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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1916
Page
5
The piece reviews Democratic panic over sea service protection, election tickets, and a Gridiron Club speech on restraint. It analyzes education board voting, Washington’s wisdom, ship subsidies, army and National Guard plans, Bryan's Congressional role, and sums up city debt and spending outcomes.
Wednesday last saw excellent nominations in the Republican ward caucuses with unusually large attendance signaling strong party interest for the coming election. The City Treasurer's annual report is praised for breadth of numbers but criticized for clarity leaving voters unsure of receipts expenditures and funding sources.
An old health ad claims pure blood strengthens bones muscles and organs. It asserts impure blood causes disease and skin eruptions, touting Hood's Sarsaparilla as unequaled in treating scrofula tumors catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia and loss of appetite with a call to buy from all druggists.
After influenza grip relapse, the remedy suggests using Dr Williams Pink Pills to thicken blood, relieve anemia, and restore color, appetite, and digestion. The company advertises 50 cents per box, six boxes for $2.50, with mail-order options and a free booklet.
Despite frequent storms this winter, total snowfall remains unusually light. Weather observers note low accumulation across regions, with several storms bringing rain instead of snow and limited seasonal totals.
The complete slate for the municipal election was filed with City Clerk Grassy. Republican and Democratic tickets show candidates for Mayor Aldermen Councilmen ward wards wardens ward clerks and constables. Eleven nominees seek seats on the Board of Education with four to be elected plus the mayor ex officio.
The report shows uncollected taxes amounting to $4,926.08, about 3 percent of the commitment, higher than the $4,452.65 or 2.7 percent seen the prior year. Officials blame economic conditions and credit climate for the poorer collection record.
Mrs Stevens of Bath credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with curing two years of backache and kidney trouble after using plasters and other medicines. She bought them at Webber’s Drug Store, finished four boxes, and remains free of kidney issues. Price 50 cents at dealers. poster shows Buffalo company as maker.
Letter from Mrs. N. M. Flint praises Anuric tablets for backache rheumatism and kidney control and urges wider public availability. The editor is asked to print the testimonial and note that Anuric will soon be in drug stores.
Last week Park League shifts put Bathron Works at the lead with Red Men second Hyde Windlass moved to third while Elmhursts top the second division. Official standings follow.
The record lists the averages of 85 or higher, with Epicures 8 66 .126 as part of the data set. It notes the distribution of scores and key benchmarks for performance.
A Maine community training class for Sunday school workers has averaged 25 attendees since January. Classes meet Mondays at 7 30 for one hour. Lewiston and Bath residents faced a drunken incident after a Pullman trip, with two men carried home in a cart and alcohol on public conveyances. The steamship Frederick bound for Archangel Russia has sailed from Portland Jan 12 and, after coal stops at Louisburg, continues a transatlantic voyage with a large general cargo including automobiles.
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