Universal military training urged by Congress after mobilization
The piece notes a direct recommendation for universal military training to Congress, contrasting past plans with the recent mobilization's mixed results. It argues the current system is flawed, cites British expeditionary lessons, and warns without reform the nation risks humiliation. It ends by remarking on New England shipyard workers voting against their interests.
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Congress
Washington
War Department
Regular Army
National Guard
Scott
New England
Population shift cityward drives food cost rise
The article argues that movement of people toward cities is a key factor pushing up food prices. It notes urban migration increases demand and strains supply, raising costs for urban households.
Shipping Board appointment stirs controversy over regional representation
A critic argues the new Shipping Board lacks New England maritime influence and favors distant interests, noting a lawyer, lumberman, and railroad worker lead the commission. The piece condemns the chosen personnel as misaligned with regional needs and questions the board’s impact on public merchant ships.
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New Shipping Board
Kansas City
New England
Kansas
Swiss Credit Strengths Contrasted With American Decline
A Geneva paper notes the weak dollar in Europe while the Swiss franc buys more in Paris London and New York. It cites Switzerlands war-induced debt and American gold reserves, asking why Swiss credit rises as American falls. The Maine State Grange report shows nineteen of twenty original Maine subordinate granges still active and Maine leading in Grange membership and property, highlighting mutual strength.
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Geneva
Europe
Paris
London
New York
America
Switzerland
Maine
Grange
Akron Rubber Industry Drives Population Boom
The city’s growth is tied to rubber industry expansion with a 300 percent population rise over the last decade. Valuations place Akron industries at $43,496,440, led by seven rubber producers totaling $36,220,580. Akron is described as the Rubber City of the world.
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Akron
Ohio
Experts Say Ship Size Hinges On Panama Canal Limits
The experts claim American battleship size is limited solely by the dimensions of the Panama Canal, not by structural constraints. This view centers on canal fitting rather than hull strength or design issues.
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Panama Canal
Portland Bars Closure Sparks Lewiston Officials Interest
Portland shuts all bars amid measures seen as a model by Bath officials and urged for Lewiston to consider similar action.
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Portland
Bath
Lewiston
Housing problem should engage Bath citizens
A local plea urges Bath residents to take an active role in addressing housing shortages. The appeal highlights community effort, planning, and public spirit as essential to improving access to homes and stabilizing living conditions.
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Bath
Process of amending the U S Constitution explained
The article outlines that constitutional amendments require a two thirds vote in both houses, then ratification by three fourths of the states. States may approve via their legislatures or a special convention, reflecting a broad public sentiment. It notes the high threshold set by the founders for altering the fundamental law.
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United States
House of Representatives
Committee On Judiciary
House of Congress
Congress
U. S
U S Education Reach Shows Large Student Share
The United States has about 24 percent of its population in school, per the Bureau of Education. Compared with England Germany France and Russia, enrollment appears high though daily attendance may yield a less favorable view. Education costs around one billion dollars yearly and remains the nation's heaviest public expense and moral duty.
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United States
United
Criticism of National Guard Reveals Deep Military Divide
The Army high officers spar with the National Guard, arguing a policy root affects both forces. An Article of War punishes soldiers who hire others to perform their duty, a practice the system tolerates among citizens who delegate tasks to others, rather than taking shared responsibility.
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National Guard
Army
George
Purser Edward H McNulty Weds Miss Marguerite Irving
Purser Edward H McNulty of the steamer Virginia married Miss Marguerite Dennett Irving of Kennebunkport at the People's Baptist Church parsonage in Bath. Rev S A Evans officiated. The bride, daughter of Frank M Irving York County sheriff, has taught at Phippsburg for three years. They plan to reside in the Popham village home Mr McNulty bought. The couple plus attendants dined in Bath before returning to the Virginia.
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Edward H. McNulty
Virginia
Marguerite Dennett Irving
Kennebunkport
Popham Beach
Robert B. Hollaway
Edith Oliver
Bath
People’s Baptist Church Parsonage
Miss Irving
Frank M. Irving
York County
Phippsburg
Popham Village
North Shore
Mr. McNulty
Harriman Bates Wedding Joined at Wesley Church
Saturday evening at eight o clock Loring R Bates a machinist at the Bath Iron Works and Lillian Harriman daughter of John N Harriman of Stockton Springs were united in marriage by Rev C W Morrison of Wesley M E Church They were attended by Mrs Jennie G Perkins and Irving Fowle and will reside in this city.
