Farm Relief Advances After Agricultural Conference
The Department of Agriculture reports the Presidents Agricultural Conference is dissolved on Honorable Robert D Carey of Wyoming’s recommendation. Several recommendations have been or will be enacted, including cooperative marketing, rediscount agency creation by the Federal Farm Loan Board, lower agricultural freight rates, and leasing unappropriated public lands and forests for grazing, to be presented to Congress.
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Department of Agricuture
Robert D. Carey
Wyoming
Congress
Federal Farm Loan Board
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dollar Chasers Helped Europe Benefit From American Visitors
Figures from the American Express Company in London show roughly two hundred thousand Americans toured Europe last summer, spending about two hundred million dollars. European merchants welcomed the dollars, while the piece urges continued support for Christmas health seals and Health Bonds to fund tuberculosis prevention in Maine, noting historic declines and public health progress.
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American Express Company
London
Europe
Maine
Red Cross and Salvation Army to Aid City This Winter
A Bath chapter Red Cross relief program will continue this Winter thanks to a generous donor. The Salvation Army reports many requests for cast off clothing to warm children, inviting residents to donate old garments at headquarters or arrange pickup by calling.
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Bath
The
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Army
Highway Commission weighs winter trunk line upkeep plan
The State Highway Commission considers keeping open key trunk lines through winter depending on snow. With many motor vehicles in service, maintaining main routes would be valued though costs vary by season and snow amount.
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The
State Highway Commission
Highway headlight law enforcement to begin December 1
Highway Police announce strict enforcement of the headlight law starting December 1. Drivers who operate without lights or with glaring lenses face penalties, and motorists generally welcome the rule, aiming to improve road safety.
Thanksgiving Mass in Kennebunk and Local Fire News
The area reports a long running autumn Thanksgiving mass at Kennebunk First Parish Church with Rev. John W Day and others, plus a Biddeford fire destroying three business blocks and tenements at Main and Emery streets with about 40000 dollars loss. Additional items include a Bangor switch tender amputated after being hit by a Bucksport train, Sea Gull bowing to revenue service for coast patrols, George Webber injured playing volleyball in Auburn, Albert Silver’s accidental shooting death in Woodstock, and 117 Lewiston families receiving Thanksgiving dinners funded by local drives.
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Kennebunk
Old First Parish
John W. Day
D. D
Thomas B. Hughes
William Wood
Allan Constantine
Evie Littlefield
William J. Cleary
Biddeford
Biddeford and
Sarco
Main
Emery Streets
George Webber
Auburn
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Auburn Y. M
Republican Caucus Nominates Mayor Candidate in Hallowell
In Hallowell a full party slate was named at the Republican State caucus with Charles K. Tilden as the mayoral candidate. Also noted: Thanksgiving geese seen near Eastport, a Belfast woman named acting manager of Waldo Trust Co. in Castine, and Brunswick Dramatic Club to stage Three Live Ghosts. New Pepperell plant superintendent appointed. Presque Isle farmer reports record seed potato yield with 800 barrels per four acres.
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Hallowell
Charles K. Tilden
Hazel Heald
Belfast
Castine
The
Waldo Trust Co
Ralph S. Wardwell
Boston
Pepperell Manufaturing Co
E. W. Adams
Lewiston Bleachery and Dye Works
Pepperell
Melvin Ricker
Presque Isle
Ricker
Dyer's Valley Grange Funds Road Work in Newcastle
The Newcastle group uses proceeds from dances to improve highways. The Pa Trons of Husbandry members, led by Teray Jewett of Whitefield, have raised money to gravel roads this season through their dancing activities.
Deer shipment permit rules after hunting season ends
Deer may not be moved from the woods without a special permit starting next Monday, though hunters have until Saturday to remove game. The Inland Fisheries and Game Department set the rule, restricting transport of deer regardless of shot date.
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Department of Inland Fisheries and Game
Port land gas price cut eyed to save 15000 to 20000
Portland Gas Light Co directors discuss reducing fuel price to save about 15000 to 20000 consumers in the city. Lions convention prep underway with 1000 delegates expected June 14 and 15. Walter Moyse named convention committee chair. Frank Wardwell to serve as secretary of both local and district committees. Bishop Murray to visit Bangor and confirm 700 parishioners. Rev Clary and Rev Nelligan to escort him. Deer near Fryeburg observed on roads. crutch traveler seen entering woods with gun but returns empty handed. Ruth Young, 15, injured in Camden by auto on Washington Street. Inland Fisheries head Willis Parsons injured, off two weeks. Auburn budget set at 740000 with highway 91422 and schools 216,997.94. Gunners Wallingford and Jolson fined for hunting on Sunday. G W Robbins, Auburn game warden, assisted.
