Maine Lumber Industry Faces Decline as Logs Cost Rise
The Maine lumber business has weakened over years with fewer big mills between Augusta and the coast. High log prices, driven by pulp companies, and scarce mills threaten cutting capacity. Shingle mills suffer from imports of red cedar shingles. Bath’s A L Kent ships bring Pacific coast shingles east. Eastbound ships take general cargo then fill remaining space with West coast lumber, while Maine’s lumber coasters fade as foresters push reforestation to save a fading industry.
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Pacific Coast
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Notable Bath native honored for journalism in New York
A dinner in New York celebrated Edward Page Mitchell born in Bath and educated at Bowdoin, praised as the greatest writing journalist outside of Col Harvey. The guest list included President Harding’s regrets, highlighting Mitchell’s influence across professions and inspiring local boys. Maine railroads face rate pressure from farmers unhappy with discrimination claims. Ten elders poisoned by tainted communion wine in Grand Rapids church. New Hampshire farm groups push to increase turkey production as prices rise.
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Grand Rapids
New York Auto Show Opens Amid Price Drop Announcements
The New York automobile show opens as multiple car makers announce price reductions. The event highlights new models and a shift toward more affordable options for buyers amid evolving market conditions.
Foul shooting dominates Edward Little win over Morse High
Edward Little defeated Morse High 35 to 28 as Eddie Watson starred at the foul line, making 15 points on free throws. The game highlighted a debate on foul rules, with Morse’s lack of conditioning and slower pace contributing to the defeat despite similar floor scoring.
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Maine Governor Attacks Lobbyists at Forestry Meeting
Governor Percival P. Baxter denounces professional lobbyists as stirring plots and asks repeal of the state Contingent Fund. He warns such influence compromises legislative merit and urges business leaders to engage directly with lawmakers to avoid misjudgments. He praises a new-school lobbyist who provides factual input to committees. The governor calls for ending the Contingent Fund to curb temptations and waste in state spending.
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New School
Sterling Bible Class Elects Officers at Annual Meet
The Sterling Bible class met Monday night at 49 Weeks Street to vote a 25 dollar donation to Corliss Street church and decide monthly entertainments for members with June birthdays. New officers include President Fred Chaney and Vice President Perley Dunbar. committees were named for various roles and the February meeting plans were set at Mrs Chaney’s Washington Street home.
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Grace McIntire
Mary Gillesvie
Martha Preble
Vivian Plant
Edith Nach
Lena Stanley
Cosmopolitan Club Holds Regular Meeting and Appoints January Committees
The Cosmopolitan club met at the club house on Washington street with Miss Alice Varney presiding. No business beyond routine items. a card party is planned for next week. January committees include Program led by Eleanor Christensen with Gertrude Carleton and Ruth Morgan. House chaired by Nellie Sawyer with Grace Harmon and Etta Berman. Philanthropic chaired by Lucius LeMont with Charles Frost and Flora Randall. A vote of thanks was given to Hon. Harold M. Sewall for gifting two books. Beatrice Nichols danced a gavotte and performed with an encore, wearing a blue costume, after readings by Charlotte Hallet and others.
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Lucius LeMont
Charles Frost
Flora Randall
Lore-Arsenault Couple Ties Knot in Newark Home
Harold R. Lore of Newark and Mise Nore M. Arsenauit of Bath married Sunday by City Clerk Albert T. Grassy at 14 Welker Street. After the ceremony they left for Tivermore Falls to reside. Lore is a machine operator there.
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Bath
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Tivermore Falls
Leggings for Foundry Workmen Adopt Fire Resistant Mix
Innovative leggings for foundry workers use asbestos and duck fabric glazed to shed molten metal. The garments aim to prevent burns by making droplets detach from the material, improving safety in high heat operations.
Rice Ambrose Couple Wed at People’s Church Parsonage
Walter Rice and Priscilla Ambrose of Bath were married Saturday night by Rev. Louis W. West at the People’s Baptist parsonage. The couple, accompanied by Ambrose family members, plan a future residence in Bath.
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Japan's Widows Use Hair Headdress to Signal
Japanese widows mark their status and future plans by hair arrangement and headdress as a person’s identity ritual, indicating whether they wish to remarry or remain solitary.
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Winter exercise for middle age.
A London Times medical correspondent warns middle aged adults to adopt steady winter workouts to avoid sluggish circulation and weight gain. He favors swimming or squash several times weekly or simple home routines with engaging activities, noting weekend golf can boost energy without overtaxing the body.
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Feathered Friends Abundant This Winter In Bath Area
Bird lovers report many winged visitors in Bath and surrounding towns this winter. Evening grosbeaks appeared near a Bath home and in Westbrook, while grackles and American blackbirds are noted in outlying areas. Meadowlarks were seen near Falmouth Foreside, their twilight song brightening winter fields. The local avian interest grows as seasonal sightings elevate public appreciation of birds.
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Falmouth
Education Never Ceases Quote Rally
Noted aphorism praising ongoing learning and observation as lifelong education. Emphasizes that the wisest people keep thinking and studying beyond formal schooling.
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