Tax relief debates in Maine town election era
The article discusses tax burden concerns raised by President Harding and President Coolidge, urging local and state tax reductions. It explains that voters will elect town and city officials to approve efficient appropriations, with focus on reducing state taxes and cutting expenses. It notes party positions in Congress on tax reductions and public demand for relief amid rising costs.
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Warren G. Harding
Coolidge
Tan Borden
INN Assessoye
Gdb
Ety Weyvernment
Arya Cconenay
Federna
Teo
Penpte
Mellon
Notrin
Maine report notes Camden as sole center needing more help
Department of Labor monthly summary finds Camden Maine the only center requiring additional assistance while Bath has sufficient housing. Industrial activity remains steady, some plants operate part time, and overall hiring shows slower winter activity with few cities in the state reporting improvement. Shenandoah weathered gales safely and experts expect favorable reception for more airships from Shenandoah’s example.
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Department of Labor
Maine
Camden
Bath
New England Campsites Lacked on National Map for Tourists
Several communities plan camping sites for tourists this season, including areas without prior camping facilities. A national map shows New England has unusually few camping spots, marked by blue stars, with few stars in this state.
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United States
New England
Developing Power and the Rise of Superpower in America
The nation sees rapid electrical expansion and a push toward large central power stations. Proponents call for tapping water power and long distance transmission to weave a national grid. Examples include major Western and Appalachian links and California’s evolving electric landscape.
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Oregon
Yuren
Arizona
Michigam
Pra- Jeerounder
Appalachians
North Carolina
South Creling
Stak
Tennessee
Georgia
California
One Sheep Per Capita Policy Sparks Wool Debate
A prominent proponent of a five per cent tax policy argues for one sheep per person in the United States to ensure wartime wool and leather supplies and lower cloth costs. The Agriculture Department notes U S wool output lags behind home demand and imports peaked in a prior era, suggesting adequate domestic supply despite higher prices and urging sellers to exploit existing markets rather than create new demand.
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United States
Cnel
Department of Agriculture
West Bath Grange Box Social and Dance
A large West Bath Grange crowd gathered Friday for a box social soul dance. Boxes and tickets were distributed, ladies chosen, and meals served in the dining room. After supper, attendees adjourned to the hall for dancing with Marc Sinniel at the piano. committee members were Mrs Lizzie Tagcett Mrs Annie Peterson and Mrs Lillian Rogers.
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Grang
Bose
FG Jaanent
Marc Siniel
Lizzie Tagcett
Annie Peterson
Lillian Rogers
Supper Postponed by North End Ladies in Bescon Street
The community supper arranged by the North End ladies in Bescon street is postponed to January 30 due to an important meeting of the Rebekah lodge on January 2. The event, once slated for January 2, will now be held at a later date to accommodate the meeting.
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North End
Bescon Street
MLC
Gardiner Mayor Pushes Ice Dept Fire Alarm Plan
Mayor McNaughten urges installing an early date automatic fire alarm system in Gardiner to boost safety and economy. A citizen pledges to fund half the cost if residents cover the rest. The public spirit offer is presented as essential.
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McNaughten
Gardiner
Lewiston Police Warn of Female Bootleggers in Dances
Lewiston police say women are active as bootleggers in local dance halls and expect an arrest soon. Young girls reportedly attend with small groups and ply their trade among patrons, raising concerns about the illicit nightlife and enforcement efforts.
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Lewiston
Al Souls Bangor Church Cleared Mortgage at Annual Meeting
At Bangor the last mortgage note on the Al Souls church was wiped at the annual meeting. The beautiful edifice cost over 100000 dollars and was built after the 1911 fire.
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al Souls
Bangor
Canada Rears Nine-Tenths of North American Ducks and Geese
A conservation note states that Canada raises nine-tenths of the continent’s duck and goose population, highlighting the country’s role in supporting waterfowl numbers across North America.