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Portland Lions Club
New England
The
Lions
Portland
Walter W. Moyse
Frank W. Wardwell
Portland Club
Gridiron champions for the 1925 season
The 1925 football season crowned sectional and conference winners. Dartmouth led the East, Alabama the Southern Conference, Michigan the Big Nine Western Conference, Washington State and Missouri tied Pacific Coast and Missouri Valley, Texas A M led Rocky Mountain, Princeton and Amherst in the Little Three, Washington and Oregon topped the Pacific Northwest, Occidental won the Southern California Conference, Maine and New Hampshire led New England, and West Point claimed the Southern Intercollegiate A A.
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Dartmouth
Alabama
Michigan
Wash
Missouri Valley
U. of Missouri
Rocky Mountain
Texas A. & M
Princeton
Amherst
Pacific Northwest
Ore
Aggies
Southern
Southern Intercollegiate
A. A
Oglethoorpe
pServicee
West Point
Cement highway work advances to Watson Frye Co door
Front street project from Summer street to Oak street progresses to the shipping door of the Watson Frye Company. The movement marks a milestone in the new cement highway development, highlighting the ongoing construction and location details for residents and businesses along the route.
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Front Street
Summer Street
Oak Street
Watson, Frye Co
Federal aid roads an investment not gratuity
A statement by the American Association of State Highways Officials argues that federal highway funds are a sound investment, not a gratuity, urging against curtailing road construction. It explains apportionment factors, including post road mileage, population, area, and wealth, and notes the 1921 act enabling a seven percent system to connect county seats and major hubs.
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American Association of State Highways
Congress
New York
Nevada
Treasuries
Four Feet of Water Inundates Pleasant Avenue Area
After Friday rain the four feet rise flooded Pleasant avenue near the old rope walk pond. Mayor Cahill alerted the board of highways and sewers and ordered action to release water into the Kennebec river. Officials report the old pond cutlet was plugged, trapping flood waters.
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Pleasant Avenue
Rope Walk
Cahill
Board of Highways and Sewers
Kennebec River
Bituminous Fire Alarm After Chimney Blaze
Fire department crews answered an 8 57 Friday morning chimney fire at a Middle street dwelling. Investigators found furnace flames and strong draft blowing smoke into the night sky. No injuries reported and minor property damage noted as the line from the chimney burned out.
Sagadahock Veteran Firemen Ball At Music Hall
The V F A held its 4th annual ball at the Music Hall on Wednesday night with strong attendance. Miss Avery's four piece orchestra provided music and Edward Lee served as floor director. Committee members included William J. Gillis as chairman John Swyer and Bernie Petit.
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Music Hall
Miss Avery
Edward Lee
William J. Gillis
John Swyer
Bernie Petow
Farmers urged to aid in census of farms and crops
Postmaster U1 W Owen releases USDA statement urging farmers to cooperate with rural carriers in collecting farm statistics. Surveys rely on samples from farms along routes to estimate production and acreage, guiding market decisions and policy. Each farmer should complete reports accurately for their own farm to improve overall estimates.
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U1. W. Owen
The
Times
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Four Still Alarms In A Single Day Storm Douses Chimneys
Four still alarms were logged Friday as damp chimneys and a wet storm sparked fires. At 897 Middle street a morning blaze prompted use of a big ball, chemical tank, and two ponies. A 2.18 chimney fire at 932 High street owned by Mrs Gordon of Portland and Alfred Keene occupied. At 42 Court street Willian S. Sherman’s home needed one pony and chemical. Driver Green responded to 8335 Front street at 10.45 with a chimney hole. no damage. Drivers Cook and Cloutier covered all alarms.
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Middle Street
High Street
Gordon
Portland
Alfred Keene
Court Street
Willian S. Sherman
Cook
Cloutier
Green
Combination 2
Harry Watson
Front Street
Human Nose Is Easily Fooled By Smell Tests
A journal writer notes our weak sense of smell and describes experiments with a dozen odor bottles including lemon coffee violet rancid butter and others. Volunteers misidentify many scents often confusing them with olives mustard vinegar or memories from California. Flower odors trigger memories more than the scents themselves.
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California
Roderick Injured at Maine Central Dock
Norman Roderick suffered a severe hand injury while unloading feldspar at the Maine Central dock when a tub load swung into a box car crushing two fingers. Dr. Mullin treated the injured fingers as the incident was reported on a Friday afternoon.
