High Power Radio Prompts New Broadcast Era
Discussion on superpower broadcasting, its potential reach 2 to 50 miles from cities, and the need for parallel development with wire networks to advance equipment and methods. President Coolidge promotes timber conservation and forest product utilization, while Owen Young reports Dawes plan progress and Germany’s cooperation. The Zeppelin ZR S renamed Los Angeles marks postwar peace signals.
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Superpower
David Sarneff
Radio Corporation of America
Ueh
Department of Progress
Los Angeles
Germany
Governor Council considers nineteen pardon petitions
The Governor and Council on Tuesday heard nineteen cases seeking pardons. All petitions were taken under advisement and will be acted upon at a later session of the Council.
Postal Workers Resume Push for Pay Increase
Postal employees renewed their campaign for higher pay while commentators say President Coolidge will reiterate in Congress that the nation cannot currently afford wage increases in the department.
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Coolidge
Republicans Split on Insurgents Regard at Session Start
It is doubtful whether the Republican insurgents in Congress will receive much recognition from the regulars when the session opens. Already several prominent Republican leaders have stated this view.
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Congress
European radio test falls short last night
The broadcast attempt across the Atlantic failed to impress, underscoring the challenge of coordinating cross ocean programs while American stations struggled to pick up signals. The trial highlighted technical limits and practical hurdles in long distance air transmission.
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Atlantic
Puzzle Manufacturing By Employment Of Bath Woman
The piece outlines Miss Margaret Foote’s puzzle business in Bath, renting and selling wooden jigsaw puzzles built from three ply panels. It covers production steps, picture selection, child puzzles, a Brunswick branch, and a note on Madame Emma Eames as an early renter.
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Margaret Foote
Jelle Poote
Trughes
Balfour
Clemenceau
Othe Parlowfield Hunt
Miss Foote
Emma Eames
Madame Fames
Brunswick
Priscilla Shop
Bath
California
Italy
Boston
France Produces Less Iron Than In 1913
Economists claim France as the ironmaster of the world is challenged by new data showing iron output at 90 000 tons a month and steel at 64 000 tons, both about 15 percent below the 1918 levels.
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France
Supper at Beacon Street by Beacon Street church aid
The Ladies aid of the Beacon Street church held a baked bean supper at the vestry on Friday night. Tables were attractively decorated with red alder berries and pine. A meal of beans, brown bread, cake, coffee and doughnuts was served. Committee in charge included Mrs. Albert Shepard and others.
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Beacon Street
Vestrey
Albert Shepard
Scott Tibbetts
Frank Daley
Herman Crocker
Herbert Huggard
Ella Willis
Fred Teeling
Mae McCabe
E. Lewis Wall
Morse High School Parents Attend Education Week
About sixty parents visited Morse High School Thursday afternoon, observing classes, listening to teachers, and watching student recitals. Principal Arthur C. Scott and staff welcomed them, praising school spirit and the value of parental interest in education. Superintendent Clinton D. Wilson spoke at the final assembly, noting the football team, band, and orchestra, urging physical training for all students and stressing respect for teachers. He urged students to pursue work with determination, and warned that poor grades should not deter hardworking learners from athletics or duties.
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Morse
Arthur C. Scott
National Education
Clinton D. Wilson
Comuntry
Wilson
Mary Wilson
Tie
College Orl
Walter Page scholarships for English journalists created
The English Speaking Union funds two Walter Page scholarships for English journalists. Each provides a year in America to study life and politics, valued about 2500 dollars. Next year’s funds are limited, with plans to send the two writers in January. A London committee selects the holders, who may work briefly with an American newspaper during their visit.
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Walter Page
English Speaking Union
America
London
United States
Funeral services for Bath city clerk Albert J Grassy
Funeral services for Albert J Grassy longtime Bath city clerk held Friday at Universalist church with large attendance. Rev George Wilson Scudder led the service as Sons of Veterans and local officers served as bearers. Burial followed at Oak Grove.
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Albert J. Grassy
Universalist Church
Bath
George Wilson Scudder
Sons of Veterans
John Shaw
Maine
Vernon W. Miller
T. W. Higde Camp
James W., Trewster
Edward T. Gareelon
Oak Grove
Actor Fights Off Five Hold-up Men in Berlin Robbery
Leo Peukert, a Berlin actor known for heroic on stage roles, defended himself against five armed attackers after a performance. He knocked out two assailants, broke a wrist on another, and detained a fourth suspect to be taken to the police station.
