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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
2
Women suffering from any form of silliness are invited to contact Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Massachusetts. Letters are received read and answered by women. The company keeps letters confidential and never publishes testimonials without consent. Mrs Pinkham offers advice from vast experience and asks only good will. Address Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co Lynn MA for free 80 page Text Book.
Readers are invited to contribute farm and grange news and other country interest items to the Independent Office in Bath. The notice invites submissions about topics that have been coming in plentifully this week and mentions prices being down.
The Bath market sees slow activity with farmers scarce on produce and few buyers traveling dusty country roads. Eggs remain the standout item, selling around 16 to 18 cents a dozen, while potatoes stay plentiful and butter commands about 28 cents per pound.
Enterprise Grange reports 84 members and three visitors from Progressive Grange at Libbys Hall. Program includes music recitations and questions on character, success, and self-reliance, followed by a game of Who. Progressive Grange held in Skillin's Hall with an old fashioned spelling match. James K Estabrook plans 25 to 30 acres of potatoes in Growstown after selling 5900 bushels last fall and shipping 500 bushels last week. Hay shortages persist as travel hampers farmers and prices reach 16 dollars per load.
The West Bath column reports ice breakup on New Meadows River enabling motor boats to reappear and plans for early season boating and repair work. It covers town finances, tax assessments, barn fire at Joseph W Winter, yacht club site talks, school term start, local visits, hunting and gunning, and road work preparations with state guidance.
The note urges workers to combat stress from modern demands with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the remedy strengthens the nervous system and digestion, building overall vitality for both men and women facing high-pressure days.
The article advocates Dr Williams Pink Pills as a safe tonic to restore vitality and guard against disease. It cites Mrs James F Meynell of Sullivan Maine who says the pills cured her long illness including consumption risks and later rheumatism after a fall. Pills sold by Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady priced 50 cents each or two dollars fifty per box.
A common cold is caused by abrupt temperature changes that stop perspiration. Early bed, warming the body, and keeping bowels moving help prevent serious illness. T. F. Atwood's medicine is recommended. two to four teaspoonfuls relieve congestion and purge impurities. Dealers offer it for thirtyfive cents. request a free sample from L. F. Medicine Co. Portland, Maine.
The Assessors of West Bath invite all liable persons to attend a session on April 1 at 1 P M at the Town House to file lists of polls and estates Real and Personal. Administrators Execu tors Trustees and others must present true lists Or face tax penalties under state law. West Bath March 22 1911. G W Campbell I W Coombs A H Donnell Assessors of West Bath.
State of Maine shows Jennie G Silsby of Bath petitions for Letters Testamentary for estate of George I Silsby who died March 18 1911 leaving widow and heirs at law. Petition asks will be proved and executrix named. notice order set for April 11 1911 at Bath Probate Court with publication in Bath Independent.
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