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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1917
Page
1
Impressions of German War Struggles and American Strength
The piece reflects on wartime food shortages and moral strain in Germany, noting Allied blockade effects and prophecy of German autocracy's end. It praises American resolve, discipline, and superiority of the U S Army, contrasting it with European armies and predicting a decisive impact on the Western front.
Reign of Rum Ends as All Hope Dries Up
A fragment recalls a saga of alcohol restrictions in a period described as bone dry bliss with an ending that dampened spirits and cleaned out expectations. No further details available.
Protests and policy notes on draft exemptions and rail rates
The piece argues exemptions for foreigners with American domicile should share in defense. It notes ICC action delaying a 15 percent rail rate hike until October 28, tying to coal price declines and food costs. It questions coal and food price surges and mentions a favorable 400 coal operator price cuts and predicts a lush blueberry crop this summer easing woes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
H. Ec. Ll
Roses Bloom Late Ahead of Fourth of July
Poets praise June as rose month but in this latitude and longitude roses are just opening for the Fourth of July, marking a delayed bloom.
Reign of automobile terror should be abolished Portland thinks
A citywide call in Portland urges ending what some residents describe as a reign of automobile terror. Community leaders and local residents press for stricter traffic controls and road safety measures to curb reckless driving and reduce crashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland
One Sure Way to Make Money and Save Money
An old health ad promotes preserving income by staying well. It urges using L F Atwood's Medicine, claiming a 60-year proven record for preventing illness from simple digestive troubles, offered by L F Morphine Co of Portland Maine with free samples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perera
L.F
Atwood
L. F.’’ Morphine Co
Portland
Maine
Shipping prospects for a postwar American merchant fleet
The Boston Journal argues that combining steel ships with the wooden fleet will yield a real merchant marine after the war. It endorses a government training plan to supply American crews and suggests eventual private ownership with subsidies to meet foreign competition. Public interest in trade facilities will remain high as the U S regains maritime primacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
America
Death of President Hyde Ends Bowdoin Leader’s Era
Bowdoin College mourns President William De Witt Hyde, a renowned educator and author whose influence spanned national educational circles. His death is described as a major loss to higher learning and American letters. Also noted are social items from the Winter Street parish lawn party and visitors B J Newnan and Thomas Hall of Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portland Press
William de Witt Hyde
Bowdoin College
Hyde
Dr. Hyde
College of Bowdoin
Bowdoin
Alarm on kidney care urges prompt action and relief
An urgent health warning warns against delaying treatment for inflamed kidneys. It cites backache dizziness and urinary issues as early signs and promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a remedy based on Mrs. N L Stover of Bath Maine who reports recovery after a year of symptoms. The ad notes the product price 50 cents and lists Foster Milburn Co Buffalo as proprietors.
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Dean
N. L. Stover
Libby St
Bath
Swett’s
Maine Law Has Congress Now Strong Behind It
The article discusses the national adoption of the Prohibition law passed by Congress on March 3 1917, part of the Post Office Appropriation bill. It outlines mail restrictions on liquor advertising and orders, penalties up to 1000 dollars or six months, and provisions for interstate shipments and enforcement. It notes the July 1 1917 start and mechanisms for public notices by the Postmaster General.
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Sahara
Maine
Congress
Post Office
United States
Bath Opera House Reopens Highlighted By New Decorations
The Bath Opera House reopened Monday after a full interior and exterior makeover by Theodore Logan & Son of Portland. Frank Logan Jr. designed and supervised the decoration, praised for Sienna Marble effects, Terra Cotta tones, and gold accents.
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Bath Opera House
Theodore Logan & Son
Portland
Frank Logan
Logan
Maine
Hevis
Frank
When Your Color Fades and How to Restore It
A health notice describes anemia symptoms in girls such as paleness fatigue and heart palpitations from thin blood. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills to restore blood plus advice on sunlight daily exercise and diet. Free booklets Building Up the Blood and What to Eat and How to Eat are available by mail.
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Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Dr. Williams
Bath Theatre Ventilation Upgrades Highlight Opera House
During his Bath stay the writer attended the opening night and received compliments for work on the Bath Opera House. A contract was signed last week to decorate a large Providence theatre owned by Mr Goodside who controls Bath theatres. Notable Bath Opera House improvements include new basement ventilation with many new windows installed.
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Bath
Bath Opera House
Providence
Goodside
Bath Theatres
Traffic Rules Spark Police Action and Legal Debate
City officials urge enforcement of street rules amid questions over proper signage. A Bath lawyer advises arrests may fail without clearly marked districts and time limits. Some officers rigorously enforce, while one officer cited violating the rule by stopping a car before the waiting period ended, prompting the driver to depart in protest.
Bateman Tries Fort Pemaquid Photo Run In Bath
Lewiston Journal photographer Prof. Bateman visited Bath on Tuesday with camera and sheets of copy paper to photograph the old fort at Pemaquid but failed to reach within range as no Eastern Steamship service today and roads were poor. He postponed the attempt and enlisted a local friend to take pictures around the city.
