Bath debates Kennebec Bridge versus school funding
In Bath Maine citizens weigh a Kennebec River bridge plan against funding cuts to schools and roads. The editorial argues private capital should build the bridge to ease public expenses while Bath focuses on reducing debt and boosting local services. Concerns about site choice, who pays, and the impact on taxes are raised amid broader weather and seasonal notes.
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Kennebec
Bath
Maine
Independent
Maine Central
Armstrong and Edison Compared: Armstrong Shaping Radio's Future
International Magazine highlights Edwin Armstrong as a pivotal radio innovator on par with Edison and Bell. Allan Benson praises Armstrong for three revolutionary inventions, notably the super regenerative circuit, which has transformed radio phon e technology. Benson notes Armstrong’s relentless drive, modesty, and wartime service in France with the American Signal Corps. Armstrong, 31, unmarried, based in Yonkers, New York, emerged during WWI as a key radio figure.
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Edison
Bell
Edwin H. Armstrong
Ndhe
Armstrong
Allan TL. Benson
International
Mr. Benson
Marek
Ife
Yonkers
New York
France
American Signal Corps
Winter Weather Advisory Advised Preparedness
The note warns that winter may not be severe but urges readiness. It counsels banking up the house, installing storm windows and doors, and stocking winter fuel as a precaution against potential storms.
Robbery Charge Brought Against Two Rockland Boys
The Bath police captured 14 year old Stanley Soboleski and 10 year old Maynard Commons in Nobleboro Monday after a string of robberies across Rockland Camden Nobleboro and other towns. They allegedly entered twelve places stealing cash and goods including cartridges boxes tools and food. They had evaded police for several days hiding in weeds and cottages.
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Rockland
Bath
Nobleboro
Camden
Stanley Soboleski
Maynard Commons
Bark
Gilchrest
Daniper Hill
He Shidley
Edward Trevitt
Joli Ranlet
A. Crockett
Sudo Cottiage
Whield
Knowi
One Man Richer by Over $8 000 in Dividend News
The article notes several shareholders in the New York Transit Co and an oil transport group likely to gain from profits. Directors approved a $50 per share dividend plus a regular cash dividend of $1. The company shows a capital standing at $200,000 and a sizable surplus.
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SSO
New York Transit Co
Phe
Cau Poons
Rotarians Meet at Waterville on Me day
Delegates from eight other clubs in the state attended the Waterville Rotary gathering in Waterville. Speakers included Judge Reber WL DR of Salter, Mit s., and Horace S. Stewart of Bangor. Other participants listed were Daniel Sullivan, Elmer Hindbard, George E. Marr, and Arthur G. Staples, focusing on Rotary principles and community service.
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Wiarter Ville
Mepday
Waterville Raups
Reber WL
Salter
Mit
Frovernor
Trinity
Rotary
Primcipel
Tey Werk
Daniel Sulliven
Elmer Hindbard
Pawtucket
Horace S. Stewart
Bangor Club
George E. Marr
Whiterville Club
Arthur G. Staples
Lewiston Club
Benefit Ball Draws 800 at Saga dahock Firemen Hall
A benefit dance for a sick Saga dahock Veteran Firemen’s member drew more than 800 attendees. The crowded hall limited dancing space while selections included fox trots and waltzes. Music by Myrna Avers and others, with a grand march opening and a brief procession of the association.
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Music Hall
Sagadahock
Portland
Boston
Alta Corps
Toreman
Feremin
Enr Company
William D. Putter
Cilindts Russell
Myrna Avers
John Gaindell
Reginald Stacey
George Held
Radeo
W Dwyer
China
Ernest Dudley
Solon Savage
George McLain
Charles Pfolbrook
Dhinee Owder
Deeniamin Glidden
Morse High Sophomores Elect Rally Ring Committee
Morse High reports Sophomore class elects a ring committee including Edwin Powers Hattie Brown George Field Burnham Dunton and Teatrice Nichols. Juniors face a debating challenge as seniors plan two plays in January and April. Alumni notes name Beatrice Washburn Cuthbert Wilson Lelin Harmon Frieda Mikelsky Raphael Haley Richard Baker James Dunton Maurice Avery.
