02 Apr 1925
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
1
Dixon Tribune weighs Collier's stance that electrification fuels small town revival through private power, noting long transmission lines and interstate interconnection enable factory siting far from water power. Editorial rejects government ownership and credits private utilities for progress already achieved.
The president and Secretary Jardine endorse sensible bill ideas for farmers to obtain credit on sound security and market products like other businesses. They stress reducing meddling and focus on boosting the margin between cost per acre and selling price, noting farming is a complex business needing better marketing.
The Cumberland County sheriff backs restricting canned heat claiming it saves lives, but supporters warn a ban harms many who use the product legitimately at home. Canned heat provides quick intense heat for boiling water and other tasks and sells widely beyond those seeking intoxicants.
Warm days and cold nights regulate maple sap flow as orchard owners monitor the season. The recent warm spell is likely to yield a shorter harvest of sap and a reduced supply of maple syrup and sugar.
Five members of a Methodist sorority staged Mrs Willis's Will at Wesley Church vestry. The cast including Mrs Robinson and Mrs Rand impressed with humor and poise noting Jenny the farm servant as heiress. Music and readings followed with lively encores and refreshments.
John C. Humphreys retires from Central Maine Power Co after 37 years of service, ending as Bath district superintendent. Ralph W. Bragg of Bath succeeds him as Bath and Brunswick division superintendent, bringing long CMP tenure and a reputation for efficiency and courtesy.
The Cosmopolitan Club, led by new president Mrs. Francis G. Cooke, will host a Pop concert at the M M A rooms on April 14 featuring the Perwick Newell Co with tenor Morris Hindus praised for a Bath performance. The club also set a November 5 musical production with the Purington Adams Co, the team behind The Glorious Girl.
Fifty pounds of dynamite were discovered in the woods near Blind Crossing on Thursday by members of Supt. Avery's block signal crew for the Maine Central railroad. The charge was in a regulation box, and officials acted quickly to secure and lock it away while an owner search began.
The Beacon Street Methodist Sunday School held its annual meeting at Mrs Annie Teeling s home on Summer Street Court. Officers and teachers reported progress, debt free finances and a solid treasury, with committees named for Easter program planning and various church tasks.
The home of Fred Cressey on Oak Street near the Maine Central bridge was gutted by fire early Monday. Cressey awakened his sleeping family and led them to safety as firefighters, alerted at 2 15, battled the stubborn blaze for nearly an hour. Origin was believed to be from a chimney and the family spent the rest of the night at Edward Vaughan’s house across the street.
Constable Edwin L. Emmons cautions dog owners to keep pets from roaming late at night and stop the howling. He notes numerous complaints and says owners risk court action if careless. He also warns boys with slingshots to desist due to danger and recent narrowly avoided accidents.
The Sterling Bible class of the Corliss Street church held a well attended supper at the South End PTA hall last Wednesday night. Committee members included Mrs. Carroll A. Deering, Mr. John Hunt, Mrs. Leland R. Mitchell, Mrs. John Burgon, and Mrs. Robert Mitchell. Waitresses named were Mrs. Elmer P. Campbell, Mrs. Peark Dunbar, Mrs. John Surgon, Mrs. Robert Mitchell, and Mrs. Frances McFadden.
Fred Rittall a carpenter and Kathleen Gray daughter of George and Luba Gray were married Saturday night at 6 20 by Rev W T Boyd at the Georgetown Center parsonage. Attendants were Aurelia Gray and Lloyd Pinkham. The couple plan to reside on MacMaleur Island and begin married life in Five Islands.
An editorial notes Sears Roebuck and other firms dropped firearm sales as a moral business choice, while public opinion opposed revolvers and ammunition. The piece frames moral stance as sound commerce, citing no pressure and emphasizing ethical profits. Also reports a social club gathering at Mrs. Fanny Thurlow’s Highland Street home with prize winners and attendees including Mr. and Mrs. William Flosamer and Mrs. Grace Doughty.
The article argues profitable dairying hinges on selling farm products at best prices and buying little. It notes location and soil affect legume production and lime needs, and that many farmers fail to achieve margins due to high concentrate purchases and insufficient legume cultivation for stock.
An article argues that late cut run out hay lacks vitamins and reduces milk yields, urging farmers to grow legumes and feed high quality roughages with fewer concentrates. It stresses that intelligent farming and proper feeding create high producing cows, linking profitability to better stock and robust forage.
Bengt Berg, renowned as Sweden’s bird wizard, returns from Africa with footage of the giant stork Abu Markub. The elusive creature, resembling a pelican with stork-like body, was filmed on a remote Nile tributary after weeks of cruising. Berg’s patient, cunning methods helped him gain the bird’s trust for motion picture cameras.
Mr and Mrs William Kingsbury of Newton Massachusetts returned Friday after spending several days with Kingsburys sister Mrs Harry Cook on Park street in Newton.
The report notes improved teamwork in the Church league toward season end and lists the captains and two All Church rosters. Capt Dean Bonney selects players from Beacon Street Church and others from Central People's and Universalist groups, with Dutton praised as fast and accurate.
Horizontal clues list many items with numbers and partial text. Vertical clues follow, including Upward climb and Note of musical scale. Many entries appear garbled or incomplete and reference a forthcoming solution.
Captains from Wesley Universalist Central and People's churches form multiple all church teams with Dutton Small Hagan and Brown as key forwards and centers. Carr Russell and others show strong judgment in selecting a final lineup, with Carr nearly unanimous in his picks and Russell matching most final choices.
The death watch beetle threatens Lincoln Cathedral towers and the dean laments English stinginess, praising American generosity. He notes American funds have funded about half the restoration and expects dollars to cover the central tower and two transepts by year’s end, while English visitors offer far less.
Hectora Miller leaves April 1 for Newark New Jersey to take a job with a company. He has spent the past three weeks at the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. John Miller on Cobb Road.
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