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Maine Central Dock
Norman Roderick
Mullin
Independent Cross Word Puzzle Clues Preview
A crossword puzzle preview lists across and down clues with numbers, including animals, objects, words for states of being, and common nouns. It notes the solution will appear in the next issue, and includes a jumble of garbled or misprinted entries for readers to anticipate.
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Ancient Solution
Bath's National Guard Battery H sets drill attendance record
Capt McClure's Battery H in Bath earned a state best attendance record for National Guard drills. Talks on rifles fuses and service of the piece were given by Sergt Lionel Breton Lieut Elver Stickney and Lieut Edward Hartnett. Promotions filled vacancies and promoted several privates and corporals at the Friday armory meeting.
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Bath
Edmund Guinn
Massachusetts
Archie Carey
Chamberlain
Corp
Edward McMann
Lionel Breton
James Guinn
Vernon Dpd
Lake
Granville Colby
Roland Breton
Percy Kingsbury
Charles Farnham
Edward
John Dall Hosts Birthday Party At Home
John Dall entertained 15 friends Thursday evening at 713 Middle Street for his fifteenth birthday. The gathering featured games and dancing with refreshments including ice cream cake toasted marshmallows and fancy cookies. Prizes went to Seth Snipe Arletta Stewart Beatrice Reed and Hugh Edwards among the attendees Bernice Gilly Dorothy Thomson Ellen Oliver Omelia Deilee John Green Kenneth Orr Alec Burden William Talbot Raymond Davis Lloyd Perry Richard Johnson and Hugh Edwards.
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John Dall
Middle Street
Hig
Seth Snipe
Arletta Stewart
Beatrice Reed
Hugh Edwards
Bernice Gilly
Dorothy Thomson
Ellen Oliver
Omelia Deilee
Ten Women Put to Work in Baltimore and Ohio Shops
Ten women perform machinist and shop duties at the Baltimore and Ohio Railway yards, taking on roles traditionally held by men. Their steady work has continued since the war, highlighting changing labor patterns and gender integration in railroad shops.
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Baltimore & Ohio Railway
Class of 1925 Will Give Party Tonight Morse High
Morse high school hosts the Class of 1925 for a first post graduation party at 7 20 this evening. The hall will feature blue and gold class colors and a banner as center attraction. A short business meeting begins the evening followed by refreshments for about 75 attendees.
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Morse High School
Thebeau Named Sagadahoc County Chairman for Memorial Fund
J Eugene Thebeau former president of the common council was appointed chairman for Sagadahoe county of the Woodrow Wilson Birthplace Memorial Fund. Headquarters are in Stumten Virginia birthplace of the late president. Prominent party men are being secured to take county chairmanships and Bath’s well known young man is viewed as fit to marshal county forces for the memorial fund. Mayor Ernest N Mc Lean of Augusta is state chairman.
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Eugene Thebeau
Common Council
Sagadahoe
Woodrow Wilson
Stumten
Bath
Ernest N. McLean
Augusta
Rideout family to operate Diamond Spring Water Co
Tiane W. Rideout buys Diamond Spring Water Co from Jesse W. Sampson along with all its property. The development and operation will be undertaken by his two sons Carlton W. and Earlon I. Rideout.
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Tiane W. Rideout
Jesse W. Sampson
Diamond Spring Water Co
Carlton W. and
Earlon I. Rideout
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F. B. Nichols
Pres. and
Treas
Bath, Maine
Arthur II
Field of the State
Alexander McKenzie
Maine Central Railroad
Bangor
Bucksport
Eastern Maine General Hospital
McKenzie
John McIntire
Revenue Service
Carl E. Milliken
Albert Silver
Woodstock
Charles H. Silver
Norway
Stearns Mountain
Armory
Eastport
Brunswick Dramatic Club
Cumberland Theatre
John Cochran
Daughters of American Revolution
Thorne’s Corner
Lewiston-Sabattus State Road
Wiseman
Mr. Dunham
Dearborn
Llinois
Henry Ford
thePortland. Gas Light Co
John Gregory Murray
Martin A. Clary
Thomas J. Nelligan
St. Mary's
St. John’s
Dexter
Fryeburg
Brownfield
Tie
Ruth Young
Camden High School
Washington — Street
John Wallingford
Charles W. Jolson
Gam
Robbin
Gridiron
Sagadahock
Roderick
Independent
Serbia
Royal Guards
Guards
Phoebe
Babylon
Nell
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Western Newspaper Union
M’clure
Thebeau
Diamond Spring
Nmas
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