States Debt Burden and Growth Across America
A Bank of America survey shows Maine at 20.245 million gross bonded debt with 85 percent for highways, averaging 25.46 per resident. Across 23 states hold larger totals while 17 have higher per capita debts. Highway bonds drive most of the recent increases, with 65 percent of new debt since 1928 from seven Southern states. Other major debts include soldiers bonuses and waterways, while educational borrowing remains relatively small. Per capita leaders include South Dakota, Oregon, North Carolina, North Dakota, and Delaware, with Florida, Kentucky, Nebraska, and Wisconsin debt-free. The piece notes a broader 1930 expansion outlook, optimism after a stock market crash, and mentions Bath Boy Scouts organization efforts by Roland Smith Post.
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Maine
Bank of America
New York
United States
Illinois
North Carolina
Massachusetts
California
South Dakota
Oregon
North Dakota
Delaware
Florida
Kentucky
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Pacific
Washington
Curtis gives Bowdoin 100000 in loyal Maine gesture
Cyrus H. K. Curtis, noted Maine benefactor to Bowdoin College and other institutions, this week donated a pre Christmas gift of 100000. The act showcases Curtis’s generous impulse to share wealth with his native state and sets an example for other Maine sons to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Maine
Bowdoin College
Mr. Curtis
Winter driving cautions and ice conditions described
Ice coated roads force slower speeds and careful driving as curves and stops become hard to control. Chains help but not always on ice. Winter motoring possible with caution. summer speeds unrealistic. Also notes on long distance telephone service trials at sea and Maine power stance against export, plus Elliot block fire contained by prompt response preventing spread and major damage.
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Walters. Gifford
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
Commodore H. A. Cunningham
Leviathan
New York
Deal Beach
New Jersey
Forked River
Elliot
Woodland Trees Belong to Owners Not Picked Without Consent
The text states that trees on a wood lot belong to the landowner and that attempting to take a Christmas tree requires permission. It warns against trespassing and cutting trees without consent, urging readers to speak with the owner first to avoid trouble and act fairly.
Maine Plans Major Construction in 1930
Governor Gardiner outlines millions in state construction for 1930. Projects include highway and bridge improvements, new city buildings, and several industrial expansions to begin as Spring arrives. The statement signals a busy year ahead for Maine’s progress.
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Gardiner
Maine
Moose of 800-Pound Monster Shot Near Carmel
Guy Kimball his son Newburg and Fred Curtis of Carmel bagged a massive moose on Monday November 25 weighing over 800 pounds with 20 points. The remarkable animal was one of the finest seen in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Kimball
Newburg
Fred Curtis
Carmel
Wilds
Legislation Protects Forests Across Several States This Year
A United States Forest Service review notes laws enacted this year to expand state forests, boost land acquisitions, and strengthen fire protection. Measures include new state forests in California Indiana New Jersey Ohio South Carolina Vermont and Rhode Island plus gifts and purchases of land for parks and forestry. Tax rules favor timber growth and reforestation efforts are also established in multiple states.
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Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Conservation
York
Antridideek
Gatskill
California
Indiana
New Jersey
Ohio
South Carolina
Vermont
Montana
Minnesota
Rhode Island
New York
Mississippi
North Carolina
Missouri
Connecticut
Washington
Maine
Idaho
State Cooperative Board of Forestry
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
West Virginia
Department of Game, Fish and Forestry
Delightful surprise party for newlyweds Ralph and wife
Mr and Mrs Ralph Wright were honored with a surprise party at their Dummer street home Thursday evening by Queen Esther Rebekah lodge members. Mrs Lois McKeiver presented a table lamp. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals such as Mr and Mrs William Congdon Athana Congdon Nellie Congdon Emma Copeland Roy Lord Lulu Herbert and many others.
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Ralph Wright
Dummer Street
Queen Esther Rebekah Lodge
Lois McKeiver
William Congdon
Athana Congdon
Nellie Congdon
Emma Copeland
Roy Lord
Lulu Herbert
Ralph Mank
Otis Card
Nathaniel Stover
Mary Curtis
John Atwood
Emma Jacobs
Victor Pinkham
Horace Ward
Charles Helah
Leonard Munsey
Albert Thompson
Frank Farrin
Alfred Bunker
Lillius Larrabee
Charles Miller
Ernest Heal
Henry Leeman
Charles Nelson
Six Months Sentence for Indecent Exposure
Levi Getchell was arraigned in municipal court Friday before Judge John J. Keegan on indecent exposure charges and sentenced to six months in the county jail at Augusta. He was arrested Thursday evening by Officer Melville L. Rice at the post office. This was his second offense, with a prior 30 day sentence for a similar charge years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levi Getchell
John J. Keegan
Augusta
Getchell
Melville L. Rice
Walker couple receives surprise Thanksgiving call
Mr and Mrs W H Walker of Saco hear from their son in New York who introduces his wife, just married at the Little net. The bride greets her mother with Hello Mother and warm congratulations are extended.
