100 years ago: 1919 A pretty lineup, of children’s wear, is to be found at the B. Peck store. Ginghams in gay color combinations made with round necks edged with a plaited collar, and similar models in plain colors. A new gown for the youngsters is the Victory dress, made with a vest effect. A […]

100 years ago: 1919 It has been reported that Maine might adopt the pussy willow as a state flower in lieu of the mayflower which, as the name of the Pilgrim Father’s vessel, more properly belongs to Massachusetts. The pussy willow comes earlier in the spring than the mayflower and, if not as pretty and […]

100 years ago: 1919 The committee which was referred to as the resolution authorizing the governor and executive council to take steps for the purchase of the Blaine House for use as an executive mansion reported it ought to pass in a new draft. The new draft authorizes the governor and council to renovate and […]