Fuel from water promised by Bath observers in 19th century claim
An 82-year-old investor, Elbridge Gerry Snow, and Rhode Island school teacher Joseph Waitrous Prosser claim a cheap water and oil fuel can replace coal. They tout a steam engine using water gas and a vast increase in motor range, while local Bath commentary urges economic reform and a fresh start amid mixed town prospects.
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Elbridge Gerry Snow
The
Home Insurance Company
Rhode Island
Joseph Waitrous Vrosser
Prosser
Maine Awakens as a Sleeping Giant of Growth
The article states Maine is awakening to its advantages and opportunities, likening the state to a sleeping giant. It notes Maine will tighten its grasp on new prospects in the coming years, forecasting growth and benefits from ongoing construction and development.
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Bath
Diath
Readi Ness
Maine
Maine governor urges wood burning and industry revival
The Maine governor appeals during a Edgecomb speech for reviving the sheep industry, boosting wool grading and inspection, and minimizing coal dependence by burning wood. He cites energy concerns amid a tight fuel outlook, while Republican figures tout federal tax cuts and maritime policy.
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Maine
Edgecomb
State Department of Agriculture
Prohibition Enforcement Visit and Public Notice Update
Officers from the prohibition enforcement offices in the northern district held a cage evicden on Tuesday as part of an ongoing outreach. The notice lists a series of instruction lodges and event times across several locations with anticipated costs and the deputy Brahe ticheter involved.
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Mousert H Saek
Nortiers
di Triet
Bath
Radio Power Transmission by Wireless Waves
Dr. Charles P. Steinmetz, GE chief consulting engineer, spoke at Chicago about radio power transmission. He noted current radio signals carry power but scatter widely, making economical transmission via directed beams unlikely. He outlined two theoretical paths: highly directed beams limited by scattering and resonant standing waves that could recycle power, but he judged practical radio power transmission distant and speculative.
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Charles P. Steinmetz
General Electric Co
Fieht
Chicago
Europe
Norway
Spain
Moe
Hitler
Svieerirbestir
Maine Boy Guards Alaska Salmon Thieves on Patrol
Milton C. James, a Cony High School graduate and son of Maine State Museum’s curator, serves on a summer patrol off Wrangell Alaska to protect salmon spawning grounds. He details wildlife encounters, harsh mosquitoes, and a humorous note on Fourth of July plans in Salmon Bay while describing coast guard duties and local life.
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Milton C. James
Cony High School
Augusta
Thomas A. James
Maine State Museum
Alaska
College of Fisheries
Seattle
Wrangell
Sthnon Bay
Red Riding Hood
Tie
Han
Salmon Bay
Fragmentary notes on feasibility and future development
The fragment discusses absorption and feasibility of a planned development. It weighs potential outcomes and timing, mentioning development stages and the possibility of later action. The text remains incomplete with uncertain context and missing details.
Chapman at Joint Rehearsal Delights Portland Recital
Chapman gives a Portland recital at the Auditorium on Monday evening. OO lists Bangor and Portland Festival subscribers eligible for a Calve ticket upgrade at one dollar. Calye delivers a glorious performance with a voice praised as more beautiful than ever, reigniting acclaim from New York and Paris.
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Portland
Bangor
Calye
New York
Post Auxiliary Plans Lewiston State Convention Visit
Auvilingy to Roeland HE Smith notes a sizable delegation will travel to the state convention in Lewiston on September 6 and 7. Mars Edwards wife of Gen Clarence R Edwards will attend with her husband as guest of the State Legion. The local auxiliary plans a public whist party and has appointed the new entertainment committee of Mrs Marcia Strout and Mrs Ame Bouney.
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Maine
Ford
Wallace H. White, Jr
Republican Congress
United States
Representative White
TIS
White
Herbert M. Ford
Rockland
Rockland, Was Praised By Mr. White
Shipping Board
Congress
Middle West
Atlantic Seaboard
Mary Hight
Chicago
James G. Blaine
Fred R. Lehrbach
Tenth New Jersey
National Congress
Washington
Tie
New Jersey
Teall
South
Bristol
Masonite Hall
Creceden Mille
Old Church
Anna
Norris AL Miller
Bristal
Register of Deeds
John Po Kelly
Boothby
Carjmn
Iener
Weetor M. Pilton
Boothhos
Gers
Dretil Corel
Neeswecterie
Roeland
Marcia Strout
Ame Bouney
Costume Party Pleasing Event At First Baptist
The Ladies circle at First Baptist hosted a dressy costume party at Mrs. Worrey's 1207 Washington Street. About 20 guests attended in diverse outfits from past centuries and present trends. Tea, iced ginger water, and sugar wafers were served as guests admired flowers and parlor games.
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Eirele
First Baptist Church
Herbert EB. Worrey
Washington Street
Auto Registrations in Maine to Date
Maine reports year to date automobile registration receipts totaling 1 338 168 2. in currency. compares with 951 824 75 for the same period last year, an increase of 386 239 17. Bureau figures for 1921 and 1922 list registrations and licenses including operators motorcycles trailers and dealers with totals shown for August 22. Mr and Mrs Theodore F Goldmark and daughter Doris Mae left for New York in their car after visiting relatives in Portland and Russell Street.
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Maine
Automobile Bureau
Department of State
Ougastiens Towers
Petipa
Bocce Lott Ness
Esa
Nisra
Agia
Betmch Alois Ce
Theodore F. Goldmark
Doris Mae
New York
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Presque Lele
Carthon
Clint
Tean
Houston
Maine New Paper
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Tuw-iliy
Oar
Weyers
Tometer
Dee
Metruttian
Stienmetz
Radio Congress
Tam
Togin
Chapman
Standard Dit Co.of
Socony Rec
U.S
PAT
Standard Oil CO. OF
Broadway
Lewiston
Kora Temple
Mystic Shrine
Sherman
Leom War
Job
Pred N. Sewall
Kansas City
Prout's Neck
Samuel Sewall
Fred Sewall
Stuart W. Webb
John R. Bradlee
Sabra Seradlee
Prout
Lydia C. Moses
Emma Moses
Castoria
Fletcher
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