A Romance of Romances Ends in Delayed Payment
An aspiring writer Jean and her fiancé Jack navigate love and money as her first story is accepted but pays late. She learns to earn her own living, buys lavish items, and endures a delayed check eight months after publication, while their marriage survives the learning curve of independence and ambition.
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Jack
Jean
Mme. Brule
Madame
Aladame
Iing Authores
St. Nick
In God We Trust Coinage Then and Now
A historical note traces coin legends: God first appeared on a copper 2 cent piece in 1864 by request of the mint director Pollock, after E Pluribus Unum already circulated though never by statute. The line hints at evolving mottoes and authority gaps amid unrelated quips.
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Pollock
Pennsylvania
Oper
New York Press
The Chinese New Year in California In Santa Barbara
Correspondence from Santa Barbara describes the Chinese New Year festivities with the mayor issuing permits for Jan 29 to 31 starting at noon. Chinatown decorates, houses are opened, and crowds gather as firecrackers, lanterns, music, and unique customs fill the streets. Debts are settled prior to the New Year, and Chinese citizens are portrayed as honest and industrious with children eager to mingle with American customs.
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California
Banta Barbara
Cal
The
American
Chinatown
Ati
Ella A. Stover
New Steamship Moe Line Planned for Boston to Eastport
Eastport observers checked ground for opening a new steamship service between Boston Bar Harbor and Eastport by the Boston and Maine Steamship Co. The line will use the City of Fitchburg, 200 by 33 feet, refitted at a cost and seating about 200 with 56 staterooms. Fitchburg to land at Milliken Dock Eastport. two round trips weekly aimed for April 1.
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New Steamship Line
N. Ellinon
George H. Oakes
Boston
Eastport
Moe
Bar Harbor
Istport
Boston and Maine Steamship Co
Portland
Horatio F. Nichols
Arthur Teel
S. N. Ellison
Manall
Arden W. Coombs
Fitchburg
Commercial Wharf
Milliken
Hancock County boy writes from camp near Manila
James A. Greene of Bluebell in Hancock County, son of FP Greene, sends a Manila letter describing life with Troop B, 4th Cavalry. He notes patrols on the line, warm weather, cool bamboo barracks, and meals including Christmas dinner. Greene mentions newspaper shortages, diverse nationalities, and hopes for a quick end to the war as he plans to stay two to three months.
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Hancock County
Manila
Theminican
Franklin
Asterican
James A. Greene
4Th Cavalry
First Selectman
FP. P. Greene
Bluebill
Tsland
Theoge
States
Bangor
Aggie
Slaine
Jamba A. Gurexe
4Th Cav
Mantis
Ellsworth Falls News Roundup Of Local Events
Mine Abbie Thomas visited Pittsfield on Friday to see friends. Minn Mattie Webber returned home to Bar Harbor Monday night after weeks here. H D Coughlin leads the station this month while Foster takes a vacation. Mrs Joy spoke on Alaska and Klondike, aided by her husband and brother now there. Fishermen report good catches at Patten's pond. A B Foster party captured two salmon and about thirty trout at Foster's camp. Twenty people went to Phillip Gilen's camp in township No 14 for a pleasant evening. Mrs Willey served a fine supper.
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Abbie Thomas
Pittsfield
Minn Mattie Webber
Bar Harbor
H. D. Coughlin
Mr. Foster
Alaska
Klondike
Joy
Yeatry
Patten’s
A. B. Foster
Riverview C E and E L Union Meeting at West Sullivan
Riverview local union of Christian Endeavor and Epworth League will meet at West Sullivan on Wednesday February 21. The program includes forenoon opening service of praise and prayer led by Rev HF Day, welcome by the West Sullivan pastor, and discussions on the Churchs claims and how to meet them. Afternoon praise and prayer led by Rev J E Lom Yard, business, reports, and further discussion by Hancock and West Hancock exoctetities. Evening Pentecostal service features addresses by presidents and pastors.
