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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1914
Page
8
Maine Commissioner of Agriculture J A Roberts warns municipal officers to destroy brown tail moth nests by February 15 1915 within 60 feet of street centers and in public parks and to notify real estate owners to act. If neglect occurs the state may tax cities or towns to complete the work.
The Gen. A. M. Randol delivered 260 loaded rounds for six inch guns and 280 cartridges for 15 pounders to Fort Baldwin, totaling 140 loaded shells. Plans include a searchlight plant and a barracks for the garrison to strengthen Kennebec defense.
Ordnance Sergeant Donald Carswell, at Fort Baldwin Popham Beach, plans retirement around Christmas after 39 years in service. He has led Forts Baldwin and Popham, will receive two thirds pay, and retire with about 70 dollars monthly once on the Eastern Department list. He will live in Portland. successor unknown. Carswell is popular along the lower Kennebec.
The Park Bowling league standings show Clothiers leading with 4 wins, 1 loss. Eurekas, Beacons, Hyde Windlass, and Plumbers follow with varying records. Top averages include Smith, Williams, Stover, and Tedford, with schedule for late November into December listing Clothiers, Eurekas, Hyde Windlass, Beacons, Hywincos, and Plumbers facing off on specific dates.
Hunters report a large beaver dam near Sanders Station about a dozen yards from the railroad. The 75 foot long, three foot high structure shows careful construction and evidence of active work by beavers. Hardwood and poplar trees show significant gnawing. Several other dams lie within a few miles, drawing attention from locals.
The revenue office released guidance on the December 1 start for the new tax on manufactured goods and on telegraph and telephone messages. It explains stamp cancellation for Schedule B items, carrier methods, retailer duties, and how taxes apply to messages, with exemptions for official and business-relayed traffic. The Chamber of Commerce held a special meeting on Front Street.
Bath resident John E. Beane reports relief from back pain and kidney issues after using Doan’s Kidney Pills. He praises the product obtained from Weber’s Drug Store and notes improved kidney function, urging others to use the same remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers, Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY.
A reformulated laxative touts a sugar-coated pill nearly the size of a mustard seed that avoids stomach upset and griping. It claims to aid digestion and after meals, replacing harsh salts and oils, with dispensing by local druggists or mail order from the Dr. Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady, NY at 25 cents per bottle.
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