Consul Shank, of Winnipeg, Canada, reports that scientific circles are interested in the discovery of a process for welding copper, which has been made by a local blacksmith. It is said the process has been thoroughly tested and found perfect, and that copper can be welded to copper or to other metals without impairing the electrical conductivity and other properties of the metal. The process is said to be very simple and no more costly, than the welding of steel. The work can be done with a forge, blowpipe, or any apparatus which will heat the metal cherry red. Patents have been applied for in the United States and Canada.

50 Years Ago, 1955

Sun-Journal newsboys will be there cheering when the Red Sox go into action at Boston Sept. 24 against the New York Yankees as the American League race hits the home stretch. These boys and girls will be the winners of the annual contest among carriers to see who can add ten new readers to his route. The contest begins this morning and ends Sept. 19.

One hundred and twenty seats already have been reserved in the grandstand at Fenway Park for the contest winners. And the series will be an exciting one for it will provide crucial games for the Yankees regardless of how the Red Sox stand.

25 Years Ago, 1980

The Grateful Dead, a San Francisco-based rock group that grew popular in the 1960s, will appear at the Lewiston Fairgrounds on Sept. 6 as the lead group in an event being billed as the Maine Music Festival.

The promoter for the event is Auburn resident and State Rep. John Michael. He explained Wednesday that the group will be making an appearance as part of a nationwide concert tour and will be accompanied by other musical groups.

The Grateful Dead have appeared in Portland and Augusta in the last year. Michael said he is “gambling” that people will want to see the group again. He could offer no estimated crowd size expected to attend the concert.