Growth of American Merchant Fleet Amid War Turbulence
Reports from Washington’s Bureau of Navigation note 1916 submarine activity did not collapse world trade. Net shipping loss under 200000 tons with 49000000 tons global trade. new tonnage nearly 1.9 million tons. Britain and the United States supply most new ships. American marine grows while Britain outs pessimistically. Pacific trade slows due to seamen’s law and Japanese control. Minnesota sold to International Mercantile Marine Co. Progressive losses offset by new construction. calls for federal aid to Maine ferry routes. nearby roads and winter snows keep households active.
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Washington
Germany
Bureau
Great Britain
United States
England
Alhough
Atlantic
Pacific
Congress
Minnesota
San I Francisco
International Mercantile Marine Co
Calls for prompt start of new Congress and public resource oversight
The editorial urges immediate seating of the new Congress on March 4 to reflect the latest mandate and oppose lazy tenure by the old one. It backs Baxter’s plan to halt Maine water power giveaways, empower the Public Utilities Commission with $5,000 annually, and require stock-taking to protect public interests and future power supply. It commends Maine youths Loyall Sewall and Carleton Pike for ambulance fundraising and praises Boothbay Harbor’s industrious spirit amid shipbuilding and labor mediation. It warns against peace without victory and notes naval naming traditions while proposing state control of sheriffs and county attorneys to ensure uniform law enforcement.
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Wilson
Congress
House of Representatives
Percival P. Baxter
Augusta
Maine
Public Utilities Commission
Baxter
Proposals to Keep Passage Open for Winter Traffic
Engineers propose methods to keep the Woolwich to Arktowsh passage open during winter. The plan aims to benefit Bath and towns along the route to Boothbay and beyond, deemed entirely practicable.
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Samuel
Woolwich
Ark— Towsh
Bath
Boothbay
Winter warfare on the Russian front is Rigorous
A terse military summary notes heavy fighting on the Russian front with strict, disciplined operations and high attrition rates. The report highlights intensified battles, scarce supplies, and strategic maneuvers as forces contest crucial positions.
A Head Full of Ache
An old health ad promotes L F Atwood's Medicine for sick headache tied to stomach or liver issues. It claims the bottle relieves biliousness, regulates bile, and eases pain, urging readers to buy a 35 cent bottle or request a free sample from the L F Medicine Co Portland Maine.
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Atwood
Doan's Kidney Pills Cited By Bath Resident Dow
Bath resident George R. Dow says Doan's Kidney Pills cured years of kidney pain backache and nocturnal trips to the night. He bought two boxes at Leonard Mitchell's Drug Store and recovered. The advertisement notes thousands of nationwide testimonials. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY sponsor.
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United States
Dean
Bath
George R. Dow
Washington ,St
Doan
Leonard & Mitchell
Park League Standing Close Contest for Second Place
A tight race for the second position heats up as teams in the park league push for runs and points. The standings show a narrow gap, with the lead in sight and crucial matches upcoming to decide the runner up.
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Park
Red Men
Athletics
Texacos
Woodmen
Athleticos
Hyde Windlass
Eurekas
Swastikas
Pilgrims
Russell
Farrar
W. H. Miller
Toothaker
Oiinto
M. Oliver
Dall
Billings
Cutting
Cedric Martin
Frates
A. Stewart
State board backs infirmaries plan changes for Maine
A bill to replace almshouses with district infirmaries was introduced in the Senate on January 23 by Senator John P. Deering. The plan consolidates care for the aged and infirm across Cumberland Androscoggin Kennebec and other districts with appointed five member trustee boards and state supervision. George C. Estill is promoted to chief engineer of the Cumberland County Power and Light system effective February 1. A separate court verdict awarded 3706.75 to the plaintiff in an injury case heard January 20 at Auburn. details name L A Jack Francis Carroll and Bion Libby involved for the plaintiff and defendants.
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State Senate
John P. Deering
Saco
York County
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Portland
Cumberland County
Cumberland
City of
Androscoggin
Aroostook
Aroostook County
Bangor
City of Bangor
Franklin
Franklin County
Hancock
Hancock County
Kennebec
Kennebec County
Knox-Lincoln-Sagadahoc
Knox
Lincoln
Sagadahoc
Oxford
Oxford County
Penobscot
Penobscot County
Piscataquis
Piscataquis County
Somerset
Somerset County
Waldo
Waldo County
Washington
Washington County
York
Board of Trustees
George C. Estill
Cumberland County Power & Light Co
York County Power Co
Estill
Lewiscon
Augusta & Waterville
Westbrook Electric Co
James Fitzgerald
Worumbo Mfg. Co
Supreme Judicial Court
Auburn
Justice Savage
L. A. Jack
Lisbon Falls
Francis Carroll
Bion Libby
Boston
McGillicuddy & Morey
Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills Advertised for Blood Health
An ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills for uplifting energy and relief from impure blood and anemia. It claims benefits for scrofulous or dependent conditions and nervous weakness, touting a combined regimen of 250 doses.
Boston Auto Show Signals 1917 Design Trends
The Boston Automobile Show runs March 3 to 10 featuring broader body designs with double cowl and roomier interiors. Manufacturers refine 1916 chassis, add thermostatic water control, aluminum pistons, and battery ignition while six cylinder cars dominate and sixes, eights, and twelves rise in share.
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Boston
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