Wild flowers and their charms in Nature's broad array
A National Geographic Society study highlights wild flowers across the United States from Newfoundland to Florida. It describes blue flag iris, great bindweed, wild pink, black eyed Susan, mayflower, partridge berry, moth mullein and showy lady's slipper with notes on pollination, habitat and cultural lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Geographic Society
L Longfellow
Newfoundland
Manitoba
Florida
Arkansas
Louis VII
Youn
Louis
France
Pat
Star of Empire
Europe
Madder
Izaak Walton
Duke of Gloucester
Richard III
Vronneil
Ely
Holborne
Flower City
POPHAM BEACH JULY CELEBRATIONS AND LOCAL HOSPITALITIES
Ideal weather at Popham Beach through Monday complemented July festivities at Fox Island and Fuller Hathaway cottages. The Boston boat landed before Virginia docked, allowing Bath travelers to reach shore quickly. Mr. and Mrs. Milldrum arrived from Boston and registered at Hotel Riverside as Dr Fuller plans a cottage move in August to place the house diagonally on the north lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Lovejoy
Charles Hyde
Ethel Hawley
Bath
Charles Saunders
Elmer Hathaway
Boston
Mrs. Hathaway
Ralph Pittman
Wakefield
Mass
Holland Hamilton
Carl Troop
Little Miss Troop
Arnold Cottage
A. A. Percy
Popham
Pophamites
Annie Torrey
Torrey Cottage
Emma Small
Frank A. Small
George B. Moody
Riverside
Mary McIntire
Bath Road
Wood Island Bar
Fox Island
Fuller and Hathaway
Bay Pointers
Virginia
Sgt. Pearson
Milldrum
Hotel Riverside
Fuller
Local notes from South Dresden reflect health, storms, and neighbors
Mrs. M. H. Carlton has returned from Bath City Hospital after an operation. Mrs. H. A. Munsey spent time in Portland with her husband of Eastern Dredging Co. Several residents, including William Gray of Charlestown and Henry Gray, are mentioned. A heavy storm damaged roads and bridges, with lanterns used as signals. The Lower Road Schoolhouse Sunday school progresses and a village organ fund drive has begun. Various visits, illnesses, and property changes among the Lilley, Munsey, Tibbetts, and Seigars families are noted.
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H. A. Munsey
Portland
Eastern Dredging Co
William Gray
Charlestown
Mass
Henry Gray
Lower Road
Ensene Holt
Alexander Munsey
Sciniell Cs 9
Charles Lilley
Gardiner
Gilbert Lilley
Heiss
Stott
Woolwich
Gis Jerkins
Gershom Lilley
Florence Fitch
Lexington
Barney MacCollar
Aroostook Jarties
Roy Cragan
A. J. Tibbetts
Charles Seigars
Glenwood
Seigars
Gershom B. Lilley
Wiscasset
Social Notes from Parker Head and Nearby Visits
Mrs Lucy Gahan and granddaughter Frances E Quincy returned from Candy's Harbor last week. Mrs Gahan hosted guests from Bath over the Fourth. Miss Florence Payson visits Mrs M L Oliver for two weeks. Mrs Frank Webber and daughters Florence and Vesta remain for the summer. George Cahill paid a short visit to Mrs William Daley. Miss Frances E Quincy held a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucy Gahan
Frank Daley
Bath
Arthur Thompson
Parker Head
Bangor
Frances E. Quincy
Candy's Harbor
Florence Payson
M. L. Oliver
Frank Webber
Florence
Vesta
George Cahill
William Daley
Local Social Notes from Arrowsic and Vicinity
Mrs Mabel Eisner and Miss Florence Jones sailed on the Boston boat Monday night. Thomas Crowell and daughter Miss Alice Crowell of Boston visit G P Spinney’s. Miss Clara Baker of Boothbay Harbor visits Edward Pierce at the range light. Maurice Shea clerks at B G Potter store Sagadahoc Ferry. Many town residents travel to Bay Point and Popham on Tuesday. William Cunningham of Damariscotta passes through town on the 4th. Mrs Marion Frances and children of Providence RI visit C C Shea. C C Shea drives a new horse from Portland area. William Potter installs a new Victrola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Eisner
Florence Jones
Boston
Thomas Crowell
Alice Crowell
G. P. Spinney
Clara Baker
Boothbay Harbor
Edward Pierce
Range Light
Maurice Shea
B. G. Potter
Sagadahoc Ferry
Bay Point
Popham
William Cunningham
Damariscotta
Marion Frances
Providence
R. I
C. C. Shea
Portland
William Potter
Civil Service exams announced for September to November dates
The U S Civil Service Commission lists exams from September 13 to November 19 for numerous positions including elevator conductor stenographer clerk and pharmacist. Additional tests on September 15 and October 13 cover many posts in Coast Geodetic Survey Panama Canal Service Lighthouse and Indian Service among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Civil Service
U. S. Civil Service Commission
Aid
Coast and Geodetic Survey
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Panama Canal Service
Bureau of Standards
Indian Service
Public Health Service
Philippine
Philippine Service
Lighthouse Service
Weather Bureau
Nautical Almanac Office
Naval Observatory
Navy Department
Bureau of Mines
Department of Agriculture
Department Service
All Services
Friuli District Defined As War Tactic Contested Front
The National Geographic Society explains Friuli as the Adriatic district overrun by Italians, detailing its geography, population of about 700000, and mixed Italian Austrian heritage. It notes linguistic differences, exports, and historical shifts from Venetian and Tyrolese control to Italian claims after 1866.
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National Geographic Society
Friuli
Adriatic Sea
Langobardi
Italy
Austria
Undine
Portogruaro
Goerz
Gradisca
Idrian
Europe
Campo Formio
Hubbard on Advertising
Elbert Hubbard who died when the Lusitania sank on May 7 held a positive, crystalized philosophy of advertising.
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Hubbard
Elbert Hubbard
Honor and Courage Quote From James L. Allen
A quotation from James L. Allen declares courage as essential to action beside honor, urging both men and women to act boldly. The message emphasizes courage as the mind's foremost virtue after honor.
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James L. Allen
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Kenneth Lathrop
Leo Sewell
Percy Quincy
Walter Williams
Frank Manson
White Mountains
Dorothy Quincey
Allston
Popham Beach
Dresden
M. H. Carlton
Bath City
Ation
Parker
Washington, D. C
Congress
Washington
D. C
New Orleans
Old Customhouse
St. Louis
John A. McIlhenny
Joseph S. Finn
Chicago
Associated Advertising Club of the World
Finn
The
Advertiser
Relia Bea
Brussels
Peerless
Royal Worcester
Wilton
James F. Will Co
Srunsw
Phippsburg
Basin Road
Long Hill
Selectmen of
H. W. Outting
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