Curator Claims Reptiles Gifted With Six Senses
Bronx Zoo reptile curator Raymond N. Ditmars tells members of the Reptile Study Society that snakes may possess a sixth sense beyond the five known to humans. He cites keen hearing vision and a mysterious pit organ in pit vipers while noting snakes are intelligent and often misunderstood. The talk accompanied demonstrations with rattlers moccasins boas and pythons aboard a train display and included other experts recounting unusual reptile observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond N. Ditmars
Bronx Zoo
Mr. Ditmars
Cafe Boulevard
Arthur H. Gillam
Reptile Study Society
Gillan
Mr. Rattler
Gillam
San Francisco
Thad
Orient
FR. BR. Dunn
Smith College
Central America
Mexico
Edward F. Bigelow
Guide To Nature
Society Dinner Links Fear Of Snakes To Indoctrination
At a dinner, members of a society claimed that fear of snakes is taught to children by adults rather than innate. They noted temperate care for crocodiles lizards turtles tortoises and amphibians including frogs toads and salamanders aims to benefit mankind and these animals by intelligent kindness over cruelty.
Obituary of David J. Hinckley 73 Marine Engineer
David J. Hinckley 73 a renowned marine engineer died Sunday at Sunshine Home after a week there. Born in Georgetown he began on Morse tow boats and later worked 12 years for Maine Steamship Co. on Portland to New York routes and on the Popham. He also engineered in an Augusta power plant and spent four years with Texas Steamship Co. He leaves son Alfred W. Hinckley Bath two brothers John Omaha and Samuel Florida and sister Martha W. Hinckley Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Hinckley
Sunshine Home
Mr. Hinckley
Georgetown
Morse
Kennebec
Maine Steamship Co
Portland
New York
Popham
Augusta
Texas Steamship Co
Alfred W. Hinckley
Bath
John
Omaha
Neb
Samuel
Florida
Bath Tren
M. Co R. R
Martha W. Hinckley
Mrs Mary B Reynolds Dies At 67 In Bath
Mrs Mary B Reynolds aged 67 widow of George I Reynolds died Sunday night at her sister Mrs Charles W Walsh home 827 Front street Bath after a long illness. Born in Dexter she was a daughter of Wesley Jones and an attendant of Penney Memorial church. She belonged to Phil Sheridan circle Ladies of the GALR.
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Mary B. Reynolds
George I. Reynolds
Charles W. Walsh
Front Street
Bath
Reynolds
Dexter
Wesley Jones
Penney Memorial
Chareh
Phil Sheridan
Ladies of the
GALR
Infant Mildred Elizabeth Paley Dies at Two Days
Mildred Elizabeth Paley, two days old, daughter of Raymond M and Delia Paley of Cummings Street, died Saturday night in a local home. The infant's death is reported without further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Elizabeth Hhaley
Raymond M. and
Delia Paley
Cummings Street
Legion Woman Is Champion Mother Of American Legionauxiliary
Mrs. Jacob Caranek of New Orleans runs a grocery and is declared the healthy and happy champion mother of the American Legion Auxiliary with 21 children born before the US entered World War I. Her sons Joseph and Louis served in war, returning home to celebrate. She came from Petravice in Czechoslovakia at fifteen, aged forty seven now, with a long day from five in the morning to ten at night, never ill and with no gray hair.
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Jacob Caranek
New Orleans
American Legion Auxiliary
Joseph
Louis
Caranek
Rainbow Division
Camp Beauregard
America
Petravice
Czechoslovakia
Named for the Commander in Chief a Wartime Trend
A newspaper note observes that many babies bear names honoring great generals. Washington and Grant names persist across generations, with Lee and Roosevelt among enduring favorites. A single American Legion serviceman begins a new naming trend.
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America
George Washington
Robert J. Lee
U. S. Grant
John J. i
Joneses
Deweys
Teddy Roosevelts
American Legion
Dr True's Elixir advertised as true laxative remedy
An old Maine advertisement touts Dr True's Elixir as a natural laxative free of metallic drugs, claiming 70 years of use and urging it as a gentle, plant based bowel cleanse. The ad markets the product alongside a legal probate notice dated 1922 in Sagadahoc County, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Tree
Maine
Girard Trust Compan
Roland L. Taylor
Philadelph Venna
County of Sagadahoc
Grace T. Peyper
Sanl Girard Trust Co
Walter S. Glidden
Edward W. Bridgham
State OF Maine
Sagadahoc
Bath
Legion of the year births and name change tale
The article notes babies named after Legion of the United States leaders, citing Hanford Morris of Atlanta born days after Hanford MacNider of Mason City was elected national commander. It also mentions a Chicago veteran allowed to drop an unpronounceable middle name, adopting Legion as his surname.
