Maine’s Centennial Echoes in Prohibition and Pioneering History
A century after Maine joined the Union, Portland hosts a June to July celebration tracing Maine’s early exploration from Cabot to Champlain, its colonial settlements, naval feats, and the rise of prohibition led by Neal Dow. The piece highlights Maine born leaders in politics, arts, and science, and marks the state’s enduring national contributions.
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Eskimo Shimmy Capers In Cold Climes And Dance
A fragment discusses the Eskimo "shimmy" dance learned by men who understood the art of movement. It notes singing and body shaking without foot movement as key, with a line about effort and achievement. The passage reflects a curious, partly garbled description of movement and rhythm.
iN Beranger’s Kind Heart Attracts Hostile Fringes
Interesting anecdotes recount the benevolent French poet Francois B eranger who died in 1897. Despite extreme poverty he shared clutter and clothing with beggars at his doorstep. His tolerance drew critics yet Lisette defended him saying he would write another song.
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The Prime Requisite Portrait Described by Critics
A vivid description notes a portrait of Mrs Gadidy as a quarking likeness and suggests it captures her essence unlike any other depiction. The critic remarks on the stylistic approach and hints at a satirical, edgy tone in the portrayal.
Town Rivalry Sparks War of Prices and Laundry
A fragmented wartime note discusses neighbors and a town painted red, noting cotton and linen prices doubled by conflict. It urges extending service by using Red Cross Bug Blue in the laundry while mentioning groves and Se in a terse, period-tinged voice.
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Just Acting Like a Man and a Burglar Rumor
A man returns home to fetch forgotten items and hears a loud upstairs racket. His wife fears a burglar, but the interruption is later explained as someone making noise to fool the resident or confuse the intruder.
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Mary
Gate as running machine seen by travelers in road scene
A car slows near a farmer who whistles “gate” and a boy explains a bow walking around the vehicle. The father emphasizes the term as the travelers receive permission to continue. Exchange notes the odd spectacle and the stopshort moment on the road.
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Tenancy Echoes in Odd Verse from a Knicker-Tones Note
A fragmentary note evokes tenancy and past lives with odd phrasing. Knicker-Tones is mentioned as a period voice while Rocker prose hints at a singular place. The text reads as a quirky, incomplete stylized snippet reflecting urban speech and memory.
Innuendo and Mishap Delays Cause Cold Feet
A fragmented note hints at misdirected orders and nerves causing delays as one party hesitates. The garbled texts mention a supposed linker specialist and a damsel, with several notions failing to arrive due to hesitation and cold feet.
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