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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1911
Page
5
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Senna as a reliable laxative that supports natural bowel action without disturbing the colon. It claims the genuine product is manufactured by the Syrup of Figs Co and sold by leading druggists, warning against overhyped cures.
Fragmentary OCR notes from a Maine probate entry name a judge and county, reference debts, personal estate, and date April 4, with garbled wording and unclear beneficiary details.
The weather’s unusually late spring and cold hamper early crops, delaying plantings and causing discouragement among farmers. Egg prices hold at 16 to 17 cents a dozen, potatoes remainsteady at 65 to 75 cents, butter near 26 cents, and onions and beets offered at a penny to two cents each. Cabbage and apples show limited supply, rhubarb appears, poultry and hogs are plentiful, hay is scarce, with prices varying by region. The Maine State Grange passes resolutions urging retention of the Prohibitory amendment, opposing repeal and calling for church and civic group cooperation.
West Bath villagers report government engineers inspecting the Meadows river and planning improvements at the request of the local boat club. Community updates cover grange activities, local transport, dairy and cattle market prices, roadwork with the King drag, gypsy moth surveys, early summer boat preparations, and tax assessments rising to a 21 mills rate with discounts for early payment.
Reverend Harold Brett and wife attended the Eastern Maine Conference in Old Town. Mrs. Frank Lapham returned to South Pittston after visiting her sister Mrs. Owen Blinn. Roger Lapham recently called in town. Lemar of Boston occupies the 3 P. Call farm for the summer. Panoie Pushard, once crying, is more comfortable. The Easter cantata planned for Sunday in the M E church was held at Bickford's hall due to the auditorium not opening. Miss Abbie Dodge of Blinn's Hill visited Mrs. B B Mayers on Sunday.
The Topsham Grange program Saturday evening featured vocal solo by Arthur Uteeht readings by Peres Wright and Alfred Jase Mountfort conundra by Charles Edgecomb and Sarah Edgecomb plus songs by Miss Beatrice Tarr and remarks by A. A. Jack.
Clean runs delight hens and prevent pests with sprinklings of kerosene weekly. Turkey eggs set this month may yield salable carcasses or Christmas feasts. Keep windows screened to deter intruders. cover pens with wire netting to deter crows and thieves. Avoid overfeeding and underfeeding to protect young stock. Inspect eggs laid in nests for safety before sale.
Sagadahoc County Pomona met Wednesday at West Thornton and voted to hold the annual field day in Topsham on August 24 and 25. The exact day will be announced later by the committee in charge.
An old advertisement extols Blood Builder and Dr Willa Pink Pill cures for lingering illnesses. Claims of blood restoration and kidney relief are used to tout the remedy. Price details and ordering information are provided along with addresses and distributor notes.
Fragmentary OCR shows Fe Mtas Co Crove dence with admitted assets 1 269 036 59 and liabilities 1 269 026 88 as of December 31 plus net unpaid loss unearned premium and various liabilities. Names John R Knowlton and department references appear amid garbled text.
A newspaper notice advertises a free needle book containing forty needles for housekeepers. Requests must include a yellow wrap from a bottle of Atwood's medicine and state experience with the remedy, sent to the LPF Medicine Co in Portland.
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