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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1918
Page
8
Philadelphia faces a housing crisis as waves of wartime workers arrive for shipyard and munition jobs. Renters vanish from the market and many families share homes, while inventories stay tight and valuation soars. Clerks work overtime to process real estate deals amid rising prices.
The text argues progress comes from observing what to do and knowing the price of actions. It claims awareness elevates a person above average, builds self confidence, and leads to the next step up. Progress is about seeing and doing the right thing at the right time, labeled wisdom by some, and profit by Exchange.
The Egyptian and Roman chariots carried warriors to battle and acted as a shielded bulwark during fights. The curved front of the carriage served as protection, predating modern tanks by centuries in concept and function.
A London Evening News writer urges Britain to counter American dominance in cinema. He calls for government help to promote British films abroad, arguing the screen shapes world ideals and citing Americanization of markets across the empire with India as a bright spot. He seeks reciprocity and a shift toward British influence.
A essay praising dogs as man’s best friend. It argues that no matter the cost, dogs repay humanity with affection, loyalty, and intelligence, enriching kinship and spirit beyond monetary value, with the belief that money cannot buy a dog’s true worth.
London July 30 British Wireless Service reports a war era sea hunt against a German U boat. An airship spotted the submarine in shallow water as a destroyer and two pairs of trawlers closed in using cradle wires to trap the craft. Explosives were detonated, leaving only an oil patch on the sea.
After three weeks of rain a Mexican border camp dug a deep ditch to drain water. When the rain stopped, a soldier asked for leave to visit a nearby town and phrased his request: Captain, may I have shore leave to cay, sir. It was granted.
Mildew stains can be removed by rubbing soap over the fabric and on top adding chalk and lemon juice. Place the garment in the sun for several hours and then wash as usual to vanish the spots.
The word pagoda is not Chinese in origin. it likely derives from Persian or Hindustani and is said to mean a white bone tower. Throughout Chinese history, lofty towers have been a recurring architectural feature.
A Pittsburgh reader credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with ending months of weakness backache and headaches after her husband bought three bottles. She urges other women with displacements inflammation or irregularities to try the remedy, noting its forty years of use and inviting letters to Lynn Massachusetts.
William Daley, oiler on the Perth Amboy, was shelled off Nauset Mass July 22. He fled in a small boat in shrapnel rain, escaped in underwear, and joined the sister tug Wyoming with his brother Irving. The Morse High graduate vows to watch for subs aboard.
Paris July 29 reports acres of gardens at American base hospitals are harvested by convalescing soldiers. The work provides relaxation and therapeutic benefit while saving government funds, with gardens run entirely by convalescents and no hired labor used.
Ted Andrews known as Ted and a Somerville boy at Bath, Maine, serves at Base Hospital No 16 in France. He explains he runs the hospital farm, is in good health after three months there, and jokes about Maine weather and Bath’s wild women in a light, personal note to a Bath friend.
A couple of friends arrived, bringing a neighbor's pet, and shared meals as they waited for Bud to return. His parents grew worried about his late disappearance, while the group discussed plans and kept the food warm.
New York news reports the United States Shipping Board plans to thread a 458 by 50.2 by 25 foot steamship through the Welland Canal by cutting, bulkheading, and pontoons to bridge a 44 foot wide chamber. The Charles R. Van Hise will be split, rejoined at Montreal, and towed through locks by late August to reach Atlantic yards before winter ice.
The cost of starting locomotive fires varies from 68 cents to $1.14 depending on engine size. Using dry shavings as the cheapest kindling, multiplying by 638,009 locomotives would yield millions yearly in potential savings or costs.
Opinion piece notes that a man hides his thoughts behind speech and a woman is given less chance to speak, reflecting on communication and gender dynamics in a dated Boston Transcript voice.
Milwaukee from Aug 1 reports the Fabricated Ship Corporation formed with 600000 capital, securing government contracts for thirteen steel ships. Nine mine planters and four river transports will be built at the new yard with 2000 feet water frontage, launching ways, and rapid production aiming for May 1, 1919 delivery and monthly outputs thereafter.
London reports wireless oper ators on ships crossing the Atlantic often pick up coded orders from the German admiralty to submarines. Submarines do not acknowledge receipt to avoid revealing locations. Messages originate at Nauen near Spandau, a major German wireless station with nine towers.
A short anecdote recalls Mary Agnes, who believed after an elderly neighbor’s death that the woman had been chasing children. Mary imagines the old lady now as an angel pursuing little angels in heaven.
A couple faces economic strain as they plan to live on a limited income. They intend to economize by cutting back on items Jack considers essential, explaining their frugal approach to managing finances.
The Massachusetts Supreme Court faces a dispute over a century old indemnity fund claimed by the Commonwealth and Chile. A ship seized in 1821 led to $70,400 paid by Chile, with trust overseen by William H. Gardiner and later his heirs. Custodians Robert H. Gardiner Jr. and relatives search for heirs Paqua Maqua and Thomas Furber but have found no heirs despite state department and Canton consular records.
Two German steamers requisitioned by Uruguay and leased to the American Emergency Fleet Corp are nearly ready for trial trips. They will be turned over to Uruguay at war outbreak. The U S has contracted for all ships for the war with an option afterward. Payment is 8.25 percent per ton monthly in Uruguayan gold, half in advance in Montevideo and half in New York.
The Arabs around Aden favor a potent perfume called oodi made from the wood ood. When burned as incense it emits smoke that impregnates garments and clings to wearers for days despite washing.
An old maxim argues that the best rule is the one with the fewest exceptions. Advocates say it provides simple guidance and consistency. Critics warn strict rules may ignore context and evolving norms.
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