Gold Boom Presses US as World Wallet in 1921
A National Geographic Society bulletin outlines a global gold flow into the United States, noting a record supply in 1921 from about 30 countries. It traces gold’s vast distribution, historical roots, and the large shares held in the United States, with figures on total world production since 1492 and regional leaders in output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington, D. C
National Geographic Society
Africa
Peru
Borneo
Alaska
Finland
Siberia
Australia
Klondike
America
Columbus
Ameren
Mint
Washington
Baltimore
Treasuries
South America
Russia
Rand
Transvaal
South Africa
Dr True's Elixir Promoted as Family Laxative
Advert says constipation poisons the system and causes headaches and bad breath in children. It touts Dr True's Elixir as a long standing family laxative since 1851 with testimonials and an appeal to mothers to use the product for both children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Boyce
Tracey Station
N. B
Dr. True
Probate Notices from Bath Maine 1921 Executors and Administrators
Court proceedings in Sagadahoc County Bath publish notice of final accounts for Chester T. Wallace Grace L. Donnell and Flla F Bean estates. Appointments include Charles C Low William A Dunham Alfred T Hogan as administrators or executors with deadlines to appear and show cause at Bath Probate Court in August 1921.
Will of Edwin C Knight sought in Sagadahoc Probate
Annie M Knight of Bath petitions as executrix to prove and allow the will of Edwin C Knight who died in Bath on April 8 1921 leaving a widow and Sidney A Knight as heir at law asking for letters testamentary. The court orders notice by Bath Independent publication for three weeks and a probate hearing on August 2 1921. In a separate Sagadahoc notice the inheritance tax on Elizabeth S Larrabee and W Patten estates is to be assessed with publication for three weeks before August 2 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Annie M. Knight
Bath
Edwin C. Knight
Sidney A. Knight
William F. Cogan
Real Estate Transfers Recorded in Sagadahoc County Fortnight
Real estate transfers recorded in Sagadahoc County include Christenia Sanderson to Herbert G. Jackson and Edward Ts Carlton to Isaac Ts Howard among many listed in Bath Georgetown Topsham and Woolwich. A North Bay Ontario tornado hero Miss Methyl Jordan, daughter of Fla vel R Jordan Jr., saved 200 children and is recovering in Toronto after being buried briefly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoe County
Alfred J. Niles
Llewellyn McMaster
Topsham
John T. Alexander
Avis
Wing
William Mountfort
Melvin C
Methyl Jordan
Flavel R. Jordan Jr
Summer Street
Auburn
North Bay
Ontario
Miss Jordan
Toronto
Mrs Jordan
Unbalanced diet linked to declining health and vigor
A Johns Hopkins nutrition expert warns that Americans suffer in vitality and sight from unbalanced eating. He urges cutting meat, increasing greens, and drinking milk to ward off early decline, with a focus on dietary education for all social classes and a shift away from excess sweets.
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FE. N. McCollum
Johns Hopkins
New York City
Board of Estimate
City Hall
McCollum
Frank J. Monahan
Henry Moskowitz
Copeland
Monahan
Hylan
Special delivery to cost a quarter under new plan
The Postmaster General plans raising special delivery from ten to twenty five cents to fund more carriers and rural service. The system would allow quicker, guaranteed delivery where possible, with remote locations notified by phone for collection or third party delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick W. Hartnett
Will Hays ix
Bath
Postoffic
Philipsburg
Georgetown
Guy Wire Smashes Bath Auto on Brunswick Trip
Mr and Mrs Roscoe P McFadden and party started a week long trip to the Thousand Islands when a trolley line guy wire snapped near Trath street in Brunswick entangling their Premier car. The tonneau windshield and mud guard were damaged. a tire was punctured. They continued to Lewiston where the incident was reported and still proceeded to Canada. A new trolley wire is being stretched from Mallett's curve Topsham Brunswick. The Rockland steamer reached with passengers and freight and will sail again tonight for more travelers.
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Roscoe P. McFadden
Thousand Islands
Brunswick
Trath Street
Lewiston
MccFaddens
Canada
Mallett's Curve
Topsham
Maine and Florida contrast in development mindset
A Pine Tree state chamber of commerce official argues Maine can grow by local initiative while noting Florida and San Diego show how persistence matters. The piece reflects on regional growth, self-improvement, and the influence of market reach within a 500 mile radius on factory siting, citing a New York capitalist’s decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
J. Q. Gulnacc
Pine Tree State
Chamber of Commerce
New York
San Diego
Seattle
Florida
Indiana
Soo
Lowell Courier Citizen
Bath Milk Dealer Hearing Sets Sanitary Conditions
Commissioner Frank P. Washburn held a hearing on a Bath milk dealer case against A. D. Wiggins & Son for producing milk under unsanitary conditions. The defendants did not appear, were represented by Edward W. Bridgham, and promised to improve facilities. The commissioner took no further action if compliance occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Agriculture
Frank P. Washburn
State Horse
A.D. Wiggins & Son
Bath
Edward W. Bridgham
Miss Ena Bucknam Hosts Kennebec Boat Outing
Miss Ena Bucknam entertained guests on a Kennebec excursion Saturday. fog halted the planned sea trip, they dined at Cox's Head, built a fire on the rocks, brewed coffee, steamed clams, and returned to Bath by nine. The party included Chester McCabe as engineer, Harry P. Thompson, Arthur Bann, Otis N. Card, Galen Watson, Edward Coombs, George Cahill, and Josephine Crosman among others.
