Lessons of Drafts From Napoleon to Modern U S Wars
The piece argues past drafts favored the rich who could buy exemptions while the poor faced conscription. It traces Napoleon’s system allowing wealthy men to buy their way out, leaving paupers to fight, and contrasts with World War I and II draft reforms under Selective Service. It notes 1940 draft mobilization and broader societal burden, and surveys ancient to Roman practices illustrating how wealth and class shaped military service across eras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Napoleon
America
Community Call to Support Bath Memorial Hospital
A local appeal urges all residents to back Bath Memorial Hospital to boost health services and efficiency. It emphasizes the hospital serves the county, could save lives in emergencies, and every man woman and child should consider their role in sustaining the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Memorial Hospital
Oldest Settler on Parker's Island and Early Sagadahock History
The text traces Parker's Island proprietors from the oldest settler to later generations, detailing land holdings, ship ownership including the Willing Wind and Thomas and Mehitable, and conveyances to Capt. John Penhallow. It covers settlement shifts due to Indian warfare, mortgage actions by John Parker III, family births in Boston during Sagadahock eclipse, and Jacob Parker Sr and his descendants, noting marriages and religious ties.
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Bigbuary
Thomas and Mehitable
Fisher
John Penhallow
Augusta
John 43Rd
Thomas
Mary
Parker’s Island
Boston
John Watt
Clark & Lake
Sagadah
Parker's Island
Cook
John Parker
Thomas Salter
John
Porta
Wes
Remember
Sarah
James
Verrin
Sagadahock
Jacob
Dominicus
Joanna
Bray) Jordan
Falmouth
Jacob, Jr
Dominicus Jordan Parker
David Strout
Phippsburg
Domestic industry signals steady output and rising sales
The report notes record auto production notching peak since July and September construction at 1.8 billion dollars, up 27 percent from last year. Electric power up 10 percent amid steady business, with little fluctuation in overall activity except easing agricultural prices. Backlogs remain heavy as metals, autos, petroleum, construction, utilities, and farm equipment sustain output for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nr News
Maine Authors Rise in New England Literature Scene
Maine, once a remote corner, now fuels a surge of Yankee writing. Coffin notes Maine's 1910 onward growth surpassing Massachusetts and other New England states, citing a dozen Mainelanders or adoptees shaping the region’s literary landscape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tomorrow
the Arts and Public Affairs
Robert Tristram Coffin
Maine
Boston
Massachusetts
England
Pana
Earth’s Crust Weighs Approximately 5 Percent of Mass
Scientists estimate the cover over the earth weighs about five percent of the total mass, a figure explained as the outer shell formed by rocks and sediments. This rough proportion highlights the crust’s relative heft compared with the planet’s mantle and core.
New Residents Listed for Hyde and Lambert Park Areas
A friendly welcome note lists new residents moving into Lambert and Hyde parks. The full roster names families on Crawford drive Oak Grove avenue and nearby streets, including Grover Gavett Lee Shute Pinkham Collins Harvey Es Bernard Long Patchaud Maddocks Frosh Flower Marr Hatch Grant Chaput Rooney Brown Lewis Stiling Chryston Miller and Stewart Joy Bonsey Castner DeCourcy Winter Meister and Lee at Bluff Road Central Avenue and Denny Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lambert and Hyde
Robert Grover
Crawford Drive
Earl Gavett
Edwin C. Lee
Crawford
Harold Harvey
Antonio Es
Ee Bernard -Goding
Ae Long
Oak Grove
Joseph Patchaud
Haree Maddocks
Froseh
Heath Lane
Une
Raymond Flower
Office Drive
Charles F. Marr
Denny Road
Russell Hatch
Tower Circle
James R. Grant
Bowman Street
James Chaput
John Rooney
Harold Brown, Jr
Guy Lewis, Jr
Carl Stiling
Alexander Chryston
Paul Miller
Hyde Park Terrace
A. L. Stewart
Bluff Road
Grace Joy
J. M. Bonsey
Central Avenue
Times and Record Employes at Banouet
The Times Publishing Co. and Brunswick Publishing Co. held their annual Halloween banquet at Hotel Eagle in Brunswick. About 60 employees and spouses attended a steak or lobster supper followed by group singing, performances, games, and jokes. Frank B. Nichols, president, spoke on his 50 years in publishing and praised employee loyalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Publishing Co
Brunswick Publishing Co
Hotel Eagle
Brunswick
College Town
Paul Niven
Brunswick Record
Frank B. Nichols
Fred Jones
Bill Lowans
Nichols
Bath
North-Center PTA hears art talk at Oak Street Parish House
North-Center PTA met at the Oak Street parish house with Miss St Angela art teacher as guest speaker. She outlined four art phases graphic design craft and appreciation and noted a Bath boy with marked talent. A covered dish supper is planned for October 22 at 6 30 PM with co chairs appointed to arrange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Center
