Battle of Cambrai Era Described Amid War Carnage
The piece chronicles five days of near continuous fighting during the great clash in the west, noting Teutons outnumbering Allies at first but British and Allied troops holding lines with discipline. It mentions massive German casualties, Allied reserves, and the failed German drive, then shifts to local Bath civic efforts including a Nurses Home fundraising drive reaching a thousand dollars, and Governor Miliken urging women to steady public morale and push work.
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Kuaiser
Hindenburg
Ludendorff
Teutons
Trish
Germany
Cambrai
Europe
Standard Oil Tests Labor Cooperation Plan in Colorado Model
Standard Oil proposes a labor representation system likened to a republic of labor. After living with Colorado Fuel and Iron Co. workers, John D Rockefeller Jr. devised a plan yielding eight hour days and better conditions. The program, using one representative per 150 workers, expands on April 1 to New Jersey plants and then nationwide.
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Standard Oil
S.O
John Dpd
Rockefeller,Jr
Colorado
Colorado Fuel and Iron Co
Republic of Labor
New Jersey
Life of the Week: Down Winnegance Way People and Events
April showers mix social notes in Winnegance with local visits and illnesses. Mrs Sherman Morse dies in Portland. Elmer and Ethel Williams on grip. school district 14 seeks reopening aided by town meeting action. Community dance, bridge hall, and local trades and tolls reflect a bustling rural town.
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Pen
Sherman JL. Morse
Portland
A. Hi. Willis
Rdgar Williams
Eugene Spinney
James FE. Perry
Elmer Williams
Carolyn Oliver
Godwin
Bath Tron
Harry Olver
Fred Oliver
Harry C. Williams
Mise Ethel Williams
Wlliam Willis
Frank Oliver
Mildred Dillingham
Lathan Clark
Whitinsville
Mass
Oscar Gould
Thomaston
Joyce Butterfield
Gus Small
Bridge Hall
Stevens
Bridge Tall
AED Ce H
Morse Grove
Phippsburg
Ellison Houdlette
Fred Coombs
Randall
Sagadahoe
Texas
Army
Mr. Coombs
Cleveland
St. Louis
Missourri
Oklahoma
T. H.R
Winneganee
What Do You Know social at First Baptist Church
The Mizpah class of the Sunday school hosted a W D Y K social in the vestry of First Baptist Church Friday week. An evening of Bible guessing and general topics entertained attendees with Myrtle Strong singing and Ruth Goodwin with Louise Gowell performing a piano duet.
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First Baptist Church
Myrtle Strong
Ruth Goodwin
Louise Gowell
Pleasant Surprise Party for Miss Wishart
Miss Margaret Wishart a tracer with The Texas Steamship Co was surprised at her Granite and High Street home Friday week by Texas office staff and friends. They presented her a chafing dish and spoon and the evening included refreshments.
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Margaret Wishart
Texas Steamship Co
Thomas McCllery
Royal Navy Transport Service
High Sts
Texas Office
Washart
Democrats to Send Delegates From Portland Caucus
A Portland civic caucus selected delegates and alternates for the Democratic State convention. Notable figures included former Mayor E. W. Larrabee and current officeholders, with F. H. Thompson and Ralph C. Covel among organizers. One spectator attended beside the Times reporter.
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Portland
H. M. Huse
Huse
James S. Lowell
Ralph C.covel
Stuse
Judge Lowell
Larrabee
Fred N. Thompson
F. ‘H. Thompson
R. C. ‘Covel
W. T. Hodgkins
F. B. Torrey, Jr
Harry W. Theheau
J. C. Mulligan
New Board of Overseers Organized with Russell as Chair
The Board of Overseers of the Poor was formed Monday afternoon. Walter S. Russell was elected chairman and secretary. Eugene A. Mitchell became superintendent and Mrs E A Mitchell matron. Mitchell also named keeper of the city home house of correction and John W Gilmore appointed keeper at the police station.
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FE. W. Larrabee
James S. Lowell
Frank B. Torrey, Jr
Walter B. Rowe
James C. Mulligan
Harry M. Huse
Ralph C. Covel
Harry W. Thebeau
John J. Keegan
William C. Hodgkins
Harry A. Plummer
M. C. Fitzgerald
W. R. Bruce
Vernal D. Chase
Eugene J. Hartnett
E. W. Larrabee
Levi T. Thompson
Ralph C. €Ovel
Charles H. Cahill
Fred H. Thompson
F. B. Torrey, Jr
William T. Hodgkins
Board of Registration
James
James & Lowell
Fred Wi
Board of Overseers of the Poor
Walter S. Russell
Eugene A. Mitchell
E. A. Mitchell
House of Correction
John W. Gilmore
Labor agitators and war bond drive at shipyards
The Emergency Fleet Corporation orders not to compel shipyard owners to grant free access for labor representatives to discuss personal matters with workers. Complaints will be investigated by labor reps when raised. A Bath woman buys War Savings Stamps weekly as her contribution to the effort.
