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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1919
Page
5
Swift & Company's manager discusses Bath's higher living standards, local purchasing patterns, and logistics. He notes frequent Boston shipments every Monday for perishable goods, poor freight service last year, and a need to plan 7 to 10 days ahead for western orders. Cars take 6 to 8 days to clear, with beer orders tied to western cattle.
A Bath analysis estimates annual meat use by residents, deriving figures from sales of beef lamb veal pork and canned goods plus lard sausage and other products. Total yearly meat consumption reaches about 4.16 million pounds, equating to roughly 10,000 pounds per day, with canned goods dominating after beef.
The United States Housing Corporation proceeds with the Bath project at Lincoln and Academy streets toward completion while other New England sites face suspension under a Senate resolution. The National Housing Association warns against halting underway work, citing potential financial loss and market difficulties. Congressman Wallace H. White Jr. has supported finishing efforts.
On January 1 Mrs. Frank Currier learned of the death of her uncle Henry Grover of Lynn Massachusetts. The piece notes his good character and long life. Mrs Lawrence Colgan travels from Portland to join her husband a policeman.
Bowdoinham Merrymeeting Grange held installation night with Master T. B. Meserve and officers sworn in then a musical program and oyster supper managed by R. D. Purinton family. Local notes report visits, discharges from Camp Devens, Red Cross activities, and busy ice and lumber shipments shaping a busy winter in Bowdoinham.
Mr Ahearn praised the success of Wahtaville’s reorganized chamber aided by the American City Bureau. The group aims to establish chambers in 159 cities, set a 300 member goal with 25 annual dues for three years. Organizers managed elections by Australian ballot and launched ongoing commercial work.
Mr Bates cannot recall where or how the attack occurred as he had already reached home. The Winneyance residents gather available details in hopes of solving the mystery surrounding the assault on a neighbor.
Grace church at its annual meeting sent birthday greetings to Mrs. E S J Nealley the church’s oldest member who turned 92 and is visiting her son Harry A Nealley in Newton Massachusetts. The clerk W Dayton Hill conveyed warm wishes and prayers for her recovery. A bountiful supper preceded the meeting where officers and vestrymen were elected.
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