Oak Street
Miss St. Angela
Miss St. Angelo
John Parker
John Wakefield
Ralph Warren
Parker
Roy Lawrence
Harold Louder
Charles B. Doyle
Edward Lee
Bath Probate Court Monthly Session Report
Probate filings list Natalie Bell appointed administratrix in Bath. Annie E. Cox estate accounts presented by Bath Trust Co. conservator. Fred C. Cox sixth and final account filed by Bath Trust Co. estates. Spiros J. Kakos first and final account presented by executors. Marion A. Rafnell first and final account by Clarice Prince executrix. Jennie C. Tripp first and final account by Ruth L. Croston administrator. Dora L. Howard Bath Trust Co. confirmed as trustee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Natalie Bell
Annie E. Cox
Bath Trust Co
Fred C. Cox
Marion A. Rafnell
Clarice Prince
Jennie C. Tripp
Topsham
Ruth L. Croston
Surprise Party For William Rader At Washington Street
A birthday party was held for William Rader on Washington Street Monday night of last week. Halloween decorations adorned the rooms, with refreshments, gifts, and cards. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Chester King, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Spinney, Maurice Skillin, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bracey, Mr. and Mrs. Leslie MacKinnon, Mr. and Mrs. Douglas McAuley, Ralph Bets Jr., and Mrs. Paula Hooten assisted serving refreshments. The guests enjoyed cards and had a pleasant time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Rader
Washington Street
Chester King
Clarence Spinney
Maurice Skillin
Glenn Bracey
Leslie MacKinnon
Douglas McA
Ralph Bets Charles Jr
Paula Hooten
Maine Temperance Union to Meet in Bath Church
The Maine Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a two day meeting at the First Baptist church in Bath on October 21 and 22. Guest speakers include Mrs D Leigh Colvin president of the National WCTU Rev James A Coney field secretary New England Yearly Meeting of Friends and Rev George M Berry executive secretary Christian Civic League of Maine. Reports from department directors will be heard and features planned. Mrs Walter R acccident of the Maine W Uz will preside. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Woman's Christian Temperance Union
First Baptist Church
Bath
D. Leigh Colvin
National Woman's Christian Temperance Unon
James A. Coney
New England Yearly Meeting of Friends
George M. Berry
Christian Civic League of Maine
Walter R. Acccident
Maine W. . Uz
Municipal Court Sentences For Probation Breach and Malicious Mischief
A Bath man was sentenced to 30 days in Kennebec county jail for breaking probation and being found intoxicated on Water Street. A Bath woman pleaded guilty to malicious mischief for breaking a City Hall window, receiving a suspended sentence and six months probation.
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Water Street
Kennebec County
Bath
Casco Encampment installs officers at Odd Fellows hall
Casco Encampment 1.C.C.F. installed officers at Odd Fellows hall Thursday night led by district deputy grand patriot Lawrence K. Crommett of Augusta. New post holders include Leverett C. Welch Woolwich chief patriot Herbert Lermond Wiscasset high priest Ellery Kidder senior warden Charles Sweet junior warden Ivan Bates scribe Robert Newman treasurer Lorin J. Brown first watch Har Boynton second watch A K Rogers third watch Arthur Panagu inside sentinel Arthur McCullan outside sentinel all of Bath Harold Mayberry Newcastle and Edgar Rankin Wiscasset guards of the tent.
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Casco
1.C.C.F
Odd Fellows Hall
Lawrence K. Crommett
Augusta
Leverett C. Welch
Woolwich
Herbert Lermond
Wiscasset
Ellery Kidder
Charles Sweet
Ivan Bates
Robert Newman
Lorin J. Brown
Har' Boynton
Georgetown men arraigned on malicious mischief charges
Leroy Pinkham and Maurice Hinckley of Georgetown pleaded not guilty when arraigned in Bath Municipal Court on charges from the sheriff's department for breaking two panes of glass in a Georgetown building owned by Fraker. Each received sentence and was held for six months by Judge Gardiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Pinkham
Maurice Hinckley
Georgetown
Noto
Bath Mipal
Sheriff's Department
Frank Erases
Seto
Gardiner
Phippsburg Center PTA Receives Minott Boarding House Gift
Mrs. Thomas Totman announced that Mrs. Charles V. Minott of Phippsburg and her daughter presented the Center PTA with the Minott boarding house to serve as a community house. An honorary life membership went to Mrs yoo and Mrs aggett. A building committee of Herbert Scott Gordon Alden Thomas Totman and Eugene Winslow was named to inspect the building and report at the November 11 meeting. Plans include a Halloween party October 29 and a social hour with refreshments.