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Emergency Corporation
Emergency Fleet Corporation
Morse High School class parts announced during assembly
At Morse High School last Friday 3 PM students gathered in the assembly hall to hear the line up for the season. John Brown led a school cheer while Arthur Bewker spoke on basketball duties and Edith Mitchell spoke briefly. The top ten class members were listed with four awarded parts and six receiving honorable mention including Forrest Pinkham Ruth Goodwin Blanche Merrill and others.
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M.H
Kents
John Brown
Arthur Bewker
Joe Coss
Talbot
Edith Mitchell
King
Forrest Pinkham
Ruth Goodwin
Blanche Merrill
Bath Red Cross notes strong response for Belgium relief
Mrs E W Hyde and Mrs Maxwell Powers of Bath Red Cross Chapter praise local Civilian Relief Committee workers for clothing drives. Friday afternoon about 2 1/2 tons were gathered, half the goal, with expected gains by press time. The material quality is high, including two middy suits and many blankets and shoes in demand.
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E. W. Hyde
Maxwell Powers
Bath
First Posy of Spring Delights Plummer on Street
Edward C. Plummer wore a purple pansy in his buttonhole on a Saturday stroll. The flower, snipped after lunch from his snow-bound summer street bed, remained in prime condition after harsh winter weather and drew many neighbors’ curiosity as an early sign of spring.
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Edward C. Plummer
Summer Street
Mr. Plummer
Fred B Teeling Feature With Verse And Notes
The issue highlights Fred B Teeling of the city with a photo and an article by him that includes verses and songs such as The Androscoggin Rolling to the Sea We ll Pay Our Debt to Lafayette Maine and Every Star in Our Flag tells A Story The piece shares personal experiences of Teeling and appeals to his readers Also noted Rev Chas L Stevens religious secretary at the Brooklyn Navy Yard describes the long hours and rewarding work among soldiers Mrs Finley Shepherd once Miss Helen Gould organized the effort a decade ago and visits the yard weekly Mrs Stevens stays with Mr and Mrs Fred Cobb Scott R Frye Sagadahoe county food administrator reports a federal notice restricting grinding wheat or rye for seed purposes even if grown by the offeror
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George Dillingham
Thomaston
Seymore Hayden
Harry Williams
George E. Brigham
High St
Harpswell
Bath
Scott Perry
Wiinnegance
Oak Grove
Clinton Tittlefield
Canada
Dan Young
Ivank Talbot
Morse High School
Oliver
H.barter
Grant
The
Independent
Harry C. Webber
Worcester
Mass
Times
Worcester Telegram
Fred B. Teeling
Mr. Teeling
Lafayette
Maine
Chas. L. Stevens
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Soldier Boys
Finley Shepherd
Helen Gould
Scott R. Frye
Sagadahoe County
Eastern
United States Food Administration
Government In Rochester Praises Fruit-a-tives for Kidney Trouble
A Rochester government inspector shares a testimonial praising Fruit-a-tives for resolving years of stomach liver and kidney issues including serious bladder trouble. He reports improvement after using a sample and full boxes, listing price 50c a box six for $2.80 and trial size 25c. Produced by Fruit-Astives Limited Ogdensburg N Y.
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North Union St
Rochester
N.Y
Montreal
R. B. O’flynn
Government
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O¢Densburg
Sonar of Manley Disaster Adds 17 Deaths and 17 Missing
Vice Admiral Sims reported to the Navy that the Sab-built destroyer Manley has 17 dead and 17 missing after colliding with a British warship and a depth bomb explosion. Richard Burke, water tender, is named among the dead and had ties to the city. Robert McMillangan visited Lisbon Falls with his parents before resuming duties at the Texas Steamship Co. office.
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Sims
Navy Department
Richard Burke
Manley
Robert McMillgan
Lisbon Falls
Texas Steamship Co
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Monstcktion
the Sue
Bath City Hospital
Department of the Navy
South America
Miliken
Convention of Federated Women's Clubs
Augusta
Bath Loan and Building Assn
George W. Dean
Chas “A. Corliss
Peter A. Clinto
Home
Institution of Bath
State of Maine Agricultural and Industrial League
New England
Boston
William Conant
Frye's
William R. Bowker
Ethel Williams
Abram Oliver
Doris Morse
Charles Brigham
Elmer Dufkin
Isle and
Haute
Lufkin
Willian Willis
Charles Small
Richmond
Joshua N. Tibbetts
Madelyn Dennison
Freeport
Leon Pennell
F. Littlefield
Auburn
Clinton Littlefield
J. A. Redlon
Mabel
Lewiston
Olney ‘Perry
E. Motley Fuller
Gouraud
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T. Hopkins & Son
John A. Small
John J. Lee
Peter T. Flaherty
George J. Goodwin
Edward Brown
James A. Goodwin
Johnh. Freeman
Thomas T&nch
Thomas C. McCabe
William B.temple
Edwin KF. Ramsay
Ralph P. Dunbar
Joseph E. Evrard
William C. Covel
W. S. Russell
City Home
Morse High
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Lena Addleson
Berlin
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Fletcher’s
Fletcher
F. S. Curtis
Centre Street
Bath, Maine
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Wires
A. B. Watson
New York
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Union Street
Maine Central Railroad
Mainentral
Industrial Bureau
Central Railroad
Commonwealth Hotel
State House
Storer
F. Crafts
Chichester
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