28 Feb 1929
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
1
The piece contrasts U S living standards with Old World poverty, noting alms-houses population, savings and life insurance figures, and wealth distribution flaws in statistics. It mentions Earth Garden Club efforts to improve grounds near the federal building and discusses maritime safety delegates and a federal conference on life at sea.
A bill in the Maine Legislature proposes uniform taxation on autos across the state on a sliding scale based on new car prices and engine size. Tax would be due before registration to curb post April 1 purchases. Supporters say it closes tax dodging and boosts equity.
The Red Sox and Giants each hold 64 wins and 36 losses in the Perk alley league. Upcoming games see the Red Sox vs Yankees on Friday and the Giants vs Athletics on Thursday as the two chase first division, with several others still in range.
The Independent recalls Bath progress and its shipping interests in a regional note. It highlights longtime supporters and mentions Bath figures tied to the town’s development and civic ambitions.
Sseerey Pennie Nicketon Bartesch Ghienen Fl Miss Alice Harmnett returns to Lynn Mass school work after a week's vacation with her mother Katherine Harry High street. Robert Smythe of Chicago and his brother Philp Paine 15, passing through Boston, to visit Cecil EF Penne on High street. Mrs Janick MacFarland Arrowsic, Bath hospital patient, convalescing and ready for callers.
The W C T U met at the Salvation Army hall with devotional services by Mrs Gardiner Rogers. Rev William Wood spoke on anti narcotics during National Anti Narcotic Week and cited a boy's question about swearing. The group urged rail station literature and discussed juvenile work and funds for families in China.
Vice Chairman Plummer rebutted Sir William Currie in London, saying US Shipping Board losses average about 30,000,600 annually while current operation costs run under 7 million per year. He argued British subsidies since 1830 show heavy support, and that modern Jones-White ships could boost efficiency to match foreign competitors.
Stone workers drill holes in granite over the Davenport Memorial entrance while Bath City Hall is carved in 20 inch letters on the facade. Crews expect completion by Thursday if weather holds. Herbert Fredericks from Boston checks progress with Superintendent Moore and Kerr & Hotston contractors. Furniture shipments are late and officials discuss forming a new city government with an inaugural later this month.
The Overseers of the Poor submitted a verbose annual report to the Bath Maine city council detailing the 1928-29 fiscal year. It covers unemployment relief, Bath Iron Works cooperation, case investigations, pauper settlement issues, City Farm operations, finances, and upcoming needs for heating and repairs.
A compiled set of crossword clues labeled horizontal and vertical covering words from 1 through 70 with numerous sub clues. The puzzle includes references to months, prefixes, rivers, metals, and common noun and proper noun entries.
Copper Baron a Bath owned horse with Roy Tuttle driving won Class C at Gardiner pond Saturday afternoon beating Rose Q owned by Ludwig of Richmond. Kentucky Princess, another Bath horse owned by George W. Jewett, placing second in Class A to Ashman Dewey of Augusta. Bath attendees included local residents.
The article lists runners and entrants for a local race event featuring Mr. and Mrs. George V. Jewett along with Mrs. Roland Beal Rupert Wing Fred Thompson Jr. J Edward Drake Jr Oakly Thibodeau Fred Cullen Roy Tutile and Clarence Pecci as competitors.
The Cemetery and Park Board reports total receipts of 14 439 10 for the year, including 950 from an appropriation for park and soldiers monument. Expenditures totaled 13 086 32 for cemeteries and 949 89 for park and monument, with a net balance of 302 78 from lot sales and 11 cents from the monument. Estimated bills collectible amount to 100. Miss Gwendolyn Vaughan returns to St Braintree Massachusetts after vacation with her mother on Coruss Street.
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