Maine’s Centennial Observed With Prohibition Pivotal Ties
A century after Maine joined the Union, Portland hosts a June to July celebration tracing the state's rich history. The piece highlights Maine’s early explorations from Cabot to Pring, settlements along Casco Bay, notable battles, and the state's 1851 roll as a pioneer of national prohibition. It also lauds Maine natives who shaped literature, music, diplomacy, and public life.
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Plymouth
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John Cabot
New World
Columbus
Corte-Real
John Hawkins
Bartholomew Gosnold
Martin Pring
Casco Bay
Sieur de Monts
United States
Florida
Neutral
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Calais
Champlain
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Virginia
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Gorgeana
York
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Congress
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Quebec
Falmouth
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Castine
Sir John Moore
John Moore
Paul Revere
Massachusetts
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Tripoli
Longfellow
Enterprise
Boxer
Eastport
Hampden
Bangor
Belfast
Winfield Scott
Daniel Webster
Lord Ashburton
Great Britain
Sons and Daughters of
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Him S. Maxim
Sangerville
Hudson Maxim
Omeville
Lillian Nordica
Farmington
Artemus Ward
Waterford
Franklin Simmons
Benjamin Paul Akers
Webster
Westbrook
Elijah Kellogg
Elm Island
Boss
Hannibal Hamlin
Lincoln
Paris
William Phipps
Mainehorn
Thomas Brackett Reed
John D. Long
Navy
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Rufus King
Scarboro
William P
United States Senate
Lewiston
Lot M. Morrill
Lot M. Morrill, Secretary of the Treasury
Belgrade
Melville W. Fuller
United States Supreme Court
Augusta
Nelson Dingley
Eugene Hale
Durham
Turner
Hugh McCutlock
Secretary of the Treasury
Kennebunk
Sergt. Smith Prentiss
Neal Dow
Annie Lo
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Eskimo Shimmy Dance Sketch Reveals Hidden Song Link
A fragmentary note describes an Eskimo dance called the Shimmy where the dancer sings and sways without moving the feet. It hints at a theory that a man knew the Shimmy before it gained wider popularity, reflecting a quirky early 20th century perspective on culture and achievement.
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Lies Kaskus
Aveema
Mass Methodist gathering opens ten day Trinity College conference
North Carolina hosts a vast assembly of about 250 Methodist preachers and 15 presiding elders at Trinity College for ten days of evangelism lectures and country church discussions. Notable speakers include Dr. Charles L. Goodell and Dr. Clovis Chappell as the event shifts toward a forward-minded regional ministry effort.
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Trinity College
Durham
North Carolina
Trinity
Charles L. Goodell
New York
Clovis Chappell
Washington, D. C
T. Plyler
Misery of Bageach in Muskegon Woman Recovers Strength
A Muskegon woman recalls six years of back weakness and how Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound restored her strength. She urges others to try the remedy, stating it made her able to work again.
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Muskegon, Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Woman Health and Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
A brief ad urges women to guard their health and consider Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. It offers confidential, woman–to–woman medical advice from Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn, Massachusetts, with letters opened and answered by a woman.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia Pinkham
Painterly Taste Sparsely Draws Admiration and Critique
A commentator notes mixed views on dedicating life to painting and sculpture as many admire natural talent in those who can do what others cannot. The remark highlights society’s ambivalence toward artistic devotion and skill.
California Syrup of Figs Ad Claims Safe Laxative
an old advertisement urges parents to use a product called California Syrup of Figs for children touting its fruity taste and harmless laxative effect full directions on each bottle advise to say California on the package for best results the ad emphasizes kid friendly usage and brand name recognition.
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Can't Escape Them Hello George Meeting Creditors
Dialogue reveals a boastful claim about constantly meeting creditors, with a sharp exchange hinting at financial trouble and repeated confrontations over debts. The fragment emphasizes a persistent debt culture and personal bravado without clear context.
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George
Remedy for acid stomach advertised by chemists
An advertisement claims acids and gases harm the body and that Eatonic neutralizes stomach acid. It cites relief from bloating indigestion sour stomach and gas and says over half a million users report benefits. The ad promises refunds if not satisfactory and notes tablets are available from druggists.
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Eatonic
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