Fruit A Tives claimed to cure many ailments
An English physician in Ottawa developed a fruit juice based remedy called FRUIT-A-TIVES. The tablets mix juices from apples oranges figs and prunes with added bitter substance from orange peel, promoted as a universal medicine for indigestion liver and bowel disorders skin rheumatism headaches and more. Available in the US at 50 cents per box or 6 for $2.50 from Fruitatives Limited Ogdensburg New York.
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Ottawa
Canada
United States
Fruitatives Limited
Ogdensburg
New Yorks
Ship Murphy Passes Rochefort After Buenos Aires Wheat Cargo
A letter from Captain F L Dunton aboard the Bath four mast schooner Robert P Murphy dated Nov 7 from Rochefort describes a two week coastal storm travel from Buenos Aires. He notes the ship handled well despite seas and rain with a wheat cargo and comments on wartime Rochefort with soldiers German prisoners and slow work by officials and red tape demanding permits.
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Rochefort
France
F. L. Dunton
Bath
Robert P. Murphy
Buenos Aires
Murphy
Dunton
Cargo Discharge Slow As Owner Sails to Paris
A ship remains ashore while cargo promises are discharged slowly because the owner is in Paris, delaying settlement and unloading. The situation leaves the vessel at a standstill until the owner returns.
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Paris
Maine National Guard units qualify for pay and training notes
A handful of Maine National Guard units qualify for six months pay under the June 3 act. Three Coast Artillery companies will receive about 2500 each on January 1. The War Game session for Maine Coast Artillery officers is set for December 11 at Portland Armory. Hyde Guards discuss a new Armory. The 4th Company drill Friday covered sighting drill and gallery practice. Lieut Wakefield led artillery range instruction. non gunners trained on the gun and carriage. Charles Beane sustained a hot iron burn at Water Street foundry, treated at city hospital by Dr. Hannigen. A large punching machine on a Sunday car bound for Texas weighs 8 to 10 tons.
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Maine
National Guard
Coast Artillery
Portland
Hyde Guards
Wakefield
Owen
Charles Beane
Maine bridge approved after safety inspection
Chief Engineer Paul L. Bean of the Maine Public Utilities Commission returned from Wiscasset where on Nov. 18 he inspected the new Sheepscot River bridge built by the Maine Central Railroad. The 915 foot riveted truss structure is the longest in New England and includes a Scherzer rolling lift draw span with semaphore safety controls.
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Paul L. Bean
Maine Public Utilities Commission
Wiscasset
Sheepscot River
Maine Central Railroad
New England
Boston
Walter G. Norris
American Bridge Co
Deer harvest rises with local hunts near Phippsburg
The Lisbon Enterprise notes nine deer shot in Phippsburg since the open season. Nearby Sagadahoc County sees record deer harvest. Percy Lane and Herman Wright each took a deer in North Bowdoin last week, while Harry Pye hunted near his home.
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Harry Pye
Phippsburg
Lisbon Enterprise
Sagadahoe County
Percy Lane
Herman Wright
North Bowdoin
Hyde Windlass office ready for occupancy and local notes
Local items report the Hyde Windlass Co building ready for occupancy, lobster prices at shore from 60 to 80 cents for two pounds, and Sunday walks. A W C T U meeting occurred at the Y M C A. Sagadahoc Ferry residence for Dr Stott is visible from Bath shore. One weekend arrest of a regular offender occurred. Needlework Guild plans distribution of recent donations. Two Shawmut Ave drug stores faced closures after pharmacy board action ending heavy habit forming drug sales. William S Barry notes board investigation spurred by Watch and Ward Society tips. Park Alley hosted a bowling night with the Texas S S office team defeating Portland Maine Central. J Clair led with high score and earnings nearing 300.
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Hyde Windlass Co
W. C.T.U
Sagadahoc Ferry
Woolwich
Dr. Stott
Board of Registration In Pharmacy
William S. Barry
Melrose
Watch and Ward Society
Barry
Bath
Park Alley
Texas S. S. Office
Office Bowling League
Portland Maine Central
Forest City
King Tavern
Maine 54 Hour Law Enforced for Women and Children
Maine State Labor Commissioner Roscoe A. Eddy reports widespread compliance as textile and shoe firms adopt time cards and set schedules. Textile mills run 6 45 to noon breaks and 6 45 start Saturdays, while shoe shops in Kehnebec valley use six nine hour days. Telephones run eight hours, allowing potential overtime to reach 54 hours weekly. Mercantile shops and restaurants face adjustment challenges, with the department sending time tables and guidance to ensure lawful hours.