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Ena Bucknam
Kennebec
Poplin
Pond Island
Cox's Head
Card
Bath
Chester McCabe
Harry J. Thompson
Arthur KB. Baum
Galen J. Watson
Edward Coombs
George R. Cahill
Otis N. Kd. Card
Galen D. Watson
Arthur G. Oliver
George A. Cahill
Edward V. Coombs
Josephine Crosman
Lillie M. Cahill
Tarry Stendruy
Death of Isaac Lincoln Former Brunswick Resident
Telegrams from Srumswick Suundiy report Hon Isaac Lincoln of Aberdeen South Dakota died at his home in the forenoon. He once lived in Brunswick and was a successful businessman in South Dakota. Survived by relatives including Tartiy Wax ter, Clarence Lincoln in Shanghai and Cornelia Warren of Waltham. Westbrook Maine commemorated the family with a drinking fountain for people and dogs.
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Srumswick
Ton
Isaac Lincoln
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Brunswick
Mr. Lincoln
Trinswick
John Dr. Lincoln
Phillips Andover Academy
West
Lincoln
Masonic Lodge
Tartiy € Waxter
Oo Othe
Clarence Lincoln
Shanghai
China
Cornelia Warren
Waltham
John Eo Warren
Cumberland Paper Mills
Westbrook
Maine
Famous golfer's wife visits as he qualifies for national open
Mrs Michael J Brady of Detroit and her brother in law Mrs Rob Oliver in Bath listen as Brady qualifies for the national open at Washington in 1930. Brady tied with Hagen in the national meet in Boston and later lost in a playoff. Dr James O Lincoln praises Brady as a great player and gentleman. Brady’s wife expects protests over the qualifying format and plans an extended Bath visit after her parents marked their 80th anniversary in Watertown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. Brady
Detroit
Mich
Andrew Holmes
Watertown
Mass
Alston KE. Oliver
Parker Head
Washington
United States
Brady
WSC
Hagen
Boston
Magen
James O. Lincoln
Mateh
Bath
Wasington
Willie Ogg
Worcester
Two Men Held in Lewiston Liquor Case
Mitchell T. Davis of Brunswick and Harry Wallis of Springfield Mass waived hearing on illegal possession and transportation of intoxicating liquors. Each fined 200 and jailed four months. both appealed and were held in 1000 bail for fall term. Bail secured for Day and Isageson as bondsmen. Wallis jailed for lack of bail. Davis known in Brunswick and Bath. once a garage salesman.
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Mitchell T. Davis
Brunswick
Harry Wallis
Springfield
Mass
Lewiston
Androscoggin
Dickms
Hiarry Day
Auburn
Benjamin Isageson
Wallis
Davis
Bath
Travelers Return From Ten Day Canada and New York Trip
Charles J Thill Howard J Hawley W Dayton Hill Harold Thompson and Daniel Williams completed a ten day journey covering 1215 miles through Northern Maine Quebec Montreal Albany Springfield Worcester and Boston. They encountered a single blow out before Augusta and visited St Anne de Beaupre Cathedral and several urban stops.
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Charles J
Thill
Howard J. Hawley
W. Dayton Hill
Harold Thompson
Daniel Williams
Canada
New York State
Massachusetts
Williams
Maine
Quebec
Cathedral of St. Anne de Deaupre
Montreal
Adirondack Mountains
Albany
Springfield
Worcester
Boston
Bath
Augusta
Probate Court in Bath Orders Final Account Notice
In Sagadagahoc County Maine at a Bath Court of Probate Charles V Minott administrator of Lucy Rogers estate Phippsburg presents first and final account An order requires notice to interested parties by publication in the Bath Independent three weeks and a Probate Court to be held in Bath on the first Tuesday of January 1021 at nine o clock in the forenoon to show cause why the account should not be allowed Judge James S Lowfli
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Bath
Erence
Belle A. Wallace
Chester T. Wallace
James S. Lowflil
Robert W. Donnell
Grace L. Donnell
James S. Lowflti
Elizabeth S. Larrabee
W. Patten
James
Lowell
Sagadahoe
Tily
Charles V. Minott
Lucy Rogers
Phippsburg
Jail County
Aloward
Tames
S. Lowfli
Jude
Tula Deering
State OF Mainf
Savadahoe
Beth
Beth, In and For Said County
Sncadaline
Charlotte D. Wilson
Annie EK. McFadden
Baipsail
James S. Lowfly
Sagadanoc
Witha
Sacadaher
Wly
Frederick W. Swanton
L. Josephine Swantor
Allersons
Sagadatioc. Sa
Saertaher
Tee
Mary Augusta Swanton
Sarsdahoe
James S. Lowfli
Maine industrial booster eyes Lincoln woolen mill boom
Lemuel J. Colburn, a Maine native who found success outside the state, returns to Sangerville and then Lincoln to develop woolen industry. Lincoln’s new plant grows with Maine funding and local enterprise, signaling a statewide expansion plan in textiles and commerce. Colburn leads chamber work and plans further州 developments across Maine (text retained as summarized).
