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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1913
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR describes pests swarming in a stable and house, details their movement onto ceilings walls and tables, and mentions a cleaning remedy using kerosene to clear drains. The text also references a judge or authority regarding a case and various unrelated fragments.
A partial report describes officers and dignitaries including Lieut. Pani Pla Less and Commander Cim Mines, with a framed photograph delivered to Mr. Hyde. It notes arrival of Lieut. Commander Crenshaw of the battleship Nebraska and Mrs. Crenshaw, expected in Bath midmonth.
An editorial in Parm and Mivroside argues farmers distrust extension agents from the Department of Agriculture and land grant colleges. It defends agricultural science as essential, citing experiments funded by public bodies and urging farmers to apply proven methods to increase yields and improve soil fertility.
Readable excerpts describe New England’s summer influx of fruit and vegetables via the Harlem River yard of the New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad. Potatoes dominate shipments with several carloads moving to Boston, Providence, Worcester, Hartford and New Haven, alongside substantial consignments of watermelons cantaloupes berries and other produce. The report notes electrical yard operations, and hints at the farm economy and household labor conditions described in the surrounding text.
A Center Church and South School committee hones arrangements for a Town Hall entertainment with further details to follow. The North School hosts Sunday religious services at 4s Sext, drawing summer visitors and parishioners to morning worship. The Jewel Archeol Hose congregation held opening services led by Rev Cleaveland of New Jersey. The Rev Mr Guernsey of New York to preach next evening at 7:50. arrivals at Ocean View Farm include the Fails family of Somerville and Cambridge, plus the Tinneman and Campbell families of Chelsea and Melrose.
The fragmentary notice lists several visitors and arrangements at a Maine coastal retreat, names appear garbled but include Camden New Jersey guests and locals, with scattered references to travel, meals, and social calls amid an unclear itinerary.
The Maine Automobile Association urges improved road maintenance across the state. Members argue towns neglect roads awaiting state aid and urge local action to fill potholes, remove mud, drain ruts, and maintain culverts for efficiency and cost savings.
A quirky text fragment promotes a beauty guide noting perfumes and cosmetic items for ladies. It mentions pockets in purses, a booklet of Gouraud Ories tal Reality Leases, and various high society shopping and theater contexts. The passage is diffuse and readings are partial.
An excerpt from Farm and Fireside discusses farm labor costs and the shift to machinery for haying. It contrasts an older farmer who cut hay by hand with the efficiency push toward mechanical threshing and mowing, noting health dust concerns and economic pressures.
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