Shipping Act Threatens Coastwise Trade and Shipyards
H. H. Raymond and other maritime leaders warn that the newly passed shipping act, expanding registry for foreign built vessels, jeopardizes American coastwise carrying and shipbuilding. The call is for a broad repeal via a Republican campaign, organizing strong opposition and distributing Senate opposition speeches as a strategic tool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Shipping Board
United States
Senate
Boards of Trade
Chambers of Commerce
Supreme Court
Congress
House
Great Lakes
Wilson
Atlantic
Pacific
British Columbia
Gulf
H. H. Raymond
Clyde and Mallory Lines
Underwood
Raymond
Destroyer Davis Trial Triumphs Amid Fog and Speed Tests
The destroyer Davis completed standardization, backing and steering trials at Rockland and Bath Maine with fastest mile 32.79 knots, mean high run 31.77, four hour speed 30.37 knots, all fuel tests within contract guarantees. Shipping men praised American coastal service for efficiency and low rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath
Rockland
Davis
Maine Central
Mt. Desert Island
Kennebec
An Old Fashioned Home Remedy Promised by L F Medicine
An old fashioned remedy claims to ease run down conditions in men and women. It is pitched as a general tonic that tones the stomach, improves appetite, purifies blood, and stimulates the liver. Described as safe for all ages, the product has been a family stand-by for over sixty years and is sold locally or via free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Great Lakes
Hughes
America
Friends of
Pan
L. F
Atwood
Vege
Lf.” Medicine Co
Probate Court Records and Executors Named
Will filed for Alonzo Purinton of Bowdoin with Emma A. Purinton named executrix. Estate of Marcell D. Sprague of Phippsburg to Isabelle Sprague as executrix. Will proved and allowed for George C. Lovell of Richmond with Alice M. Lovell executrix without bond. George T. Getchell of Bowdoinham and Susan A. Getchell executors, Isabel C. Folsom of Bath with Omer W. Folsom executor. Accounts filed First and final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo Purinton
Bowdoin
Emma A. Purinton
Marcell D. Sprague
Phippsburg
Isabelle Sprague
George C. Lovell
Richmond
Alice M. Lovell
George T. Getchell
Bowdeinham
Susan A. Getchel]l
Isabel C. Folsom
Bath
Omer W. Folsom
Building Up Your Blood and Pink Pills Advertisement
An advertisement extolls Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People to increase red blood cells and improve oxygen delivery. It claims benefits for anemia and general strength, promotes a booklet Building Up the Blood, and notes free mailing from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady New York and a 50 cent price at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Dr. Williams
First and Final Accounts in Bath and Richmond Estates
A long list of first and final accounts filed and allowed for multiple estates and guardianships in Bath Richmond and Topsham including James R McKay W C P Ward Elizabeth Haggett Winona Stinson John Peacock Charles Preble Susan Gibbons Edward Bridgham and others Inventories filed for Mary Mussenden Harry Stinson Samuel Ward Haggett Joseph Whitney and William Moses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Totman
Ec. T. A
Mary A. Page
Richmond
James R. McKay
John McKay
Bath
W. C. P. Ward
Samuel O. Ward
Elizabeth A. Haggett
Rosalia Stimpson
E. A. Haggett
Amos B. Hagegett
Winona T. Stinson
Harry C. Stinson
Lizzie R. Moses
William F. Moses
John W. Peacock
Daniel B. Peacock
Charles E. Preble
Frances A. Preble
Susan R. Gibbons
Thomas P. Gibbons
Charles E. Meserve
Albion C. G. Meserve
Topsham
Hattie A. Treen
Almira C. Norton
Edward W. Bridgham
Charles H. Dickinson
Charles Rose
Abbie J. Lindsey
Fitchburg
Mass
Mary E. Mussenden
William B. Mussenden
Harry O. Stinson
Amos B. Haggett, Jr
Joseph Whitney
H. J. Whitney Et al
Topsham House Party Honors Mr and Mrs Holbrook
A Labor Day gathering at Topsham hosted by Mr and Mrs Richard Holbrook included G B Holbrook of Bath W B Demby and family of Kilarnock Va and Walter Dingley of Bath. The group toured Edward Sprague's Rhode Island red chicken ranch and feeder hens, rode a hanging car through the hennery, and praised the hosts for a delightful day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Holbrook
Topsham
Labor Day
G. B. Holbrook
Bath
W. B. Demby
Kilarnock
Walter Dingley
Edward Sprague
Sprague
Mrs. Holbrook
Wheel Stolen From Pearl Street Man Mourning Loss
John A. Lord Jr of Pearl Street reports the theft of his Peerless bicycle last Wednesday week while he attended church. The bike, a gift from his father Chief Carpenter John A. Lord USN, last July, was fully equipped with lantern. A neighborhood witness recalls seeing a young man nearby prior to the theft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Lord, Jr
Pearl Street
John A. Lord
U.S.N
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Probate
Fidelity Trust Company
Ge Sursais
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