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W. H. Walker
Saco
New York
Littlenet
Automobile Association to Meet Next Friday
The Pennsylvania Registrar of Motor Vehicles Benjaman Eynon will lead a meeting of the Automobile Association next Friday with the topic Safe Driving. Officials from across the state are invited. The program includes The Cross Road Puzzle film and an Electro-Matic traffic signal demonstration by engineers from New Haven. Sunshine Trio will provide dinner music.
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Benjaman Eynon
Pennsylvania
American Automobile Association
National Automobile Chamber of Commerce
Maine
New Haven
Conn
Sunshine Trio
Bath Gospel Mission Praised by Visiting Clergyman
A visitor to Bath commends Bath's Gospel Mission after hearing Pastor Brown preach on Christian events and reform. The writer lauds the earnest, powerful oratory and notes the mission requires self sacrifice and courage, hoping the community will recognize its work.
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Bath
The
Independent
Broadway
Brown
Germany
Luther
Tne
Maine Central Publishes Winter Sports Booklet
The Maine Central Railroad passenger traffic department issues an illustrated booklet promoting winter sports in Maine and the White Mountains. It highlights year round travel, includes hotel rates and dates, and is produced with hotel partners to aid planning. Copies available from railroad reps or M. L. Harris in Portland.
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Maine Central Railroad
Maine
White Mountains
Maine Central
New Hampshire
Vermont
Canada
Maritime Provinces
M. L. Harris
Portland
Boy Scouts Seek National Association Membership
The Boy Scout Council met at the American Legion building with J. Edward Pomeroy and Leland R. Mitchell leading. They decided to pursue membership for Troop 1 in the national organization, noting another troop is in development and that each boy must earn and pay his own initiation fee.
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Boy Scout Council
J. Edward Pomeroy
Leland R. Mitchell
Colonial Club
John E. Fitzgerald
The
American Legion
Alden Smith
Elks
N. Gratz Jackson
Rotary Club
Clinton D. Wilson
William R. Kimball
Immense Bull Moose Draws Crowd Outside Journal Office
A thousand pound moose hung from a pole in front of The Republican Journal. The twelve antler points marked a notable catch for the season. The elk was shot by L. R. Driske of Belfast.
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Republican Journal
L. R. Driské
Belfast
Erudition schoolhouse site proposed for Bath relics
Alice May Douglas urges Bath to place the North and Lincoln street lot as a summer rest room and information bureau for an Erudition school. She notes the value of Sagadahoc Historical Society relics moved from Patten Library, suggests lumber support and employment, and argues for a fireproof museum building near schools to study artifacts.
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Lin
Sagadahoc Historical Society
Patten Library
Bath
Boston
Independent
Erudition
Rouse
Erudition School
Alice May Douglas
Plan Fine Memorial to Benjamin Franklin
Plans for a $5,000,000 Benjamin Franklin Memorial were unveiled at a Curtis dinner in Philadelphia attended by about 500 guests. The three story structure will feature a Zeiss planetarium, a hero statue, observatories, engineering displays, and a vast exhibit hall illustrating advances in science, industry, and transportation.
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Benjamin Franklin
Parkway
Philadelphia
Cyrus H. K. Curtis
Curtis
Benjamin Franklin Memorial, Inc
Franklin Institute
Great Zeiss Planetarium
Franklin
Winter Street Church Holds 134th Annual Roll Call
The 134th annual meeting and roll call of Winter Street Church drew a large attendance. Reports showed substantial mission and charity contributions. Charles C. Low was re elected clerk Frederic H. Low became treasurer J Edward Drake elected auditor succeeding the late Edward B Smith. Rev Omar W Folsom and Miss Fros tina E Marston elected to standing committee with other ex officio members. Miss Marston named chair of absent members committee. A letter from Rev Joseph L Moulton the foreign minister in Rahuri India was read. Social hour followed with refreshments provided by several ladies and Pilgrim League girls.