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I. C. Bateman
Lewiston
Bath
Pemaquid
Prof. Bateman
Eastern
Bateman
Canning Demonstration Brings Home Food Conservation Talks
The Extension Division of the University of Maine and Sagadahoc County Public Safety Committee sponsor free canning demonstrations and talks on drying and conserving foods in each town. Attend to improve home canning skills and safeguard winter supplies. Meetings start at 2 p m with local organizers guiding sessions in Woolwich Georgetown Five Islands Phippsburg West Bath Bowdoinham Topsham Bowdoinham and Bowdoinham continues.
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University of Maine
Public Safety Comittee
Sagadahoc
Woolwich Center
Georgetown
Five Islands
Phippsburg Center
West Bath Grange Hall
Bowdoinham
Topsham
Bow
Hall's Catarrh Cure testimonial ad from 1886 Toledo
Frank J. Cheney oath as senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. offers ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason sworn December 6, 1886. Advertisement notes internal cure and testimonials. Sold by all Druggists and Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Chaney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
Frank J. Cheney
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Meeting notices posted in Doin Center and Richmond area
Attractive posters will announce the meeting sites in Doin Center Friday and Richmond Village Saturday and Richmond Corner. Residents should watch for notices and attend without fail.
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Doin Center
Richmond Village
Richmond Corner
Wesley Notes from a Sunday at the Civic League
A large Sunday morning gathering heard Emery of the Civic League discuss Gambling Purity Sabbath Observance and the Liquor Traffic. A civic offering supported League work followed a patriotic Sunday school program with songs by Mrs. A E Ripley and readings on Wilson Lincoln and the flag.
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Emery
Civic League
A. E. Baum
A. E. Ripley
America
Wilson
Wincoln
Baum
Red Cross ‘Fund
Wesley
Columbia Theatre
Miss Bliss
Otis N. B. Card
Lloyd Daley
R. & Gordon
Otis N. E. Card
Lincoln Farrar
Ida van Valkenburg
Thespastor
Jesus Christ
da Pierce
Court St
Brotherhood Club
Epworth League
Scout Details of Week for Naval Recruiting Office
A schedule lists daily morning and afternoon scout sessions for the Naval Recruiting Office. Names include James Hanson Donald Small Edward Belanger Orvis Bonney Philip Larson Herbert Douglas Clifford Walsh Willis Mullen John Moody Charles Lemont Thomas Morse Walter Savage Guilford Spragg W Prescott Fred Armes George Cahill John Clements Frank Deering Edward Johansen Sidney Knight Edwin Glacy John Lord Jr Alvah Morse across July 4 to July 19 with public safety committee participation and various time slots.
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Naval Recruiting Office
Loring Hill
James Hanson
Donald Small
Edward Belanger
Orvis Bonney
Philip Larson
Herbert Douglas
Clifford Walsh
Willis Mullen
John Moody
Charles Lemont
Thomas Morse
Public Safety Committee
Walter Savage
Guilford Spragg
W. Prescott
Fred D. Armes
George A. Cahill
John Clements
Frank Deering
Edward Johanssen
Sidney Knight
Edwin G%lacy
John Lord, Jr
Alvah Morse
Mahogany Yawl Bo Peep Shipped for New Meadows Summer Home
N Blaisdell and Son hauled a 24 foot mahogany finished yawl named Bo Peep to New Meadows for John Houghton of Worcester at Sheep Island. A second 24 foot yawl went to Philadelphia for the steamship Sudbury with a 6 h.p Kennebec engine. Two new boats for Percy and Small schooner Dunham Wheeler were finished last week, including a 24 foot yawl with 6 h.p Kennebec and a 15 foot gig.
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N. Blaisdell & Son
New Meadows
John Houghton
Worcester
Sheep Island
Philadelphia
Sudbury
Dunham Wheeler
Bath hackman condemns rail service after 24 years
A Bath hackman with 24 years in the business denounces the current railroad service as the worst in that time. He notes trains under the new schedule run late and arrivals are unpredictable.
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Bath Hackman
Fruit-a-tives touted as kidney remedy by Henry Dater
Henry Dater of Ogdensburg New York testifies after using Fruit-a-tives for kidney trouble and constipation relief. He claims near immediate improvement and praises the tablets as the greatest kidney remedy. Price 5 cents a box six for $2.50 or 25 cents trial size. available at dealers or by Fruit-a-tives Limited.
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Henry Dater
Dater
Troy
N.Y
Local items note travels and club changes
Capt James F Dunton returns from New York business trip. Liquor sent to the American Express office was not delivered per company instructions. The Pythian Sisters of Lisbon Falls hold their annual outing at Boothbay on July 11 with travel to Bath and a shore dinner at New Meadows. Cosmopolitan Club Gift Shop Board votes to drop the annual consignor fee and switch non member commissions to 20 percent for fancy items while keeping 19 percent for cooked food.
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James F. Dunton
New York
American Express
Pythian Sisters
Lisbon Falls
Boothbay
Bath
New Meadows
Cosmopolitan Club
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