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Times Company
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
2
Prohibition Era War Sacrifices Highlight Home Front Diet
The piece argues sugar and flour shortages push Americans to bread of corn meal and rye, urging housewives to aid Allies by eating modest meals. It recalls Wylie on bread nutrition, praises corn meal crusts, and notes patriotic self denial as a wartime virtue. Also reports the death of Judge William Le Baron Putnam, Bath’s notable former editor and public figure. Meadowbrook white peace birds are mentioned inviting crumbs.
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Military
Food and Fuel Commission
Red Cross
Times
England
Italy
France
America
Germany
Berlin
Americans
Wylie
Sympathy and blame amid war and hardships
The piece argues Germans deserve no compassion for war aggression, then shifts to a plea for banning ammonia in wartime production to reserve material for munitions. It laments ice shortages, winter hardships, and food fears while suggesting providence and higher aims govern human destiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lusitania
Belgium
France
Baltic
Russia
America
American Gunners Impress On The Front Lines
A wartime column notes American artillery earns praise from French observers as German lines wobble. It mocks German propaganda while reflecting fatigue over heatless Mondays and food shortages. The piece jests about leaders and the war’s dire strain, mentioning Lloyd George and Wilson.
Bath News Brings Dances And Memorial Mass For Local Hero
Community dances at Bridge Hall draw large crowds with Gus Small and Stevens and Davis providing music. A high Mass at St Mary’s Church honors John J. Flaherty, Bath Navy recruit killed on the Jacob Jones. Fr Horan presides. a Memorial Mass features choir from St John’s Lewiston and Sagadahoc Council Knights of Columbus. service flags pending arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Rogers
Phippsburg
Priscilla Williams
Edgar Williams
Jennie Wharvey
J. Mary’s Church
John James Flaherty
Bath
St. Mary's Church
Flaherty
Jacob Jones
Nicholas J. Horan
Annie Curran
Sopiano
Nellie Kelliher
John McCarty
Jere Hassett
St. John’s Church
Lewiston
Naval
Bath Iron Works
Young Flaherty
Morse High School
Naval Reserves
Sagadahoe Council
Knights of Columbus
Holy Name Society
Fr. Horan
John J. Flaherty
McCarty
Curran
Kelliher
Vachon
St. Mary’s
Sagadahoc Council
Bath Boy Honored for Sharpshooter Gift
Friends of Sewall P. Strout note his appointment as a sharpshooter after two months in the U. S. Marine Corps. He trained at Paris Island, made fair records, but ranked second in his company. Strout belongs to Solar Lodge No. 14 and other local Masonic bodies, with Colonial Club membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sewall P. Strout
Strout
U. S. Marine Corps
Paris Island
S. C
Solar Lodge No. 14
Merrymeeting
St. Bernard Royal Arch
Dunlap Commandery
Colonial Club
Riveters Return After Texas Steamship Co Walkout
Riveting gangs who left their jobs at the Texas Steamship Co returned to work on Saturday after differences were settled. During a school closing a Victrola was placed in the Old Folks' Home at the wish of the South End Parent-Teacher Association. The guests thank the association for the thoughtful gesture and enjoy continuous music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Steamship Co
South End
Gardeners Advised to Order Early for Supplies
Amateur gardeners are urged to place orders promptly and purchase only what is needed for immediate use. Growing demand could lead to shortages, so shoppers should plan accordingly.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted by Physician Advice
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications because the disease starts inside. Hall's Catarrh Medicine is taken internally and acts through the blood to the mucous surfaces. The medicine is described as a blend of tonics and blood purifiers, prescribed by physicians, with claims of strong results.
