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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1914

Page

4

Newbert Delivers Democratic Rally Speech in Bath

Mayor Newbert of Augusta speaks at the Dreamland Theatre in Bath to about 150 attendees after a Bath band show. He covers local option on liquor, income tax opinions, and praises for Wilson while dodging suffrage and defending Maine’s liquor laws amid mixed reactions. A separate note lists a $50 reward for an escaped prisoner, Arthur Dubec alias Philip Ruais.

Front St Bath Dreamland Mayer Bk. E. Newbert Augusta Newbert Price Haraden Times Oakley C. Curtis Maine Kansas Wilson Sewall Bert Fernald Haines Aines Augusta Ouse Massachusetts Sagadahoc Hotel North Cumberland Portland New York Chicago Newhbert Somerset Richmond Bangor Knox Washington Penobscot Kennebec Eastport Friend Newbert Arthur Dubec Philip Ruais

Bath and area social notes and local happenings

Miss Iris Lantz of Bath visits Mrs BE Snipe while the Snipe family attends a Richmond camp meeting. Local residents travel, hostesses entertain, and Mildred Snipe celebrates a 13th birthday with cake and gifts including a Brownie camera. Community also notes health, visitors, and a racing canoe being built.

Iris Lantz Bath BE Snipe F. H. Snipe Richmond James McFarland Dana McFarland Wilder Hagan Katherine Gardiner Mabel Eisner Florence Jones Harold Snipe Lewiston Mildred Snipe Hattie Snipe Larida Smith Greenland N. H Mildred Sadie Wynn Mill Island Collingwood Shea Elsie Blair Lillian Blair Woolwich

Beware of Mercury Ointments and Catarrh Cure Warning

Caution against mercurial ointments and internal catarrh cures sold by F Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio. Warns that such products damage mucous surfaces and should only be prescribed by physicians. Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills are advertised with claims of mercury content, internal action, and free testimonials.

Starr Enon F. Cheney & Co Toledo Hall F. J. Cheney & Co

Georgetown Leisurely Thefts Reported At Oliver Storehouse

A late week incident at A K Oliver's storehouse, part of his barn, saw about twenty dollars of goods including canned items boots and gum vanish. Nearby, oars and a sail were taken from a cottage near the eastern mill pond. The town also notes a social sail and weekend gatherings as residents travel and visit.

A. K. P. Oliver Charles Noeton Arthiot Vane Sherman Mill Bruners Puellis Po Mares Hill Maria Clarke Kahlowell Walte Tratten Everett Westport Giessards Tate Wodd Roscoe Werther Angeline Berry Nancy J. Spinnes Sewall Oliver Josephine Indian Point All Merit Josephine Harrison C. Beatse Walterndter Mercian Cmss Hee Crest Virginian Elizabeth Howarth Boothbay Islands Christmas Cove Georgetown Rev J. (. Bearse Brooklyn N. Y Bell Rock Camp Dena Howarth Robinhood Lester Arlington Mass

Maine school population rises to 221232 for apportionment

State superintendent records 221232 children ages five to twenty one, up 3464 from last year, guiding the allocation of state school funds. County gains are led by Androscoggin Cumberland Oxford and Kennebec with half the increase in Portland and Lewiston.

Androscoggin Cumberland Oxford Kennebec Portland Lewiston Aroostook Franklin Dil Hancock Knox Lincoln Penobscot Piscataquis Sagadahoc Hao Somerset Washington York Waldo

Fertilizer Eureka Sparks Maine Industry Push

Maine reformers urge support for inventors and new processes to extract potash and manufacture products locally. The Develop Maine Movement seeks small dues, grants factory space, and encourages commercialization to grow the state's mineral wealth and economy.

Maine Develop Develop Maine W. 3. Russell Bath Trust Co. Bldg Bath Wic Lawry, Treas, Boxi Augusta

Food Market Report Reflects War Time Scarcity and Varied Prices

Sugar dips to 7.74 per hundredweight while flour remains uncertain. Fresh meats steady, cream of tartar high, Natives bring large potato supplies, onions cheaper, cucumbers scarce, beets, squash and corn priced modestly. Lemons and West Virginia peaches show elevated wholesale rates amid ongoing wartime conditions.

Potato Storage Disinfection Guidelines Issued by Maine Inspector

W Blair Clark, superintendent of Maine Potato Inspection, urges shippers and growers to clean and disinfect storage rooms for interstate potato movement. Use a lime wash with copper sulfate at six to eight pounds per fifteen gallons, spray interiors, car springs, and tools. Registrations for inspection are encouraged. inquiries to W Blair Clark in Caribou Maine.

Wo. Clark Maine Crowersome W. Blair Clark Maine Potato Inspection Service Caribou Maine

Not Affected by Deag Companion

A reflection on fear of death in animals notes that many species at zoological gardens die together without showing distress for a dead companion. Only carnivores that eat dead others display any disturbance, while most animals ignore death in nearby companions.

Zoological Gardens

Giant Among Trees Tulip Tree Reaches Great Size

The yellow poplar or tulip tree is the largest broadleaf in America with heights near 200 feet and diameters around 102 feet, illustrating extraordinary dimensions among forest giants.

America

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Dreamland Theatre Clara Hogan Robbie Hogan George Spinney Sherman Howard Oliver Storehouse Georgetown Center West Georgetown Victor Richardson Baia Cleaer Perteeth Flt. Ward Tlortense Marion Harold Ward Frances Emery Laura Oliver Sean Williams Louw Clarke Ethel Todd Agnes Tiesdare Sent Eddbridge MM Cunningham Harriet Muse Idear B. Hunt Roscoe P. Todd Willliam Todd Frank Thompson John F. Thompson Bessie Thompson White Mountains Lookoff Sugar Hill J. T. Thompson Adelaide Sessions Thompson John Nocton Will Hatch Newdick Farm Walter Anderson A G. Steadman Irving Hunt Seward Emmons Jack Frank Morrell G. Steadman and Dauushter Virginia South Framingham Pittsburg Earl Bishop Germany Sime Malaga Comnts & Pound Fortier West Virginia
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