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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1914
Page
3
The article urges higher use of high grade seed potatoes and explains the tuber unit method: selecting uniform tubers, quartering, spacing, and tagging units to reveal vigor and purity. It notes practical steps for digging, selecting top tubers, and continuing study next season for reliable comparisons.
Nervous people without visible disease suffer irritation headaches sleeplessness and dyspepsia. The ad claims restoring blood strengthens nerves and prevents debility or paralysis, promising lasting benefits and urging readers to request a free Diseases of the Nervous System booklet from the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
The gentle hum of a motorboat marks the arrival of spring, a sign of rivers and lakes coming alive as minds turn toward warmer days and outdoor pursuits.
Advert says Hood's Sarsaparilla removes hu mors and blood diseases by purifying the blood. External applications fail to drive out impurities, while Hood's builds up digestion and the whole system. It claims decades of trust and urges buyers to insist on the genuine remedy today.
Reports from Bath, Bristol, and Neponset yards show the three challengers for the defense against Shamrock IV advancing. The Bristol is 75 percent complete with launching slated for April 12 to 17. The Defiance from Bath is planked and near launch in May, while Neponset, first to be launched, remains slower with commissioning planned a week before the June 2 race off Glen Cove.
Bids opened at Portland for a Kennebec River dredging job west of Swan Island to create a channel 100 feet wide and 12 feet deep at mean low water, Swan Island head shoal at 15 feet. Four proposals ranged from 21.7 to 27.9 cents per cubic yard, with Bay State Dredging offering a five inch deeper cut at 211.5 cents per cubic yard.
Hon. Ira G. Hersey of Houston Maine former two term House member and one term Senator announces candidacy for re election on the Republican ticket He backs Roosevelt era policy praises Maine administration and opposes Democratic free trade urging support for a pro union and pro labor program He argues Republicans better handle suffrage ballot reform taxation labor and public welfare and cites the public utilities law as vital guidance for the state.
Bowdoin College has placed its senior class on probation for a breach of college discipline. Dean Sills made the announcement last week amid a long running controversy with the faculty. The senior class did not attend the gymnastic meet Friday night for the first time in 28 years. The Opera House Orchestra was hosted by Guy Crosby on Sunday evening.
Mrs Ida M Conrad and Capt George W Murphy wed in a Boston home ceremony officiated by Rev Leopold A Nies at 664 Tremont St. Capt Murphy of the Lydia M Deering now under repair at G G Deering Co yard. honeymoon to Bath. Groomsmen and guests include Capt G T Wentworth, Miss Helen Storey, Arline Storey. City of Bangor unites street commissioner and city engineer roles at 2150 dollars yearly.
The Morse High School senior fair opened in the Assembly Hall with class booths and entertainment. Senior, junior, and sophomore booths sold flowers, candy, and punch while a fish pond and art gallery raised funds. A pie race and a Saturday dance auction boosted totals as donations from merchants added to the Washington trip fund.
Decorators propose a chocolate brown carpet ivory gray tinted woodwork except oak pews cream ceiling and light green wall panels framed with light borders and traceries. An electric lighting system with large and small chandeliers from the roof would illuminate the space.
An old advertisement touts Pinklets as a safe gentle laxative that stimulates the bowels without griping. It claims Pinklets harmonize the liver stomach and bowels, cure constipation, and offer a thorough regular action. The proof is a short trial and a 25 cent bottle price with a request to write to the Dr Williams Medicine Co. in Schenectady New York for a book.
Residents including Arthur Stewart recount decades of coal washing ashore on Popham and Small Point beaches. They describe the coal as same free burning cannel quality, gathered by families for generations, with barnacle evidence suggesting sea ledge origin. No wreck cargo confirmed by locals or Times reports.
Ralph I. Glynn of Boston and Marion E. Troop of Wiscasset wed at the Troop farm in Wiscasset on March 18. Rev. J. H. Reardon officiated. The bride is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Troop and sister of Carl C. and Eubra F. Troop of Bath.
Hampden Highlands resident Ivy M. Knowles testifies that L. F. Atwood Medicine relieves colds headaches and biliousness when used as directed. The ad claims the remedy has operated for 60 years and offers a big bottle for 35 cents with a free sample from Portland Minnesota dealers.
Resolutions calling for a constitutional convention were adopted by Augusta Democrats in caucus Saturday night. If held, it would be the first since Maine became a sovereign state in 1820.
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