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Membe
Thomas Totman
Charles V. Minott
Phippsburg
Fredcoon
Oroho
Minott
Yoo
Aggett
P. T. A. For Life
Ee Hoacena
Herbert Scott
Gordon Alden
Eugene Winslow
Christian Service Committee
P.t.a.s
P.T.A
Birthday Party for Kista Ann Fletcher
Little Kista Ann Fletcher, daughter of William E. Fletcher Jr., celebrated her third birthday with a party at her parents home on Milan street. A large cake baked by Aunt Mrs. Kista Hansen topped the table along with ice cream, cookies and candy for the young guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kista Ann Fletcher
William E. Fletcher, Jr
Milan Street
Kista
Kista Hansen
Appee Kista
Lly
Patrici
Betty Lou
Florence Leonard
Jeannette Morin
Sandy Robinson
Judy Reed
Mildred Fletcher
Michael Fletcher
Sylvia Morin
Steers Fletcher
Kista Han
Gertrude, Fletcher
William Fletcher
West Bath Boys Win Blue Ribbon Awards
West Bath Harvesters 4-H club members Roland Barter and Robert Belanger earned blue ribbons at the Topsham fair calf show. Robert won first for Guernseys aged one to two years and first in showmanship. Roland won first for Jerseys. Both boys attend local grammar schools and are seventh and sixth graders respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Barter
Robert Belanger
Harvesters 4-H Club
West Bath
Topsham Fair
Robert
Roland
Forrest Barter
North Center Grammar School
Leon Belanger
Central Grammar
Marine Draftsmen Elect Officers
Bath Marine Draftsmen Association held a meeting at South End PTA hall after a turkey dinner. Thirty four members attended as officers were elected including Donald B. Wilson reelected president and Herbert Larrabee as vice president. John Keegan Jr was chosen secretary and two executive committee members were William Beller Earle C. Horner and Duncan Bragg.
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Bath Marine Draftsmen’s Association
South End
PTA Hall
Donald B. Wilson
Herbert Larrabee
John
I ” Keegan, Jr
Elec
Illiam Beller
Earle C. Horner
Duncan Bragg
Bath letter from England reveals troubling teen intent
A letter from England inspired by a Bath resident expresses a young boy's desire to meet a theme and pursue troubling goals. The note, written by a boy of an unspecified age, hints at actions regarding sex and signals concerns about the two leads involved in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
England
Bath Woman Attends Silver Wedding Celebration
Mrs. Albert H. Thompson visited upper Ash Street to join her cousin Mr. and Mrs. Frank York for their silver wedding anniversary. The event, broadcast on Portsmouth station, drew guests from Portsmouth Nash and Portland, with John York U.S.N. and family present. Mr. York, a World War I Yankee Division veteran, received numerous gifts and six decorated cakes were cut and served.
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Albert H. Thompson
Ash Street
Mouth
Frank O. York
Portsmouth
Portsmouth Nay
York
Adea
Bath Folks Now in Florida Visit Local Docks and Trailers
In Tampa and Clearwater area, Bath residents recount a banana boat arrival from Honduras and gathering broken stalks for canning. Dow works at Big Ben Drive-In in South Clearwater, owns a 20 ft Indian trailer, living at a park. Durward Bowie and Wendell Williams renovate trailers with cabanas, while Mrs Bowie and Mrs Williams attend Gulfport Fall dance.
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Tampa
Ainbad
Rittenclif
Honduras
Dow
Big Ben Drive-In
South Clearwater
Park Re
Durward Bowie
Wendell Williams
Bowie
Gulfport
Mrs Joseph Smith Seeks To Promote Teaching Aids
Mrs Smith plans a community drive distributing teaching aids and booklets on safety, school savings, and tuition, urging use of U S Savings Stamps. She will travel Cumberland Andros and Oxford areas to engage residents and promote the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Joseph. Smith
Cumberland
Veterans group plans Armistice day highway plaques
Bath Veterans Association met at City Hall to form a committee with military and patriotic groups to finalize plans for placing bronze plaques along Pitman Square Davis Highway and Leeman Highway as part of the new Carl ton highway approach honoring those who lost their lives in World War II.
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Bath
City Hall
Pitman Square
Davis Eae
Leeman Highway
Carlton
Miss Hagan Chooses Boston for Evening Event
Miss Natalie Hagan a New England Baptist Hospital student in Boston attended a social gathering on a Sunday evening with her parents Mr and Mrs Hagan of Cobb Road.
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Natalie Hagan
New England Baptist Hosital
Boston
Ee Theneunday Evenin
T Bees
Mrs. Gan
Cobb Road
Fragmentary trial notes show verdicts and bail
A partial courtroom record notes counsel for the defense and a not guilty verdict for one Jean, with a $5 payment to the court. It mentions intoxication charges, fines of $4.70, a local woman facing a flat warrant, a 60 day jail sentence, and a transfer to Superior Court where a woman was freed on $500 bail.
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Tocaey Meena
Ennebec Coun
Bride and Groom Wed in Bath Church Ceremony
Arline Babine of 47 Shepard Street wed in St Mary’s Co church. Frances Babine, assistant, and the groom wear gray and blue gabardine suits. Wedding took place with Rev Belfontaine presiding in a formal Bath ceremony attended by family and friends. Bride employed at Bell Manufacturing Co and groom discharged from U. S. Navy, now with Torrey Roller.
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Arline
Carr
Dauter
West
St. Mary’s Co Church
E. J. Babine
Shepard Street
Belfontaine
Usband
Bath
Bell Manufacturing Co
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