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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
7
A lyrical verse recalls longing for home amid drought and shadows. The speaker yearns for the warmth of welcome from the dear old homestead, imagining a joyous greeting despite the world’s din. The autumn wind and drifting shadows frame a dream of return and comfort.
The article notes the July upgrade of the forestry division to a bureau under the U S Department of Agriculture, with increased appropriations for the year 1900. It highlights expanded field work from Maine to California, supervision of private and public lands, and plans for working with owners to create management plans that ensure sustainable timber yields.
Hartwell minister Rev J T W Vernon writes of personal recovery from a running sore and skin eruptions using Electric Bitters and Tutt’s Salve. He claims the remedies cured blood-related troubles and other ailments, promising satisfaction or money back. Large bottles priced at 9 cents.
The division of forest investigation led by George B. Sudworth studies tree growth, distribution, reproduction, and habitat, and tackles fires, lumbering, grazing, tree-planting, stream flow, and erosion. Otto J. Luckert oversees records and the library of forestry literature with images illustrating forest conditions nationwide. The bureau has shifted U S forestry toward practical success, guiding companies like Great Northern Paper Co and Deering Harvester Co to adopt conservative management. Field work continues this summer with 170 staff, including 81 student assistants gaining forestry experience.
Rockland lobster dealer FF W Collins shipped lobsters for the first time using his elongated barrel shaped refrigerators capable of carrying 50 to 149 pounds. The system keeps the lobster meat cold with a non touching melting process and can be stacked without injury. Lobsters were sent to Chicago Milwaukee St Louis Ontario and other distant points showing possible long distance shipments without specially fitted cars.
Bar Harbor unveils a new pleasure venue described as a leading casino of Maine. The building measures 110 by 55 feet with seating for 810, a 55 by 70 foot main dancing space, and a stage 22 by 55 feet. Scenery by John L Thompson cost 3700, walls are plastered, woodwork finished in natural tones, and dressing rooms lie beneath the stage.
Occupational remedy advertisement touts Buckien's Arnica Halve as relief for chafing sunburn heat stings sore feet and bruises. Claims include redness pimples blotches and skin eruptions. Widorx & Moons offer the product at a small price.
Samuel Flippin buys a odd duplex bi sum phaeton with no shafts or top. After misfit delivery and comic confusion, nephew John Darrell and wife reveal the phaeton was shipped to New Orleans and intended for them. Family laughter follows at breakfast as the couple enjoy the joke. The farmer faces a cordial welcome from relatives amid the mix up.
A psychological note by Professor Jastron discusses how sight loss timing affects dreaming. Those blind before age seven lose dream vision quickly, while individuals blinded after seven often retain vision in dreams for years or lifelong, reflecting early brain development.
Public health advocates call for a legal framework to regulate cattle transport and pre-slaughter care. They warn cruel conditions on trains and sheds cause disease and unsafe meat, urging standards across railroads and dealers to protect consumers and animal welfare.
A piano dealer recounts his kidney trouble from a fall and recurring back pain. After using Doan's Kidney Pills from Wiggin's drug store, he reports relief and notes others speak highly of the remedy. Sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo as sole U.S. agents. Remember the name Doan's.
The Lamoine Beach Water Company files notice under its charter to take and hold a strip of land twenty feet wide in Lamoine Hancock County Maine. The description covers a path from Blunt's Pond to Lamoine Point crossing private lands including Bloomfield Hodgkins Smith and Hamlin properties. It references a survey plan by Harris P Simpson dated February 14 1901 and attests to public record in Hancock County Maine. Date shown is July 13 1901 and signed by Hannibal Hamlin as president.
Public notices from Bucksport and surrounding towns announce creditors may file proofs for the insolvent estate of George W Gray deceased Bucksport with hearings at O F Fellows office on specified dates. Also listed are executors and admins for Mary Yardley Ella A Johnson Eunice Gordon and William Fox estates with demands to be presented and payments due. agents named in Maine and Massachusetts.
A fragmented early issue note lists weight loss ideas and diet tips such as low meat days clear coffee and exercise. It warns about infant illness threats and promotes Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a remedy. It contains stray, unrelated phrases and misspellings from the scanning.
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