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Legion
Hanford Morris
Atlanta
Hanford MacNider
Mason City
Albert R. Morris
Chicago
Beaded georgette gown for elegant summer wear
Beaded georgette remains stylish for formal wear this season a flesh colored gown suited to garden parties receptions summer weddings or country club dances. A square beaded effect collar forms over the shoulders with beaded trim along the waist and skirt. beaded tassels hide gathered sides while a lace trimmed hat completes the look.
MacMahan Ready For Best Season
Sagadahoc probate notices and social notes describe Charles H. McIntire seeking license to sell estate lands in Phippsburg to pay debts, plus Alice H. Whitney petitioning for will probate for Hiram Hopkins and other heirs. The Bath Independent covers multiple probate actions and social cottage plans with names, dates, and locations across Sagadahoc county.
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State OF
Maine
Sagadahoc
Alice H. Whitney
Bath
Hiram Hopkins
Sagadahoc. Ss
Savadahec
Flora A. Hathorn
Joann D. Titteats
Woolwich
Sagadahbac
Rathim
Old Days on the Bath Branch Continues
A detailed retrospective notes the A. & K. K. R. purchasing timber, a December depot fire at Augusta with $50,000 loss, December time changes on the P. & K. R. R, troop movements through Bath, and railcar orders. It lists directors, earnings for 1864, station changes in Portland, and multiple incidents including a derailment near Howard’s road and the arrival of new monitor passenger cars. It also covers annual meetings, station agents, and monor car upgrades with Kennebec views.
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Augusta
Abram Stich
Allen Lombard
J.D. Lang
Portland
Bath
Brunswick
KR. Th Rice
George F. Patten
H. S. Hagar
Darius Alden
H. N. Jose
J. B. Brown
Willian S. Sewall
N. M. Whitmore
Philander Cobun
Judge Rice
Howard's Road
PL & K
DP & K
York & Cumberland
Mr. Higgins
York & Cumberland R. RL
Monitor
Kennebec
19Th Maine Regiment
Passenger trains to run on Bath branch continued
Fragmentary note indicates passenger trains each way will be put on the Bath branch. Further details are to be continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Wedding Proves Brilliant Event with Large Host List
Grandmother and Mrs John Laing of Braintree, intimate friend of the bride, hosted guests including Mr and Mrs Walter Imummer Doris Plummer Dr and Mrs Albert Plummer Metson Plummer Mr and Mrs Edward Mummer Mr and Mrs Harry Plummer all of Lisbon Falls. Norman Litchfield of Auburn Georgiana Shaylor and William Bradford of Portland Priscilla Magoun of Haddonfield N J Mere Harry B Carney of Seattle Mrs Norman Hand of Portsmouth nee Dorothy Higgins of Bath Mrs William Worden of Bangor nee Doris Stetson of Bath.
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John Laing
Braintree
Mass
Walter Imummer
Doris Plummer
Albert Plummer
Metson Plummer
Edward Mummer
Harry Plummer
Lisbon Falls
Norman Litchfield
Auburn
Mixs
Georgiana Shaylor
William Bradford
Portland
Priscilla Magoun
Haddonfield
N. J. Mere
Harry B. Carney
Seattle
Wash
Norman Hand
Portsmouth
N. HS
Dorothy Higgins
Bath
William Worden
Bangor
Doris Stetson
Boston summer cottages fill with guests and plans
Head of Mies Lees school of Boston will guest in July. Mr and Mrs J Henry Melrllan travel in Europe and open their cottage for the season. Mrs C H Searle of Haverford and Mixsex Searle will summer there. Rev George S Pine and Miss Katurah Vine will occupy their cottage. J Stewart Corey of North Fast pa open their cottage. Howard Giles of New York will pass the summer as guest. Carlo Montanari and family of Newton will occupy Swinton cottage. E Allen and family of South Orange plan to stay. Rev Allan Whittemore will spend part of the summer at MacMahan with sister Mrs John Ko Lee Mer. Mrs Caroline Simpson arrives in July to open her cottage. An address by T C L Dir Bewditeh of Roxton discusses Maine coast climate and the air at MacMahan attracting visitors and events.
