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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1908
Page
2
Open winter limits ice harvesting and smelt camps along the Kennebec, risking losses for local fishermen and lumberers, while carpenters stay busy and merchants consider tourism driven promotion. Bath diversifies with two theaters and plans a third plus halls. Blowdeingham warns dog owners. community raises funds for a city hospital.
City discussion urges forming a summer league including Bath Squirrel Island Boothbay and nearby resorts to draw visitors and boost business. Street maintenance and hotel prospects are also noted amid open winter lumber losses and a call to remove brown tail moth nests. Prisoners in Vera Cruz face a two year term with strict silence rules after murder convictions.
Charles E. Allen recalls reading Fred A. F. Adams sketches and lists personal memories from the 1860s Boston area. He notes seeing Donald McKay's Great Republic, the Great Eastern, Lincoln's assassination, Grant and Johnson appearances, Burlingame, and Peace Jubilee events with details of venues, parades, and the 1872 celebration.
Rev G H Bowie of Hartland begins his fourteenth missionary tour in Northern Maine visiting Lancaster's camp at Lagrange. The 27 year old camp owner, his wife and family, plus 40 workers and many animals, operate three miles from the Canadian Pacific railroad near Greenville. Snow shortages hinder hauling while log yards remain active in January 190%.
Ad promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy made from native roots in Amarone forest. Claims include curing mucous membrane diseases catarrh and bronchial coughs, aiding indigestion and liver disorders, with glycerine as a key ingredient and a note on labeling transparency.
Lewis Nixon argues that the rise of gas engines and motor boats signals a major industrial revolution in America. He notes 26000 gas driven boats, cites the Northland, a 4000 ton paper carrier, and highlights benefits for war and labor by reducing coal use and easing boilered steam power.
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