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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1913

Page

8

Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praised by Mrs Stone

A Malone New York woman credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her organic inflammation and severe pain. She relates years of suffering, neighborly concern, and husband’s help before turning to the remedy and recommending it to friends. The ad promotes the product as a standard remedy for female ills including displacements and backache.

Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia BE Pink Jam

Maine probate petition for Cushman will and letters

Charles L Hutchinson and Henry F Palmer petition the Sagadahoc Probate Court to probate the will of Isula Cushman of Bath and seek letters testamentary. The document lists Cushman’s heirs including Palmer, Hutchinson, Pendexter, Thompson, and various nieces and nephews across Maine Massachusetts New Hampshire and California. A July order requires publication in the Bath Independent to notify interested parties.

State OF Maine Sagadahoc Charles T.utchinson Henry PL Palmer Heath Porthind Nnne M. Palmer Rath Nnie TL. Palmer Bath Annie A. Pendexter Conway N. H Isula Thompson Mureka Cal Ara EB. Davis Los Angeles Izzie Rawson Fitchburg Mass Cushman Pendexter Woonsocket So. Dakota Jiliam W. Pendexter Boston L. Rowley Ra Lord Copp Partes L. Hutchinson Portland Isula Cushmirn Charles L. Hutchson Henry F. Palmer Evein

Probate petition seeks rightful heirs for Herbert Mudgett estate

In Bath Maine 1926 a probate filing by Arthur H H Setson seeks court determination of heirs for the estate of Herbert Mudgett of Bath. The petition lists potential heirs with residences and relationships and requests distribution per the will. A notice order requires publication and a probate court hearing in Bath. Also included are unrelated local adverts for Timothy Seed and cabbage plants.

Parcel Post Plan Extends Weight Limits and Cuts First Two Zones Rates

Postmaster General Burleson unveils August 14 changes to parcel post with minimum weight rising to 20 pounds and large rate reductions in the first and second zones. A new rate chart for each post office replaces the parcel post map, and plans include many delivery vehicles. The initiative aims at broader universal extension and lower costs, with projections showing substantial uptake in the coming years.

Burleson Parcel Post United States

Potato Spraying Efficiency and Leaf Coverage

The Maine Agricultural Experiment Station warns growers that late blight control hinges on proper spray application. With standard single-nozzle gear delivering about 50 gallons per acre, coverage per plant varies by row and hill spacing, requiring adjustments to ensure all leaf surfaces stay coated for effective protection.

Maine Agricultural Experiment Station Pitty Vallens

Mustard Tavern a Prominent Landmark of Old Stage Route

The Mustard Tavern in Bowdoinham, once a major stop on the old Post Road from Richmond to Augusta, is a well preserved landmark. Joseph Mustard Sr and Jr ran it from 1819 to 1893, hosting coaches, beef and corn trades, with large square rooms, a vast kitchen fireplace, and stable use across the road. The rise of the railroad diminished stagecoach traffic, but the tavern remains a vivid relic of era and hospitality.

Bowdeinham Richmond Gardiner Augusta Peacock Tavern Bowdoinham Stree Tasoph Mustird Woolwich Jatchfield Bethie Sturtevant Farm Litchfield Mustard Tavern Mustard Isaac Leonard Asia Joseph Mustard Canada Kennebec Iron Horse Te Place Enier -Ile Osame Ospater Thyodaee John Mustard

Thorough potato spraying ensures even leaf coating

The text stresses using sufficient nozzles arranged above and at the side of the row so every leaf on the potato plants is evenly coated. It notes that success depends not only on gallons used but on the thoroughness of the spraying work.

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertised for Children

Rest and health to mother and child. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has been fed for over sixty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething. It soothes the child softens the gums allays pain cures wind colic and is the best remedy for diarrhea. It is absolutely harmless. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other. Twenty five cents bottle.

True IL FE and Atwood’s Medicine Ad Compliment Wins

Nearly 1000 people in recent years report benefits from the True IL FE Atwood’s Medicine for loss of appetite sinus liver trouble and dizziness. Satisfied users include Mrs Wilram Burgess Helen Oldham and Mrs Gr Austin from Maine. Buy 35 cent bottle or request a free sample from L F Medicine Co Portland Maine.

IL. FE Atwood Wilram Burgess Helen Oldham East Peru Tam

Bean Anthracnose Disease and Spraying Trials

The article explains bean anthracnose or rust misnamed disease affecting beans, notes its impact on yellow-eye beans and pods, and describes Maine Agricultural Experiment Station trials at Highmoor Farm using weekly spray programs with Bordeaux mixture and lime sulfur to control the disease while conserving seed germination. It also mentions the Cape Cod Canal project’s expected impact on Atlantic shipping.

Maine Mivnie Maine Agricultural Experiment Station Highmoor Farm

Probate notice for will and estate of William Shaw

Joseph M. Trott executor seeks fourth administration of William J. Shaw estate in Sagadahoc County Maine. Court orders publication three weeks in Bath newspaper and sets August first hearing at nine o clock in the forenoon for interested parties to appear and show cause, with James S. Lowell and Cyrus W. Longley officiating.

Charles L. Hutchinson Henry & Palmer Hevdahoe Henry F. Palmer Charles J. Hutchinson Peeatee Maine Headawhoe Bath Sagadahoe Bath Independent Qmec CN Roe Snr Aislin Lowell Cyrus W. Longley Register Sagadahoc Arthur EL Etson Herbert Hite Mey J. Mudgett Belfast la BL Detscher Reading Penn Vie Kane Gh Pickard Hone Morris Ro Piekaard Almon L. Pickard Bert HL Thompson Tai Arthur HH. Sthetson State OF Spadahoe Ames Sue Wehr Tri Vaneit Io Ted Porothe Priesibay Adits Joseph M. Trott Willi J. Shaw Said James S. Lowell

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