26 Feb 1916
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1916
Page
1
The piece surveys New York and national tensions with a focus on military preparedness tariff reform and anti independence positions for the Philippines. It notes liquor law enforcement in Boston and city street repairs costs with a granolithic sidewalk proposal. It also covers Massachusetts and Sagadahoc Republican moves toward an unpledged Chicago delegation and criticizes Entente disarmament talks as a risky US misstep.
An antique advertisement claims catarrh is a blood disease like scrofula and rheumatism. It says local treatment won’t remove it and that Hood's Sarsaparilla boosts the system, relieves symptoms, and prevents consumption, urging readers to ask their druggist and insist on Hood's.
The Republican caucus selected J Edward Drake as Bath mayor, praising him as a capable young businessman and citizen nominee. The paper argues his experience and financial skill suit city administration, noting broad Republican support and the strong choice made at Columbia Theatre on Monday.
The Bath Maine program praises composer Harry Rowe Shelley born 1858 New Haven for gospel focused music. Mrs John Shaw directs organ and choir with soloists Hill Wall and Ann Wall. The Bath audience enjoys a varied concert featuring Abide with Me and Hark Hark My Soul among others.
The program lists titles including The Holy City by T. John, The Lord's Own Holy Day by Mr. Hill, The King of Love as a double quartet piece, Christ Triumphant and The Judgment Day by Miss Hall with a chorus.
Hyde Windlass lead BIW by 1.6 percent as each game featured a straight string win. The coming two weeks promise notable movement in the unofficial Park League standings based on last Saturday night results.
A large crowd attended a stormy Friday Valentine party at the Universalist Church vestry. Police faked arrests for playful offenses, the judge fined ten cents, and the clerk issued immunity hearts. Winners included Rev. S. J. Willis and Harry E. Stetson in a needle and thread contest. Henry G. Hodgdon judged slowest work. prizes were awarded for basketball and bean bag contests.
The final decree signed Monday by Associate Justice W C Philbrook completes the transfer of Maine Water Co. property in Bath to the Bath Water District. W S Glidden counsel for the Bath Water District appeared for the city in the final settlement. It was a busy week for local politicians.
Letters from women across Philadelphia Beverly and Erie praise Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief during the Change of Life. They report reduced headaches backaches heat flashes nervousness and dyspepsia with improved health. The company offers free advice by women and keeps responses confidential.
Lloyds Register of Shipping reports US merchant launch tonnage fell by 23302 in 1915 from the prior year. UK tonnage dropped 1,032,654 tons, mostly steel steamers. wartime effects are noted. US output included 117,460 tons with 13 steamers and one 11,000 ton collier.
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