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Roscoe A. Eddy
Bar Harbor
Maine
Kehnebec
Auburn
Eddy
Labor Department
Unity Guild and Ladies Sewing Circle Gather
The Unity Guild met at Mrs. M. E. Watson's home on 407 Washington St Thursday evening. The Ladies Sewing Circle met Friday at 2 PM at Mrs. Herbert E. Worrey's upper Washington St home. The Brotherhood attended an evangelistic service at Beacon St Church and will meet at 7 15 PM. The pastor will present an illustrated sermon The Voyage of Life as the first in a monthly series.
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Unity Guild
M. E. Watson
Washington St
Brotherhood
Beacon St
Herbert E. Worrey
Obituary of Lydia A. Dunning 87 a Portland hack driver widow
Lydia A. Dunning 87 widow of William Dunning longtime Portland hack driver died suddenly Sunday forenoon at Peaks Island home. She was born in Brunswick and lived in Portland over 70 years. Survived by sister Mannah Babb Portland and daughters Lila Keening Portland and P F Parker Chicago.
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Lydia A. Dunning
William Dunning
Portland
Peaks Island
Brunswick
Mannah Babb
Lila Keening
P. F. Parker
Chicago
Mrs. Emmeline Gray of Topsham Dies at 82
Emmeline Gray, 82, died at her Cathance home after a long illness. Born in Topsham, she lived there most of her life. Survived by six children including Nettie Hatch and Edward Duffy, a brother Samuel Graves, two sisters Sadie Blondell and Nettie Beals. Funeral held Friday with burial at Rogers Cemetery.
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Emmeline Gray
Cathance
Mrs. Gray
Topsham
Harding Hunter
John Gray
Bible Class Formed At Grace Church Parish Session
Grace Church parish youths begin a Bible class with Rev Culbert McGay teaching Sundays from five to six in the Parish House. Sedgwick Circle Ladies of the G A R meet Tuesdays at 7 30. An ad notes Dean's Regulats as a mild laxative 25c a box.
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Young Women of Grace Church Parish
Culbert McGay
Plain Lobster Price and Winter Labor In Maine and Beyond
Maine and nearby towns report high prices and labor activity. A Texas foreman shares Thanksgiving meals with his crew while lobster plates hit 1.00. Ducks retreat upriver as a deep freeze pushes them from feeding grounds. Ham’s Hill crews mine rock for road work and plan to work all winter. State Auditor Sullivan’s allies note his possible deputy U S Marshal appointment. A Bath milkman shows cattle rising calves for income, inspiring other farmers. Bath marketmen trim Turkey orders due to wholesale prices, while a Sunday street scuffle ends quickly. Bowling league standings shift as Hyde Windlass rises, Texaco trails, and Athletics stay within reach. A traveling salesman in Berlin notes cheaper wheat there and sausage storage evasion by cold storage law.
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Texas Yard
The
Texas
Ham’s Hill
J. Edward Sullivan
United States
Bangor
Congress
U. S. District Court
North Bath
Maine
Bath
Chicago
Boston
Park
Hyde Windlass
Texaco
Red Men
Berlin
Germany
New York City
Portland
Local notices capture club meetings and community events
Smelt fishing remains good as Lowell Temple Pythian Sisters held a Monday afternoon gathering. The Murray Club met with Mrs. Charles Hooper at 28 Green St. A Bath worker remarked on job access in a restaurant. A two year old Bath mare owned by Officer Sonia drew attention downtown. The N Y C and H R Railroad float at Bath Iron Works nears launching mid month, duplicating a July 31 craft. Sept Sands inspected Coast Guard stations at Damariscove and Popham, praising Popham crew. Kronald Atkinson underwent appendicitis surgery and is recovering well. The Popham Club met with Mrs. Snowman. next meeting at Mrs. Rowe’s. Evangelist Felix’s sermon featured unusual heat. many could not enter. Captain Benner of the Eureka is absolved over the Marguerite sinking after US inspectors’ review. A steel engraving donated by a South End pupil now hangs at Mitchell School. keepsake notes honor Weeks St. Primary and Weeks St graduates.
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Lowell Temple
Murray Club
Charles Hooper
Green St
Sonia
Colt Friday
Bath Iron Works
Sands
Portsmouth
Virginia
Coast Guard
Damariscove
Popham
Maine
Kronald Atkinson
Joseph Atkinson
Bath City Hospital
Popham Club
Frank Snowman
Washington Avenue
Portland
Alfred Rowe
Emerson St
Evangelist Felix
Felix
Capt. Benner
Eureka
Rowe Brothers
Marguerite
Boston Harbor
U. S
Mitchell School
South End
Old Weeks St
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Portat
Gouraud
FERD
T. Hopkins & Son
New Yor City
OLS SS
New York
RC the
Bears
Commercial St
Public Utilities Commission
U. K
First Baptist
Mrs
Sedgwick Circle
Standard Oil Company of
Congress Street
Fidelity Trust Company
Fidelity Trust Company Monument Re Cheree Maine
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