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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1917
Page
5
The piece argues prohibition in Maine has endured for over half a century, attributing declines in crime and alcohol availability to enforced law. It cites local enforcement shifts, public support, and political moves backing statewide prohibition, plus broader reflections on German behavior in war and U.S. policy.
A senator questions the need for country liquor agencies, arguing the proposal lacks clear justification or public benefit. The remark highlights skepticism about expanding regulatory bodies and oversight at the national level.
The statement calls for united action with the United States to counter German aggression. It argues that recent German actions threaten global order and require a firm response to vindicate international law and rights.
Miss Mary Louise Hescock of Maine will join Joe Knowles in a Nature Film Co test in the Adirondacks to live in the woods for a month in a grass dress with no food or tools. She will supply shelter and clothing, relying on her own resources and training with her mother present in camp and under Columbia University observers. The project aims to show a woman surviving Nature similar to Knowles earlier Maine woods test. Hervey Fogg acted as scorer at the Chizzle-Wizzle Fair track meet in Augusta hosted by Cony High School students.
Advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as effective for itching and torture of skin eruptions. Claims quick relief with a 50 cent price at all drug stores.
The Bath Branch of the American Society of Marine Draftsmen met at Winter St Church. Members reported 60 total with 50 percent attendance and noted papers by Mitchell Newell and Plummer. Officers elected include Evans Cowles Bates Taylor with Hussey to the board. a new Supt. of Club Rooms post went to Blackwood after lunch. The group discussed forming a Bath beam trawler company to supply fresh fish locally, citing ongoing supply and price issues in Bath and nearby towns. Tug Pejepscot and coal barges arrived in the river for water and coal.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla for rheumatism catarrh scrofula eczema and blood impurities. It pairs with Peptin Pills a pepsin tonic claimed to boost blood and nerve health especially in anemia and nervous exhaustion. Thousands of families are using the medicines and urged to start now.
Morse defeated an opponent 34 to 18 in a game described as the best seen in the city. Lyden starred at guard. Cass led scoring and the officials were Cartmill and MacCormick of the YMCA. The piece notes government clothing and personal supplies shipped to Popham via the Virginia for the Coast Guards.
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