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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1915
Page
7
The Bath Independent reports the incorporation of the Bath Industrial Corporation to raise funds and attract established manufacturing to Bath. The first step is releasing the former shoe polish factory building to create cash capital for securing diverse, new industries, aided by Bath’s harbor, climate, rail and labor.
The article argues coal exists under the Saga dahoe coast and near the sea after reports of finds at Popham. It cites George W. Hunt claiming pre Revolutionary War coal on beaches and questions bore depth records. Maine enterprise should pursue locating the submerged vein and its potential. A Farm and Fireside writer advocates farm offices for planning and recordkeeping.
A Richmond Pa woman recounts severe health and nervous issues improving after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial highlights decades of women's shared experiences and urges others with female ailments to try the remedy. The article also discusses winter conditions and farming efficiency notes.
Miss Carrie A Smith and Mr. Cary Cripps of this city Maine married Saturday evening by Rev Allen Brown of the Universalist Church of Bath. They will reside in Bath. No cards. Sunday a five mile stretch from Chelsea line to Gardiner Bridge was broken out by ploughs with all oxen and horses hitched where possible.
Elmer Craig of Tru fant's Crossing West Bath and employee of Bath Automobile and Gas Engine Co. suffered a severe hand injury Saturday at the William T. Donnell shipyard. His left hand was caught in a buzz planer, costing the ends of the first three fingers and injuring the thumb and little finger. He was taken to Bath City Hospital for treatment.
Secretary G A Cormack of the New York Yacht Club says fixing race dates is easy compared with arranging the vast details for the regatta. Government oversight, spectator safety, excursion craft management, press boats, wireless use, and crowd control at the course require extensive planning and coordination.
A vintage Kellogg advertisement claims Kellogg's Tasteless Castor Oil is pure and tasteless, avoiding bitter flavors. It touts easy dosing for children, accessibility at drug stores, and identification by a green castor leaf Kellogg signature, produced by Spencer Kellogg & Sons of Buffalo, New York.
Advertisement for a beauty product titled The Secret of Beauty offered free by Fred T. Hopkins & Son at 37 Great Jones Street New York.
A Sunday morning blaze caused by an overheated stove gutted the Varner store near the railroad on Water Street. Firefighters from three hose companies battled the flames, with smoke and water damage to the remaining stock. Nearby, an almshouse inmate attempted self harm but survived after treatment. A hospital guard aided his recovery. A note warns that earlier storms might have reduced frozen pipes.
The Maine State Board of Trade will hold its semi annual meeting in Portland on Tuesday March 24. Sessions begin at 10 20 a m with president address secretary and treasurer reports and committee updates. An afternoon program and a banquet in the evening for visiting delegates. Delegates voting rules and membership requirements outlined.
Capt W H Gould of Kennebunkport commanded the Dustin A Cressey bound for Portland with pine for Deering Winslow Co. The vessel neared wreck off Cape Cod and Gould, a veteran of 80 years at sea, escaped in the backwater while the Savannah earlier wrecked in Frying Pan Shoals with crew rescued. Adjourned City Council meeting set for Wednesday evening.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a superior remedy for removing humors and their effects on the body. It claims forty years of use, thorough blood purification, and unique formula not matched by other medicines. It urges readers to obtain Hood's Sarsaparilla today.
A compilation of old medical claims and a Maine probate notice. The text contrasts past promises to cure with modern medicine and includes a 1914 probate petition naming Martha E. Cutting as executrix for William D. Cutting.
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