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David Alkazin
Haw
Edwin Powers
Hattie Brown
George Field
Burnham Dunton
Teatrice Nichols
Ringe
Beatrice Washburn
Carney Hospital
Bostow
Cuthbert Wilson
M. Lelin Harmon
Mercy Hospital
Philadelphia
Frieda Mikelsky
Cohrin Classical Institute
Waterville
Iiphael Haley
Bryant-Stratton Business College
Bostom
Richard Baker
Holderness School
Plymouth
N.U
James Dunton
Maurice Avery
Tarvard University
Verne hero Fogg challenged by modern world voyage
A critique of Jules Verne’s Around the World in Eighty Days contrasts his dated schedule with modern travel. It notes faster routes through the Panama Canal by the Laconia cruise, observes adjustments in times across continents, and humorously references imagined perilous perils and a Miners election scene as fictitious tropes.
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Jules Verne
Whineas Fogg
Verne
America
France
Foge
Suez
Bombay
Fogg
India
Calcutta
Elephant
Hongkong
Yokohama
Pegg
Panama Canal
Laconia
New York
San Francisco
A. Justaes
Ble
Aml
Milwaukee County Farm Boom Makes World Milk Source
Scientific farming and large machinery drive a dairy boom in Milwaukee and Waukesha counties. Pure bred cattle, beef and dairy breeds, 20,000,000 gallons of milk yearly, and Allis-Chalmers tractors showcase a modern farming hub shaping cheap milk and mechanized agriculture in the heartland.
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New York
Galveston
Los Angeles
Cerie
New Orleans
Seattle
Detovit
Memphis
St. Louis
Liveburg
Chicago
Worthind
Minneapolis Cod
Se. Paul
Gall
Milwaukee
Waukesha
Hieney
Atlis Chalmers
Ame
Ctater
Principality Stairs
O. HH. Falk
Allis-Chalmers Company
Winhesha
Weukeshia
Jas
Guernsey
Isle of Guernsey
Waulevte
Wal
Lucky Gunners Bring Home Deer
Edwird W Hyde and Delong returned from a northern trip along the Statenese border with a small bag of deer. Hyde shot an eleven pointer buck and Delong claimed a fine youngster. The party included George Torgeen Jon Cobnen and Ernest Perry.
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Saiwidas
Mar. Hyde
Delong
Morin
Dead River
Streiu
Creorge Torgeen
Jon Cobnen
Ernest Perry
Peston Oil
Cleveland
Port
Vani Whiter Boyeks
Diet
Mandan December meeting at Pranowek town hall
A local agricultural society meeting was scheduled in Mandan on December 4 at 1.40 am in the town hall at Pranowek. Officials related to the department were expected to attend.
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Pranowek
Things Life Would Rather Like To Know Moments
A fragmented reader prompts questions on Lenin's death date, ex-Kaiser dicta, and conversations of Allen B Parker and Bane M Cox. The text recalls shipyard training, yeast sediment, and attempts to trap animals on listed lands. It notes a $100 penalty for trapping within 20 feet of a defined area.
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Lenin
Niki
Jack Dempsey
Allen B Parker
Bane M. Cox
Sify
Denver
Maine Autotebite Directors Support Bond Resolution
The Maine Automobile Association directors meet and adopt a resolution urging support for a bond issue to fund trunk line completion and secure state funds. Officers elected include President W. Kicker and Vice President Charles B. Foge, with a slate of trustees named from York Center to Bath. The group plans to push the measure to the incoming legislature and resists a current tax or gas levy.
