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Don't drink the vanilla, Lumber camp, ca. 1910

Rum, Riot, and Reform - Quenching the Thirst

"One of his last letters was to his wine merchant, thanking him for sending him a case of delicious wine."

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Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

Swan's Island: Six miles east of ordinary - II. Pinkies, wherries, skiffs and chebaccos: Early Settlement

"Native Scotsman, author, merchant, politician, Son of Liberty, Revolutionary War figure, and all-around interesting character, Swan followed the…"

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North New Portland High School ca. 1885

New Portland: Bridging the Past to the Future - North New Portland Village

"Stevens “ “ “ J.P. Churchell & Son Merchant A. Colman “ Smith & Bunker “ B.F. Kimball Trader Josiah Jenkins Carrabassett House J.B. & B.F."

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Map of Cobscook Bay Area, 1881

Lubec, Maine - Lubec History

"… Jabez Mowry and several other prominent Eastport merchants who had long profited through their smuggling activities, came under increased scrutiny…"

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Ox Cart at N.W. Marston's Store, South Lubec, ca. 1880

Lubec, Maine - Timeline

"… the British 1815 • Jabez Mowry and other Eastport merchants relocate to Lubec • Post office established in Lubec."

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Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

Life on a Tidal River - Four Famous Bangorians

"… later went door-to-door in Portland looking for merchants to sell the new “State of Maine Pure Spruce Gum.” The first to manufacture chewing gum…"