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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1911
Page
6
A Graniteville Vermont reader testifies that Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound restored her health during the Change of Life. She praises the remedy for nervousness and other symptoms and urges others to seek Mrs Pinkham's free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
Elmer F. Hayes, administrator, presents first and final account for the estate of Joseph M. Hayes of Bath Sagadahoc. The court orders notice by publication in the Bath Independent for three weeks and a probate hearing on the first Tuesday of May at nine oclock to show cause why the account should not be allowed. Ames A. Lowell, judge. Cyrus W. Longley, register. 8-15-22.
The Independent reports rising potato prices with buyers offering 55 to 60 cents a bushel at the ears, while eggs stay cheap around 16 to 20 cents a dozen. Old hay is scarce at Bath while cattle feed holds $16 a ton. farmers fear a hot dry summer and expect limited hay. Apples fetch $1.25 to $1.50 per bushel. turnips, cabbage, beets, carrots, and parsnips are available with low to modest prices.
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange plans a April 26 meeting with West Bath grange and notes after noon officers will be women. Merrymeeting Grange Bowdoinham schedules a Maine night next Friday with talks on Maine topics and Holman Day poems. May program with Dromore grange will feature Civil War speeches. Maples, potatoes, dairy butter, chickens, fowl, lamb and veal prices and demand are reported, with local orchard notes and membership trend.
Joseph Winter plans a 40 by 48 foot barn with 18 foot posts to replace last week’s destroyed structure. The portable mill on the Mayo lot aids lumber for Mr Starrett of Auburn as townsfolk note road conditions and stray frost.
West Bath Grange presents a variety show for April 17 with performances by Annie Wylie, Lincoln Williams, Kate Perkins, and others. The program includes piano solos, readings, recitations, harmonica, storytelling, and five conundrums.
Rev J H Durkell of Rochester NY spoke Sunday afternoon at Bowdoin Center and in the evening at West Bowdoin church as part of a Maine temperance drive. Other notes: Mrs Higgins ill with pneumonia and Denham improving from grip. Amos Mains buried in Woodlawn after death at Lisbon Falls. Reports say saloons are running wide open again despite Sturgia law.
Wesleyan University of Middletown Conn defeated Bowdoin College in a debate on the resolution that a graduated income tax should form part of the United States taxing system.
Mrs C B Pierce of South Britain Connecticut credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for her recovery after a three year battle with grip related illness. She describes repeated fainting spells chest pain neuralgia and severe headaches that improved after a few boxes of the pills and led to full restoration of health. The advertisement touts cures for anemia chlorosis and general debility and notes pills are sold with a trademark and refund guarantee. It offers six boxes for two dollars fifty and a free booklet on blood diseases.
Do not hurry meals or eat when tired. Rest briefly before eating. Address early illness and digestion issues promptly. Prevent constipation. if it occurs, take L. F. Atwood’s Nodicine or Bitters before bed. Sold by dealers in large bottles for thirty-five cents. Portland Me firm offers samples on request.
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