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Loring R. Bates
Bath Iron Works
Lillian Harriman
John N. Harriman
Stockton Springs
C. W. Morrison
Wesley M.E. Church
Jennie G. Perkins
Irving Fowle
Savage Rushes to Marriage in Wesley Church
Albert H. Rush and Edith G. Sav age, both of this city, united in marriage Sunday afternoon by Rev. Co. W. Harrison of Wesley M. E. Church. They were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Orr and will reside in this city. Rush works at Hyde Windlass Co. Mrs. Rush is daughter of Mrs. Joseph A. Hoyte of Augusta.
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Albert H. Rush
Edith G. Savage
Co. W. Harrison
Wesley M. E. Church
Orr
Rush
Hyde Windlass Co
Wilson and Mains Tie The Knot At Local Church
Saturday evening at People's Baptist Church parsonage Roscoe A. Mains and Miss Jeneva M. Wilson, both of this city, were married by Rev. S. A. Evans. They will reside in this city.
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People’s Baptist Church
Roscoe A. Mains
Jeneva M. Wilson
S. A. Evans
Andrews Carter Wedding in Rockland
Wilbur Carter and Mabel Andrews of Tremont were married by Rev. Carl N. Garland at his residence on High Street Rockland. The couple are spending their honeymoon at the bride’s father home in Boothbay Harbor.
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Wilbur Carter
Mabel Andrews
Tremont
Carl N. Garland
High St
Rockland
Boothbay Harbor
Britain ends ship news from ports to hinder submarines
The British Government decides to stop sending out ship news from ports to cut off submarines from information on vessel movements. The move will inconvenience the maritime world, but it is considered overdue as commerce once survived without such reports and telegraph advances.
Christmas Sunday Observed At Y M C A With Story and Slides
At the Y M C A a Christmas Sunday meeting for men and older boys drew over thirty attendees. Rev C Raymond Chappell presented Van Dyke’s The Other Wise Man with fifty colored slides as Milton H Douglas presided and Francis McPherson led piano with four string players. The event closed with benediction by Chappell and a five piece orchestra. The boys discussed Saloon and Drinking and debated Bath having ten saloons and its financial impact on the community with about a dozen boys present. Tomorrow the group will discuss Gambling.
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van Dyke
C. Raymond Chappell
Milton H. Douglas
William H. White
Charles C. Low
Francis McPherson
Fred Dwyer
Herbert Douglas
William Foley
Marshall MacDonald
Bath
Navigation at Gar net bridge worsened by new opening
The article argues that extending the causeway by 40 feet did not improve navigation at Gar net bridge. It claims the current is barely reduced and the combined flows through old and new openings create rough water, making conditions more dangerous and proving half measures futile.
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Garnet Bridge
Democratic sheriffs convict themselves by enforcing law
A sharp critique argues that Democratic sheriffs reveal inconsistency by implying they could have enforced the law at all times, exposing political hypocrisy in criminal justice oversight.
Bath Leads Championship Caliber Team in Northern Mexico
Ad shows Burgiock Blood Bitters claiming pure blood and strong digestion with a boastful warning about impure blood. It markets a dime-sized claim for a dollar and places the product in drugstores across the area.
Prosperous Christmas Shines Across Town
A prosperous Christmas mood fills the community with bright lights, gift giving, and festive cheer. Shops report strong sales and residents embrace seasonal traditions as celebrations unfold.
Christmas Services at Central Church Draw Big Audiences
Central Church hosted large crowds for Christmas services with festive decorations and strong musical performances. Miss Luce on organ and Miss Hall with Mr Hill and Mr Shaw sang solo and choral pieces, while Mr Wilson preached on The Message of Christmas. The afternoon cantata The Manger Throne received wide praise and the choir, under Mr Shaw, was acclaimed for its performance. The next vespers will feature The Lord Reigneth by Schnecker in January.
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Central Church
Luce
Bath
George Dunham
Brunswick
Miss Hall
Appleton
Hill
Shaw
Wilson
C. Fontayne Manney
Christmas Program at Central Kindergarden and Sunday School
The Central Kindergarden held a three o clock Christmas entertainment with Major William R. Kim as Santa Claus. Irene Stearns Elizabeth Houghton and Madeline Chase led the event. Evening activities included three large trees for adults and a busy program of songs recitations duets and dances by pupils and teachers. The day concluded with tree distributions and ice cream cake and candy for all.
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Kindergarden
William R. Kimall
Santa Claus
Irene Stearns
Elizabeth Houghton
Madeline Chase
Christmms
Herald Angels
D. L. Wilson
Catherine Thompson
Mary Lord
Marian
Margaret
Four Fold Benefit of Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Pepticon Pills
Physicians may use combinations when single medicines fail. Hood’s Sarsaparilla purges impurities and aids digestion, while Pepticon Pills tonify and boost blood iron. Together they offer fourfold benefit: prompt, positive, and permanent improvement. Sold by all druggists.
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Hood
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