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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1917
Page
2
Advertising rates listed with options for one year six months and four months in advance. The Bath Maine newspaper notes admission as second class matter with a June 19 1900 post office filing under the 1879 act.
The article argues for delaying cross-Atlantic troop deployment until a million fresh troops can be trained by spring. It stresses training over early expeditionary forces, urges voluntary enlistment, notes food hoarding harming prices, and discusses political party shifts and the need for united action as Joffre tours the United States.
The State Board of Health issues a circular noting milk as a vital diet staple and observing a ten cent per quart price, highlighting affordability concerns and public health implications.
The passage underscores gardening as a civic duty for patriots amid bread shortages after the Chicago strike. It frames cultivation of food as essential support during economic hardship and labor unrest.
Parris develops flat apples to meet rising demand while Wakefield’s crew paints the steamer Plate at the Eastern Steamship Co wharf. Bath and Rockland items report travel, shipments, prices, and events including a party for James McFarland and a flag salute at the N F E Tel and Tel Co. bureau. The inland fisheries commission clarifies non resident fishing laws and the 90 day extension before laws take effect.
Community notes record a diverse mix from mail-hauler Harvey Bailey buying a Dillon chestnut for farm work to navigation opening between Point du Chens and Summerside. Reports cover a Moose gathering, school certificate recipients, poll tax data, a Great Eastern Carnival Shows contract, a Harley Davidson test ride, and a Boston range installation in Bath.
Bath's Coast Artillery Corps Company 4 is rapidly expanding as recruits pour in. Captain Owen seeks 16 more men to reach mobilization strength of 109 with 3 officers, offering earlier training and potential promotions for volunteers. The article lists officers and a long roll of soldiers awaiting deployment.
At a Highway and Sewer Board meeting H A Henderson protested three sewers draining into his North End field while Sheriff Oliver urged action on moving the city stable from a thickly settled area within 15 feet of his bedroom and nearby sleeping rooms. He linked persistent stable fly outbreaks to local sickness in children.
The Stetson shipyard property in Brewer owned by John Wilson estate has been sold to Charles D. Stanford of Bangor and George H. Hamlin of Orono. They aim to revive shipbuilding and consider new proposals. The yard features two marine railways, a power plant, piers, a graving dock and beach, with ample room for lumber and equipment. The last vessel built there was the schooner Augusta W. Snow in 1905. Miss Annabelle Kent Monroe hosted her sewing club in Portland with May blossom decor and engagement cards for Miss Monroe to Edward L. White of Bowdoinham. The National League for Women’s Service telegraphy course began at the Y M C A with nine participants. instruction starts May 10th with Mrs. Arthur E. Bishop as chair.
The Edward Gelden lighter made its first trip from Georgetown mines to MCA Wharf with feldspar cargo shipped west by rail. The vessel is large and heavily built, painted lead color. At the YMCA open house Tuesday night soldiers enjoyed a big fire prepared by janitor Welch, a warmth welcome after leaving Waterville.
Shad fishing on the Kennebec has begun. County Commissioners met for routine business. A West Bath Grange Hall social featured music by St. Pierre of Brunswick. Holstein breeders met at J. H. Strout's Tops ham farm with a basket dinner. Roads remain fair with mud trouble on the Wis casset to Damariscotta stretch. Old Orchard prepares for a prosperous summer as Captain George Hill plans to resume life saving duties next month. A wedding engagement announced for Miss Ellie G. Moulton and Robert Reed Coombs with nuptials planned for May 15.
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