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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1913
Page
7
Fresh greens dominate the Bath market as rain is hoped for to boost late summer crops. Peas, beans, berries, cucumbers, cabbage, and potatoes from native growers trade well, with prices ranging from a few cents per item to about $1.50 a bushel for premium beans. Eggs, butter, and poultry supply remain steady, with prices rising slightly for dairy and fowl as berries and vegetables show strong demand.
Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Ibra Lawrence on the arrival of a daughter. Local social notes mention Miss Ava Cornish visiting Miss Mil dred Snipe, Mrs. Nichols and daughter visiting in Mill Island, and other residents visiting in Brunswick and Woolwich. Market reports detail lamb prices, veal values, and forthcoming green corn and tomatoes, with fruit yields expected to be lower due to April’s warm spell followed by a cold spell.
In South Dresden the engagement of Miss Adelaide Frances Munsey and Dr Eugene Holt Jr of Portland is announced. Miss Munsey, a Maine General Hospital graduate, is a Dresden favorite. Holt is son of Dr Bennett Holt of Portland.
New Meadows residents report light acreage activity as Samuel Holbrook visits Portland and Mr and Mrs Totman enjoy a ten day break at Mrs John Randall's. The community mourns D G Purinton, lifelong farmer and deacon, who died at home after a period of illness. Funeral services were led by Rev. Cochran. M J McCormick buys a 30 acre timber lot in Westport from J F Dunton.
The Selectmen of West Bath appoint John H. Gilmore of Bath as sealer of weights and measures for the town. Residents must bring weights and measures to Gilmore’s Bath office for testing per board directive.
The Bath carnival opens with two hours daily of noon and evening performances by Eddie troupe and other headliners. Acts include Japanesetroupe, Prof Elliot trained dogs, Beaumont ponies, Pyonamite mile, Devine bicycle act, Barton troupe, and Barnum Bailey aerials. Mayor Edward Larratee to officiate as ringmaster.
The Agriculture Department warns against the potato tuber moth endangering crops across the United States. California and Texas report higher prevalence and shipments of infested potatoes could spread the pest. Experts urge careful inspection of seed potatoes and diligent pest control measures.
Entomologists urge immediate protective and defensive measures in planting and harvesting potatoes to prevent a serious reduction of the potato crop.
T W Hyde Camp of Sons of Veterans starts a pedestrian trek along the New Meadows today with a large group expected to participate and expect to return by tomorrow night.
The Maine Dairsmen's Association plans its next annual meeting in Lewiston on December 2 with invites extended to the Maine Seed Improvement Association. Premiums for dairy products will be increased and a large exhibit anticipated, with judging, contests, and programs focusing on home grown feeds for dairy farming and milk cream butter samples.
Unclear fragments mention Gardiner G. Neer and Petts Tite Pay Cer with reference to a motto and a new selection. Specific events, dates, or outcomes are not discernible from the readable text.
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