Burglarproof Homes Urged by Police Expert Advice
New York police and insurance experts warn householders that burglaries drop when front doors are secured with double locks and alarms while rear windows stay reinforced. They note burglars now use floor-level movement and electric lights to mask activity and advise on guarded entrances, locked dumbwaiter doors, and restricted night telephone inquiries to reduce risk.
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Bingham
New York
West End Avenue
West Side
Kent
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
A historical advertisement extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for women's ailments noting testimonials from readers in Lynn Massachusetts. It claims it heals without drugs, restores feminine health, and has saved surgeries by using root and herb ingredients.
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Lydia E
Pinkham
Lydia KE
Pinkhem
Lynn
Mass
Lydia BE
Lydia EE. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
Images of Independence Day and historic coincidences
The article recalls Independence Day linked anniversaries from 1780 to 1784 including French aid to colonial revolt, British maneuvers, and notable births like Nathaniel Hawthorne and Stephen Foster. It notes an era of remarkable coincidences and John Adams calling the day America’s greatest anniversary festival. Also discussed is a disease blight affecting trees with health declines and ongoing investigations.
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Kent Polk
Washington Monument
National Capital
Union Square
New York City
Francis Scott Key
Golden Gate Park
San Francisco
de Fernay
Virginia
America
Cervera
Williamsburgh
Helena
Ark
Ait Pemberton
Wien
Soi
Newfoun
Laboureorns
Severah
Salem
Nathaniel Hawthorne
Stephen Foster
Kentucky
Suwanee River
Lord Byron
John Adswims
Pine Tree Blight Vexes Maine Officials
Maine forest commissioner Elon ER Ring warns the pine tree blight is spreading across the state and New England. He notes widespread damage especially among young pines and seedlings while stressing the need for expert guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Elon
EL Ring
State House
New England
Jell-O Dessert and Maine Probate Notices
A dessert recipe using Jell-O is described, with details on cooking, molding, and serving suggestions. The text then presents probate notices from Sagadahoc County Maine dated 1908, including the estate of Seth C. Owen and appointment of Jessie Owen Berry as executrix, plus a notice of Harry Weber as registrar and administrator for Michelia Thompson’s estate.
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Stato OF
Maine
Tleneraible
Seigriditatioe
Jessie Owen Berry
Bath
Seth C. Owen
George HH. Owen
Matine
Frank AJ Owen
Pinger
Sagadahoc
Petition for allowances in estate of Nancy Spinney
In vacation after a Probate Court in Bath on June ninth 1908 the petition of Nancy Jane Spinney asks for a small personal estate distribution from the deceased to support herself as widow, with notice ordered three weeks in Bath Independent to appear July seventh at Hatch for show cause.
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Bath
Said
Fooelock
James S. Lowell
Jude
Harry Weber
Roeatister
Srigirdatie
Sade Conny
Favu
Syetrine
Sale
Reed
Georgetown
Nancy Jane Spinney
Mainis Sagadahoc
Bagadahees
Taos
James 8. Lowell
Harry
Webber
Seca
C. Webber
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China
S &0c
Centre Stre
Centre Street
Dr. Pierce
Nature
Pierce
Independent
Enterprise
Tribone Farmer
the Bath Independent
The
New York Tribune Farmer
Recyee
Samuel Pitcher
All New York
Bears
Castoria
Pedd
Soliei
United States Department
Forest
Ring
Penobscot
Joseph M. Trott
State OF
Toe Cepschover
Michelia ‘Thompson
Topsham
Sagadahae
Harry P Cphompson
Adar ‘Rumewack
Milne
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