It is not necessary to go hunting. You can get all kinds of game at Cloutier’s Market. We have for today’s trade a big bear, plenty of venison, and lots of smaller game, besides a fine big lot of chickens and poultry. Did you try some of that Detanated coffee that we advertised last Saturday? It’s the kind you can drink and feel no bad effects, and it’s real coffee. C.H. Cloutier & Co., 284 Lisbon Street. P.S. – We have fine bear skin for sale. If interested ask to see.

50 Years Ago, 1955

ORONO – Maine farmers say they need expanded weather forecasting information, including that on rainfall and wetting periods, frosts, evaporation, drying conditions and temperature.

A group of 18 agricultural leaders and farmers meeting at the Univ. of Maine also said longer range forecasts would be very helpful.The meeting was called to discuss how weather forecasting could be better adapted to their needs. A report will be sent to the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee.

25 Years ago, 1980

Maine will “move into the 1980s” next year by converting to photo drivers licenses, Secretary of State Rodney S. Quinn predicted Monday. Maine and only three other states still use plain paper licenses without the driver’s picture, according to George Whalen of the Motor Vehicle Bureau, a function of Quinn’s office.

Previous proposals to convert to laminated plastic licenses have failed in the Legislature because of their expense, said Quinn, who added that he will circumvent the argument by proposing that drivers be charged $1 each for the new license.