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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
8
The School Board met Saturday to approve appropriations for the coming year and to discuss a bond issue of 20 000 for a new school house. Other requests include grammar and primary schools, rural schools, high school, building and grounds, and insurance. Miss Grace E Lightbody was granted a leave of absence.
USDA specialists say cottonseed meal, richer in protein at 38 to 45 percent, is more economical than linseed meal though costlier. In 1915 about 400,000 tons were exported to Europe. much remained used as fertilizer. Optimal feeding limits are 7 pounds daily with silage to extend use. heavy feeding causes illness and loss.
The Maine capitol crowd notes striking resemblances among prominent figures. Harold Murchie and Gardiner Heath are often mixed up. Robert J. Aley and DeForest H. Perkins resemble each other closely. Bertrand G. McIntire and H. D. Maxwell share a double, and B. H. Lawrence often passes for Gov. Curtis during the Legislature session.
Joseph E. Anderson and EF. L. Francis were in Portland last week and a Maine Naval Reserve commander Reuben K. Dyer also visited before returning to Rockland. Fred S. Morrell left Portland to take a new post at Sebago Lake, while Bob Miller returns to Bath from Barre Vermont. Mrs J C Crabtree returned to Rockland with Ada May McCormick after two weeks in Bath.
Frank J. Cheney of Chea se Fe n o., Toledo, swears Hall's Catarrh Cure costs one hundred dollars per case not curable by the remedy. Notary A. W. Gleason attests on December 6, 1886. The firm claims internal use affects blood and mucous surfaces and offers testimonials. ads note F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo. Available from druggists. Hall's Family Pills praised for constipation.
Neurasthenia is exhaustion of the nervous system caused by long work, worry, poor diet, or illness. Symptoms include irritability and headaches. treatment focuses on nourishing blood and proper diet. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to aid blood nourishment and anemia, with free book offers from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
After the Idlers Mayor Small proposes using city land near Kelley Field and Oak Grove Cemetery to employ idle men. Work includes planting gardens and potato crops with half the yield for the workers and rest for the city. If refused, they may be sent to the city farm. He also plans talks with social workers on preventing girl delinquency.
Eugene C. Hurd, released from Thomaston Prison after 33 years of a life sentence, arrived on the four o’clock train from Rockland and headed to Monticello to live with his sister. He praised prison officials, especially former Warden Hamm and present Warden Waterhouse, and thanked Deputy K D Eaton for his support on the trip.
J W Cady of National Military Home Togus Maine praises L F Atwood's Medicine as a quick remedy for constipation. He says a teaspoonful before or after meals relieves the condition and improves dizziness and appetite, noting it has kept his bowels regular for 40 years. The firm offers a big bottle at 35 cents and free samples.
The article reflects on Mr. Hurd who, while in Thomaston, wore civilian dress and used a cane. He is praised for never breaking the rules during his term and, when asked about the future, tearfully said he would return to his sister in Monticello to help on her farm.
The Y M C A board met at the Colonial Cafe to review activities since September. Reports note 12 organizations with 20 plus teams and 150 boys and 40 girls involved, total gym sessions near 200 and 16 000 attendees. Repairs progress includes tinting walls and new paint, pool and billiard tables renewed, with furniture funds pending.
Last Friday in a stormy night performance pupils from Weeks St. Grammar School attracted a large crowd of parents and friends for an entertainment and candy sale that netted $12 for the school treasury. The program featured Spring Songs Bird Exercise and Mother Goose Play with performances by various grades and students including Eleanor Blake Lauriston Trott Violet Song Grace Tyler Louise Swett and others.
A promotional item touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as relief for women with digestive and reproductive issues. It cites testimonials from Mrs S T Richmond of Providence Rhode Island and Mrs Maria Irwin of Peru New York detailing prior ailments and perceived improvements after using the remedy.
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