Forty Years Ago in Bath Navy Walks and Theatre News
In Bath a Navy inspector traveled to Portsmouth for a medical exam before a 50 mile sanctioned walk. William Johnson sails to the Pacific on a steamer with Capt. Schofield. H. A. Chenoweth becomes Dreamland Theatre manager after H. A. Sivovlos retires. Capt. Blair from Bath sends Cuba postcards from Governor Cobb. mercury hits 102 during cockfighting season. The Deutscher Verein lists new member I. B. Robinson and S. W. Pierce. Musical and theatrical goings on include the Coliseum’s comic opera initial performance. The New Meadows ice recedes while the river opens to navigation. Bath auto drivers test ice on Merrymeeting Bay. Boxing matches headline with Bergin against Cote. Harry Washburn notes his Bay crossing feat. Unitarian Club in Augusta hears Rev. McDonald on Maine coast mission work.
Bath Chronicle Tales of Travel and Local Happenings 1910
Jan 27 1910 notes report Mr and Mrs John C Wright traveling to Cambridge Mass to visit Mrs Wrights brother Herman F Rollins for weeks Hon D Howard Spear starts a six week pleasure trip to New Orleans and the Pacific coast Roy Hall buys A A Percys driving mare Daisy Local items include a push for personal drinking cups in schools and a Bath Owl exhibit LB Swett shows a white owl from Woolwich Four Front street men report a bobcat sighting at Equasset The L A & W cars draw power from Deer Rips station Androscoggin ice damage at Cabot power house and brief notes on school certificates Bath firms Frank Totman and Tony Poli take jobs in Freeport St Marys church rings in new bell Leonard Marks lands a Carnegie Steel Co sales job An owl capture tale closes with Wright and Hanson bringing the bird to town Prof Henry Gannett born in Bath in 1846 becomes National Geographic Society president.
Bath Harbor News and Local Accidents Report
January 26 1910 injuries include D F McRae cutting his left palm and Michael Biggins losing a nail when iron dropped on his right big toe. The Bath company The Tourist and the Maid returned from Togus after a successful performance. Mayflower trial at Bath Iron Works completed with full power and satisfactory results. Walter S Glidden wins 25 in Colgate contest. Everett Ramsdell leaves schooner Henry O Barrett after blood poisoning. Nelson Harford loses end of middle finger at Bath Iron Works. Henry Larrabee engages in semi final in Augusta tonight.
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U. S
Mayflower
Bath Iron Works
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Memorial services and naval practice notes collide
Rev. George C. DeMott travels to New York for memorials to Rev. William R. Richards of the Brick Church. Prof. Wilmont D. Snow will lead Central Church next Sunday. Navy approves battleship based practice cruise to European waters with 600 midshipmen. Referee Leydon warns a hot game if McGrath plays for Biddeford against Bath at Alameda tomorrow.
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Schooner Henry O. Barrett Sails to Load Coal at Newport News
The schooner Henry O. Barrett under Captain Dunton departed for Newport News today to load coal for Boston. The vessel has undergone extensive repairs at the Deering yard and is now described as nearly as new. Benjamin Frates left this morning for Portsmouth. He
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Patten Library trustees enlarge book committee in 1910
January 30 1910 trustees meet at Galen C Moses office to expand the book committee from seven to nine with Ernest F Kelley and Charles P Wetherbee elected. The current list includes George E Hughes Herbert E Cole Rey O W Fellows Dr L T Snipe Charles R Donnell Miss Victoria Manson Miss Annie Torrey Kelley and Wetherbee.
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Patten Free Library Association
Galen C. Moses
Ernest F. Kelley
Charles P. Wetherbee
George E. Hughes
Herbert E. Cole
Rey
O. W. Folsom
L. T. Snipe
Charles R. Donnell
Vitoria Manson
Annie
City Notes and Steamship Rivalry Stir Local Interest
Jan 31 1910 commentary on public figures and a local steamship dispute between Winter Harbor and Island Belle. It notes advertising efforts and a updated streetcar schedule changing final trips to 10.45 PM, with North and South End residents recalling the change.
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Winter Harbor
Independent
Island Belle
Eastern Steamship Co
Wiscasset
Boothbay
Exrast St Ship Co
Her Own Business program aids Maine women in entrepreneurship
The Maine State Department of Labor and Industry offers the Her Own Business program to help women start home based ventures or services. Under Ida M. Bennett, the initiative mirrors New York’s successful model, focusing on evaluating viable products or community need driven services and includes a May clinic at the University of Maine to advise on startup steps. Governor Payne will appoint a statewide Women’s Council to advise and speak at the clinic. Bath clubs and traditions of crafts and food sales could pivot to profitable enterprises through this program.
