22 Apr 1926
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1926
Page
1
The article notes a strong Maine crop in Aroostook county driving high potato prices, raising grower concerns about future planting and potential overproduction. It discusses fertilizer costs, consumer waste, and new outdoor advertising rules, plus related items on Colonel House papers, President Wilson era reflections, and Maine railroad electric lighting plans.
A mixed regional digest notes Oliver Moses of Path in Brunswick and rail passenger annoyances as right side exits are restricted. It surveys primary election debates in Maine and Indiana, income tax results, and general business conditions, highlighting automobile growth, road safety strides, and new crossroad stopping laws in Arkansas with broader state trends toward stricter driver licensing and accident reduction efforts.
A proposal urges attracting a profitable industry to New England without displacing others in the South and West. It favors water-transport power, noting cheap electricity from Dewsidon and the Gulf Island dam concept, stressing Maine’s river systems, transportation advantages, and the need for a sustainable plan amid competing shoe and chemical sectors.
A garbled report outlines political and industrial discussions about opening a new plant. Citizens and officials, including Senator Miaetles, debate employment, costs, and environmental concerns while proposals touch on project timing and fiscal impact.
The readable lines name several school officials and positions. Marie Bowie is listed as superintendent of a department, with other names including Mrs Pret 8 Beis and Mere Herter- uggird in possibly related roles. The text is garbled and lacks clear events or dates.
The Citizens Military Training Camps enrollment climbs nationwide in 1926 with Maine youths awaiting acceptance letters from the Army base in Doxton. Camps offer 30 days of outdoor sport, marksmanship, and self reliance, drawing interest from parents teachers and clergy as they train physical and mental skills under federal programs. The MTCA in Maine coordinates enrollments across counties with local representatives ready to provide details.
Mrs Margaret R Potter and her son Morris W Potter of 102 Washington Street Bath narrowly escaped injury when their Bonita Springs bungalow was swept by a violent wind storm on April 6. A nearby home lost its shed and furniture pieces were broken as debris flew. The Potters, shaken but unharmed, watched the storm devastate the Imperial river area three miles from central Bonita Springs. A young couple and infant in a neighboring house were buried under the ruin. the infant died two days later, and the mother remains in a trial condition. Residents cried for aid as wreckage damaged multiple structures and fires sparked by the wind.
Members of the T W Hyde Camps of V held a meeting to initiate candidates and discuss auxiliary officers. The event featured a degree team led by Fred Meat and FA Gareelons, with several candidates admitted and new auxiliary members named, reflecting a strong turnout and ceremonial work.
From Brookline Massachusetts FEndler is mentioned as hosting a visitor while Edward Moria of Washington is noted as a guest. Sean Melane spent the weekend visiting Augusta at the home of Frank Farrington in a social context.
State Wardens report Sebago Lake ice will break around April 20 ushering in spring and draw anglers, Izak Walton devotees, and tourists to Maine’s lakes. The piece describes ice disintegration, wind-driven forces, and the tradition of opening open-water fishing beginning with salmon and trout using eels, plastic lures, and worms, with June 10 trolling rules noted and summer fishing challenges described.
The Maine Forest Service announces a summer campaign for forest protection aimed at granitest and high school pupils statewide. The effort stresses that forest protection is a duty of both children and parents as Maine’s natural resources and future wood use are at stake.
A new Maine Extension Service bulletin details why growers spray or dust trees, how often, and what limits effectiveness. Author A E Gardner, a Maine orchardist, provides schedules for apples cherries plums pears berries and practical guidance on equipment time application and materials with free copies on request.
Nearly 100 attendees at West Bath Grange staged a patriotic program for Patriot’s Day. Mrs. Marion Plummer led a quotation contest. Edwin W. Haggett spoke on patriotism. Millie Morte played piano. Elizabeth Vollard read War Mothers with Elmira Fairservice. Leland Ames sang. a patriotic tableau drew applause with Mrs. Plummer as Columbia and six girls as attendants. harmonica duet by Chester Lorentson and Leland Whitmer. historical tableau featured Pocahontas and Capt. John Smith. finale sang Star Spangled Banner. Mrs. Maggett accompanied.
Governor of Maine presses for no modification to the Prohibition Amendment as state voters favor enforcement. The Republican State Convention applauded a platform declaring opposition to any change, reflecting widespread Maine sentiment and urging national consistency.
Rev. S. A. Evans accepted an invitation from George B. McLellen camp of Cooper's Mills to conduct memorial services there on May 30 at 2 30 p.m. This event marks a formal gathering led by a local veterans group.
A compact puzzle entry lists horizontal and vertical clues for a crossword with numerous short definitions. It notes solution will appear in the next issue and includes varied wordplay like color apply laymen and feathered vertebrate clues.
A Christian Science Monitor correspondent relays an 85 year veteran conductor's view that prohibition eased rail travel. On a hot journey through the Columbia Valley the conductor recalls a past era of drunken disruptions and says he has not had a drunken passenger for years, praising liquor ban benefits to passengers and crew.
Northgrammar school pupils staged a multi numbers performance with a Minuet chorus Farm Hand chorus and a cow song Wait Till the Cows Come Home. Dorothy Conley Margaret Lee Katherine Grindell Patricia Whitehouse led Children of the Snow. Grade I South street school closed with a patriotic drill led by Ira Abbott Violet Armstrong Catherine Arsenault and others. Mrs John A Legro led the grand finale Star Spangled Banner. Brunswick girl Mil dred Sutherland named Wheaton College President. Mrs Charles B E Madden hosted a supper for Mrs Clara Madden of Augusta at Mechanic Street.
North Center PTA program featured listed participants Paul Davis Everett Norton Jennie Kakos Patricia Staples Evelyn Hart Dorothy Parsh ley Helen Hosmer Dorothy Moore Genevieve King Madelyn Summerton Madelyn Thibodeau Ruth Cohen Glen wood Snowdon Dorothy Antiiker Harold Fuller Gordon Crowley Charles Os borne Margaret Mullen Jeannette Roy Phyllis Small Francis Duprey a well known sweet singer delighted the audience with his voice and the Farm Hand Chorus Evelyn Phinmer and Charles Lee performed dances.
Jack Wade an oiler on the New York to Boston run is spending a few days with his wife Mrs Wade at their home on Park street.
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