Maine Car Speed Rules and Rockland Paper Anniversary
The Maine Automobile Association advocates enforcing section 67 of the Motor Vehicle Laws to curb speed and tampering with speed governors. The Rockland Courier Gazette marks its eightieth birthday, praised for its progress and service to Rockland and surrounding area under Fuller & Dones.
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Automobile Association
State of
Maine
Maine Automobile Association
State
Rockland Courier Gazette
Courier Gazette
Fuller & Dones
Rockland
Independent
Centennial Plans for the 150th Philadelphia Exposition
The nation looks to Philadelphia for a sesquicentennial celebration. Following the 1876 Centennial Exposition, marked by vast attendance and growth, improved transport now promises large summer gatherings with nations planning major exhibitions and heavy spending for the world fair.
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Philadelphia
United States
Quaker City
Ice houses and Florida interest to drive Maine winter plans
Winter ice supply looks secure as rains filled ponds and cold snaps thickened ice. Florida visitors and real estate developers eye Maine for summer tourism and growth, while Roland TH Smith American Legion plans a new clubhouse at Washington and Oak for better quarters and civic benefit.
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Roland TH. Smith Post
American Legion
Washington and
Oak Streets
Legion
Grange leaders urged to boost Maine membership
The article urges Maine granges to start membership drives in the coming months ahead of the National Grange annual conference in November. It argues readers should increase numbers and strength to surpass previous totals and generate renewed interest.
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Maine
National Grange
Bath considers truck plant at Bath Iron Works
Bath leaders and Bath Iron Works officials discussed bringing a truck manufacturing plant to Bath. A citizen committee visited Boston, reported back, and further talks will follow to determine terms and feasibility. If secured, Bath could gain hundreds of jobs and diversify its industrial base at the shipyard.
Municipal Flags Spread Across American Cities
The growth of official city flags shows at least 38 cities adopting flags with Washington D C watching. Philadelphia led in 1895 followed by Grand Rapids Reading and Pittsburgh and San Francisco. Maine promotional efforts aim to boost local products by keeping dollars within the state.
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Washington, D. C
Hanseatic League
Philadelphia
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Reading
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
San Francisco
McClure Announces Candidacy for Sagadahoc Sheriff
J Horace McClure announces he seeks the Republican nomination for Sagadahoc county sheriff in June primaries. He cites past service since January 1 1925 and asks voters for renomination and re election to continue serving the county and public.
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the Independent
Sagadahoe County
Sagadahoc County
J. Horace McClure
Bath, Jan
Committee Report Notes Advantage for Local Branch
The report emphasizes the branch’s reliability in supplying parts and repairs, arguing this would give them a strong edge over western manufacturers and benefit their customers.
Bath officials hear business plan to reopen Tron Works
A Bath committee reported after a Boston visit that Walker Johnson Truck Co and associates seek to locate a plant on the Bo W B railroad line. They plan to raise up to 1 million dollars and may hire 350 workers in year one. Citizens would be asked to consider stock subscription and tax cooperation. The group urged Bath to welcome the project and discharge the committee. Capt. Henry W. Butler announced a Republican bid for state representative. A bee industry forecast estimates honey output of about 100 tons from Sacramoto Valley thistle blossoms.
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Bath
Bath Tron Works
Bath Iron Works
Boston
Ralph O. Dale
Bath Board of Trade
Charles H. Cahil
Daniel T. Dougherty
Fred H. Thompson
F. B. Nichols
Bath Tron
Cahill
Eldredge
New
Chamber of Commerce
Dickinson
Walker-Johnson Truck Co
Murray
Beal
BT. W
Wobuya
Walker-Johnson Co
Henry W. Butler
Atlantic Seaboard
Capt. Miller
Rotary Club
Morse Girls Triumph Over Waterville in Season Opener
Morse High girls beat Waterville 18 to 11 at the Y gym after trailing early. Leola Ward led scoring in the second half as Morse, led by Burgess and solid guard play, pulled away. Next up: Gardiner High on Saturday in another home game.
