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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1913
Page
4
A detailed farm bulletin warns of an unusually mild winter and early spring allowing tent worms to surge. Wild cherry and apple trees are primary hosts, but plums peaches and oaks also suffer as worms spread through yards and fields.
Preliminary arrangements for the seventh annual National Grange convention to be held in Manchester New Hampshire begin November 12 with sessions spanning two weeks. The program includes degree investitures for Patrons and reports by state officers, with excursions arranged for delegates and several sites in Manchester to be visited.
Riker of the First Regiment U R K P announces regimental headquarters at Columbia Hotel and free dinner tickets for members joining the parade on opening day. Ferris wheels merry go rounds Ocean Waves African dodgers side shows and exhibitions fill the Midway. committee pledges a clean suitable event for women and children.
In Bowdoin's last week list of graduates this year the name Howard W Johnson was omitted by mistake. Five graduates are listed from the town. Frank Everett leased his W B Chase place farm to Sallie Allen who moved in on Monday.
The article explains road crown construction to shed water into side ditches, maintaining a 10 inch center height difference, and urges open side ditches, undrained driveways, and underdrainage in cuts. It describes a road drag method using split logs to form a crown and smooth ruts.
A letter from Fleetwood Pa praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief during the change of life. The page also discusses road maintenance with drags improving surface, essay extensions by rural schools, and local social notes including visits, a bell fund, and community events.
Advertisements urge Doan's Regulats for easy operation and no side effects priced 25c at drug stores. Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil offered in 25c and 50c sizes for burns bruises and skin complaints. Burdock Blood Bitters promoted to aid digestion weight and blood purification priced $1.00.
Mrs. M. E. Bailey opened an ice cream parlor at 13th Street with Mrs. Charles Boucher assisting. The Rowe’s Hall fundraiser for the church raised 20 dollars with 3.75 expenses. A parish meeting elected a moderator, secretary, treasurer, and directors, signaling active women’s leadership in the community.
The subscriber is duly appointed administrator with the will annexed of Cham Parks of Somerville Massachusetts deceased and has given bond as required. All sons with claims against the estate must present them for settlement and all indebtedness should be paid promptly. Frank M Whitman administrator. Will annexe 14 21 28.
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