Rich Men Weld War Foe and Prohibition Clash
The piece argues against rich patriots funding the war while facing tax pressures and rising costs. It critiques Kaiser-linked aims and warns of German victory threats if America delays aid. It discusses National Prohibition proposals and the Promontory method's democratic concerns voiced by Brewers. It cites Lloyd George on progress and warns of Russia’s defection affecting peace talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Russia
Ss Undg
Juth
Bath
Jheirncome
Europe
Atlantic
United States Brewers Association
Nevada
Union
Brewers Association
Lloyd George
England
Y'S Inn Benchers
Prussia
Sugar Shortage Remarks Tied to Atlantic Beaboard Trade
President Spreckels of the Federal Sugar Refining Company tells the U S Senate Investigating Committee that the sugar shortage is locally rooted on the Atlantic seaboard. He says sugar meant for New England is being sent to France and Canada, explaining trade diversions amid a time of shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spreckels
Federal Sugar Refining Company
U. S. Senate Investigating Committee
Atlantic
New England
France
Canada
President Spreckels Comments On Bolshevik Russia And Bath Visit
A Bath visitor notes a sugar shortage in Bath unlike Canada while President Spreckels warns Bolsheviks show their hand in Russia and fear a Kaiser influenced monarchy. Italians slaughter claims lack corroboration and the misprint about hundreds versus thousands is mentioned with reference to a Massachusetts law comma incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spreckels
Bath
Canada
Russia
Ozar Alexis
Piave
Massachusetts
Bolshevik German armistice provokes wartime suspicions
The extract questions a Bolshevik German armistice clause delaying troop transfers and accuses Bolsheviks of colluding with German rulers to undermine socialist gains. It cites German troop shifts from Russia to Italy and France and likens political plots to restore monarchy with wartime social critique. It notes Red Cross fundraising and wage figures in Butte and Congress tax debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Dinek Sea Front
Italy
France
Loyal Bible Class in Charge of Wednesday Evening Service
Local article notes the Loyal Bible Class of the People's Church Bath led the Wednesday night service with Miss Hazel Bell returning to Canada and multiple community members contributing to Red Cross canvassing and holiday activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Bowie
Walter Morse
William Perry
Setuntay
Neorfelk
Red Cross
Mies Teilfa Oliver
Kennebec
Leon Pennell
Bridge Mall
Augustus Campbell
Charles Preble
Charles Lee
Emma Hunt
Maria Clifford
Susie Schofield
Alfred Oliver
Rufus Lombard
Gardiner Huff
Sybil Houdlette
Olney Perry
George Eaton
John Z. Morse
Lemont
Marion, Oliver
Ivor Small
Marie Perry
Annie Purington
Merion Maffuell
Portland
Keith's Theatre
Harry Knight
Bible
People’s Church
Bath
Alice Rich
Clarence Johnson
Fred Oliver
Edwin Frederick
Morris Pickard
Walter C. Perry
Bath Iron Works
14Omon Pickard
Percy
Wilton Pease
Seymour Hayden
Burnham
Hazel Bell
Canada
Ralph Spinney
Lester Littlefield
Hath Iron Works
Auburn
Charlotte McCutcheon
Shaw’s
Lacey Small
Red Croes
Bath items and travels noted in Phippsburg column
Local notes report Christmas visits by John Williams and Golder Leach from Hebron Academy, a Hatch business visitor, winter wood preparation, thrift stamps sold, a dog accidentally shot but recovering, household moves, a goose shot weighing 13 1/2 pounds, and gunners at Parker Head enjoying black ducks. Dr. John C. Berry of Worcester joins a mission deputation to Japan with others including David Perry Jones and James A. Blaisdell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
John Williams
Golder Leach
Hebron Academy
W. R. Dickinson
Scott C. Campbell
Marilla
Anita Williams
James Perry
Ellison ‘Houdlette
Mr. Gibson
Harlan Gregg
Raymond McIntire
Morse
Parker Head
William Oliver
John C. Berry
Worcester
Mass
Japan
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
David Perry Jones
Minneapolis
James A. Blaisdell
Pomona College
California
Berry
Ohio
Dr. Berry
Winter winds and river drift ice hit Bath area community
Mr Pennell repaired Bath phone lines damaged by high winds as Mrs Cordelia Morrison visited Parker Head and others like Miss Frances Harrington and Mrs McAteer spent time in Bath. Partridge killed by fence barbs. drift ice filled the river while barges moved through jams. Edward Thomas attempted a tricky Overland trip from Bath to Popham amid snowy roads. Bold memories of Bowker wood sales and old farm life contrast with current busy times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pennell
Bath
Cordelia Morrison
Parker Head
William G. Small
Frances Harrington
Ralph Legard
Chine McCourt
W. R. Bowker
Mr. Bowker
Sidney Coffee
Ellison Houdlette
Joseph
Timothy
Elbridge Bowker
Mornifse
Phippspurg
First National Bank of Bath Stockholders Meet
Notice of annual stockholder meeting for the First National Bank of Bath to be held January 8 1918 at 2 PM in the banking rooms to elect directors for the year and conduct other lawful business. Bath Maine December 6 1927.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank OF Bath
WM . Bhorey
Pewalge Renal
Mane Trust Co
Aud’ Vial Bank
Isis
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the Times Company
Front St., Bath, Me
Maine
Russian Empire
Trussia
Red Cross Society
Butte
North Sea
Castoria
Fletcher
Pen
Miss Hazel Bell
Potter
Pase Wyien
Florence Morse
Aebury Campbell
Wilam Perry
Chester Talbot
Robert Oliver
Naval Reserve
Ella Knight
Mand Rogers
Grippe
George Rogers
Eultine Torres
Winneganee School
Lloyd Rogers
Ralph Merry
Oliver Wallace
Ray McIntire
Small Point
Alten Oliver
Marpariie Butterfield
Dorothy Morse
John MeIntire
Eugene Spinney
Dane
Gus Small
Fuller Blackington
Rockland
Edgar B. Williams
Karry M. Huge
Texas Force
al Goodwin
Charles Trask
Edgar Williams
Phoenix
BY. G. Cahill
Center ST
Mmas
Bath Dep’t Store
ORPUER MECHANICS _ MAGAZINE
Popular Mechanics Magazine
North Michigan Avenue
Chicago
New York
Bath Tallow Co
Vine St
Phippsburg
Brunswick
HAW Auto Company
Front Street
Dodge & Reo Motor Cars
Front ST. Maine
Brunswick, Allen's Garage
Bath, Me
Ibn
F. S. Curtis
Dizahotlor
Centre Street
Ath
Mah
C. W. Longley
Commonwealth Hotel
C. L. Farnham CO. Inc
Elm St
Chichester
Lamon Randile
A. B. Watson
Union Street
Maine Central Railroad
Ene
Seeateta Secon
Cyrus W. Longley
Notary
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