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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1911
Page
2
Congressman Asher Hinds speaks against reciprocity with Canada in a maiden address, stirring concern among Maine farmers who fear the measure may limit planting and tighten budgets. Bath Marine Construction expands, shipping boats worldwide, while state roads and farm programs gain attention. Bath resorts add new cottages as summer planning begins.
The Merrymeeting grange held an evening event themed An Evening in Maine with a large turnout. Participants presented works about famous Maine people places and literature and debated farm profits before closing with poems and a new executive committee announcement.
An advertisement claims catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It states the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces, is a regular prescription from leading physicians, and urges readers to send for testimonials. It lists J Cheney & Co and Toledo, Ohio, as the makers and notes druggists sell the product.
Easter Day reports Charles Whitney of Gardiner died Sunday afternoon at his home 4 Beech Street aged 54. Born in Topsham he worked on Maine Central lines in Bath and as a travelling salesman in Maine. Survived by widow Mrs. Charles Whitney daughter Ruth S. Whitney Bath and brother Edward Whitney Tops ham. Miss Whitney cared for him during illness. Funeral held Wednesday from Gardiner home with many relatives and friends.
Susan E Carr a Bowdoin resident and widow of Horace G Carr died at her home on March 23 after a period of failing health. She leaves two daughters seven grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were held at her home with Rev Haley of Brunswick officiating. Floral tributes were numerous and beautiful.
A mortgage foreclosure on the steamer Bull Rock of the New Meadows Steamboat Co sparked a near confrontation Sunday. The engine was claimed by the mortgage holder, but as the boat was being moved to seize it, a cautious action by the owners kept the Bull Rock afloat and uninjured as low water halted progress.
A May issue recipe excerpt describes Banana Salad with peeled and sliced fruit in skins, marinated cubes, and paprika garnish atop lettuce. It also outlines Colorado and Orange Salads with cherries oranges grapes pecans Roquefort dressing, olive oil and orange juice, paprika, pepper, and red pepper garnish.
The Topsham Grange held a well attended Saturday evening meeting on April 15. Mrs Martha Tarr presented an engaging program including piano solos by Irving Alexander and Bernice Barker, readings by Florence Netley and Millward Patten, a talk on straw berry culture by Fred Cary, and other Grange activities.
A dainty booklet of perfumed powdered leaves for quick touch ups. Handy for theatre, travel, and social events. Removes dirt and grease while leaving a cool bloom. sent by mail for ten cents to F. T. Hopkins at 37 Great Jones Street New York.
The speaker recounts growing onions on the same land as others in Sagadahoc County and explains his techniques from planting to harvest. Quotations are given from Frank Lin, Mrs. I. B. Neiley, James Tarr, and Martha Tarr.
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