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North America
Canada
Miss Peckham Describes Junior Red Cross Work
Miss Edith Veckham, assistant director of Saunier Kel Cross for the New England Division, spoke before teachers at Axently hall about Junior Red Cross work. She outlined international correspondence, student exchanges, and fund drives, noting five million members and the role of schools in linking countries through letters, crafts, and health education.
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Edith Veckham
Saunier Kel Cross
New England
Aaxently
Moree High Pool
Houwn
Werkhate
Teo
Fenener
Hisroel
Resehers
Cole
Mise Veckham
France
Virgin Islands
Enghochewle
Poster
Isuetria Pol Stoke
Lenssnelle
WeSbensel Ccd
Belgrace Visere
Nierienn Vaudiens Elittleon
Ieee
Serview
Peerfossil Serview
Sevisser — Geeningy
Scheol
Odag
Prunewick
Anne
Elaols
Ameri- M
Fenene
Mi-0
Peckham
Cros
Sd Osaed
New Zealand
Sudria
Cumsteda
Africa
Sunior
Red Crees
Red Cross
Suni
Foreige
Elabs
Mise Peete
Washington
Royal Neighbors Camp Installs New Officers in Bath
Royal Neighbors of America Bath camp installs officers with Elisabeth Gallant as oracle Josephineardiff as view oracle Lowrie Babine past oracle Rhavy Gallant chancellor Mary Laval recorder Annie Arsenault receiver Mattie Toothuhker assistant marshals Bessie Bedford inner sentinel and other posts. Supper at the communal hall followed the ceremony. A local note mentions Randall Simmons’ hen story and New Year fox hunts at Hog or's Neck.
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Bath
Cain
Aimerica
Munasttie
Oothaker
Seagoing Phone Men Tackle Cable Shifting hazards
Government dredging near Raritan Way required submarine cable relocation by New York Telephone forces. Crews moved two 74-pair, heavily armored cables across a 6 mile route from Wirfke Way to Keansburg, using a dredge and shell buckets. They marked paths, hauled cables into a 15- to 40-foot trench, and performed precise splices by floodlight, keeping the lines safe under the new channel.
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Raritan Way
Staten Island
New York Telephone
Wrifkew Way
Wight
Arthur Kill
Onmiencker
New Jersey
Hesulquarters Offee
Telephone Company
Siings
George K. Sharpless
Serkey
Newark
Teleprone
Raritan Thay
Eye tests in schools lag in most states say Eye Sight Conservation
A survey by the Eye Sight Conservation Council of America finds Maine among the few states with systematic eye testing in all schools. The report covers eight states plus the District of Columbia and territories, noting only about one third of U S schoolchildren receive visual tests and calling for state education boards to enforce mandatory eye testing and conservation.
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Maine
Eye Sight Conservation Council of America
United States
Territories
District of Columbia
Panama Canal Zone
Dependencies
State Department of Education
ZEA
Areso Oely
Board of Education
Eeducation
State Boards of Health
Alaska
Hawaii
Porto Rico
BehoEs Mastodon Restoration At New York Museum
The Cohoes mastodon restoration is finished and used as a model for a lifelike figure. The New York State Museum in Albany preserves one of 100+ skeletons, a large mastodon once roaming near the Western plains. Knox Academy of Arts and Science in Rockland receives Paris invitation to join radium jury at the Sorbonne.
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Cohoes
New York State
New York State Museum
Albany
Knox Academy of Arts and Science
Rockland
So. Warren
V. Regaud
Cure Institute of
Paris
France
Norman W. Lermond
Academy
Sorbonne
Knox Academy
Massachusets-Maine Daughters Charity Ball Set in Boston
The Massachusetts-Maine Daughters mid year charity ball will be held February 9 in the Copley Plaza ballroom Boston led by Mrs William Lee George of Brookline formerly Miss Mabel Staples of Brunswick. Proceeds aid diverse charities including Children’s Hospital Boston Floating Hospital Salvation Army and Evangeline Booth Maternity Hospital. Guests include Governor Baxter General Hersey Admiral de Steiguer and others with floor director Hary H Little and Bert Loew’s orchestra providing music. Tickets available from Mrs William N George or committee members.
