Value of Libraries and Tariffs in Local Debates
A column extols school libraries in Saskatchewan and Bath free access, cites Edinburgh guidance for youths at fourteen, and notes Andrew Carnegie's library influence. It argues tariffs protect farmers and industry while warning against free foreign competition and unemployment. Roger Babson sees many profit ideas, but stock and race betting remain risky paths to wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saskatchewan
Canada
Bath
Patten Free Library
Bowdoin College
Educational Committee
Edinburgh
Scotland
Bath Iron Works
Roger Babson
Babson
Forest fires show smaller damage in 1927 than year before
Census of fires on protected lands shows 1927 burned 2 784 000 acres with 4 297 000 dollars in damage down from 4 755 000 acres and 15 048 000 dollars in 1926 despite more fires 33 867 to 35 300 Smokers caused 6 747 fires burning 507 000 acres and 752 000 dollars in damage Incendiaries started 5 379 fires burning 570 080 acres and 659 000 dollars in loss
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Forest Service
United States Department of Agriculture
Enduring Tool Shaped by Business Men of Action
A fragment notes a dental instrument or method crafted by others and then adopted in practice by pragmatic businessmen. It highlights transfer from development to real-world use driven by business acumen and hardheaded decisions.
Portland Loses Winter Steamship Service After Fifty Years
After nearly half a century, the White Star line removed its last ships from Portland's Grand Trunk docks. Local shipbuilders blame federal train grading laws and competition from Canadian ports, with Halifax and St John pressing for the trade. Government ownership of the Canadian National Railway is also cited as a factor in shifting global commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
United Kingdom
Great
White Star
Grand Trunk
Montreal
Halifax
St. John
Canadian National Railways
Canada
Why Seasons Change With Sun Position
The text explains that seasons are not driven by distance to the sun but by the Earth's tilt. In summer the sun sits higher and overhead, while in winter it remains lower on the horizon, causing temperature differences.
Clergyman Witnesses Pipes Near Hull Brack Saloon
Rev. F. Woodman recently presented a case of pipes by saloon customers outside which he had conducted religious services. He was present at the scene following his departure from Hull-Bn¢g, and the event drew attention to tensions between temperance efforts and local drinking establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
F. Woodman
Nequasset Ladies Bid Farewell To Bernatto Family
The Nequasset Ladies Auxiliary hosted a tea at Mrs. Wilson Wright’s Bonnie Brae home in Woolwich to honor Mrs. John Bernatto and family as they depart October 13 from Brooklyn for Buenos Aires Argentina. The party featured orange yellow décor and a leather manicure kit gift for Mrs. Bernatto. The Beruattos plan to stay at least a year in Argentina and their children will attend school there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Wright
Bonnie Brae
Woolwich
Nequasset
John Bernatto
Irma
Jackie
Crofton Hall
Brooklyn
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Frank Bailey
Merton Wright
Amy Cromwell
Bernatto
Beruattos
Beruatto
U. S. Navy
Amelia Wright
John Gilmore
Annie Dodge
Lawrence Ryan
Sumner Bailey
Percy Bailey
Henry Dubar
Maurice Skillings
John W. Brown
Lothair L. Lowell
Reed Bailey
Herbert Leeman
Everson Stinson
Rachel Gilmore
J. A. Colby
Oswald Rankin
Lincoln-Sagadahoc Teachers elect new officers
Mrs Clinton D Wilson of Bath named secretary treasurer and Harold B Clifford of Boothbay Harbor chosen president at the Lincoln Sagadahoc Teachers association convention in Richmond. J B Allen of Damariscotta elected vice president. executive committee includes A L Shorey and Charles S Sewall. Norris S Lord named delegate to National Ed Association. Richmond Board of Trade extends best wishes. A church parish dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton D. Wilson
Bath
Lincoln-Sagadahoc Teachers Association
Richmond
Harold B. Clifford
Boothbay Harbor
J. B. Allen
Damariscotta
Supt
A. L. Shorey
Waldoboro
Charles S. Sewall
Wiscasset Academy
National Educational Association
Richmond Board of Trade
Loring Totman Matrimony Reported After Maine Honeymoon
Edna Mae Totman a bookkeeper at Small's Radio Store marries John A. Loring in a Sept 21 ceremony at Central Congregational parsonage. The Everett Mass native and former Navy machinist now resides in this city with his bride after a weeklong Eastern Maine wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Mae Totman
Small's
John A. Loring
Maine
Central Congregational Parsonage
David L. Wilson
Loring
Small’s
Radio Store
Morse High School
Shaw Business College of
Portland
Shaw's
Charles E. Totman
Berwick
United States Navy
Everett
Mass
Death of Mr. Gildersleeve Reported in Maine