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Leo Peukert
Berlin
Peukert
Lemont and Gilpatrick United in Marriage in Bath
Charles Mason Lemont of Bath and Miss Mertie Arline Gilpatrick of Richmond wed in a single ring ceremony at Rev. Samuel A. Evans residence on Summer Street. Attendants were Frances H. Meserve and Joseph W. White. Lemont is son of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Lemont. Gilpatrick is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Willick of Richmond. She works at Bath Iron Works Ltd and they plan to reside in Bath.
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Charles Mason Lemont
Bath
Mertie Arline Gilpatrick
Richmond
Samuel A. Evans
Summer Street
Frances H. Meserve
Joseph W. White
Durham
Lemont
John G. Lemont
Wilick
Hichmond
Bath Tron Works, Ltd
Meeting of Creditors for Albert T. Blackington
In Rockland a first meeting of creditors is set for December 23 at 11 30 a m at the county courthouse. The order is issued by Hon William T Hall Referee in Bankruptcy. A Blackington of Waterville is the attorney for the bankrupt.
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Albert T. Blackington
Rockland
William T. Hall
A. Blackington
Waterville
Y M C A seeks to earn memberships with odd jobs
Youngsters seek membership in the Y M C A by doing odd jobs after school hours. The secretary and directors will not give free memberships, but will aid the most deserving. Boys lacking funds may still gain access through work, and the institute invites offers of suitable odd jobs from supporters. A phone call will mobilize a volunteer to assist.
Maine Lighthouses Hit Near 200000 Spending Plan
Commission of Lighthouses head George Ro Putnam proposes nearly 200000 for Maine lighthouses in his annual report to the Secretary of Commerce. Funds would establish lights at Otter Island and Firm Island, build depots in Portland and Rockland, and set up at Tumbler Island, with additional improvements at Chelsea Woods Hole and Cape Cod.
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Maine
George Ro Putnam
Commerce Toover
Otter Island
Firm Island
Porthind
Rockland
Tumbler
Wood's Hole
Cape Cod
Trust Companies Show Excellent Growth Across States
Trust Company resources in Maine for the year ending June 30 were 140 SDS8 810 a gain of 4 765 493 over 1923. New England trust assets totaled 1 509 000 000. National totals reached 16 025 580 000 with deposits rising to 13 289 148 000. President John W. Platten notes U S trust resources have doubled in eight years and trebled in 12, reflecting expanding trust business and growing usefulness.
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Trust Company
Maine
United States
T Rus! Co
New York
New England
John W. Platten
United States Mortgage & Trust Co
Acadia Lodge Moves to New Pythian Temple
Acadia lodge IX of P. votes to move lodge property from current quarters to the new Pythian temple on Center street the third floor room is ready for carpet furniture has been moved in second floor social rooms are prepared ceiling and walls decorated deeds signed and recorded with a probable January 1 dedication date on a regular meeting night
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Acadia Lodge
Pythian Temple
Center Street
Geilstrup
Ladies of St Marys Serve Supper to 250
Ladies of St Marys held a supper at the Clifford house Chestnut street directed by Rev Fr Devaney with an extensive list of organizers. Over 250 suppers were served raising a fine sum for the organization while guests enjoyed a well received menu and an enjoyable evening.
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St. Mary's
Clifford House
Chestnut Street
Fr. Devaney
Marshall A. Haraden
Edward J. Murphy
Charles Fitzgerald
Joseph McCole
John DP. Hayes
William J. Curran
John Conley
John J. Keegan
J. M. Royal
Joseph Charles
Westward shift of foreign born population in America
The center of foreign born residents in the United States is moving westward for the first time in about fifty years. Chicago and Los Angeles showcase high foreign shares, while California grows its foreign population substantially, notably Greeks and Armenians, with Japanese immigration decreasing. The trend reshapes regional demographics and could influence future racial and labor patterns nationwide.
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America
New York
Atlantic Coast
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Isso
Kentucky
Cincinnati
Far West
California
Los Angeles
Nebraska
Western
Chicago
Middle West
Wisconsin
Arizona
New Mexico
North Dakota
South
Birmingham
Rhode Island
New England
Fall River
Philadelphia
Massachusetts
Population figures show foreign born whites nationwide
The data indicate 1,108,161 native white residents and 13,712,754 foreign born whites across the country, with Connecticut listed as 982,210 native-born whites and 376,518 foreign-born.