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Massachusetts-Maine Daughters
Copley Plaza
Boston
William Lee George
Brookline
Mabel Staples
Brunswick
Bath
Children’s Hospital
Boston Floating Hospital
Salvation Army
Good Will Farm For Boys
Boston Dispensary
West Roxbury Hospital
Deaconess Hospital
Evangeline Booth Maternity Hospital
Maine
George
Baxter
Mark N. Hersey
Hersey
de Steiguer
Edmund F. R. Brandt
Guy Marchie
Franklin
Shumbily
Elmer Bliss
N. Addington Dice
Wim. Garcelon
Frank A. Day
Carl Watson
Ralph Sanders
Joseph Otis
Robert M. Perkins
Harry Cushing
Herbert M. Jenkins
Carrol J. Swan
Newton Coan
Joseph D. Danforth
Varry Weagley
Frederick Merrill
William Nash
Samuel Blackwood
Sydney Wyman
Ruth DV. Burton
Samuel RR. Staines
Winfred Pike
Harry Watkins
Harry MacMurray
Hary H. Little
Carrol Swan
William J. Gareelon
Paul Eames
Donald J. Eames
Bert Loew
William N. George
Babcock Street
Stockline
Discovery of X ray Penetration Hidden in Desk Shadow
The X-ray ability to pass through solid matter was discovered by accident when a key left atop a desk above photographic plates created a shadow on developing plates. The incident revealed the shadow of the key, proving penetration of matter by X rays.
Adjourned Meeting Receives Parish House Keys
An adjourned Central Parish meeting in the new parish house assembly hall formalized the building handover. A building committee chaired by James P. Led yard and with Mrs. W. H. Small as secretary treasurer was appointed to oversee the property through the parish year. The session included thanks to the committee, a musical program, and plans to form 12 League and 12 Ladies Aid committees to manage Irish house duties and Friday care.
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Central Church
James P. Ledyard
W. H. Small
Jesse Donnell
Donnell
Ladies Aid
League
Golden Cross installs Bath officers for 19th time
Commander Herbert McKenney of Portland installed new Bath commandery 1025 officers of the Golden Cross O G C. The ceremony drew good attendance and was followed by a luncheon of cake coffee and fancy crackers. Officers included Edward Garcelon noble commander Sarah Garcelon vice noble commander Cora Freeman prelate Florence Robinson financial secretary Fred Robinson Sir Herald Harry J. Robinson past noble commander.
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Herbert McKenney
Portland
Bath
Bath Commandery
McKenney
Edward A. Garcelon
Sarah Garcelon
Cora Freeman
Florence Robinson
Fred Robinson
Harry J. Robinson
Noble
Infant Robert Skelton Died At Home 524 High Street
Robert William Skelton infant son of William I and Madelyn Wimball Skelton died Friday night at their home on 524 High Street. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon at two with burial in Oak Grove. Sanford Chamber of Commerce plans a summer camping site for touring automobilists with brick ovens and other conveniences. committee includes Newel VT. Fogg former Sheriff. Vernon Libby of Thomas W. Cole Post American Legion. Reverend John J. McGinnis. Fred Darvilla. Charles W. Diggery. Benjamin Dyer.
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Robert William
William I
Madelyn Wimball Skelton
High Street
Oak Grove
Sanford Chamber of Commerce
Newel VT
Fogg
Vernon Libby
Thomas W. Cole Post
American Legion
John J. McGinnis
Fred Darvill
Charles W. Diggery
Benjamin Dyer
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Bain
Uhe
Great Central
West Bath Grange
Grange Hall
Morse High Assembly Hall
Royal Neighbors
Randall Simmons
Oudville
Fred Wilson
Ralph Merry
Hogor’s Neck
Massachusetts
Copley Plaza Hotel
Central Parish
Golden Cross
Robert William Skelton
Bath Times Job Department
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