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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1917
Page
4
The piece argues that British colonial unity and loyalty contrast with German and Austrian control of dependent peoples. It cites Alsace Lorraine, the Boers, Indians, and Canadians to illustrate loyalty to Britain. It also covers Maine suffrage politics, Bath civic issues, and labor relations, urging active local business involvement.
A proposal to authorize state action to protect waterpowers is urged by Rep Baxter. The measure aims to safeguard public interests and consider favorable action in the current legislature. Also noted are Bath business leaders backing Bay Bridge efforts and calls to rebuild the bridge to keep trade channels open.
The piece argues that if Americans taken from merchant ships are held in Germany as prisoners of war it would violate American rights and criticizes the administration for inadequate response to outrages like the Lusitania murder. It calls for stronger action and a more representative U S shipping board member from New England. It also notes local Bath developments and promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a tonic.
Orta, Nov. 28th 1914. For over two years I battled constipation headaches and drowsiness. After seeing a sign for fruit-a-fives I tried a box and quickly improved with a restored appetite and vanished headaches. I recommend this fruit medicine to friends. Dan McLean. 50c box 6 for 2.50 trial size 25c. Postpaid by Fruit Lines Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Daniel Bishop through Fred B. Reed purchased the William Rogers field at Bath and Middle Streets to build ten modern five room houses. Each on 50 by 100 foot lots with steel ceilings hard wood floors and flush closets. Bishop expects completion by mid April and plans easy payment sales and expansion to other city areas. He already bought 300000 feet of sawed lumber for shipment to his mill.
The Senior Class annual minstrel show and dance filled Morse Assembly Hall with friends. Performers received applause for a lively two-part program featuring clownlike early acts, noted by Percy Miller as interlocutor and several endmen. Bath Dance Orchestra supported the event, with numerous soloists and a special Ruth Mikelsky minuet number.
The State-wide Good Roads Committee of Maine proposes a one mill tax on state property to fund state and state aid highways. The plan, drafted with experts and backed by major groups, directs $521000 this year with $200000 added to the existing fund to total $500000 for state aid roads and $321000 for state roads, plus federal sums and bond proceeds.
Frank Daley of Lewiston arrived Friday evening in Bath for the last weekend with his parents.
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla and Peptiron Pills are recommended by the U S Pharmacopoeia Dispensatory and American Dispensatory. It lists ingredients and cites diseases like scrofula rheumatism dyspepsia neuralgia nervous debility as treatable. The ad notes 200 doses cost $2 and urges purchase at all druggists.
Incorp orators met in the Common Council room with Vice President C W Clifford presiding in President Hyde absence. Reports showed sound finances despite unusual costs and the hospital saw its largest patient load in history. New corporators Rodney E Ross Annie Cox and W S Newell were elected. Officers named John S Hyde president Charles W Clifford vice president J Edward Drake secretary Lulu Emery treasurer with a three year trustee slate including J M Trott A J Dunton H H McCarty Harold M Sewall Mrs T P Gibbons Mrs John A Morse and Mrs Jane Donnell. Plans urged for a laundry and nurses home.
J. F. McCole of Hudsons reports the super-six is the town’s real winter car. Only one of the model has been jacked up for winter, while the rest remain in daily use and give wonderful service.
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