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Riverview C. E
E. L. Union
Riverview
Union of Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
West Sullivan
Rey
Franklin
Abner Crossy
E Society
J E Lom
Yard
Hancock and
West Hancock
Rideout
Weat Sullivan
Mt Desert Ferry CE Society
Franklin EL
Bluehill mineral spring sold to Boston syndicate
Negotiations for the sale of the Bluehill mineral spring property to a Boston syndicate are near completion though the deed has not yet passed. The purchasers are financially capable and intend to give Bluehill mineral water a push to ensure success. The piece includes a coupon offer for various premiums from grocery brands.
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Bluebill Mineral Spring
Bluehill Mineral Spring
Boston
Bluehill
Maine Veteran Disapproved Back Pay Claim For Civil War Service
A House committee reported against George P. Wood of Boston, a Civil War veteran born in Bluehill Maine, for back pay dated Oct 9 1863 to July 11 1864. He served in the Fourth Maine and later the Nineteenth Maine, with commissions and duties as lieutenant. The case hinges on minimum muster rules and regimental personnel limits.
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George P. Wood
Boston
Bluebiil
Autunta
Fourth Volunteers
Leutenant
Nineteenth Maine Volunteers
Builey’s Cross Roads
Virginia
Committee On War Claims
Church Notes Union Congregational Ellsworth Falls
A compact church column lists Rev F W Atkinson and Rev A H Coar services at Union Congregational Ellsworth Falls with prayer meetings Sunday preaching at 10 30 am Sunday school at 11 30 am evening 7 30 pm and a choir. Also includes Woman's Alliance reading Dole Theology of Civilization and Circle supper. Additional items cover Rev J P Simonton Bayside outreach and general notes on cold remedies and Chamberlain Cough Remedy with local pharmacy listings.
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Ree
A. H. Coar
Woman’s Alliance
Dole
Helen Wiggin
Amos
Young People’s Guild
J. P. Simonton
Hermon
Epworth
The
Methodist Church
Bayside
MARINE LIST Domestic Ports and Harlan Line Updates
Maritime notices list multiple schooners and vessels sailing from Jacksonville New York Havana and Boston with ports including Fernandina Providence Havana and Portland. Incidents include the Rover's Bride ashore near Cranberry Isles and subsequent salvage attempts with partial wrecking and planned repairs.
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Haltimone
Jennie
Butler
McLaughlin
Beaufort
Willie
Maxwell
Take
Jarkeon
Tostos
Haskell
Ricardaon
Fernandina
Don Luther
Crosby Hurricane Island
Sid Fel
Davis
Desert
Jas A Webster
Helen G. Moseley
Holt
Havana
Jacksonville
Susan Kkuriigg
Weston
Jos Eaton, Jr
Greenlaw
Perth
Amboy
Ockland
Sid Feb
Hark
John
Portland
Boutland
Gen Bank
Nelwe
Boston
Vineyamd
Foreign Porta
Gardner
Reyvols
Marr
New York
Nassau MaConie
Henry Crosby
Stubs
Pointa-Pitre
Anne Stuart
Ken
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Bluesedgbrook District Sunday School Association
Congregational
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Thomas Grieve
York
Grindle
Rey ES
L.N
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Puplis
CL Lucas
Seererov
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HM Stevens
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Little Deer Isle
Philip Billings
Enton
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Gouldaboro
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Kelley
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Moston
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Staples
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Tarsell Taylor
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Lewis Pearl Wescott
Young
Surry
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Hood
Church Notes
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Rev. F. , Bradeen
Chamberlain
Gxo
Marine List
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Rover
Cranberry Isles
Quaker Head
Cross Island Narrows
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Little Deer
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Dear Isle
Sedgwick
Staxe
Inge
A. Crockett
Rockland, Me
Moon
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Lake House
Ellawos Nicolin Ellsworts
Wash
Franklin Road
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A. E. Moore
Smith Bullaings
Main Street
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Ellsworth Bicycle CO
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