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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1914
Page
2
The article argues food fish stocks along the Maine coast may not permanently deplete, noting high reproduction and vast ocean habitats. It also mentions a potential Argentina Brazil Chile alliance influencing the Monroe Doctrine and Taft being viewed as a possible Supreme Court candidate amid U.S. political appointments.
The article notes continued Protestant Catholic tensions in Ireland on the anniversary, with Unionists led by Sir Edward Carson and rival parades by Nationalists and Orangemen. Despite threats of violence, crowds remained orderly as the crisis sobered participants, avoiding clashes. It also mentions Bath civic talks on future energy, Mackoun praising Bath, and Maine's water power potential for electricity.
Secretary Daniels announced naming choices for the navy's new battleships and one unnamed ship. North Carolina was not used. Ari zon received the designation for the first ship. Idaho Mississippi will honor earlier ships sold to Greece, while California becomes San Diego after rechristening.
Luther Maddocks of Boothbay Harbor says coast waters off Maine show abundant fish, including mackerel and herring, with prices up in Portland and Boston. He notes renewed demand, potential prosperity for Maine fisher folk, and mentions a bill to kill dogfish pests. Lowell Temple, Pethian Sisters, held a special meeting Monday.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a physician prescribed remedy for purified blood and healthy skin. It claims impure blood causes pimples boils hives eczema and weakness, and links a glowing complexion to blood purification.
Miss F P Merriman, a graduate of the Farmer Method in Rochester New York, offers wet or dry shampoo, manicures and facials at 89 Maine Street Brunswick. Office hours listed as 9:20 AM to 10:12 AM.
Federal tests by the Department of Agriculture show parcel post eggs ship well and bring higher returns, especially for small flocks distant from express service. Candling and careful packing minimize breakage, with guidance on containers, insulation, and seasonable pricing to optimize sales.
A period notice fragment recounts a testimonial by Mrs Alonzo E Laker of Adrian Michigan praising Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for relief from female weakness and backache. It includes claims of recovery after two to three months and notes accompanying shipping and regulatory guidance.
Department of Commerce figures show 1291 vessels totaling 678,678 gross tons built in the year ending June 39, down from 1648 vessels and 382,594 tons last year. The Hatsonia, a 2972 gross ton liner, stands as the largest U S built since 1905. Over 58 ships over 1000 tons were built, totaling about 149,000 tons destined for Panama Canal and South American services.
The registry lists transfers including Purinton Attaga to Attaya in Bath and Coombs to Baker in Bowdoinham with multiple Bowdoin and Bath properties. Tremblay to Tremblay and to Sarah Johnson in Bowdoin, Hooper to Hooper in Bath, and other deeds in Richmond Bath and West Bath. Fishermen at Bath city landing sleep on boats and sell stock during evenings and early mornings.
Bath ME citizen recounts chronic backache and kidney trouble eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She bought them at Weber's Drug Store and reports back relief, with others in her family also benefited. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan's.
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