World Trade club argues for metric system adoption
The San Francisco World Trade club promotes replacing the British weights and measures with the metric system. It notes the metric system was devised by a Briton and adopted by Germany and many nations, contrasts it with the US and Britain, and asserts decimal-based measures ease learning and usage, drawing on Jefferson and monetary precedents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
World Trade Club of
San Francisco
James Watt
United States
Great Britain
Hanseatis Trade League
Germany
Britannia
America
Thomas Jefferson
World Trade Club
Mexico and Wilson criticized in press dispatches
The article rebukes U S policy toward Mexico and Europe as ineffective watchful waiting. It cites Tampico, American deaths in Mexico, ransom cases, and calls for accountability. It links liquor tax burdens and Prohibition era enforcement to broader government failures and notes York and Read praising abstinence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Paris
Tampico
United States
Wilson
Europe
Death of Woolwich Man's Son in South Africa
William Ray of Woolwich mourns the death of his son John O. Ray aged 25 in Port Natal South Africa. He was run over by a train June 3. A coroner's inquest found no witness. The body buried there. nine shipmates attended services. The ship's commander said the body could be brought to the United States via the U. S. consul. John Ray served in the merchant marine and was respected by crew and officers. He leaves a brother Lester and a sister Mrs James Payson of Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ray
Woolwich
Johm O. Ray
Ray
Olivant
Port Natal
South Africa
Young Ray
Merchant Marine Service
Lester
James Payson
Brooks
John Ray
Fred Carter
Day's Ferry
Boston
A. Th. Thwing
Mary WP. Wright
Wiscasset
Everett Carter
A. J. Blanch
Edgar
Joseph Gray
Brunswick
Lewiston
Martha Crandell
Providence
R. T
Ida Crandall
Locke
Wilson Bailey
Merrill Bailey
Lynn
Mass
James Soule
Marker Chenney
Winthrop
North Woolwich
Clair W. Freeman
Portland
Josephine Walker
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Clarence Baker
Bath
D. W. Baker
C. E. Bousfield
Neil
Ocean Park
Bousfield
Roy Springer
Ruth
Robert
Alice Jones
Charles Call
Frank Preble
Marion
Pittston
John Savage
Gardiner
Harold Leeman
Navy
Lydia Hathorne
William Lincoln
Lillian Blair
Helen McGuire
If’. R. Bailey
Edwin Dodge Hardin
Frank Carter
Julia
Livermore Falls
Leona Ryan
Roxbury
Mast
Charles Fullerton
Nequasset
Annie Cunningham
Edgecomb
H. O. Cunningham
Arrowsie Bridge
F. W. Carlton
Fred Carlton
Small Point
Mabel Thwing
John Thwing
Edith Porter
Florence Perry
Rockland
Sebenon Hall
George Farnham
Wellesley
Laura Farnham
J. C. Brown
Sagadahoc Ferry
Charles Hanson
Sylvia
William
Augusta
Harvey Bailey
Calder
Portland Chamber Campaigns State Pier at Portland
Portland Chamber of Commerce launches education campaign supporting a State pier at Portland. Pamphlets tout statewide cultural and industrial benefits and argue the project would greatly aid Maine and Portland, inviting broad backing for the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Chamber of Commerce
Maine
Portland
House boat of Melvin Jones moved to Howard wharf
Melvin Jones and family relocate their 37 by 12 foot two story house boat to pile foundations near the Howard wharf south of the Ferry slip after leaving several homes due to leased property sales. The city reports its first two ton White truck ran fourteen months without repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Jones
Howard Wharf
Melville Jones
Quincy
Jones
Grinnell Considers Resignation Over City Rock Crusher Battle
Longtime board member Mr. Grinnell cites unsafe road conditions and delayed repairs after mud and fire emergencies. He and colleague Mr. Smith threaten resignations if Emery's Mountain location for a portable rock crusher or permanent site is not reconsidered, urging alternative rock sources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Street
Hagan Farm
Washington Street
York Street
Crescent
High Streets
Grinnell
Williams
Emery’s Mountain
Rogers
Smith
Drake
Emery
Maine Men Help Win War 30000 Mobilized From State
An official U S government report compiled by Col Leonard P Ayers states that Maine supplied 22924 army volunteers including those listing Maine as residence and about 5000 to the navy, totaling roughly 30000 men. The Bath Sagadahoc area counts show enlistments in Arrowsic Bath Bowdoin 2 Bowdoinham 29 Georgetown 0 Perkins 1 Phippsburg 13 Richmond 36 Topsham 60 West Bath 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Government
Leonard P. Ayers
General Staff
Maine
United States Army
California
Pine Tree
Bath
Sagadahoc County
Arrowsie
Bowdoin
Bowdoinham
Georgetown
Perkins
Phippsburg
Richmond
Topsham
West Bath
Old Folks Home Guests See Crowninshield Launch
Eight elderly guests from the Old Folks home sailed aboard the Marie Louise to watch the Crowninshield destroyer launch at Bath Works. Earlier, three residents aged 93, 90, and 87 recalled business days while a separate party rode the Islander to Boothbay Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Louise
Crowninshield
Bath
Ron Works
Robert Shea
Francis B. Torrey
John Clifford
George L. Leeman
Boothbay Harbor
Jennie Leeman
Anna M. White
Mary Cummings
Charles H. Oliver
Chautauqua
Letter of Appreciation for Sheriff on Death Notice
