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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1915
Page
3
The city faces a growing refuse disposal problem with talk of using a sea dump scow. Amid wartime politics a 200000 man army is cited as a harsh partisan retort to Germany, reflecting amplified rhetoric and public strain.
The column revisits political clashes over Georgia lynching suspects, the Benign stance of Governor Harris, and President Wilson’s military plans including a 200000 standing army and six dreadnoughts. It also examines U S German tensions after the Arabic sinking, merchant marine concerns, Bath hydrant costs, and European war outlook.
Purported advertises Hood’s Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that prevents disease and treats ailments like catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and fatigue. It urges taking the remedy for the whole family to avoid illness and improve overall health.
The article explains the water district proposition is not tax funded. Purchase money comes from water rates paid by water takers, not taxpayers, and any impact on citizens' pockets would come only through eventual rate reductions.
Miss Phyllis Hall visits relatives in Rockland. Avon and Bath residents travel, host, and work around haying season. The True Blue Sunday school met at the Baker home. Several Bath visitors, ship launches from F. P. Corliss, and Exposition plans are noted. Blackberries and cranberries promise a bountiful harvest while locals enjoy summer activities and family visits.
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