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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1916
Page
4
The piece notes a brisk start to Texas shipbuilding as part of the wider mobilization. It discusses American readiness, Mexican border security, and a suggestion to shift the border south toward the mountains, highlighting wartime priorities and regional industry.
The article notes the Russian Duma approving prohibition measures as a sign of national policy shift and reports Maine soldiers taking federal oath with perfect discipline. It also covers debates on primary elections, Maine National Guard enlistment rules, and a push for a four day weekend for college ceremonies and alumni attendance.
The Bath citizen C. H. Jordan of 49 York St. testifies that four years ago a kidney complaint left him nearly unable to move. A neighbor's advice led him to Doan's Kidney Pills, which completely cured him. He still praises the remedy almost three years later and reports no need for kidney medicine since. The ad recommends asking for Doan's Kidney Pills, 50 cents at dealers.
Catarrh treated as a constitutional disease requiring internal remedies. Hall's Catarrh Cure is advertised as acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Marketed as not a quack medicine, with testimonials offered, price 75 cents, from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio.
A collection of items covers worry and the Dr Williams Pink Pills for neurasthenia, political notes on Gov Fernald and Carranza talks, U S policy critique on Mexico, and a lively West Street scene with a freight train and crossing rush. The pieces mix health advice, political analysis, and local incident.
Tax rolls show 1916 levy total of 185982.52 with real estate valued at 4689935 and personal property at 1901417. Hon. John S Hyde tops list with 6635.25, Bath Iron Works 5400, and Sagadahoc Real Estate Assn 5273.10. Full list includes Adams Francis heirs 221.4 and others above 100. This publication names major contributors to city purse.
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