Sheriff Wilbur Oliver receives a letter from Dr. Sanford Baldwin of Framingham Mass thanking him for notifying the death of Frank H. Baldwin formerly of Topsham whose body was found in his Waterville Wash home July 18. Oliver traced relatives after being notified by a Washington state sheriff and informed the brother. Victor Beaudette of Lewiston Board of Public Works faces liquor law charges on a joint warrant with Albert Leclair. Police say a gallon of whiskey was found in a Lewiston drug store back stop with an empty bottle. Leclair is charged with illegal possession and maintaining a nuisance. Gulley Teecape attorney represented Leclair who sought a continuance. Capt P L Farmer of Richmond operates a fast Kennebec motor launch with a 25 hp Smalley engine capable of 23 mph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur
Oliver
Sanford
Baldwin
Framingham
Mass
Frank H. Baldwin
Topsham
Waterville
Wash
State of
Washington
Dr. Baldwin
Victor Beaudette
Lewiston
Woolwich Barber Chair Funds Cash Register Purchase
In Woolwich B G Potter's store a cash register has served over 30 years and funded by barber chair profits. Charles Rice started barbering here, drawing townsfolk haircuts while Potter paid monthly for the register from chair proceeds and profits. The tale highlights old time commerce and a practical purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolwich
B. G. Potter
Bugley
Charles Rice
The
Cash Register Co
Potter
Bath Scouts Elect a Mascot at Lake Nequasset Trip
Y M C A Boy Scouts camping trip to Lake Nequasset ended with Raymond Rice named mascot after sheltering in Mr. Rice’s barn during heavy rain. The group enjoyed farm tours and a late night supper as they prepared meals, some tasting raw meat due to hasty cooking at the lakeshore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.M.C.A
Lake Nequasset
Mr. Rice
Raymond Rice
Rev Ernest Holman Accepts Pastorate in Fairfield
Rev Ernest M Holman of Fairfield has accepted the call to lead the First Baptist church, succeeding Rev Raymond Chappell who left for Middleboro Massachusetts. Holman, born November 12 1874 in Dixfield, trained at Wilton Academy Bates College and Boston ora torical arts schools, has pastored in Melrose Highlands St Johnsbury Derby Bristol Vermont and Fairfield. He has served as Vermont Baptist Convention trustee and led youth work as Vermont Christian Endeavor Union president and Baptist Young People president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest M. Holman
Fairfield
First Baptist Church
Raymond Chappell
Middleboro
Mass
Mr. Holman
Dixfield
Wilton Academy
Bates College
Holman
Boston
Melrose Highland
Massachusetts Association of Free Baptists
Melone Highlands
St. Johnsbury
Derby Bristol
Vermont Baptist Convention
Vermont Christian Endeavor Union
Baptist Young People
Maine Christian Endeavor Union
Pittsfield Summer School of Religious Education
Indians Camp in Bath Tells of Historic Settlers and Local Change
A historical sketch notes several Indian families camping in Bath from Oldtown communities. Camps are described near North and Lincoln streets, North street extension, and Mill pond with families of Pagsamaquoddy bay and Sioux heritage. A furniture business shifts price from two for a nickel to ten cents, while doughnuts rise and ham sandwiches move to fifteen cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sagadahoc
Bath
Oldtown
North
Lincoln Streets
Reed
Belid
Squirrel Island
North Street
Mill Pond
Maine Highways The Present State and Future Plans
This statement outlines Maine highway status and future outlook. It recounts the 1905 inquiry showing city road funding disparities, the shift to state aid and state highway systems, and progress since 1907 including miles rebuilt and funds spent. It emphasizes federal aid potential, bond issue importance, and urges a strong affirmative vote on the September ballot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Highway Commission
Geneiohe
Goouieam
Congress
Paul D. Sargent
Highway Department
W. J Thompson
State Grange
Board of State Assessors
State Highway Commission
Raymond Welch Host To Solar's Officers
The officers of Solar lodge of Masons were entertained by their master Raymond T B Welch Monday evening. They traveled from the Phoenix at 5.15 in autos to Garnet where a seafood dinner was served. The return trip was trouble free apart from two tire blowouts. Attendees included Raymond B Welch Arthur F E Baum William H Staples Fred D Hill John Thompson Harry E Thompson William D Rich George R Perry Phelix A Stinson and Albert H Thompson. Water street paving was laid between Vine and Center streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solar Lodge of Masons
Raymond TB. Welch
Phoenix
Garnet
Raymond B. Welch
Arthur FE. Baum
William H. Staples
Fred D. Hill
John Thompson
Harry E. Thompson
William D. Rich
George R. Perry
Phelix A. Stinson
Albert H. Thompson
Husband Saves Wife Prompts Salvation by Medicine
A Pittsburgh woman credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound with curing months of backache headaches and weakness after her husband bought three bottles. She urges other women with displacements inflammation irregularities backache or nervousness to try the remedy as a long standing treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Lydia E. Pinkham
Jas
Rohrberg
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F. B. Nichota, Pres
Treas
Front Street
Bath, Maine
Sergt
Alvin C. York
Lieut
A. C. Read
Atlantic
Westerville
Ohio
William ‘Ray
P. L. Farmer
Bath Boy Scouts
Ernest Holman
the State Highway System
Aghway Commission
Raymond Welch
SOLAR
Husband
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