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Maine
Pny
Srae Crebedisterte
Ieee
Gaeeline
Maine Automobile
Maine Iatermobile Association
Hove
Dirac W. Kicker
Daniel W. Proegg
Charles B. Foge
Bmeitton
Clay V. Gannett
Robert S. Wescock
Uber
Fir
BK. OG. Sanger
Bangor
Joseph W. Stoneon
York Cente
Perley WL Brydes
Seth Parte
Frank I. Guernses
Dovers Oraar
W. Toutes
Filnworth
Frank
Nichole
Baths Sethir Gi. Staples
Leseieton
Vieker
Fraguk
Mecestin
Vorthonl
Bebe
Seates
Wee Fevevek Weert
Coe Maember
Jone
Cocos
Merine
Creryerninent
Chee Pew
Babin
Wrebatigten
Dagulpes
Peters Lederts
Will Benefits Two Societies In Late Massachusetts Probate Ruling
A newly probated will directs funds to two societies in Portland, naming beneficiaries totaling several heirs and outlining specific bequests. The document names Sarah M Cot of Utensesel and Elinbeth BL Plastro among beneficiaries, with provisions to support cemetery maintenance and ongoing charitable activities.
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Daniel
Bors
Jarmel
Nastieeet
Maris Bi
Cid
Tohiele
Wes
Portland
Pleuredas
Slinc Fatale
Miverelte
Serine
Semel
Freeeef
Sarah Mo Cot
Uetunesel
Aiwhknes
Library seeks old ship lists for Patten Free Library
A pamphlet listing vessels built and registered in Beth from 1783 to 18s is offered to the Patten Free Library by a donor. The seven page document includes origin, tonnage, bearing port, first owner and registry details, compiled from customs records.
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Beth
Ists
Patten Free Library
Margaret R. Foote
Customs House
Ceeorge Preble
FS. Wartrilge Cod
Sasny
Children of Mary entertain at St Marys church event
The Children of Mary of St Marys church hosted an evening in the Warih school hall for a charity event. Prizes included a tea set, stationery, and a ticket for the ext purety. Miss Dorothy McKay won the women's baby prize. Fred Sauphin won the Kentlensen’s baby prize.
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Mir Dorothy McKay
Kentlensen
Fred Sauphin- Pfertiee
Nole
Celere Ciel
Mixx
Mary McDiernail
Mies Merry
Verien
Amsie
Extith
Mary
Gertrude Daperey
Volenne
George W MacMahan’s Estate Noted In Demise Proceedings
Georget W MacMahan appears in probate records detailing heirs Nathaniel Mae, Sag MaeMaben, and multiple relatives. The will or estate action involves shares and property in various towns including Cenrge, Stoward, and Everett, with an auction-like sale and residence provisions set after a specific date.
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SlarMahan
Fesbierserts
Cseurgeters
Snerre
Nathaniel Aed
Creargetrewen
Sienithes
Winfield
Cenrgetown
Stoward
Senttport
Winthregy
MacMahon
Charles
Everett
Mane
Horace MacMahan
Bbe Heer
Bie
Next Launching Delayed After December Work Progress
The report notes ongoing work on all ships with completion anticipated in the latter part of December. Thesas and Girone of Gibbons Coal Co. are on a business trip while Mhikea and pbsice details remain unclear.
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Ghee
Sioth Seem Works Ltd
Thesas & Girone
the Gibbons Coal Co
Tee Mhikeahe
Pbsice
Hoover Urges Aid for the Red Cross During Global Crisis
Herbert Hoover secretary of commerce and American Relief Administration chairman calls on Americans to back the Red Cross as the national emergency fund. He warns disasters demand swift relief and pledges continued support from the public to sustain Red Cross operations at home and abroad.
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Herbert Hoover
RED Cross
Commerce
The
American Relief Administration
American Red Cross
Reileau
America
Tony
Alumni Association Elects Secretary at Meeting
The Path Bigh Sete Alasuns Alumni Association executive committee elected Miss Share AL Verrs as secretary and president, with current officers including Nene: Vrennens Mian Spear and William S Shorey among others. The report notes health issues among a few members and mentions upcoming events.
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The
Path
Ann Mary Mabhin
Vrennens
Wee Percellent
William S Shorey
Boashin Revtisscon
Amd
Copeeberw
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