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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1916

Page

4

Weekly Timed Publication Notice for St. Bath Me

The Times Company publishes a weekly Saturday edition in St. Bath, Maine. The notice lists the publishing schedule and contact details for distribution and advertising inquiries.

Rural virtue praised as antidote to city plagues

The piece extols country life as superior to urban life amid epidemics and high city costs. It contrasts Maine political figures Daniel McGillicuddy and Wallace R. White, praises shipping and manufacturing defenders, and notes dog fish plans, weather shifts, and local debates on campaigns and public policy.

Daniel McGillicuddy Democratic Democratic Party Maine McGillicuddy Wallace R. White

Casements Life Active Despite Treason Trial

Roger Casement, honored with a knighthood removed by King George, led British diplomatic efforts in Berlin during a crisis. He faced high treason charges after landing in Ireland, was found guilty, and sentenced to death. Worldwide appeals, including from Pope Benedict, sought clemency, but Wilson took no action. Casement, born September 1, 1864, had previously exposed Congo and South American abuses.

George Great Britain Roger Casement Berlin Casement Germany Ireland Kiel Court of Criminal Appeal London America Washington Senate Wilson White House England Manchester Guardian John Redmond Asquith Pope Benedict Congo Roger Irish National Volunteers United States Norway

Control of Infantile Paralysis Urged by Public Health Service

The Public Health Service outlines steps to break the infection chain in an influenza like outbreak of infantile paralysis. The germ is present in nasal and bowel discharges of patients or carriers, and preventing its spread is key to stopping the epidemic.

United States Public Health Service United States New York City

Dean's Ointment Advertisement For Skin Itch

Advertising notice touts Dean's Ointment for piles eczema and general skin itching. Claims product relieves itch with 50c price at all drug stores.

Dean

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Kidney Support

An advertisement claims weak kidneys cause backache and low energy and touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as restoring strength and tone to the kidneys and boosting the whole system. It urges readers to purchase the medicine today.

Hood

Public health measures urged to curb infantile paralysis spread

Authorities urge city, state, and federal action to quarantine and treat suspected cases while communities enforce cleanliness and hygiene. Avoid shared drinking vessels, sanitize soda fountains, and control flies and vermin. Promote strict street cleanliness, proper waste disposal, and cautious gatherings for children. Seek medical care at first signs and isolate affected patients to reduce transmission.

Precautions To Prevent Spread Of Infantile Paralysis

Guidance outlines ventilation and screening for the sick room, burning cloths with secretions, disinfecting clothing and bed linen by boiling or carbolic solution, and using clean dishes. Nurses must maintain hand cleanliness. quarantine should continue for weeks after infection and post recovery disinfection is advised.

Bath built sailing vessels added to British blacklist

The Bath built five masted ships Fannie Palmer and Oakley C Curtis, both built by Percy and Small, are added to the British Admiralty blacklist. Curtis named for Governor Curtis, sails from Norfolk to Lisbon with coal, voyage July 27, possible delay or loss if held by British ships or due to shipping law violations. Portland owners J S Winslow Co say they seek official reason via State Department and British authorities.

Fannie Palmer Oakley C. Curtis Admiralty Board London Percy & Small Palmer Curtis J. S. Winslow Co Portland State Department Associated Press Norfolk Lisbon Portugal

Flag to fly over reservation if November election holds

Dr. Rouse sent the last bouquet of the season from the natural garden near the Post Office. Hon. D J McGilli cuddy has secured a $10,000 appropriation, earmarked for grounds improvement and a flag over the reservation, with the goal of completion before winter.

Rouse D. J. McGillicuddy Dan

Five-masted Kineo renamed Maryland under Texas Co.

The five masted schooner Kineo, at Staten Island Shipbuilding since March for bulk oil carrier conversion, is near completion and fitted with power. Renamed Maryland, she is owned by the Texas Co and commanded by Cap Farrow. Built in 1903 by A Sewall Co with Frank Patten once in command.

Kineo Staten Island Maryland The Texas Co Cap. Farrow A. Sewall Co Frank Patten

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