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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1921
Page
2
A Bath report warns of a dangerous beverage called smoke made from equal parts ginger ale and denatured alcohol sold as Canadian whiskey. Authorities caution it is a harmful mix, with experts noting denatured alcohol contains wood alcohol and cannot be separated by carbonation, risking severe tissue damage.
A historical note explains how nose shapes signal mood and traits. A bulbous nose suggests cheerfulness and talkativeness while a hawk nose conveys intellect. Mean, sullen or pessimistic traits appear with certain pinched or expanding nostrils.
The 72d New England muster season closed with Brockton Massachusetts earning principal honors. The Protector and Phincock each won water prizes totaling 2175 dollars while Hancock lost only one event. Massachusetts led with most tub contests and Maine ranked second in representation.
The Colonial club funds will aid poor city children via a personal member canvass and a 500 dollar treasury appropriation. The entire sum goes to the Red Cross under the local chapter’s direction. A by law amendment to raise the age limit was tabled for January. New members Raymond V. Blaynard and Thomas J. Fowler joined. Andrew S. Merrill challenged Capt. Charles J. Smith and the O Tums to a post holidays duel, each side reviewing weapons.
The South Mod Parent Teacher Association met on Washington street with four members and many teachers present. Reports from committees and a treasurer show net proceeds of 120.55 from a recent sale. Eleanor Ferguson joined the benevolent committee and Mrs. Charles E. Hewett joined the school improvement committee. Mrs. Harold A. Dunn’s secretary resignation was accepted. Mrs. Thomas P. Black was named secretary for the rest of the year. Eleanor Christensen spoke on school music with Mitchell school pupils and violin selections. Refreshments followed and a seven-hour meeting concluded.
The piece argues the navigator who first explored the North River is Henry Hudson not Hendrick He reportedly used the English form Kenry Hudson in Dutch company contracts and the Dutch form arose from Irving Knickerbocker muse rather than his own time saying the name Hendricks is a whimsy of the genie humorist.
The article warns that many parties let children play overly exciting or long games. It advises concluding with quiet seated activities for the final farewell to ensure a calmer exit.
Jodwell grange of Small Point elected officers for the year and voted to send the Master and wife to the State grange in Portland opening Dec 13. Installation set for the first January meeting with refreshments. متعدد
The term despot comes from Greek despotēs meaning master. It refers to an autocratic ruler ruling without constitutional checks, often called a tyrant, with unlimited authority. Some Southeast Asian states had absolute rulers, though not all autocrats are despots.
The oldest science in shipbuilding is astronomy still vital to navigators. Radio apparatus gives the navy an advantage. Mathematics is essential to all sciences and mathematical tools for range finding determine a plantenns centre ing with up to six variables.
A woodpecker relentlessly searches hollow stubs for a worm then remains steadfast at the task once it commits. The patient bird studies, probes, and finally secures its breakfast with unwavering focus.
The Morse High junior conference conducted its third armament session on Monday with debate over sending a protest letter to Secretary Hughes and support for abolishing poison gas. The committee named to assist Secretary-General Casaneve discussed drafting the letter while delegates from Belgium Japan and the United States urged abolition and restraint in warfare.
Woolwich Montsweag Choral Society led by Joseph Robson plans a Christmas Eve recital at Montsweag Grange Hall with a Christmas tree and festive events. Invitation extends to all friends to attend.
The ad argues that dyspepsia means a bad stomach not a bad cook and promotes Hood's Susaparilla as a digestive tonic to relieve dyspepsia boost appetite and tone the stomach. It notes accompanying Hood's Wills and Hood's Sarsaparilla for constipation.
Charles P. Wetherbee of Bath Iron Works led seven Grace church Men's Club members on a detailed tour narrative at the Parish house. He recounted a summer voyage beginning in Buffalo and proceeding to Detroit copper mines Yellowstone Park Banff Seattle San Francisco Texas New Orleans and Washington. His vivid account drew enthusiastic questions as the two hour talk concluded with a crab Newburg luncheon hosted by Frederick W. Baker and Charles G. Sanborn.
The article argues that theoretical engine ratings from bore, stroke, and gear dimensions may mislead. Only practical steam tests reveal true power, as issues like pallet steam loss or gear stiffening can reduce output. Endurance under continuous strain validates performance beyond advertised claims.
Bath roller polo team lost 5 3 to Rockland in Bath Monday night. McCabe scored all Bath goals while Rodney Skinner added Rockland’s tally. Bath players, some unused to rollers in seven years, played a strong first period but could not overcome miscues and a controversial goal.
In a rugged clash Skinner and Kenney led with six points apiece while Gallagher scored three and Sullivan contributed. McCabe’s squad edged Bath 44 to 35 as Frank Winslow refereed and Savies kept time with White tallying the scorer.
A busy week in real estate circles reports sales by Joseph Charles Footer. The transactions include a 10 acre farm at Cook's Corner from Llewellyn Lukin to Alfred W. Thurston of Bath for Farina operations, a two family house and jet at Middle and Marshall streets from Harvey W. Schoppe to James E. Stinson of Springfield Massachusetts for investment, and several residences including a six room bungalow on Court street and a five room house, both to local buyers for homes. Deer season activity notes hunters with John Duggan and son reporting seven rabbits in a sled load last week.
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