Bath authorities received word Friday of the death in Central Maine General Hospital Lewiston of Mr. Gildersleeve father of Rev. Nelson B. Gildersleeve of Brooklyn formerly of Auburn who led Grace Episcopal church services last Summer during Rector Tubbs absence. An Aroostook county man speeding on Elm Street Saco was fined 11 per mile about 50 mph total $50 which he paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Central Maine General Hospital
Lewiston
Gildersleeve
Nelson B. Gildersleeve
Brooklyn
Auburn
Grace Episcopal Church
Charles M. Tubbs
Aroostook County
Elm Street
Saco
Hewes
Vivid Hurricane Letter From Bath Resident
Former Bath and Southport resident Sue Hammond Mackie describes the Florida hurricane's terror from Lake Worth. She recounts roofs torn off, water and gas outages, martial law, and widespread damage as families begin cleanup and recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Worth
Florida
M. A. Mackie
Arthur C. Lemont
Lemont Street
Bath
West Palm Beach
Palm Beach
Mama
Twin County Farm Bureau Annual Session
The Twin County Farm Bureau invites all members to the annual meeting at Auburn Y M C A on Thursday Oct 18 with free clam chowder. A film program and educational exhibits accompany dinner and officer nominations seek delegates from several communities. President Harry Rackley urges attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin County Farm Bureau
Auburn Y. M. C. A
Hortense A Welch
M. E. Ricker
H. J. Whitney
Ethna Fogg
West Branch
Montford S. Hill
Auburn
Farm Bureau
East Livermore
Poland
Leeds
Richmond Corner
North
Turner
Harry Rackley
New Fall Schedule Revamps Maine Central Rail Service
The Maine Central Railroad adopts a full fall schedule affecting Bath and Rockland service. Weekday morning local departs Portland 7.05 to Bath 8.32 and Rockland 10.38, with noon and afternoon trains delayed by about an hour and a half and half an hour respectively. Reverse morning local from Rockland now 8.00 to Portland 11.20, quicker Bath to Portland. Evening trains shift about an hour later. Sunday timings adjusted too.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Central Railroad
Bath
Portland
Rockland
Boston
Commander MacMillan to Speak at Bowdoin Chapel
Commander Donald B. MacMillan, just back from 15 months in the Arctic, will address Bowdoin College chapel Monday morning. He often shares experiences not in lectures with undergraduates before proceeding to Rockland to visit his nephew, Dr. Neil Fogg. The Bowdoin schooner sails wintered at Southport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald B. MacMillan
Arctic
Bowdoin College
Sills
MacMillan
Rockland
Neil Fogg
Bowdoin
Southport
Commander MacMillan
Maine
Provincetown
Bath Woman Honored On 90th Birthday
The 90th birthday of Mrs. Helen Lauraman Harvey Douglas widow of J Lufkin Douglas was observed Friday at 23 York Street Bath with friends calling from morning to evening and warm tributes noted by all who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Lauraman
Harvey) Douglas
J. Lufkin Douglas
York Street
Birthday Tribute Highlights Frances E Willard Connection
The article notes tributes for Mrs. Douglas with remembrance from the W C T U state convention in Augusta and the Beacon Street Methodist Church Ladies aid where she served 40 years ago. Gifts and many flowers accompany three birthday cakes including one with 90 candles, plus a card from Mrs Hunnewell of Augusta. Mrs. Douglas shares a birthday with Frances E Willard and is a member of the W C T U.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Ladies’ Aid
Beacon Street Methodist Church
Hunnewell
Douglas
Frances E.willard
First Snow of Season Brings Mild Slush to Streets
The first snow storm of the season arrived at high noon on Friday with flakes turning to hail. Cars gained a white top briefly while rain followed and pedestrians faced a light slush during lunch hour. Cuban salesmen struggle translating American ad slogans into Spanish.
Cross Word Puzzle Horizontal and Vertical Clues
A dense list of crossword clues covers horizontal entries from violent commotion to prefix through, and vertical entries from lateral to prefix meaning through, plus themed numbers and archaic spellings for a full puzzle read. The page presents a mixed clue set with 1 across to 88 across and verticals extending to 42 with several thematic dollar figures and measurement notes.
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Eat
Andrew Carnegie
Aroostook
Aroostook Investment and Securities Co
Percy K Snow
Houston
Berverly
Oklahoma
Philadelphia
Charles Cohen
Casper
Walley
Joe
Teachers’ Association
C. D. Wilson
MR. Gildersleeve
Auburn Y.M.C.A
E.J. Carlson
A. F. Thomas
Phippsburg
Katherine Johnson
Percival O. Johnson
Waterville
New York
Broadway New Yon
Bricht Suntit
Eicense
D. Sofield
Manaaine
Maine Central
R. R
Bowdoin Club
Wiscasset
Frank Henderson
M’millan
J. L. Douglas
The
Mariners
Ustom
Dthe International Syndicate
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