Bath editorials praise Brunswick plains potato project
The Bath Independent flags a Brunswick Plains potato venture on valueless sandy soil suited to high quality tubers. Maine Farmer lauds rural progress, while Bath merchants push better mail service and lower rates. Republicans nominate a mayoral slate and a sewer chair candidate. widespread caucus calls for unity. Sunday School Association tours six Maine cities with standard program and officers listed. Mendelssohn Club honors Rev. Sperry as he departs Bath for Brockton Mass.
Portland Auto and Power Boat Show Opens Monday
Maine plans underway for Maine soldier boys camp in Augusta in August. Flood damage reported nationwide with 77 000 idle on Pennsylvania lines worth 77 000 000. Emerson named Augusta House manager. Boston and Maine repair works shift to American Locomotive Works. Maine battle flags to Taunton renovation. Gleason dies at 71. Denver auditorium for Democratic National convention seats 12 500. North Carolina’s speed record 22.48 knots in speed trials. Sweden fears war over Finland treaty interpretation. Ambassador Takahira warns war would be hellish. New England mills reopen with Pepperell Biddeford 4000 jobs. Callao awaits Us squadron honoring Washington’s birthday. Admiral Converse report claims American ships superior in several respects.
Rogers Harford marriage joins Florence Harford and Llewellyn Rogers
Miss Florence H Harford daughter of James H Harford of South Portland married Llewellyn D Rogers of Bath at East Corinth home of Mr and Mrs Barker. Rev Charles W Lowell officiated. They will reside at 45 Western Avenue Bath. Harford longtime organist and linotype operator. Rogers is bookkeeper for Arthur Sewall Co. Mutual friends sent wedding gifts and best wishes.
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Florence H. Harford
James H. Harford
South Portland
Llewellyn D. Rogers
Bath
John A. Barker
East Corinth
Rogers
Western Avenue
Miss Harford
People’s Church
That Place
Portland Daily Advertiser
Cape Elizabeth Sentinel
Arthur Sewall Co
State D A R Council Meeting Planned in Portland
Arrangements are made for the State council of the D A R to meet March 5 and 6 at the Columbia hotel in Portland. The program opens at 2 PM March 5 with State regent Mrs. Chas A Creighton presiding. Officers will be elected and committees named. An evening reception for visiting daughters follows with gentlemen invited. Friday session runs 10 AM to noon with luncheon at the Columbia for members and visiting daughters.
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State Council
Columbia
Portland
Chas. A. Creighton
Gen. Knox
Thomaston
Maine Labor Report Shows Build Boom and Union Growth
Advance copies of the first annual report by Thomas J. Lyons detail Maine building activity in the past year with 133 structures enlarged or completed for manufacturing in 95 towns, costing 4.14 million dollars and employing 8,566 workers. The study notes 216 reporting unions with a net gain in membership and says most organized trades report higher wages, shorter hours, and better conditions, while strikes were few and largely resolved.
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Thomas J. Lyons
Vinalhaven
Industrial and Labor Statistics
Maine
Patriotic Program Featuring Dr John Carroll Perkins Address
A noon patriotic program invites attendees to hear Dr John Carroll Perkins deliver an address. The event highlights civic heritage and community spirit.
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John Carroll Perkins
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