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Connecticut
Plummer Signals New Direct Subsidy Push for Merchant Marine
Plummer of Bath and Shipping Board vice chairman spoke to the Mayflower Society in Washington arguing for a direct subsidy to establish a permanent, privately owned merchant marine. He claimed a direct subsidy could replace indirect support and allow sale of government fleets, with ships improving over time. His remarks were viewed as opening a new subsidy campaign led by his Shipping Board influence.
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Plummer of
Bath
The
Shipping Board
Mayflower Society
Washington
Congress
Plummer
Cook closes contract for gasoline cruiser build
Fred M. Cook returned to Boothbay Harbor from New York after securing a contract for Reed-Cook Construction Co. to build a 48 foot gasoline cruiser for Long Island Sound. The craft follows Cox and Stevens designs and is slated for spring delivery. Cook has retired from active Reed-Cook membership but may continue as a naval designer. Coal laden barges will be dispatched upriver before Kennebec navigation closes due to ice. The Seguin towed the V Po, carrying 35 tons, to Augusta and docked at Purington Bros. Co.
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Fred M. Cook
Bath
Boothbay Harbor
New York
Reed-Cook Construction C O
Long Island Sound
Cox & Stevens
Cook
Reed-Cook Construction Co
Kennebec
Gardiner
Augusta
Vpocopson
Philadelphia
Seguin
Purington Bros. Co
Three Bath Men Fined and Jailed on Statutory Offense
City Marshal Fred F Hall arrested three Bath men after Nina Harrison testified at a hearing before Judge Keegan. Harrison, committed to the Women's Reformatory at Skowhegan, led to charges of a statutory offense. Each man was fined $100 and costs and sentenced to 60 days in jail.
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Bath
Fred F. Hall
Nina Harrison
Skowhegan
Keegan
Annual Meeting of Pomona Grange Unites Granges
Sagadahoe Pomona Grange met with West Bath Grange all day November 19 with over 150 attendees. Officers elected included Master Harry Rackley Topsham and Secretary Elmer Rich, with installation by Horace Marshall. An evening program featured cornet solos, a patriotic tableau, and a harvest dinner hosted by West Bath members.
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Sagadahoe Pomona Grange
West Bath Grange
Harry Rackley
Topsham
Leland Plummer
Dali
Joanna M. Trodgkins
Bath
Reuben Durington
Dromore Grange
Thorace Marshall
Sagadahoe Grange
Willian TI. Gould
Merrymeeting Grange
Chaphters Hee
Tervielta G. Sawyer
Elmer Rich
West Bath
Winnifred Rackley
Pomora
Marion Vinmmer
Ceres
Annie Pintington
Flora
Nellie Marshall
Igadalee Grange
Horace Marshall
Mra. Wareld Childreth
William Bailew
Trene Rice
David Henderson
Nathe Teeling
Nooeshold
Lizzie Hoggett
Alice Smith
Stearns Scott
Lucy Ward
Marion Plummer
Annual Inspection of Ladies of GAR by Tarbox
An excellent attendance marked the annual inspection of the Ladies of the G A R at the G A R hall led by Mrs Mary E Tarbox of Fryeburg national inspector. In the absence of president Mrs Abbie Perkins vice president Mrs Thomas Haley presided. The work pleased Mrs Tarbox who received chrysanthemums from Mrs Haley. The next meeting is Tuesday Nov 25 for annual officer election.
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Mary BE. Tarbox
Fryeburg
G.A.R. Hall
Abbie Perkins
Thomas Haley
Tarbox
Haley
Genesta Sewing Circle Hosts Birthday Luncheon
Mrs Susana and Miss Mae Congdon hosted about 20 Genesta sewing circle members at their Upper Washington Street home last week. After the business meeting a luncheon was served and Miss Mae Congdon cut a large birthday cake. Ada Perkins played as the group enjoyed aThanksgiving themed decorated party and an old fashioned sing.
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Susana
Mae Congdon
Ganesta
Sewing Circle
Upper
Washington Street
Miss Mae Congdon
Nellie Congdon
Ada Perkins
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Front Street
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Young
Gen. Dawes
Dawes
Europe
SY Bath
Morse High School
U. S
Ladies OF ST. Mary
Horace Greeley
Small’s Radio Shoo
Tor St
Tel
Pomona Grange
Gar
Genesta Sewing Circle
Times
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