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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1916
Page
4
The Rockland city government voted to grant a 25 year tax exemption for a new plant, a move the writer calls likely unlawful and a dangerous precedent. The piece argues cities should avoid broad exemptions, urging cautious, businesslike considerations and noting past lessons from Maine towns. It also touches on broader issues about industrial incentives, shipbuilding policy, and local economic prospects in Bath and Sagadahoc County.
A Bath built propeller powered boat reportedly reached 66.66 miles per hour with rate suggesting 70 mph if the boat and propeller were modeled in Bath. The Hyde Windlass Company is praised for the impressive product record.
The column suggests renewed combat near Verdun linked to the Kaiser’s move on the Eastern Front and German desperation. It notes ongoing military maneuvering and hints a major clash in that sector is likely, with Verdun as only one possible focus.
The scene notes roses blooming beautifully around the city as asters ready to contest their glory, highlighting a floral display and upcoming rivalry between plants in the urban landscape.
Maine’s highest elevation is Katahdin in Piscataquis County at 5273 feet. The note appears in bulletin 633 Spirit Leveling in Maine 1899 to 1915 by the US Geological Survey, detailing about 750 elevations and 150 summits with precise thousandth-foot accuracy for engineers and surveyors. The article also criticizes mail routing and postage issues affecting the Boothbay Harbor area.
Captain Harry Owen in Bangor reports the enlistment of Joseph Howard, a New York sailor and former Canadian Overseas battalion member, into the Second Maine infantry. Howard sought American Legion entry but used a ruse to be discharged and return home. A surgeon praised his exceptional physique and training in Canada. Two more men awaited examination, and Owen expects them to pass.
In a letter to the editor from Bath dated August 12 1916 the writer argues for keeping the 36 week school year and explains why voting yes on postponing opening was justified. He notes Maine cities mostly run 36 weeks and that a ninth grade existed to justify longer terms. The piece contrasts views among educational experts.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure to cleanse the blood and strengthen the immune system. It claims impure blood makes the body vulnerable to disease and extols the tonic as purifying enriching and revitalizing, noting forty years of use and urging readers to buy today.
E. W. Hyde argues for delaying the school year start to Monday September 11 to avoid a shortened term and poor weather, noting vacation as a time of rest rather than a break in schooling. He contends four days’ shift is not a serious shortening and supports a modern view of vacation.
Miss Pauline Gediman, 15, visiting her uncle on Summer street, painted a pond scene including Robson fountain and the library corner. Working from a small cart, she has taken only three lessons yet produced a clever work admired by passersby.
Washington orders all sea going vessels to display national flags when near warships a measure tied to a state of war though not previously required for neutrals. Eastern Steamship Co has followed this since spring. The Kennebec jail held 24 prisoners on Friday including one woman and seven were bound over with one appeal case.
The 35 foot raised deck cabin cruiser Lilius B. IT built by Rev. A Frederic Duniels slid into the Kennebec at Popham amid cheers. Elizabeth Marsh of East Orange sponsored the christening and the craft, with a 15 horsepower engine, will be moored at Atkins Bay awaiting finishing touches.
Madame Bieler daughter of Merle d Au bigni and wife of Professor Bieler of a Montreal College will visit Bath on Sunday. She will speak at Winter Street Congregational Church in the morning and at the Cosmopolitan clubhouse at five in the afternoon. A Montreal professional praises her engaging style and practical aims to aid her sister in war relief work in France.
Girls at Merrymeting Camp begin the day with an open air folk dance on the 14 foot piazza. The morning exercise is said to be invigorating and leaves them feeling better throughout the day before breakfast.
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