The Decline and Defense of American Merchant Shipping
The article traces America's early seafaring strength, the shift toward rail and farm economies, and the decline of merchant shipping from 1845 to World War I. It argues that government operation during war built a seafaring corps, but Congress blocked private transfer, risking loss of naval and economic security.
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Europe
Inmlies
East Todies
Cathay
Great Britain
America
Congress
Shipping Board
Harding
United States
Harold M Sewall dies in New York after surgeries
Portland Evening Expyres notes the death of Harold M. Sewall of Bath Maine a Republican leader and former American minister to Namen and consul to the Hawaiian Islands. It lauds his patriotism public service and steadfast party loyalty praising his reforms and devotion to Maine and the nation.
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Portland
Mo Sewall
Bath
Maine
Republican Natomal Committee
New York
Harald Sewall
Sewall
Republican Party
Namen
Germany
Honelalu
United State
Eversl
Sewill
Amd
Harold M. Sewaill
Highway tax debate faces possible three cent proposal
The State Highway Commission hinted at a possible three cent gasoline tax to fund highway work, but expects little chance of legislative approval. Voters accepted the current one cent tax with limited opposition, yet a three cent levy could trigger strong protests if fuel prices rise.
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State Highway Commission
Win
Maine residents oppose three cent gasoline tax
Citizens in Augusta discuss a proposed three cent per gallon increase in gasoline tax. They argue that highway improvements should benefit all, not just heavy users, and express concern about potential opposition to higher rates.
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Wamers
Augusta
Maine
Harold M Sewall a Noted Maine Figure Dies After Operation
Harold M Sewall former vice consul at Liverpool consul general at Samoa minister to Hawaii and Maine Republican leader dies after surgery. A lifelong public servant he supported Navy policy and chaired Maine Committee on Public Safety. He advised on armament talks and was a delegate to the 1916 National Convention.
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Kennebec Journal
Harold M. Sewall
Maine
Liverpool
Samoa
Hawaii
John L. Stevens
Cleveland
Committee On Public Safety
Republican National Committee
Conference For the
West Bath Red Cross session and community updates
West Bath Red Cross held an all day session at Grange Hall with a luncheon. The article lists numerous local residents visiting, hosting, and attending events, including PTA meetings and planned December sales and fairs.
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West Bath
The
Red Cross
Grange Hall
Neon
Sabino Colonists Hold Jolly Halloween Party
Sabino Improvement Association members gathered at the Oliver home on Washington Street for a Halloween party with contests such as needle threading string and raisin chewing. Winners included Robert Smalls and Vaughan Smiley with others taking prizes in peanut race apple games and a chair apple-eating contest. A chamber of horrors, refreshments, and a community sing closed the night, with plans for a Sabino ball party in two weeks led by Everett Lemont Edward Haggett and Charlotte Perkins.
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Sabino Improvement Association
Arthur G. Oliver
Washington Street
Delmar FE
Bates
Louise Smiley
Elmer DD. Hodgkins
Elizabeth McGrath
Vaughan Smiley
Kum Belanger
A. G. Oliver
Arthur Baum
Sam Belanger
Sabino
Everett G. Lemont
Edward W. Haggett
Charlotte Perkins
Real estate market shows improvement in Bath
Bath conditions have turned for the better since early summer says Fred B. Reed a Bath real estate dealer. There is strong inquiry for small houses and several recent sales occur through Reed’s agency including 688 Washington street 102 Bedford street and a Woolwich farm. The Roland Fisher estate with 14 additional parcels was recently placed on the market.
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Bath
Fred B. Reed
Mr. Reed
Roland Fisher
Washington Street
Ralph E. Seekins
Bedford Street
William T. McBurnier
W. FE. Brown
Brunswick
Charles Brawn
Woolwich
William T. Burnier
Fisher
Woolwich Obituary and Community Notes
Margaret S Hanson of Woolwich died at Bath hospital after a long illness. She leaves her husband William and a son Millard Pinson, plus siblings Frank Williams, Charles Williams, and sisters Mrs Scott Perry, Mrs John Harvey, and Mrs Charles Smith. Funeral planned at her home. Local updates cover farm sales, visits, travel to funerals, hunting trip, and community events with numerous residents named.
