Prospects for World Recovery Highlight Treasury Report
Secretary Méllon told Congress that the year’s developments abroad and at home support an early worldwide stabilization. He cited restored confidence, tax relief, reform, steady farm and factory employment, and higher purchasing power as factors behind a brighter economy while warning against excessive expansion and speculative real estate trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of the Treasury
Méllon
Congress
United States
Aiding the Farmers Recommendations for Agricultural Reform
The annual report of Secretary of Agriculture Jardine proposes changes in freight rates, farm taxes, and support for cooperative farm groups. It notes gross grain income at 1.9 billion dollars, meat animal value at 2.6 billion, and a farm production rise of 7 percent to 12.1 billion dollars. Farmers now receive higher prices than in the past five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
Jardine
Co-Operative Farm Organizations
Government and Business Bound by Mutual Fate
President Coolidge links government and business, arguing unity strengthens both when conditions falter. Maine towns along the Wiscasset Albion line unite to raise $50,000 to buy and save the railroad, a collective effort praised as essential public spirit keeping regional facilities functioning. Portland plans a new organization to back a related movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiscasset
Albion
United Action
Maine
Young Business Men
Portland
Young Mens Business Association
Junior Chamber of Commerce Movement
City Faces Time Change and Busy Fraternal Elections
Early closing hours and the Harriman standard time bill affect factories and business houses. As summer nears, clubs and fraternal orders hold annual elections, revealing the city’s large number of such organizations.
Poultry Champion Crowned in Maine Show at Portland
Herbert M. Tucker of Yarmouth won the Maine State Poultry Show at the Exposition Building in Portland earning the state and district cups plus a special prize for the best pen of young fowl. He exhibited single comb Rhode Island Reds and claims the state cup for the ninth time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert M. Tucker
Yarmouth
Rhode Island
Red Breeders
New England
Exposition Building
Portland
Gardiner Women Win Charter and Dinner Honors
The Gardiner Business and Professional Women's Club received its charter at a Thursday night ceremony at the Johnson House. About 60 attendees, including out-of-town guests, heard Miss Flora Weed of Bangor speak, with Mrs. Edna Lander presiding and music by an orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gardiner “Business and Professional Women’s Clay
Johnson House
Jennie Flood Kreger
Fairfield
Flora Weed
Bangor
Edna Lander
Gardiner Club
Bath A. C. to Portland Monday in basketball clash
Bath A. C. sails to Portland Monday to open the 1925 26 season against the Portland A. C. squad. Portlund with Flavin Fitzpatrick Gustafson and other former college and pro stars promises a strong foe for the Foreston club. The Palos sends its best five Verkins Gilmore McCabe Spinney Pooler Dingley Warren Oliver of Dartmouth and Capt. Stever to counter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath A. C
Portland
A.o
Porthind A. C
Porthind
K Flavin
Jimny Fitzpatrick
Gaustafson
Forest City
Homme Town
Pilene
Sath
Verkins
Gilmore
McCabe
Spinney
Pooler
Dingley
Warren Oliver
Dartmouth
Capt
Stever
Boston Singer Parker Child to Sing at Central Church
Parker Child of Boston arrives this week as guest of Mr and Mrs John Shaw. He will sing at Central church Christmas services next Sunday including Messiah arias. He also performs cantata The Prince of Peace with the choir at vespers.
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Parker Child
Boston
John Shaw
Oak Street
Mar. Child
Central Church
Ele
Kid
Truman Woleert
Old Times and Now in Fire Department
In a letter to the Independent William T Hall recalls the speed of Bath fire crews. He contrasts the modern rapid response from Box 23 and nearby stations with the slower methods of 1867 under former Chief Williams. A vivid eyewitness account of a Monday morning blaze near Box 23 and Phoenix Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Independent
Williams
Rotarians
Bath
Hotel Phoenix
Cook
Chase
Parshley
Shepard Street
South Street
Fire department fund eyed to buy motor ladder truck
Edward W Vaughan suggests the city set aside a yearly Fire Department appropriation of 1000 to accumulate a fund for purchasing a modern motor ladder truck. He notes horse drawn apparatus perform badly on poor winter roads and cites past precedent of funding for public buildings as a model.
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Iter
Independent
Central Fire Station
Fire Department
Funeral services for D W Scribner held in Topsham
The funeral for David W. Scribner president of the Brunswick and Topsham Water District and Sagadahoc county commissioner occurred Sunday at his Elm Street home Topsham Rev Thompson F E Ashby officiated a large turnout of Brunswick and Topsham citizens plus Bath West Bath and Bowdoin area officials including George M Srinson Fred H Thompson Hiram T Stevens Arthur J Dunton William F Dunham F Patten Roscoe K Perkins Joseph W Larrabee Fred Carr Albert Henderson J Edward Drake and others The service concluded at Riverview cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W.scribner
Brunswick & Topsham
Woolwich
Fred H. Thompson
Hiram T. Stevens
Arthur J. Dunton
Bath
William F. Dunham
Richmond
F. T* Patten
Topshim
J. Horace McCuure
Sherief Roscoe EK. Perkins
Joeph W. Larrabee
West Barn
Fred Carr
Georgetown
Albert Henderson
Bowdeinholl
J. Edward Drake
Fred A. Fuiller
SONS OF VETERANS DISPLAY RELICS
The Sons of Veterans met at GAR hall and voted to invite the public to inspect Civil War relics in the possession of T. W. Flyde camp. They urged Bath citizens to contribute to patriotic projects for 1926 and plan school tasks for park children as Christmas shopping rises.