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Morse High
Waterville High
Morse
Burgess
Elm City
Leola Ward
Ward
Morse Girls
Gardiner High School
Rene
Burgess If
Waterville
F.G
Timie
Nancier
Reynolds
Sfowto Rissa
Ecs
Militi Roo Ous
Dodge Lias Ees Recees
Packard
Seavey
Annual Grace Church Meeting Reports Unanimous Elections
The Grace Church annual meeting chaired by Rev. C M Tubbs elected W Dayton Hill as clerk pro tem and staff for vestry posts. Officers include treasurer Harry Day senior warden Frederick Drake junior warden Robert Cochran and vestry members Fred Hill Fred Shaw Charles Hall Daniel Williams Carroll Watson. Flowers donated by WP Olm and parish supper praised.
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C. M. Tubbs
W. Dayton Hill
Daniel Williams
Williams
Harry L
Bath
C. Myron Tubbs
Woman’s Auxiliary
Frederick FE. Drake
St. Mary's Guild
Herbert Calderwood
Alvar Guild
Mr. Olm
Elks Plan Radio Address and Concert on WDOD Chattanooga
Bath lodge of Elks schedules Thursday night broadcast from Hotel Patten ballroom in Chattanooga. Hawley Atwell to deliver an address at 7 p m CST with WDOD program including Elks band Elks orchestra and Elks junior band performing. WDOD broadcasts on 206 meters.
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Bath Lodge of Elks
WDOD
Chattanooga
Tenn
Hawley Atwell
Hotel Patten
Seven O'Closk
Elks Band
Elks Orchestra
Elks
Morse High Defeats Boothbay Harbor for Third Win
Morse High boys triumphed 47 to 21 at Boothbay Harbor marking their third win of the season. Reed and Wilson led Morse with eight points each, while Boothbay’s R. Carboni starred with three counters.
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Morse High
Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay
Morse
Bath
Reed
Wilson
Small
R. Carboni
Morse G
Hagan
Harrington
Ganhor
C.s
Boothbay “Harbor
G. FG
Seavey, If
Hutchinson, Rg
Aspavernnit
Vuewik
Redmond
Music Hall Block Undergoes Repairs
The Music hall block on Washington street an armory for the local battery and a popular city dance hall has undergone repairs. Ches ter Colby contractor and crew replaced supporting beams and added heavy oak sills with new 10 by 14 inch beams between floors. By Wednesday the structure will be in substantial condition.
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Bath
Music Hall
Washington Street
Armory
Chester Colby
Inspectors Praise State Ferries Gov King and Hockomock
Capt M F Littlefield and W B P Young United States inspectors visited Death Monday to inspect the Gov King and Hockomock ferries. They praised new shafts, bulkhead relocations, and overall upkeep. Resident Manager Edmund Briggs was congratulated for the ships condition.
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M. F. Littlefield
W. B P. Young
United States
Gov. King
Edmund VP. Briggs
Bridge Surveys Halted on New Lift Span Project
Reports indicate surveys for a new lift span bridge will pause as officials consider location and bearing for navigation. Plans suggest six to eight spans with variable piers and methods, construction slated to start around June 1 for about two years, employing up to two hundred workers at peak with most living in Path and nearby areas.
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Allen
Mrs. Diantha Gilbert Celebrates Birthday
Mrs. Diantha Gilbert widow of William Gilbert marked her birthday with a New Year family party at her daughter's home in Bath. Born in Kenneturk, she arrived in Bath over 40 years ago and enjoys good health while being surrounded by her daughters Nellie Coleman, Mrs. Coleman, Mrs. Oliver, and Mrs. Desan, plus two grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Diantha Gilbert
William Gilbert
Nellie Coleman
Beacon Street
Kenneturk
Bath
Coleman
Robert Oliver
Flixworth Desan
Caroline Kilbreth
Turner
Obituary: Natalie Molodocon Odioron Passes After Illness
Natalie Molodocon Odioron of 6 Crocker Street died Monday morning at City Hospital after a long illness. Survived by her husband employed at Torrey Roller Bushing Works and two children. Born in Russia, she had lived in Bath about six years.
