Dr. Barbrick will give examination with the perfected X-Ray, absolutely free of charge to all who begin treatment on or before March 27th. By the use of his phonendoscope to distinguish the sounds of the body, his radio-chemic substances to test the secretions (blood and urine), his electrically lighted instruments, big X-Ray and the perfected Magno-Chemic Sklascope to see the organs of the body, together with his other wonderful instruments, it is possible that Dr. Barbrick may positively determine the presence of disease in any portion of the human body. This absolutely perfect method of examination is at your service without a penny to pay if you call at the DeWitt Hotel, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of each week on or before March 27th.

50 years ago, 1957

National 4-H Club Week has particular significance for thousands of residents of western and central Maine since they are either taking an active part in the program or as youngsters learned skills which have stood them in good stead of earning their livelihoods. The four Hs stand for Head, Heart, Hands and Health; if a fifth were added it would be, How. Along with fun and comradeship, youth receive groundwork in a wide variety of projects and are taught principles of citizenship, sportsmanship and responsibility.

25 years ago, 1982

• Marcal Paper Mills Inc. is reopening its Mechanic Falls plant by the middle of this month to resume making special grades of paper for industry. The Marcal mill closed last September to the consternation of Mechanic Falls residents, for the plant was an integral part of the town’s economic prosperity.

• With tropical shirts cast to the bone-chilling wind, the Polar Bears of Wayne ran out of a coin-operated laundry and plunged into the Wayne Mill Pond, to the delight of about 75 saner spectators who were bundled up against temperatures in the mid-teens and a chill factor below zero.