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Sons of Veterans
Gar. Hall
T. W
Winnegance Village Activities Include School Entertainment
Winnegance pupils rehearse at the community house for a Christmas entertainment. Squaw club hosts Mrs. Harry Webber. Winnegance basketball begins with a first practice at Bridge Hall. many candidates attend and a strong showing is noted. Community party reports high scores and social ties, while volunteers plan New Year events and sales to fund improvements. Community club activities, auxiliary meetings, and upcoming holiday events fill the week as residents organize entertainments and fundraisers.
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Squaw Club
Harry
Frank Allegrin
Olney
Perry
Irma E Burns
William Daley
Burleigh Williams
Marguerite Footer
Joseph N. Day
Herbert Morse
Portland
Woman's Auxiliary
Commmunity Club
Frs
Joseph N_ Deis
Perry Frox, & Co
Sherman IL. Morse
Williams
Harry ©. Webber
Robert I. Manson
Whippsburg
Hbense
Oweney
Harry W. MelIntire
Corliss Street
Charch
Shareh
Winneganee
Serson
Water Rogers
Chester Talbot
Trueworthy
Stewart Day
Hazel Sonia
Leon Pennell
Percy Kingsbury
Filgar @iiver
Earl Morse
Dlloyd Rogers
Aimeon Perry
Waterville
Winneganee Peop
Vlarh Serie
Engle
Susie Wakefield
Srange
Hermse
Othe Merher
Frank Perrs
Sausweod
Robert I? Mansen
Womens Auxiliary
Commonity Club
Sherman II Merse
Christmaas
Perry Brox d& Elon Center
Ralph Tibbers
Yesingster
Winneganee Aml
Taroliv
Nk Perry
Estre
Wienan
Einis
Sherman EL Morse
Fermix
Perry Bros
Center Street
Bork
Etpeeterdd
Dirige-Merrick
Independent crossword puzzle clues mixed with garbled text
A cluttered puzzle list mixes horizontal and vertical clues with numerous misspellings and stray characters. The readable items include references to bones, animals, tools, and objects while many terms are distorted or incomplete.
Weather warning drills prompt calm in communities
Storm advisories urged residents to seek shelter and monitor updates as the system approached. Officials advised securing outdoor items and checking emergency kits. Local schools planned closures where winds intensified and rain disrupted travel.
Morse High Girls Set To Clash Friday In Tipoff
Morse High girls basketball gunning to win with Shirley Mank and Evelyn Peargess at forward and Ellen Pile at center. Manager Webster coordinates offense as Emweker and Thengis handle wing duties. Rivalries and upcoming negotiations noted.
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Morse High Girls
Ami
Orden
Eeveris Selevtiens
Peritiens
Shirley Mank
Evelyn Peargess
Webster
Jompine
Ellen Pile
Vale
Efelem Emweker
Thengis
Aueere Fiernhcip
Cherdale
Deerme
Norking
Fragmented OCR sports note on upcoming game and events
The readable text hints at an upcoming game around Friday evening with a feared foe. Mentions Cape Wart and a Morne seller and a MiGs team. Details are garbled but imply an anticipated match and local notices surrounding it.
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Coczan
Anita
Cape
Also Mentioned on This Page
the Times Company
B. Nichols
Front Street
Beth, Maine
Bate
Theecretary
Ness
Coolidge
New York Chamber of Commerce
National Grange
Perley C. Dresser
William J. Thompson
South China
Frank Potter
J. E. Mepure
East Waterford
H. F P. McGranflin
Presque Isle
W. F. Russell
W. G. Mallett
W. L. Powers
S. J. Merriman
W. D. Hall
Normal Schools
State Commissioner of Education
Farmington
Gorham
Machias
Castine
Floris E. Gould
Pine Street
Herman Walker
Gould
Knights of Pythias
Republican Town Committee
Freeport and Yarmouth Mutual Fire Insurance
Harraseeker ‘Grange
Augusta
Vassalboro
Leon Buzzell
Buzzell
Porthrod
Falmouth
Brunswick Dramatic Club
Cumberland Theatre
Arthur FF. Brown
Maine Street
William FE. Lawless
Auburn
Lawless
Clarence F. Kendall
Mors
East Millinocket
Massachusetts
P. Aberoth
Coast Guard
George Otis Smith
United States Geographical Survey
Rangeley Lake House
Rangeley Lake Hotel Co
Maine Publicity Bureau
He. M. Burroughs
John B. Marble
Mr. Marble
Robert J. Wiseman
Lewiston
Dr. Wiseman
Elmer R. Verrill
F. L. Toner
Rockland Rotary Club
I. N. McTiougall
Rotary
Arthur Jerimah Roberts
Colby
Squire Hall
Edward W. Vaughan
D. W. Scribner
Cormer
Asia
S—Lariat
Persia
Massarhes
Tis Institute of Technology
Misa Leavy Ennet of Rhe Poerhemd
Durant
Beck
Basck
Basck Tourme
Coentiidy Meyers
Nash
Ballewer
Stadebeker Towme
Fallawe
Iliemce Ap RP
Teleshows Bath
Bewmrswick
Bath Motor, ‘Mart
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