Do man-eater sharks habitually attack men
The National Geographic Society notes most scientists doubt common sharks attack humans. Of forty US coastal species from five to over 40 feet, only New Jersey attacks within 12 days and 60 miles are authenticated in 95 years. Smaller grayfish harass fishermen. sleeper and basking sharks avoid humans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Jersey
National Geographic Society
United States
Society
Arctic
Ake
New England
Twelve Foot Man Eater Sharks Rival Sea Monsters
The article notes man eating sharks of notable size including twelve foot specimens and sea lions ingested by large sharks. It cites brief measurements of a twenty inch wide mouth and two and a half inch teeth while mentioning tiger and great white sharks and a naturalist, William Keebe, who argues these predators deserve less fear than popularly believed.
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William Keebe
Sharks
Barraedas
National drive tests school health across 70 cities
The American Child Health association conducts a spring survey in cities over 20,000 population to assess vision, hearing, nutrition, health knowledge, habits, and attitudes among students. Observations cover dental care, nursing, medicinal services, and health instruction to identify effective health education methods and progress indicators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Child Health Association
S.J. Crumbine
Autos Bridge Atlantic to France by Ocean Liner Tours
Americans continue to ship cars across the Atlantic with new liners offering garage space for up to 60 vehicles. A triptych pass from the Automobile Club of America costs 400 to 250 dollars per car. driving exams and customs duties are waived. Tourists drive from Harve to Paris, often staying months, with Anne Morgan among noted repeat travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
France
Automoble Club of America
Ean Step
Tourists Club de France
Automobile Club of America
Te Harve
Paris
Italy
Spain
New York
Anne Morgan
J, Pierpont Morgan
Atlantic
Europe
Snow Promoted to Assistant Freight Traffic Manager
Lucien Snow of Portland is promoted to Assistant Freight Traffic Manager of the Maine Central Railroad effective May 1. A Harvard College graduate, he joined the railroad in 1909 and rose through roles in the Tariff Bureau and freight operations, now representing the company at nationwide freight rate and tariff hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucien Snow
Portland
Maine Central Railroad
Mr. Snow
Harvard College
Maine Central
Tariff Bureau
Snow
Vacancies in Navy for Radio Experts
The Navy seeks Radiomen with vacancies totaling over 300 announced by Capt. Thom. Radioman first class 13, radioman second class 180, radioman third class 131. A Radio School operates at Hampton Roads, Virginia to train suitable applicants.
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Navy
Thom
Washington, D. C
Hampton Roads
Woolwich Grangers Hold Enthusiastic Meeting
Woolwich Grange held a well attended session last Wednesday with initiation in progress. The program featured piano duets, solos, stories, and a discussion on whether children have too much leisure, stressing the need for a healthy balance of work and recreation. Officers include Fred Soule master and Anna Soule secretary.
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Woolwich Grange
Ciss
Machel Klodgden
Florence Baker
John Carter
Merle Jameson
Frank Todgdon
Anna Keule
Sarah Bailey
The
Grange
Fred Soule
Ischel Hodgdon
Anna Soule
George Stickney
Lisrold Bailey
Frank A. Hodgen
Marion Berry
Alton Derry
Evelyn Bailey
Pomona
Mary Stunnewell
Ceres
Lena Grover
Flora
Surprise wedding links Northbridge pair in church ceremony
Miss Gladys Wirrill of Northbridge and Zina Maton of Phippsburg wed at the Northbridge Methodist church after the evening service. Rev. AL G. Church officiated as the procession began. The couple, attended by relatives, left for a honeymoon in the White Mountains, returning to Winnegance.
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Gladys ,Wirrill
Northbridge
Mass
Zina M. Maton
Phippsburg
Church Street
AL G. Church
Alice McLaren
Edmund
Tirrell
Edwin Thrill
Harold P. Small
Small
Radio Shop
George Eaton
Winnegance
Morse High
White Mountains
Mr. Eaton
Winneganee
George P Spinney 77 Dies After Illness in Arrowsie
George I Spinney 77 died Thursday at his Arrowsie home after a weeklong pneumonia illness. A lifelong Arrowsie resident, he ran the local mill for many years and supervised the Sunday school at the Methodist church. He is survived by his wife and a nephew Arthur Spinney of New York City.
