Millions of Auto Campers Touring America Today
A vibrant portrait of the American open road era describes 12 million campers in 3 million cars venturing coast to coast. It highlights the car as the key to modern vacations, the rise of auto tourist camps, the need for reliable vehicles and well equipped camping outfits, and advice on safe, enjoyable trips. It emphasizes family participation, geography discovery, and a code of courtesy for road travelers, with detailed gear lists and tips.
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Fall River
Colorado
Morse-Colson wed in Bath in simple church ceremony
Richard C. Morse and Miss Alice L. Colson of Phippsburg were married Tuesday forenoon at Central church parsonage by Rev. David L. Wilson of Bath. They left for a wedding trip and friends offer best wishes for a long, happy marriage.
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Richard C. Morse
Alice Colson
Winnegahee
David L. Wilson
Bath
Mrs Amanda Wright Visits Bath Family Then Heads Home
Mrs Amanda Wright of West Med icorpl ummer Bath visits her sons and relatives. She leaves Saturday for home to stay a fortnight, then travels to Detroit Michigan to spend the winter with her daughter Mrs Stanley Bright. She is visiting her son E Mason Wright on Winship Street.
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Amanda Wright
West Medicorplummer
Bath and
Detroit
Mich
Stanley Bright
Winship Street
Appreciation of Militia Service at Small Point Fire
Editor Frederick B. Percy of Small Point Beach Maine expresses gratitude for militia efforts during the Small Point fire. He praises their discipline and spirit, which gave observers a sense of security amid the blaze on September 11 1926.
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Bath Independent
Small Point
Frederick B. Percy
Small Point Beach
Maine
Progress Report on New England Ruffed Grouse Study
The New England Ruffed Grouse Investigation reports progress with 417 specimens collected last year from New England and eastern Canada. It notes many parasites and diseases, but emphasizes food, growth, habits and life history as ongoing study areas over a three year period, seeking public support to fund 1926 27.
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New England
Alfred QO. Gross
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
Thornton W. Burgess
Canada
Alfred ©. Gross
BE. BE. Tyater
Department of Pathology
Harvard Medical School
Boston
New England Grouse Fund
Joy Street
Mass
Economics of Dim and Bright Electrical Bulbs
The piece argues dim new bulbs may use similar power to bright bulbs, affecting perceived economy. It notes that in terms of actual expenditure, dim bulbs can be less economical than brighter ones due to efficiency and cost over time.
Sugar in Early Days by Ancient East Indies Discovery
The text notes sugar was found in the East Indies by Nearchus under Alexander the Great in 325 B.C. It mentions an eastern people allied with Pompey the Great using sugarcane juice as a common beverage.
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East Indies
Nearchus
Alexander the Great
B.C
Pompey the Great
Colored Picture Wire Matches Wall Colors
Picture frame wire is now sold in many colors including gold tan brown green silver and white. This allows securement of wire to blend with wall tones so it does not stand out against the background.
No Improvement Claim Baffles Biologist
A biologist notes that human ears are becoming smaller across generations while suggesting no similar trend for a man who behaves foolishly. The remark appears in the Cleveland Plaindealer and remarks on apparent evolutionary changes versus recurring social displays.
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Cleveland Plaindealer
Master Sculptor Myron’s Lifelike Athlete Statues
Master sculptor Myron, a celebrated fifth century B C Greek artist, was famed for statues that depicted athletes in active contest, not merely posed figures, highlighting dynamic movement in his work.
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Myron
B. C
Phippsburg Forest Fires Devastate Town and Surroundings
A severe forest fire rages through Phippsburg, burning large swaths from Morrison place on Sam Day road to Basin near the chapel, threatening homes and livestock. Firefighters and Bath militia battle the flames as residents evacuate and aid efforts continue. a Reed farm blaze consumes about 100000 feet of timber used by a Lewiston lumber owner with shipments to Bath Box Co.
