Preparedness and politics mix as 1916 convention looms
A 1916 political preview notes Hughes and Roosevelt leading for the Republican nomination with pledged delegates and many unpledged. it discusses Plattsburg training, National Guard cadetships, and defense readiness, alongside primary election urgency and Berlin warnings. Bath Iron Works highlights a speed-tested yacht Winchester. M. J. Mulligan seen in Portland.
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Hughes
Roosevelt
Chicago
John C. Phillips
Wenham
Mass
Plattsburg
Bath
New England
The
Minute Men
War Department
Volunteer Army
National Guard
Bath Iron Works
Winchester
Rockland
United States Navy
Farmer's Wife Relies On L. F. Atwood Medicine
A farmer's wife acts as nurse and doctor using simple remedies for family ailments. She trusts L. F. Atwood's Medicine to strengthen stomachs, regulate the liver, and soothe tired nerves. A 35 cent bottle is sold locally with free samples by L. F. Medicine Co., Portland, Maine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F.” Atwood
L. F.” Medicine Co
Portland
Waterville Given Site for Country Club and Clubhouse
Local planners purchase a $7,200 site for a Waterville country club with a planned stone clubhouse at about $5,000. The project aims to boost Bath as a summer resort and provide local members with a desirable recreation option.
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Waterville
Bath
Bird mimic draws large crowd at M H S Assembly Hall
Edward Avis the bird mimic naturalist violinist and whistler drew a large audience at Assembly Hall under the Cosmopolitan Club banner. He entertained with bird calls slides and violin while sharing educational notes for teachers and pupils.
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Edward Avis
Assembly Hall
Cosmopolitan Club
Mr. Avis
Supt. Flood
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the Times Company
Fear St., Bath, Me
Maine
Edward CC. Plummer
Congress
Granges
Boards of Trade
Met
London
Paris
Roman Quirinal
Petrograd
Adjutant General’s Office
West Point
United States Army
Washington
United States
Berlin
Atlantic
M. J. Mulligan
Olggette Myers Tobacco
Germany
M.H.S
West Bath
Avis
King Tavern
Boston
Margaret Foote
O. M. Redlon
Hiram T. Stevens
Adelaide Dennison
Alice Varney
Bishop
Flood
Golden Eagles
Center St
Ky.c
Bath Dance Orchestra
Times Company
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