Letter Reveals Samoan Life In 1887 Descriptions
A found May 1887 letter from Harold M. Sewall, then minister to Ha Samoa, recounts his Apia experiences. He notes unrest, German intrigues, American duties, and a warm welcome from chiefs, plus vivid scenes of beaches, plantations, horses, moonlit nights, and homesickness for family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Sewall
Samoa
Cleveland
Arthur Sewall
Harvard
Harvard Law School
Liverpool
Bayard
Apia
William McHinley
Sewall
Australia
Auckland
Bate
Washington
Talofa
Hamilton
Healthier ten months set new record says life insurer official
Dr. Walter E. Thornton of The Lincoln National Life Insurance Company reports the first ten months of this year were the healthiest in history, predicting a possible 1,385,000 deaths nationwide in 1939 if the trend continues. He cites lower death rates, rising heart disease and cancer concerns, and notable declines in fatal automobile accidents as key factors shaping the outlook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Thornton
Lincoln National Life Insurance Company
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Association of Life Insurance Presidents
New York
United States Legal Reserve
Thornton
Association of Life Insurance Medical Directors
Hi Y Club outlines season program and plans
The Hi Y club of the Y M C A held a meeting to analyze the emblem and set objectives of the club. Leaders planned a social night on December 21 with a joke tree, refreshments, and committees for decorations, refreshments, and clean up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Jake
John Hinds
Bruce Wright
Robert Cummings
Robert Levin
Daniel Hatch
Edward Cummings
Philip Chaney
Robert Huse
Robert Stevens
Harry Thayer
Arthur Sarkis
Warren Higgins
Dale seeks Sagadahoc county attorney GOP nomination
Ralph O. Dale of Bath announces his bid for the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc county attorney. He previously held the office, was defeated for renomination in 1938 by Sherwood Aldrich who won the seat, and Aldrich now plans to seek the legislative nomination. Dale defends his duty to enforce the law and recounts a prior trial where he lost and then won a separate conviction in another county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph O. Dale
Bath
Sagadahoc County
Dale
Sherwood Aldrich
Sagadahoe
Threatened invasion of Holland sparks family fear in Europe
Mrs. Jan T. P. Byhouwer, formerly Evelyn Oliver, writes from Ymiuiden to her brother Warren Oliver about Holland’s crisis as troops move to the German border, evacuees are moved, and Americans consider immigration visas while awaiting guidance and safety. The letter notes state of war rules near Ymuiden, consulate warnings, and plans to move to Wageninger December first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan T. P. Byhouwer
M. Evelyn Oliver
Wilbur C. Oliver
Union Street
Ymuiden-Oost
Holland
Netherlands
Wageninger
Europe
Warren D. Oliver
Boston
DeBeer
Berlin
West Wall
Siegfried Line
Utrecht
Ymuiden
Jan
Byhouwer
Belgium
France
England
Amsterdam
America
O.K
Rotterdam
Germany
Hitler
Zeeland
Gilderland
Warren
Grebbe
South Holland Islands
Zoomweg 14
Discontinuance Threat for A. & K. Railroad Overdue Bonds
Pres. William B. Skelton of Lewiston warns the Androsnog gin and Kennebec Railway Co. may be discontinued if $783,500 in bonds are not refinanced by March 1, 1940. Foreclosure likely, final action by Bath Trust Co. Possible sale to a bus company. The line has long served Lewiston to Bath and connected Lewiston Auburn, Mechanic Falls, Lisbon Falls and Sabattus. Beth Trott of University of Maine arrives from Orono to spend Christmas recess with parents at 17 Marshall Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Androsnoggin & Kennebec Railway Co
Pres
William B. Skelton
Lewiston
Bath
Pres. Skelton
Bath Trust Co
Auburn
Mechanic Falls
Lisbon Falls
Sabattus
Beth Trott
University of Maine
Orono
Wilfrid Trott
Marshall Avenue
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Sec. Bayard
San Francisco
Mother
Sagadahoc
Dorothy Huggard
R. N
Cape Cod Hospital
Hyannis
Mass
Herbert Huggard
Mechanic Street
Girl Scout Leaders’ Association
Weeks Street School
Alfred E. Carpenter
David 8. Cogan
Stanley R. Hunter
Arthur W. Bowker
Frank
Wise Owl
Red Rose
Pine Tree Troop
Linwood F. Carr
Madeline Jones
Court of Honor
Sally Munsey
Francis Callan
Pepper Patrol
Virginia Andre
Ossipee Patrol
Evelyn Nickerson
Lorraine Marr
Santa Claus
Sally Sarkis
Geraldine Estabrooks
Wild Rose Troop 2
Barbara Danforth
Hazel Estabrooks
Elaine Noyes
Phyllis Stover
Theresa Trainor
Dorothy May
Eunice Perry
Old Ladies Home
Jackie Pert
Bowen Torrey
Edwin M. Fuller, Jr
Linwood W. Haynes
Kennebec
Mary Pierce
Cook
Salvation Army
Louise Dole
John Parker
Memorial Hospital
Edwin R. Andrews
Parker
Okaiyoka
Wilmer I. Voorhees
Gertrude Dole
Linna Marie Purdue
Marjorie Cushing
Grace Crowley
Ruth Cogan
Kathleen Harkins
Jerry Nickerson
Shirley Parshley
Old Couples Home
Mary Webb
Patricia Webster
Peter Pan Pack of
Frank S. Saunders
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