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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1911
Page
6
Women with illnesses are urged to write Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts. All letters are read and answered by women and no testimonials are published without consent. The firm offers free guidance and a 80 page Text Book available by mail, request today.
Readers of the Independent are invited to send farm and grange news or any matter of interest to country readers to the Independent Office in Bath. The notice notes that items have been coming in plentifully this week and prices are down.
The Bath market remains quiet as country roads hinder arrivals and farmers hold back. Eggs sell around 16 to 18 cents a dozen, butter at 20 to 26 cents a pound, potatoes near 50 cents a bushel, and various produce like carrots onions and cabbage move slowly while a potential Maine potato trust and distillation plans stir industry discussion.
James K. Estabrook of Brunswick intends to plant 25 to 40 acres of potatoes this season, mostly in Growstown. Last fall he sold 5900 bushels at a satisfactory price and last week shipped 500 bushels. Few in the area have been more successful in potato raising than Mr. Estabrook.
Farmers report scarce hay due to poor roads hindering hauling. Only a small amount is gathered earning about $16 for what they bring in. Most suppliers source hay from nearby, with little from distant locations.
The West Bath edition reports ice gone from New Meadows river opening for motorboats and a busy season ahead. Cottage updates include Birch Point shingles by D A Merry. Road work planned mid month with steam drill sought. state road hearing in Bath yields guidance for spring improvements.
The piece argues modern demands exhaust the nervous system causing dyspepsia and weak nutrition. It recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic to sustain the body, nerves, digestion, and assimilation for both men and women facing intense daily pressures.
An advertisement claims Dr Williams Pink Pills restore vitality and help fight debility and rheumatism. A testimonial from Mrs. James F Meynell of Sullivan Maine describes regained strength after illness and subsequent rheumatic pain relief, with purchase details for 50 cent boxes or eight for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Company Schenectady NY.
An old home remedy claims to prevent colds by addressing sudden temperature changes and ensuring free bowels. It recommends L. P. Atwood’s medicine with two to four teaspoonfuls to relieve congestion and purge impurities, available for thirty-five cents. free samples are offered by the L. F. Medicine Co. in Portland Maine.
The Assessors of West Bath announce a tax list meeting on April 1 at 1 P M at the Town House. Taxables must bring true lists of all polls and estates Real and Personal as of April 1 1913 or face taxation under state law.
Jennie G. Sillgy as executrix petitions the Sagadahoc Probate Court to prove and allow the will of George Hilato who died in Bath Me leaving a widow and heirs. The petition requests Letters Testamentary and cites publication of notice in Bath Independent for three weeks.
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