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Satalie Odioron
Crocker Street
City Hospital
Torrey Roller
Russia
Bath
Word Puzzle Clues Horizontal and Vertical list
A mixed clue set for a crossword style puzzle with numbered hints across horizontal and vertical directions. The list includes definitions for verbs nouns adjectives and phrases such as soak prohibit sack native metals gloomy character of a sound well known gums like substance intended piece of table silver dried coconut meat heavy weight capable of affecting the organs of taste that thing retains condensed vapor chewing confection lath pL period of time aeriform fluid malicious firing of a building to proceed flame part of to be demonstration pronoun plural checks as a horse a district large quantity of goods kind of tree animal s foot only bi one scotch to deface churetr seat and other scattered entries.
Governor Seeks a Second Term in Maine Amendment Debate
Governor advocates a second term while urging passage of a constitutional amendment barring public funds from sectarian schools. He notes Maine’s progress with fewer laws, promotes state growth through publicity and cooperation, and emphasizes moral progress and national service to keep youth at home.
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Massachusetts
Maine
Pine Tree Circle Elects Its Officers
Pine Tree circle elected its officers on Wednesday night with installation by Circle Deputy Lillian M. Taft. The group met at the Colonial after the ceremony and announced officers including Mary Gallant past chief companion and Minnie Dall chief companion with others serving as sub chief companion, financial secretary, treasurer, recording secretary, right and left guides, and trustees.
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Pine Tree Circle
C. F. of
Lillian M. Taft
Colonial
Mary FE
Commanion
Minnie Dall
Fannie Blake
Mary 8S
Murphy
Nellie M. Johnson
George TH. Johnson
Alice M. Taft
Josephine McNeil
Mary Carey
Sarah Mosher
Jack Seeks Republican Nomination for County Commissioner
John L. Jack of Topsham announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination for county commissioner at the June primaries. He is the assistant superintendent and brother of Lisbon Falls resident Louis A. Jack. This marks his first venture in public office. Dolores Digman of Waterville stayed with Miss Shirley Mank over the weekend.
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John L. Jack
Topsham
Jack
Louis A. Jack
Lisbon Falls
Philippines status blocks growth, Meyer says in New York
TP A Meyer from Manila, visiting New York, warns that the unresolved political status of the Philippines hinders national development and the tobacco trade. He praises Gen Wood as a good governor and urges enabling his plans to boost agriculture, exports, and industrial interests in the islands.
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Philippines
TP. A. Meyer
Manila
New York
Meyer
United States
Philppines
Wood
Entertainment Receipts Quick Estimate From Local Events
Receipts from the silver team at the Old Ladies home show an upper estimate of 225 dollars. The New Year's Eve ball at the Y M C A gymnasium for the City hospital is expected to net 188 dollars. The Morse high post graduates play It Happened in Jane is projected to bring in about 100 dollars.
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Old Ladies
Jin Jane
Morse High Post
Net weight labeling rule for canned meats in Canada
Regulation effective January 1 1926 requires that all meat and meat products sold in sealed tins barrels casks tubs or lard shortening or similar substances display the net weight on the main panel of the label. This applies to any packaged item offered for sale.
Dewey Lunch Sale Leads to New Operator
The Dewey Lunch at 20 Front Street was sold Thursday by Mrs. Gretrude M Totman and Mrs. Grace K Reynolds to Mrs. Mary T Leighton of South Harpswell who will continue to operate it. In the Philippines bright students were offered the opportunity to complete high school through a new program. the first group will graduate in March 1926. If successful the practice will be extended nationwide. Thirty five million toothbrushes are consumed in America each year.
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Maine
Commonwealth
Front Street
Gretrude M. Totman
Grace K. Reynolds
Mary T. Leighton
South Harpswell
Philippines
America
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York
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Rochester
M’clure
Sacramoto Valley
Bath Basketeers
Grace Church
Women’s Auxiliary
Charles Magoun
Charles Anderson
Ralph K. Hall
William EF. Webster
Frederick F. Drake
Susan Pallon
Fred Sdill
Carroll Watson
Charles Smith
Edward Sewall
Anna Trott
Mary Mussenden
Gladys Lm
Virginia Taine
Friendly Society
Dorothy Welch
Wilhelmina Gackenbach
Emma Ayer
Ruth Field
WP. M. Olm
Path Lads
Natalie Molodocon
Western Newspaper Union
Dolores Digman
Shirley Mank
Mr. Meyer
Dewey
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