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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1916
Page
4
Commentary notes the shift to a Democratic bond issue amid a Republican surplus, and praises Charles E Hughes as a strong presidential candidate. It also discusses bills to issue 125 million dollars in bonds, House toll calls by electricity, and a baseball injury incident with debate on proper reparations.
The piece surveys early primary filings in New Hampshire as Maine activity rises, notes Japanese ship paint spending, and contrasts seafaring and political trends. It mentions shark incidents at Spring Lake, New England hygiene against infantile paralysis, and German U boat milestones affecting blockades. It also covers Lewiston Independence Day issues, Vermont gains, New Meadows bridge changes, and Russia’s eastern front advances.
Readers told that wind on the stomach often comes from eating too much meat or weak nerve force. A course of Dr Williams Pink Pills is advised to strengthen digestive nerves, enrich red blood, and improve digestion. The pills are sold in drugstores or by mail from Schenectady New York with pricing listed.
Advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a cure for skin itching including piles and eczema. It urges buying at all drug stores and ends with a goodbye.
The court describes the gambling device as a gamble driven by chance where both operator and customer seek advantage, declaring the machine illegal under the Moline statute. It notes the sheriff and county attorney dispute over seven city locations hosting such devices.
A verse by Clayton E Dolloff mocks Constable Bailey after he buys a new Ford. The tale describes a drunken joyride with Harvey and friends spinning through town and narrowly avoiding disaster at Hogan's cafe.
The U S Treasury orders coast guardsmen to new uniforms effective Aug 1 replacing life saving gear. Captains lose gold lace while enlisted gain rank insignia. White suits drop for khaki two blue two khaki outfits plus overcoats sweaters caps for fair weather. Oilskins switch to black. revolvers and rifles hinted for warrant officers and men.
The Columbia Theatre showed The Romance of Bath to large audiences this week. Leo Burke and Gladys Haskell star in a Bath inspired drama with Burke playing Leonard Bradley who finds work at the Bath Iron Works and saves Miss Atherton from danger, leading to marriage and a bridal tour. Twelve Boston and Portland bond runners visited town. Funeral held for Mrs Elizabeth J Sarbell at Oak Grove Cemetery after services at her brother Charles A Fox home.
Purported remedy claims to purify and enrich blood, remove humors, and strengthen the whole system. Advises taking for all the family to prevent illness and guard against catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and fatigue.
A portable guide titled Self Instruction in Navigation by Capt Henry L Thompson of Portland offers plain language navigation instruction aimed at self educators and practical mariners. It includes rules of the road, definitions, illustrations, and a sample 23 knot voyage scenario, appealing to steamship crew, motorboat owners, and yachtsmen seeking usable nautical knowledge.
Maine's State educational department tabulates 44 new school buildings erected last year totaling 225,118 dollars with aggregate state school property valued at 8,978,460 dollars. The list includes Greene 600 Lewiston 3976 Webster 850 Fort Fairfield 20000 and many others. The Weeks Street School of this city at 30,000 dollars is not listed.
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