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Phippeburg
Morrison Place
Sam Day
Basin
Elijah Bartlett
Basin Road
Bodwell Grange Hall
Sebasco Pistated
Miny
Morrison
Bath
William Wyman
Small
Point Beach
Gardiner
J. D. Eastman
Candy's Harbor
James C. Perry
the Basin
J. E. Walker
Thomaston
Ridge
James. Ey Percy
F Ox’s Head
Cooper
Augusta
Earle Whitbrook
South Gardiner
Ruel Bridges
Hope and
Faith
Newbury
N. Y
John Golder Leach
Boston
John Leach
Charles Thistle
Robert
Topsham
FE. H. Shaw
Johnson House
Stonybrook Road
Victor Bagley
Florence Bagley
Jackson
Brunswick
Bagley
Boothbay
Beynswick
Arthur Savage
Weeks Mills
Oscar Thornton
Parker Head
George E. Black
Sebasco
A. G. Jefferson
Albert Young
Phyllis
Hubbard Stacey
Herbert Bassett
Edwin M. Wyman
Eric Carlson
Popham Road
Samuel McElroy
Popham
Page Wyman
Edward P. Thomas
Elbridge Morse
Reed Farm
Princess Piompino described as one of world’s most beautiful women
The Princess Piompino of Italy is noted as exceptionally beautiful and a modern type of woman. She is said to be interested in the Fascist movement and was married at the age of sixteen.
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Ere
Piompino Boncompagnis Queett
Italy
Registry of Deeds Centennial Noted in Sagadaheo Record
The Sagadaheo registry marks its centennial with note that Lincoln county dates to 1826 and Daniel Green was the first register. Current official Hiram T. Stevens reports the first entry in volume 1, page 1 records a deed from Bath merchants Garsham Hyde and Ebenezer Arnold to Bath blacksmith William Winston, involving land on Center street with a river waterway reservation.
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Sagadaheo
Lincoln County
Daniel Green
Hiram T. Stevens
Center Street
Garsham Hyde
Ebenezer Arnold
Bath
William Winston
Eastern States Exposition spends 30000 on grounds and utilities
The Exposition management invested about 30000 this summer in plant and equipment improvements for the 10th anniversary fall show from September 19 to 25. Work included grading 182 acres, laying 3000 feet of water mains, gas line updates, and drainage fixes, plus completing Circuit Avenue and a new lagoon fill creating a 40 acre automobile camp and parking area.
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Eastern States Exposition Management
Agawam
Exposition Grounds
Eastern States Exposition Grounds
Poultry Show to Highlight Eastern States Exposition
The tenth annual Eastern States Exposition in Springfield Massachusetts runs September 19 to 25. The third annual Exposition poultry show announces all varieties of land and waterfowl per the American Poultry Association standards with an unusually generous premium list for 1926. Cooping for sentries and space for about 2000 birds in the poultry building built in 1924 will be provided.
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Springfield
Mass
American Poultry
Personal notes of summer travels and vacations
Daniel Williams enjoys his annual two week vacation. Mrs. John H. Hyde leaves for a Boston visit. Hon and Mrs Rupert H Baxter spend ten days in Essex Junction Vermont. Miss Anna E Gibson returns from Portland visit. Mrs Orrie M Gregware of Boston son Dr Paul A Gregware. Harry A Beals of Augusta weekends in Bath then heads to Rockland and Bangor. Rev and Mrs Edwin D Hardin touring England expected in New York this week.
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Daniel Williams
John H. Hyde
Boston
Rupert H. Baxter
Essex Junction
Anna E. Gibson
Portland
Orrie M. Gregware
Paul A. Gregware
Harry A. Beals
Augusta
Bath
Rockland
Bangor
Edwin D. Hardin
England
New York
YMCA Twilight League Final Governing Committee Meeting
The YMC A Twilight League Governing Committee held its final meeting to settle league business. The season earned a 71.85 net gain to be shared by four teams for equipment, with receipts of 171.54 and expenses of 99.69. Officials McLaughlin McThee Kittridge Pratt and scorer Hennessey were each to receive a gold piece, season tickets were approved, and a banquet for all four teams planned for next season. Committee members were Elbridge Wright chairman William Perkins secretary Ralph Gay treasurer L Eugene Thebeau and Arthur Gilmore.
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Y. M. C. A. Twilight League
James Mclaughlin
Dan McThee
William Kittridge
Arthur Pratt
Mark Hennessey
Simmer
Elbridge R. Wright
William C. Perkins
Ralph Gay
L. Eugene Thebeau
Arthur Gilmore
Funeral services for Dr. Clarence A. Peaslee
The funeral for Dr. Clarence A. Peaslee, state legislator and Rotary leader, was held Tuesday at Central Church at 2 30. Delegations from 15 organizations attended, with Rotary conducting a memorial luncheon. Masonic rites were performed by Lincoln lodge and Polar Star lodge. Honorary pallbearers were past commanders of Dunlap commandery K T. Burial followed at Oak Grove with active bearers from city hospital staff.
