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John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 22-71

"… events mentioned include: Ernst Sjostedt Horse racing Dramatic Club of Brownville John French George Knowles John Pomlow Electric street railroad…"

John Martin: Expert Observer - Intro: pages 00-29

"Items mentioned include: Horse racing Dr. Charles Snell Cone cedar tree Gate designs 1866 Philadelphia National Union convention Bangor Democratic…"

Presque Isle: The Star City - John R Braden

"After four seasons of racing, he started in 68 races and won 31 of those. During this period, he earned the nickname of “The Iron Horse from…"

Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 4 of 4

"Auto racing began soon after the construction of the first automobiles. The first auto race in the United States was November 1895 in Chicago; in…"

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Franklin County Agricultural Fair

"There is a grand stand to watch the horse racing of trotters and pacers. Amusement rides have been added and thousands of people from Franklin County…"

Historic Hallowell - Industrial Recources

"… Horsing Iron, Jerry Iron, Nog, Oker, Pitch Ladle, Racing Knife, Reeming Iron, and Wrung Staff. Now here are the descriptions of each tool."

Life on a Tidal River - Bass Park: A History of Fillies, Fame, and Fun

"Even today horses race on the original track as they did well over a hundred years ago. In 1910 a baseball diamond was added to the park allowing…"

Blue Hill, Maine - A Real Downeast County Fair

"Horse racing has a long history in the State and Blue Hill is still known for its traditional rules."

John Martin: Expert Observer - Scrapbook 3: 1867-

"Part 1, to page 29 Horse racing, plans of gates, 1866 Democratic Convention, politicians   Part 2, pages 30-47 Profiles of political figures…"

South Portland Historical Society

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Western Maine Foothills Region - Mexico - Page 3 of 3

"… dance halls, pool rooms, boxing matches, horse racing, a movie theater. In 1924 the Oakdale Country Club Golf Course was built and is still…"

Guilford, Maine - Special Events

"… other events were oxen pulling, barbeque, canoe races, log chopping contest, magic show, chalk talk, and street dance."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Agriculture

"… park.” This oval was created to keep horse races off of Main St. (More About Franklin County Agricultural Fair) U.S."

Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington

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