjardin
Merton Wright
Miss Whittier
Lexington
Mrs. Stackpole
FE. W. Haggett
James Lemont
Waldoboro
S. Lemont
William Keene
Elmer Craig
Jean Melwan
Helen Hanlon
Everett, Mass
Madeline Noyes
Sabine
Roy Dunning
Roy, Jr
H. &. Williams
Delmar E. Bates
An Edwin
Bath
Sabino
Liesd PD. Bates
Elizabeth
Albany
N. Y
S. F. Bates
W. P. Toulouse
John Pooler
Waterville
Purington
Jinn
M.S. Purington
Williams
Ruth Fpul
Serpent
Foster's Point
KE. le Tourneau
Clifton
A. W. Lavigne
Amy Roin
Beverly
Helen Robertson
Artell Hayward
Ruth
Ortland
Lady Hayward
G. F. Lilly
Yarmouth
Two Great Medicines Supplement Each Other
Hood s Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills are promoted as a joint remedy for impure blood and tired nerves with the claim of enhanced effectiveness and economy. The ad notes price at $1 and mentions a community At Home gathering. Local visitations include Mr and Mrs M C Havey of Biddeford Me and family. Church services are scheduled with Rev George Merriam preaching at the Baptist Church Center and Montsweag with multiple sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Havey
Biddeford
Augustus Lavigne
George Merriam
Skowhegam
Colleges Open Oct 11 Bates Colby and University of Maine
Colleges Bates Colby and the University of Maine urged by the department of education and recognized by federal and state governments to reopen on October 11. The three schools call for undergraduates not in service to return, for preparatory graduates to enroll, for women to enter college, and for parents to keep children in school as education supports the nation during wartime. They delayed registration to accommodate agricultural workers returning to campus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bates
Colby
University of Maine
Department of Education
John R. Mott
United States
Maine
Bath
Uncle Sam
Y.M.C.A
Plattsburg
Bath Boys
Keyes
Augusta
Joshua L. Chamberlain
Brunswick
France
Armory Hall Undergoes Renovation and Reopening Plans
Armory Hall, once led by Harry C. Webber, receives thorough renovation including cleaning, new lights, and furnishing of the officers and retiring rooms. The Fourth Company will receive part of receipts during its absence. Opening events are set for September 28 with a concert and ball, plus a Fireman's Ball on Labor Day and near-nightly use through winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory Hall
Harry C. Webber
Fort Baldwin
H. T. Stevens
Webber
Worcester
Worcester Telegram
Y M C A Drive Planned For Bath Maine War Fund
Bath and Maine plan a two day YMCA drive to raise 60000 for the war effort with a Bath quota of 2500. The campaign, praised by local leaders, aims to support YMCA front line camps for soldiers in France and at training posts, with extensive committees and strong community backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Army
Y.M.C.A. Maine
Maine
France
Y.mc.a
Y.M.C.A
Mexican
Pershing
America
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Thompson Bros
Whitney
Scentine
United
Califorias
Mwe
Fife
Particvar
Orrtes
Teers
Codley
Winsome
West
Blue River
Woolwich
Maiden Falls
Freeman's Mill
Ruth Yerxa
Louise Price
Dana Yerxa
Everett. Mass
William Dean
Lincoln William
Elmer Williams
Belle Bryant
Frank Head
Addison Rice
Popham
Bessie Salmon
Massachusetts
Sarah Bagley
Ethelyn Marston
Lewiston
G. W. Marston
Ellen Toort
Alex Robertson
Manchest
E. R. Dolloff
Clara Hawthorne
Frank Jepson
Woolwich Gra
Usu
Boyden Bearce
Grange
Alex. Robertson
Saturda
Manchester-tr-sea
R. R
Fred
Bath Iron Works
Capt Howe
Vera
No. Woolwich
Mrcjes
Harold Wedp
J. Herman Pertins
Merryme - Girls
Boothbay
Squirter
al Crocker
Boston
J.B. Suitt
Merleand
Orville Jameson
Warren
Somes
Reading
Stott
Sundz
Ening
Agadahoc Ferry
Milan J. Stith
Fred Breckley
Madeline Breckley
Merrii
Lidiana le Tourneau
F. W. Carlton
Eva
Marion
Lawnmere Southport
Beulah Houdlette
Marion Carlton
Charles McDonald
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indiana
U.S. Medical Corps
Charles Henry Butlers
Montsweal Farm
Ferry
Milan J. Spinney
Fred Brackley
Madelyn Brackley
Axminster
Lyon
J. Edward Drake
Roscoe P. Ham
Rupert H. Baxter
Arthur J. Dunton
W. Stark Newell
Frank H. Percy
Harold M. Sewall
Rodney E. Ross
Joseph F. Carvill
John A. Morse
Edward B. Smith
Robert Cochran
Harry G. Deering
Allen M. Irish
George W. Merrill
Wellington A. Moore
Scott R. Frye
William D. Coombs
Edward W. Hyde
Frederick FE. Drake
J. Houghton McLellan
Arthur K. Purington
Frank B. Nichols
E. J. Burns
Bath Beef Co
Lyman Emmon
Big
Portland
D. T. Percy & Sons
David T. Percy & Sons
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