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Payne
Bath
Little Daughter
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Dreamland
Last Bath Car Schedules Narrowed For South End Transit
Superintendent Fuller arranged to have the last South End car wait until 10 55 each night to meet the main line. A recent incident near Sagadahoc Square prompted Fuller to tighten controls to prevent a repeat.
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Sagadahoc Square
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Telephone etiquette classes for children outlined
The article describes a course titled telephone etiquette for kids. It covers speaking plainly taking messages accurately and calling the intended person. The aim is to teach courteous intelligent communication over the telephone.
Wyoming Dairy Firms Lead in Swiss Cheese Output
Wyoming ranks among the top cheese producers with Swiss style output around 1,250,000 pounds annually. local dairies contribute to the nation’s dairy industry, noting the state’s role in Swiss cheese production.
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Wyoming
Siberian Temperatures Sink Below North Pole Readings
Record cold grips Siberia as temperatures plunge lower than Arctic benchmarks. Weather observers report extreme subzero readings across remote towns, prompting advisories on exposure and heating demands amid ongoing cold spell.
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Siberia
North Pole
Bath societies finalize plans for annual tea
The Bath societies schedule their annual tea at the Cosmopolitan club on February 14 to benefit Memorial hospital. Mrs. Arthur Burgess is general chairman with Mrs. Joseph Cyr in charge of tickets and several members handling tables and hosting duties. Tickets available from members or at the door.
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Joseph Cyr
Harold Freeman
Carroll Davis
Arthur King
John Freeman
Herbert Cavanaugh
Ralph Dale
James Lemont
Emery Footer
Sweet Potatoes Featured In Pie Custard Cake And Cookies
The article highlights sweet potatoes as versatile ingredients for desserts and baked goods. It notes uses in pie custard cake and cookies as well as general feeding ideas for sweet potato based dishes.
Fateful milestones of 1900s era headline events
A survey of a turbulent era notes unemployment rising to 5.7 million by August, Harding calling a winter employment conference, and Germany’s treaty ratifications. It recalls disasters from the ZR-2 and Knickerbocker collapse to influenza, fires, and boom busts, with World Series twists and political upheavals.
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England
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Italy
Prince Hirohito
Japan
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New York Giants
New York Yankees
Installation ceremony closes with Rainbow Song and reception
Janice Knight leads an installation ceremony where officers gather about the altar and sing the Rainbow song with organ accompaniment by Mrs. Merrill. A social hour in the banquet hall features assorted cakes and hot chocolate served by Eastern Star members, with Mrs. Merrill providing music for dancing.
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Merrill
Eastern Star
Rose Rogers
Edith Rich
Doris Aikenhead
Selina Small
Catherine Leonard
School Health Council Meets at Morse High School
The School Health Council meets with Rolf and Arthur Bowker credited. The next session is scheduled for February 15 at 7:30 p.m. at Morse High School.
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Rolf and
Arthur Bowker
Morse High School
Fossil fuels as heat and power sources in the earth
The text defines coal petroleum and natural gas as fossil fuels in the earths crust and names them as mankind s principal heat and power sources next to natural sunshine. It explains their energy constituents as hydrogen and carbon atoms.
Energy from Sun Drives Water Cycle Efficiency
Energy from the sun heats Earth's oceans and water surfaces with about 40 percent absorption. While most evaporated water energy is lost, theoretical recoverable energy could reach about 54 times global annual energy needs.
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Earth
Be a Sea Horse Notable for Grasping Tail in Marine Life
The sea horse, a small oddly shaped fish, uniquely possesses a grasping tail. Its tiny size leads collectors to mount its head on a wood base as a chess man.
Nut Loaf as Main Dish Meat Alternate Source
Nuts provide high quality protein and vitamins and can form a main dish when combined with other ingredients such as a nut loaf. This prepares a meat alternative suitable for diverse meals and dietary needs.
Four Magna Carta Copies Known to Exist
The article notes four surviving Magna Carta documents: two held by the British Museum, one at Lincoln Cathedral, and one at Salisbury Cathedral.
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Salisbury Cathedral
Timber density range noted for ironwood species
The article notes an ideal specific gravity for ironwood between 0.45 and 0.65, with Mahog likely referenced as a comparative example in density discussions.
Woolwich Mutual Fire Insurance Company Assets Statement
Woolwich, Maine reports assets as of December 31, 1949 showing cash in office and bank totaling 4,114.76 dollars and net cash assets of 4,114.76 dollars with premium notes subject to assessment at 7,455.00 dollars. Secretary Wilson Fallary signs the report.
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Woolwich
Maine
Wilson
Fallry
Paul McCole Visits Portland on Business
Paul McCole of 6 Dike Road was a business visitor in Portland, engaging with local firms during his trip.
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Dike Road
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