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Lemuel J. Colburn
Lincoln
Maine
Sangerville
Coburn
Tix
Anibal Lincoln
Maine Chamber of Commerce and Agrientorial League
Tie
Charles Owen Returns From Africa Voyage
Charles FE Owen son of Mr and Mrs Silas W Owen of 447 Middle Street arrived Saturday from Mobile to pass a week with his parents. He recently returned from a voyage to German South Africa as chief engineer aboard the Vacuum Oil Co steamship Pampton Roads. The ship sailed from Boston in February and after 400 days arrived at Cape Town then Durban before returning to Mobile in ballast. He plans to go to Boston next week to join another Vacuum Oil Co vessel for a further long voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles FE. Owen
Silas W. Owen
Middle Street
Mobile
Ali
German South Afria
Vacuum OF Co
Pampton Roads
Toston
Cape Town
Durban
Owen
Boston
Anther
Bath Car Damaged in Collision Near Prout's Neck
A Bath car owned by Sidney J. Meeker with chauffeur Robert Weavey and Miss Charlotte J. Meeker collided near the Eastern promenade Porthind with a car driven by Dr. EL OL. Sollima carrying his nieces Mary Terici. Miss Terici was injured and taken to Dr. Sollima's Go Federal street home. An extra trolley from Winneganee was withdrawn. News continues with property deeds and estate details of John HL Palmer in Arrowsie Sagadahoe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney J. Meeker
Bath
Robert Weavey
Charlotte J. Meeker
Prout ’S Neck
EL OL. Sollima
Mary Terici
Porthind
Miss Teriei
Dr. Sollima
Go Federal Street
Meeker
Pretty Lawn Party at St Marys Church raises funds
A Whist on the lawn of St Marys church Thiu rse Evening raised between 50 and 150 dollars for the Holy Name society. 25 tables were run by Gertrude Conley Ethel Hart and others with prizes awarded to women and men. Musicians performed and refreshments sold as the society plans another lawn party this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
SPO
Dioly Name Society
Young Dakies Sodality
St. Mary's
Gertrude Conley
Ethel Hart
Mo Lewin
M. Tracy
Wermnen
Owen
Arsenault
Mice Gallent
Mr. Duprey
Ernest Lord
Thomas Coban
Varry Cohlin
Lillian
George Morse
Charles Comeau
Mary O'Brien
Grace Boyce
Kate Kelley
Annie Cassidy
Andrew Gallant
Onry M. Biggins
Holy Name Society
Mex Burgess
Sidney Jedrey
Monroe Royal
John M. Conley
William Tlennessy
John Hayes
Fruit Liver Tablets Help Woman Describe Relief
A Sacramento reader details ten years of stomach trouble and recurring cramps eased after trying Fruit-a-tives. She reports continued use for nearly a year and credits the product with saving her life. Advertisement lists price 50c a box or 6 for $2.50 and trial size 25c. From Fruit-a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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Stolz
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ogdenslurs
N.Y
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Mrs. Boyce
Attes William F. Dunham
William F. Dunham
Charles C. Low
Flla_ F. Bean
William A. Dunham
Haverhill
Sawadahoc
Frances A. Dunham
Noticf
Alfred T. Hogan
Clara C. Howan
James S. Lowell
Register
Rockland
Miss Bucknam
Fletcher
Castoria
Children Ory
Oria
M. J. Brady
Thomaston
Woodhull
Congregational Church of
William F. Dunstam
Reqgisio
Charles S. Lemont
William F. Duniam
George C. Pease
Zina BR Butler
Phipnsbure
Lemuel J. Coburn
Charles Owen
Winneganee
North End
Winfield W. Morse
Stanley
State OF
Sagadahne
Lula Deering
John IL Palmer
Arrowsie
John WH. Palmer
John HL. Palmer
Ida May Stewart
Savadahoe Registry of Deeds
Sagadahnce Ferry
Harry W. Day
John Hf. Palmer
Fune 15
Sacadahoc Registry of Deeds
Fred S. Curtis
James S. Lowfll
William F. Leahlg
St. Mary’s Society
Luta Deerme
Arrowsic
Lila Deering
Charles €. Law of
William EF. Mogan
Arabine A. Coul- Ward
Sagadahor
William F. Duntam
Atteat
William F. Dusham
Sacro Ave
Sacramento, Céte
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