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Hall
Ee F. Cheney
Toledo
Farewell Dinner for Arthur Stewart at Colonial Cafe
The Colonial Cafe hosted a farewell dinner for Arthur Stewart a longtime clerk for D. T. Percy and Sons attended by 22 colleagues. Menu included lobster stew smelts potatoes turkey rolls fruit salad ice cream and coffee. Henry Biggins presented a Maine tourmaline pearls and cuff links necktie pin as a gift. Stewart leaves Percy store to join Bath Iron Works with warm regards from his coworkers. Committee members were W. A. Fall Miss Gertrude Footer and Henry Biggins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Cafe
Arthur Stewart
D. T. Percy and Sons
Henry Biggins
Arthur
Maine
Stewart
Percy
Bath Iron Works
W. A. Fall
Gertrude Footer
Refugee Garment Drive Spreads Through Red Cross
Miss Carrie Moses heads the city Red Cross chapter urging school children to sew refugee garments for Belgium and France. The program, supervised by Red Cross, aims to expand nationally with parent and teacher involvement. A Wednesday sewing class in surgical dressings costs $4.00, matching the Red Cross headquarters requirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Moses
Red Cross
Belgium
France
Red Cross Association
Moses
Alice Hussey
Portland
Texas Bowling League Standings and Averages February 2 1918
Four teams show standings with wins and losses and team averages through February 2 1918. Team 1 leads at 29 11 and 725 average followed by Teams 3 19 21 475 Team 2 18 22 450 and Team 4 14 26 350. Individual players listed with per player averages across teams.
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P.C
Unity Guild and Ladies Circle Reports at First Baptist
The Unity Guild met at the parsonage with Mrs. C. R. Chappell. The Ladies Sewing Circle gathered at Red Cross Rooms and will meet at Thompson's Corner at 2 15 p m. The Brotherhood held its February meeting at Arthur J. Dunton's home. The pastor received a bouquet from the Christian Endeavor Society for his eighth anniversary. At the National Security League banquet in Chicago on February 23 the menu omits wheat meat and sugar with wheatless crackers and rye corn and graham rolls and no wheat flour or white sugar.
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Unity Guild
C. R. Chappell
North St
Red Cross
Thompson’s Corner
Arthur J. Dunton
Christian Endeavor Society
National Security League
Chicago
Morse Team Keeps Up Its Victorious Work
Morse High School's basketball team extended its winning streak by defeating Cony High 33 to 26 in Augusta. The Kennebec Journal notes Morse's sharp passing and accurate shooting, with Cass and Perkins leading the scoring and McGouldrick, Dunnack, Holbrook and Hutchins also contributing.
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MORSE
Morse High School
Cony High
Augusta
Kennebec Journal
Morse High
Cony
Assembly Hall
Bath Boys
Cass
Perkins
McGouldrie
Morris Precccivsureshe Vans Ie Tole
Teve
Cony Cozse
Alga
Eek
Allen Hutchins Harrington
MecCourtney Taldat
Ens
McGouldrick
Holbrook
McCourtney
Hutchins
Perking
Holb
Unsolicited Letter from County Official Successor
W F Dunham expresses gratitude for the support and cooperation received after accepting an official post. He vows to fulfill duties to patrons and concerns, noting cordial messages from friends, letters, and press notices from publishers as encouragement to push for efficiency.
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W. F. Dunham
Lost bag of grain advertised for return by owner
Fred L. Grows mourns a missing bag of grain stolen from the Hardings waiting station last week. The bag, one of two left by the trolley freight, was taken while Grows’ man fetched the other. He suspects the likely thief and offers a reward through the Times advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Grows
Hardings
Mr. Grow
Mr. Grows
Times
Hyde Windlass executive Fred L. Andrews in New York trip
Fred L. Andrews of the Hyde Windlass Co. traveled to New York on a business trip, visiting offices and meeting partners to discuss ongoing projects and future collaborations.
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Fred L. Andrews
The
Hyde Windlass Co
New York
Anemia Troubles Lead to Dizziness and Fatigue
A Lynn Massachusetts resident describes months of dizzy spells and neuralgia from anemia. After limited relief from doctors, she used Dr Williams Pink Pills and recovered, noting they build up the blood and help conditions caused by deficient blood. Sold by druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Chute
No. 93
Hanover Street
Lynn
Mass
Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schénectady
N, CY
Boothbay Harbor Seeks Help For Water Mains Freeze
A general water pipe freeze is reported in Boothbay Harbor. Superintendent Abbott is asked to authorize use of mains and electricity to thaw pipes. If successful as in Bath, the problem should not last long.
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Boothbay Harbor
Abbot
Abbott
Bath
Coal arrives to aid Bath Iron Works and Hyde Windlass
A carload of 28 tons of bituminous coal is delivered to Bath Iron Works and Hyde Windlass Co. The fuel will be shared between the two firms to ease shortages until a larger cargo arrives. The Sheepscot Echo also congratulates W F Dunham of the Richmond Bee on being appointed Sagadahoc county register of probate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bath Iron Works
Hyde Windlass Co
The
Sheepscot
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