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Winter Street
Charles C. Low
Frederic H. Low
J. Edward Drake
Edward B. Smith
Omar W. Folsom
Frostina E. Marston
Miss Marston
Joseph L. Moulton
Rahuri
India
Edwin D. Hardin
Langdon T. Snipe
Allen M. Irish
Pilgrim League
Mississippi Cotton Yield Averages Rise Over Period
The average cotton yield per acre in Mississippi from 1923 to 1928 was 212 pounds of lint, up 71 pounds from the 141-pound average recorded between 1919 and 1923, reflecting a significant improvement in production efficiency.
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Mississippi
Crossword Puzzle Clue List Partial and Scrambled
Puzzle item lists numerous horizontal and vertical clues spanning conundrums from planetary to linguistic terms. The text mixes misprints and garbled words with theme prompts, including names of places, animals, and common crossword entries across multiple rows and columns.
Rouse Seeks Old Erudition Site For Bath History Showplace
The proposal aims to place the old school house on a 100 foot frontage lot 300 feet back from High street Bath. The site would include the 1743 Page Tavern and the Abe house a Lincoln replica urging a city showplace with parking space for cars. The plan notes the 1794 original site and ties to Solomon Page and early Bath history.
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Phon Co Gabe
Ca Gee
Albert H. Shaw
Page
Jonathan Philbrook
Abe
President Lincoln
Springfield
Til
Solomon Page
Bath
Witch Spring
Edward Page
Boston
High Street
Oakhurst Dairy
Realty transfers in Sagadahoc County take place over bridge property
Real estate transfers in Sagadahoc include Arrowsic town moving its bridge property over Sasanoa to the State of Maine for one dollar. Other transfers span Bath Bowdoinham Phippsburg Richmond Topsham West Bath and Woolwich among individuals and firms led by Popham Beach Estates and several signed deeds. The item notes the first sleigh of the year reports at Limestone and asks if anyone has seen a pung.
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Sagadahoc
Arrowsic
Sasanoa
Wich
Maine
Bath
Ann Mary Robinson
Elizabeth E. Rowe
Annie Fisher Lincoln
John P. Carey
Harriet L. Simpson
Andrew M. Butterfield
Joseph W. Boyce
Edesse F. Boyce
Horace W. Ward
Albion C
Popham Beach Estates, Inc
Daniel A. Bishop
Richmond
Horace E. Purinton
Stella V. Knowlton
Jeannette P. Jordan
Hattie M. Purinton
Topsham
Charles R. Wilson
Charles Bernier
West Bath
Edna N. Bliss
Maude B. Lewis
Woolwich
Governors and Grange Letter Sparks Bangor Meeting Talk
A Maine State Grange letter notes no official invitation for the governor to attend recent sessions. It recalls past invitations involving Governor Brewster and Governor Gardiner, who may seek Sixth Degree status in Bangor. The committee invited the Gardiners to a reception and speech, while lamenting political writers for misrepresenting the matter.
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Avenue Grange
Maine
State Grange
Augusta
Brewster
Gardiner
Erce
Ister
Grange
Bangor
Pomona
Bath Woman Threatens Poison In Judge's Office
A Bath woman, after filing a complaint with Judge John J. Keegan against her husband, fled the office Friday afternoon vowing to obtain poison. She later returned with her mother-in-law, launched another tirade, but the judge dismissed the matter and the woman chose not to take poison.
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John J. Keegan
Bath
Keegan
John Place
Canning Contest Winners Named in Chicago Event
Interest aroused among housewives as Chicago announced winners of the National Canning Contest held recently. Sagadahoc County participants included Mrs. Ervine B. Fernald of Topsham and other local entrants from the area.
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Chicago
Sagadahoc County
Ervine B. Fernald
Topsham
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times Company
Front Street
Bath, Maine
B. Nichols
Harry
Webber
Boy Scouts
Roland Smith Post
Walter S. Wyman
Central Maine Power Company
Mr. Wyman
Buxton
Buxton Rheumatic Medicine Co
Abbot Village
Dr. Carter
Carter
Automobile ‘Association
Falmouth
National Association
North and
Lincoln Lot
Winter Street Church
Society
Napoleon
Wanchuria
Mityigi
Alay
Linnean Society
Peru
Flower &Steamship
S. Spain
Asia
the International Syndicate
Tad
State of Maine
Limestone
State Grange Executive Committee
Canning
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