Fishing Industry Dates From Days of the Pilgrims
The article traces the rise and decline of New England fishing since colonial times. It notes the shift inland and west to Pacific and Gulf fisheries, the impact of foreign markets, and the postwar surge in production and distribution capacity.
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Atlantic Seaboard
New England
Seven Seas
Pacific Coast
Samon
California
Gulf Coast
Europe
Gro&wn
New Castle
United States
England
America
Herbert Hoover
Meath
Luton
Iby
Imis
Maine Legislature Hurries Toward Adjournment Amid Hearings
In Augusta the Maine legislature, after ten weeks, debates adjournment as committee hearings fill afternoons with 6 to 10 panels in session. Bouts over the Auburn charter and Beals Island separation spark lively exchanges as Hodgdon Buzzell leads the House, drawing spectators including women knitting in the galleries.
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Arthur K. Purington
Maine
Augusta
Streans
Senate
House
Hodgdon CC
Buzzell
Pelfast
Republican House
Auburn
Bazzell
Poe
Frederick WL Hinckley
South Porthand
Bath
Edward A. Metheron
Lewiston
MeTheron
Anunburn
Chamber of Commerce
Mizzell
Dheer
Maine clam digging debate prompts call for state lease plan
An Independent letter from Fred W. Aderton tabs a Brunswick clams dispute and a Kingston era law claim. Edwin W. Gould, chairman of the Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission, outlines Maine’s push to lease half clam flats at Peach Town for private cultivation while preserving public use on the rest.
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Independent
Tonotier
Augusta
Woodruif
Brunswick
The
Grange
George VII
Committee On
West Bath
Fred WW
Aderton
Edwin W. Gould
Roeland
Sea and Shore Fisheries Commission
Whiter
Maine
Massachusetts
Era Bottoms
Peach Town
Harding Cabinet Session Photo Records First Meeting
A fragmentary caption notes Harding’s cabinet gathered for its first session. Names like Hoover and Wallner appear in garbled form among incomplete titles and roles, with unclear attributions to agriculture and other departments.
Gaudreau's Band Delights Bath Opera House Audience
The Bath Opera House hosted Gaudreau's Concert Band in its fourth series concert to an audience of honorary members. The program balanced pieces well with standout violin solo by Gaudreau and a celebrated bass solo. Trumpets shone in Sousa's Semper Fidelis as the band received warm applause.
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Gaudreau
Bath Opera Truse
New England
Bath
Murphy Receives Beautiful Gold Medal at Legion Meeting
John F H Murphy was presented a gold past commander’s badge at a Roland Phe Smith American Legion post meeting. Commander Janes Morse made the presentation. Also noted is a joint song recital planned by Mrs Ruby McCurdy and Eugene Reed and a vote to move meeting nights to the second and fourth Mondays.
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John FH. Murphy
Roland Phe Smith
American Legion
Janes I. Morse
Murphy
Morse High Assembly Hall
Ruby TD. McCurdy
Eugene Reed
Mrs William P Hatch Hosts Her Monday Evening Club
Mrs William P Hatch entertained her Monday evening club with omens night Phiursday at her home. Bid whist was played at three tables and other amusements provided for non players. Refreshments included olives hot chavalite cake and fruit after the cloth was spread. Several pleasing solos were rendered by Mrs Smith and Mrs Beals among others.
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William V. Patel
Mers
Smith
Mess Beals
Myr
Mer Tgmond Smith
May
Mae Wael Pierce
Nathan BL Caffis Mrooam
Catton Lewell Mar
Mes
Wellington Moore
Mae Silliamy EY Patch
Aethiat Tagan
Blossie Beala
Beacon Street Church Auditorium Rebuilt by Members
The Beacon Street Methodist Church auditorium was greatly improved this week by the Ladies' Aid and congregation members. Double pews at the rear were removed and a door lowered. front pews near the altar were removed and carpeting updated with rubber runners. Carpenter Frank G. Reed assisted by Wy A M Thiste. Costs were covered by the Ladies' Aid with a contribution from the Epworth League.
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Beacon Street Methodist Moisenal
Meimbes
Frank G. Reed Arlis Wis
Wy A M. Thiste
Epworth League
Cehurch
Band in Washington Is Heard in Bath
Francs W. Bishop a Bath lad heard a Washington D C band Friday night from his Lemont street home. With a two step amplifier the music carried to 50 feet and upstairs and downstairs rooms. He has radio interest and gear and enjoys distant city broadcasts via wireless.
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Washington
Bath
T D. C
Francs W. Bishop
Lemont Street
Mr. Vshop
League of Women Voters Meeting Highlights Local Study
The League of Women Voters held a meeting at YOM AL last week opened by chairwoman Mrs. Arthur Bishop. Topics included American Citizenship, Women to Industry, Child Welfare, Taxation, Divorce, Mothers Pension, Age of Consent, and Truant Laws. Dr Eva Adais spoke on Brunswick League work and local government study guiding informed voting.
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League of Women Voters
Yom
Arthur
Bishop
National League of Women Voters
National League Fis
Eva Adais
Cochairman
Brounswick League of Women Voters
Brunswick
National League Pst
Merchants Plan Easter Opening in Local Shop Event
Merchants announce an Easter opening event on Tue March to showcase new garments, hosiery, and readytowear. Several stores will feature living models and demonstrations with no obligation to buy, inviting broad public attendance.
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Cotameree Pharsdiey
Mareh Theoplansiene
Domnstead
DD. PL
Percy & Sons
Cain Department Store
Markson Prothers
Movin
Phaus
Inauguration of President Harding Described By Bathman
A detailed eyewitness account of the Harding inauguration fever in Washington. The writer notes crowds forming across the Capitol area, plans for an extravagant parade abandoned by the president elect, and a focus on witnessing the oath of office rather than spectacle. The piece describes streets, park areas, and crowded viewpoints surrounding the Capitol as observers struggle for a view of the ceremony.
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Harding
Fiahter
Mecca
Washington
Ming
Shaw
Capitol
Cmd
Daneeta
Politieieis
Dand
Wis Iitve
Diane
ETN A
Congress
West Point
Anniopolis
Carth
United States
Witich
China
Monroe
Usit
Andrew Jackson
TSS
Gad
William the Patt
Senate
Patt Lizzard
Sis
MeiSinles
Aeog
Toq
Lodi
Teeney Ehames
Phas Yiazia
Congresson Library
Exter
Quark
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Citerions
Taster Generis
Mary Mr
Diaugherty
Formes Generil
May OF
Wallner
Metary of Agriculture
MMP
Reese
Ae Diavis
Ool Diaber
Coolidge
Warren GC. Harding
White House Yard
Executive Mansion
John We Weeks
Wars
Metton
Wey
Charles BR. Tighes
Vicw
Calvin Coolidge
Melvin Denby
Navy
Albert Bo Ball
Sean
William P. Hatch
Beacon Street
League OF Women Voters Meeting
Qarty
Owhielk
YMC
Wren Demten
Llewellyn Rott
Dresden
Tra Pewis
Wevel Pipette
Wldias Web Tiros
O. W. Folsom
Zens
Hay
Mark
Buren
Roosevelts
Honaght
Nike
Johnson Bros Co
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