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George I’. Spinney
Arrowsie
Mr. Spinney
Nicholas and
Elnora
Todd) Spinney
Methodist Church
Arthur Spinney
New York City
Winnegance Squaw Club Hosts Auction and Prizes
Friday evening activities include an auction with prizes won by Mrs. Sheridan Morse and Mrs. Marion Morse. Upcoming Friday’s meeting will be with Miss Marion Morse. Members report nurses and homebound residents improving while others return to duties. Community club notes discuss building additions, regular meetings, prizes, and social events at the community house and related homes. Road work and local grange events are also mentioned with various attendees and speeches.
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Squaw Club
Michard Morse
Sheridan J. Morse
Marion Morse
Arthur Perry
Omar Perry
Zinn Went
Ines
Pred L. Parks
Robert V. Manson
Portland
Arthur Totman
Kiss Dangatew
Mixstor’s Morse
Gorham Normal School
Winfield Wy Morse
Mes
Archer Totti
Annie Milcolin
Marion Traffnell
Harry 2. Webber
Charles KE. Hewitt, Jr
Winneganee
Phippsburs
Uf Feers Place
Thier Vidbigges
Local residents note health, travel, and family matters
Mrs. Lulu Atkins rests comfortably at City hospital after an operation. Mrs. Grace Cunningham returns from Boston and New York with goods for her store. Mrs. Helen V. Downing, City hospital superintendent, returns from Boston after a week away. Mrs. Fred A. Fuller travels from Andrews Road to Topsham to tend her mother Mrs. Emery Wing who has been ill. Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Corey and three children plan to move to Waterville in a fortnight, Mr. Corey works there and visits home on weekends. Mrs. Addie I McFadden visits sister Mrs. Ida M. Beals in Sugadahoe Ferry. Mrs. Beals, confined to her room with influenza, is improving and able to sit up.
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Lulu Atkins
City Hospital
Grace Cunningham
Boston
New York
Helen V. Downing
Fred A. Fuller
Andrews Road
Topsham
Emery Wing
Arnold Corey
Mere
Richard Moore
Wiscasset
Mars
Lawrenen
Geraldine Steth
Readin Mass
Alfred Soames
Annie Cunningham
George Legard
Path
Florence Carlton
Fart Dew
Porthouard
John Preble
J. M. Stinson Price
Miro
William Wright
Harkin Solomon
Emma Diy
Edgar Rhionehe
Hollis Leeman
Bath City Hospital
Evelyn Mae
George Crocker
Lewiston
William Crocker
Clarence Baker
Louis Dack
Paria Dureau
Fred Hathorne
Maward Sanford
Bath
Hartley Trathorne
Brunswick
George Spinney
William Weight
Worthand
Novella J. Trott
Malden
Mass
Julia Decker
Alfred Trott
Orville Jameson
Community gathering at Murphy's Corner Sunday school
The Woolwich event included songs, a prayer by Mins Cole, and a children’s talk. Prizes were awarded for pies and sewing, with Kathleen Brown and Edmund Hey weed among winners. A picnic is planned for late June, and church groups hold activities weekly at Murphy's Corner.
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Murphy's Horner
Mins Cole
Prien Onl Les Ous
Dalla
Little Huth Oliver
Prank Gould
Twee
Roberta Iather
Kathleen Brown
Roberta Thathorn
Miss Cole
John Seale
Altenerry
Mathis Chin
Two Mistresses of the White House
The fragment notes that after a certain presidency the topic shifts to Madison serving as Secretary of State, with a mention of succession and a four-year interval implied by the text.
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White House
Washington
Madison
Dolly Madison and the White House Social Regime
A nostalgic portrait of Dolly Madison as social queen and power behind the throne. The article lauds her tact, hospitality, and management of official and private functions, shaping early presidential social life and earning lasting esteem in Washington society.
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Mary Clemmer
Dolly Madison
Madison
Washington
John Adams
Adams
Jefferson
Jean Pierre Sioussat
Paris
Mrs. Madison
Washington Irving
John
Irving
Monroe
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Topsham Grange
Lis
Ladis Aid
William Tudor Gardiner
Florence
Summer Street
Mous Shelton System
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Hillcrest
Christian Endeavor
Birch Point
Farm Bureau
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Woodbury
Oren
Sunshine Girls
Bluebireds
Hillcrest Manse
DR. Pierce
Golden Medical
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TSO
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Mr. Madison
Iset
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Cosies Club
Payne Todd
Jackson
Congress
Dally Madison
Trewse of Representatives
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Lincoln
Cleveland
Frances Folsom
Jaws
Louise Payson Latimer
Grover Cleveland
Delly Madison
Omar W
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Max Kutz
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