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Groton
Boston Transcript
Henry Chauncer
Harvan
St. Mark
Southboro
Chaunces
Egiste S. Casaney
Trinity Episcopal Church
Columbus
Ohio
Wqmaaan
Cyrus Sturgis
Peter Bent Mincham Hospital
Boston
New
Harekd Mackase. Esq
New York
Mr. Burkhardt
Cincinnati
Ohio Yacht
Henry A. Neally
Ellen
Edward
Robinhead Cottage
RE. G. Thavenpert
Georgia
Mies Lee
J. Henry Melrllan
Europe
C. H. Searle
Haverford
Mixsex Searle
George S. Pine
Providence
K. L
Read Island
Katurah Vine
J. Stewart Corey
North Fast
Howard Giles
X. Carlo Montanari
Newton
Mass
Swinton Cottge
E. & Allen
South Orange
N. J
Allan Whittemore
MacMahan
Hisister
John Ko Lee Mer
Whittemore
C. T. Whittemore
Milton
Caroline Simpon
Admiral Simpon
U.S. N
Washbington
T. CL
Bewditeh
Roxton
Maine
Ar MacMahan
Stradivarius Lifespan and Instrument Legacy
Stradivarius was born in 1644 and died in 1737. He worked past ninety, producing a vast output of violins and other instruments. Estimates credit about a thousand violins and three hundred other instruments including viols basses lutes guitars and mangaros. The genuine label is thought to be paper and only an expert can distinguish a true instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stradivarius
Fruit-a-tives claim to cure nervousness in ad text
An advertisement argues nervousness stems from blood impurities and that Fruit-a-tives directly purify blood to restore nerves. It boasts improvements in digestion appetite and overall health, promoting purchases in boxes at several prices from Fruit-A-Tives Limited in Utica or local dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fruit-A-Tives Limited
Ugdensburg
N.Y
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PSN
Nonwar Medicine Co
Norway
Daniel J. Hinckley
Mary E. Reynolds
Mildred Elizabeth Haley
Cheerian
American Legion News Service
New Son
Sagadahoe
Mahel N. Coutu
Georgerowo
Ma- Wel N. Coutu
Mahel No Marden
Mabel N. Marden
Mabel N. Coutuo
Mabeicon
Coute
Sagadahac
Sapadahoe
Sail
James S. Lowell
William F. Dunstam
William FL. Dunham
By Eloise
Charles H. Mecletire
Phippsburg
Sarah J. McIntire
Sarah J. McIntyre
Small Point
Horace L. Hill
Abner F. Lowell
Charles H. McIntire
Said
William F. Dunham
A.M. G. Seale
Harnet F. Collins
Kit
Francis J. Gilmore
Irvin Gilmore
Tacoma
Georee Fo Trou
A. M. G. Soule
Nephre
AM. G. Soule
M. G. Soule
Sagalahoc
A.D
Reicre Me
Emerson Hilton
Paulde
Rath
Cad
Sand County
Nine O'Cluock
Torencan
James Slowell
Inder
Mary A. Bowker
Sagadabec
Firbndge Cuthr Bowker
WILLIAM F_ DINHAW
Michael Flaherty
Breiger Connolly
William F. Duxhaw
Doblan
Daiy Nance
Boc
Ed Samme
C. Dobbin
Sagala
Ida Frances Chaney
Nancy Emma
Tae
Sagalaher
Jamer AD
Ralph O Dale
Neaars
Patiac
Saeadaher
Coort
Joely
James
Lowell Jndge
Cramer
Saradaber
Tarsdar
Jore
John Ie Morse
John G Mors
Preepsberg
San
Ssgadahear
Harimg
Bach
James Slowfile
Jvnge
William FL Dtnxhaw
Register
Caceres
Saracater
Foor
Sidney
Micrraver
James Mo Wothams Bate
Jawes S Lowfi
Jorge
William F. Dcuxhaw
Williamm T
Wilhhart
Maem
Tate
Saea- Galva
Sagadahbec
John J. Keezan
John S. Clanes
Bathim
John Qlanmer
Joseph D. Clancy
Johm J. Keegan
Tome
John J. Keegan
Sazadaker
WILLIAM ee _DUNHAM
JAMES S_ LOWELL
William FL Dunuaml
Jska Cooldge
New Belford
Charkette Witeon
County
St. New BotMece
Martha
St. New Bedford
Wendall
Neckel
Somner Rd
Brookime
Amiersomn
Exeter
Mar
HENRY W_ ANDERSON
Johnn A Kennedy
Barth
Parl Independent
Rashim
Chuck
James S. Lowelt
Jorce
Mary T. T.ondrigam
Sagatakoc
Edward Eomauvgam
Seerdahec
Mary T da
Willismw
Sereby Ceiver
Frank
Sewagme of
Saradahkac
Sinaea
Stradivarius Violins
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