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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1910
Page
8
The article argues Bath could gain from tidal power using the Kennebec and a Winnesance site for a large mill. A vast pond behind an old dam could store water, enabling cheap power and waterborne transport to attract a pulp and paper plant and thousands of workers.
Debate notes how Denmark has over 10 000 pupils in scientific agriculture while Maine shows under 200. Germany’s industrial education rose after 1876, cutting emigration, with German goods now widespread and cheap. Local remarks cite Bath’s 700 International Correspondence School students in five years and rising high school enrollments from broadened curricula.
A list of historic Maine Central locomotives contrasts old brass era engines with newer Pacific type locomotives. Contributor Mr. Given profiles many named engines such as Androscoggin, Ticonic, Patten, Penobscot, and Portland among others, recalling Maine railroading’s evolution.
Alfred G Trask improving Wallace Hinsos Bath preacher draws large crowd Mr Alve Rich returns after four extended visits to Nerth Hath Avert Lakin buys new bai yisif Ethel Williams recovering from severe illness Mrs Edgar Williams ill with tonsillitis able to go out Don Cook recovering from long illness Winneganee fleet grows to twenty one ships Fire at Promote drew large crowd Leaves on currant and gooseberry bushes suggest pruning Borers likely present so cuttings burnt to prevent spread
George Thompson made a visit to the Hub this week, staying for several hours and meeting with staff. The event highlights his engagement with local activities and community outreach.
A Maine correspondents report describes a severe infant eczema case cured by Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Olive Ointment after other remedies failed. The note adds local social items including jury selections for Bath’s April term, and various residents’ health and daily updates.
Mrs. Marshall Outhouse and four children arrived with relatives to open The Willows for a summer stay. Misses Ethel and Annie Knight visit in Bath with grandfather Thomas I Knight. Many locals, school moves, and community events are listed, including dances, teach plans, and an Easter service.
Advice urges planting trees for future growth and prompt brush cleanup in orchards. Wear rubber gloves when spraying to avoid exposure and apply tar or printer's ink bands on trunks to trap canker-worms as leaves begin to grow.
Thelma White marked her eighth birthday with a Saturday party from one to four attended by friends including Winnie Getchell who has been visiting Mrs. A. T. Perkins. Roads are poor but the R F D mail carrier remains on time. Clarence Perkins returns home from Houston for a few days as Nellie Robbins visits grandparents. Shad fishermen anticipate earlier weir building and Parks ferry boats were launched as the river clears of ice.
Advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease soothes painful feet, bunions, and corns, easing stings from new or tight shoes. It promises rapid comfort, with a 25 cent mail offer and a free trial package by addressing Allen S Olmsted in Le Roy New York.
Mercy Holbrook completed her course at Shaw's Business College and returned home Friday Alma Holbrook has been ill with mumps but returned home Friday Anthony Thomas of Bath visited his father Sunday The Woodward farm sold to Wm Harris for summer use Lottie Howard at home for two weeks vacation Portable saw mill work near finish Perry Davis Painkiller advertised as cure for rheumatism neuralgia burns bruises and wounds priced 35c for large bottle 25c and 50c sizes offered
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