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Clarence A. Peaslee
Rotary Club
Central Church
David L. Wilson
Lincoln Lodge of Masons of
Wiscasset
Dr. Peaslee
Solar Lodge
Sanford B. Nickerson
Luther Thompson
Roy Shackford
William L. Skelton
Polar Star Lodge
Dunlap Commandery
K. T
Walter S. Russell
Eben J. Marston
Herbert N. Grinnell
Samuel B. Furbish
Arthur B. Stilphen
Walter S. Glidden
Melvin H. Beerwort
N. Gratz Jackson
William A. Furbher
Spaulding Family Enrolls in Local Colleges This Week
Mrs. Jessie Spaulding of Washington Street enters Gorham Normal School to study teaching. Her daughter Grace Spaulding begins her second year at Boston University, while her son Edwin Spaulding starts at Bowdoin College.
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Jessie Spaulding
Washington Street
Gorham Normal School
Grace Spaulding
Boston University
Edwin Spaulding
Bowdoin College
Brooks Presented Reproducing Piano At Inn Opening
Joshua S. Brooks, president of New agen Inn, is praised for boosting Springfield Mass events and hosting the NewEngland fair. A mahogany hall clock and an Ampico reproducing piano were gifts from visiting directors and Arctic expedition guests, reflecting notable society involvement.
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Joshua S. Brooks
Newagen Inn
Springfield
Mass
New England
Newagon
Ampico
Donald B. MacMillan
Arctic
New. Inn
Brewster
Iris
Scott Wilson
Gilbert Grosvernor
National Geographic Society
A. W. Greeley
Sills
Bowdoin College
Admiral Makes
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Pole
Brooks
Sheriff McClure Returns Home to Celebrations
Sheriff J Horace McClure left his home after hearing election returns and learned a crowd of friends had gathered outside. Decorated the house with campaign banners reading McClure for Sheriff he greeted and thanked supporters for about an hour before preparing to travel to Auburn for the State rifle shoot where he serves as an instructor.
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J. Horace McClure
Aly
Auburn
McClure
Local Residents Return After Summer Vacations
Mr and Mrs William D Sewall return to Washington street after summer at Small Point. Miss Marion Wakefield comes back from Portland visiting relatives Mr and Mrs W G Farley. Raymond Rogers of New York City returns with Mrs Rogers and son Granville after a week at Western avenue home. Mrs Ralph Acorn and family plan to rejoinFrank W Norton on Highland street for the winter after summer in Farmington and Strong. Miss Emma Ouillette leaves Willow street for Gorham Normal School to study teaching after two years at St Joseph's Academy in Portland.
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William D. Sewall
Washington Street
Small Point
Marion Wakefield
Portland
W. G. Farley
Raymond Rogers
New York City
Western Avenue
Marjorie
Ralph, Jr
Farmington
Acorn
Frank W. Norton
Highland Street
Emma Ouillette
James McLaughlin
Willow Street
Gorham Normal School
St. Joseph's Academy
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Alice L.colson
Phippsburg
Eper House of
Frank Allegrin
Bessie Hunter
Norma Hutchins
Willard
Arthur Cromwell
Walter Cromwell
Lewiston
Calvin Cromwell
Winfield W. Morse
Charles T. Small
Charles T. Small, Jr
Sybil Houdlette
Dresden
Herbert Pettingill
Odie Blake
Quincy
Charles Perry
Edna Totman
Frank Hunt
J. Albert Redlon
Lemont Street
Chester R. Talbot
City Hospital
Dorothy Mae
Eugene Spinney
Florida
Kittery Navy Yard
Winneganee Bridge
Robert P. Manson
Roberta
Arthur Totman
Bald Head Gun Club
Eugene Knight
High Street
Doris Morse
Gorham
Sherman T. Morse
Dromore Grange
Fred
Southport
Jones
Sagadahoc Woolwich
John G. Soule
John E. Fitzgerald
Princess Piompino
Eastern State
Savin
Matt
Eastern States
Due. Exposition
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