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Margaret S. Hanson
William Hanson
Woolwich
Bath Hospital
Loring
Ann Williams
Millard Pinson
Frank Williams
Bloomfield
New Jersey Coated Paper Co
Charles Williams
Topsham
Scott. Perry
Bath
John Harvey
Richmond
Charles Smith
Brunswick
T. Herbert Fernald
Tie
Stott
Charles Brown
Middle Road
Leon MacBuarnie
Sarah FE
Wathorne
Frank Trend
P. Hall
Hadley
Charles Alexander
Rachael Gilmore
Leonard Stilphen
Tron
Brownie
Fred Soule
Wiscasset
Mer
Herbert FB. Wright
Asbury Bailey
Boston
Watton Herbbard
Worrhendd
Wolfgoorel
Kilby
Wportland
Woolwiter
Lewellyn Bailey
Wathleen
Tra Black
Carl Tse
Bangor
North Whitefield
Grange
Me. Groull
Montsweag Grange
Daisy Hunnewell
J. Edgar Thoonewell
Mary Figgins
Vernon Ayer
Wilson Bailey
North Berwick
Charles Henry Cutler
Sagadahoe Ferry
Fred Carlton
Florence
Esther Bailey
East Somerville
Mass
Ellen Bailey
Auburn
Emery Bailey
N. W. Exton
Sebasco
Paul Gilmore
Marjorie
Virginia
Harold Shaw
Fred Hathorne
Origin of bobbed hair sparks German scorn
A young German philosophy student Robert Vogelmann calls bobbed hair the deadly sin against Dame Fashion and urges German fraulein to reject the style. He claims it was invented by a dear sister seeking to camouflage hair growth with a trick.
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Robert Vogelmann
Funeral of Dr Emery Bailey Highlighted Local Obituary
Dr Emery Bailey longtime Lewiston dentist died Friday night at 73. Auburn funeral Monday followed by services in the High Street Congregational church. Survived by son Clinton Bailey and daughter Minnie Bailey. two brothers Lincoln of Bath and Franklin of Denver.
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Lincoln Bailey
Bedford Street
Auburn
Lisbon Street
Flora Parker
Bailey
Maine Dental Association
Augusta
Auburn Water Commissioners
W. W. Bolster
Dr. Bailey
Ile
High Street Congregational Church
Tranquil Lodge of Masons
Orrs Island
Clinton Bailey
Darling Automobile Co
Minnie Bailey
J. Sherwood
Bath
Franklin
Denver
Colorado
Tattooing fades from the seafaring life
A Seaman's Institute veteran laments the vanishing sailor culture as tattooing, once common aboard ships and on shore, declines. Professor Jack in South Street explains the current scene with steady trade, simple designs, and evolving tools.
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Seaman's Institute
Maaybe
Erin
United States
South Street
Professor Jack
Maine Notes Highlight Local Feats and Legion Car Project
Fort Fairfield resident Daniel McKinnon may set a potato picking record by harvesting 142 barrels for Frank S. Ames and loading them with teams. Eastport sardine factories mostly closed except Booth Fisheries. A 40 by 20 foot imitation boxcar structure will bear P. L. & M. Co markings and house Sanford American Legion post members until a larger headquarters is built.
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Fort Fairfield
Daniel McKinnon
Frank S. Ames
Eastport
Booth Fisheries
Thomas W. Cole
American Legion
P. L. & M. Company
Lloyd agents recall tales of queer risks
The piece recalls Lloyds insurance history from a 150 year residence, noting varied risks beyond marine insurance. It cites a man insuring himself for 100000 against harming his mother in law and historic policies like Napoleon’s potential captivity and Dettingen battle legends, then cites modern oddities such as weather, holidays, riots and elections risks.
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Lloyd’s Insurance
Marine Insurance
Edward Lloyd
Lloyd's
George
Dettingen
Napoleon Bomasparte
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