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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1915
Page
2
The Bath Iron Works launch program impresses with near perfect timing and speed. In Bath, the Fourth Company wins a national gunnery championship, highlighting local military prowess. Roads and industry projects advance in Sagadahoc County, linking Bath to Brunswick and improving motor tourism and farms access.
An advertisement promotes Pinklets as a gentle laxative to regulate the liver, claiming they avoid stomach upset and griping unlike old liver medicines. It offers free samples from Dr Williams Medicine Co and a 25 cent bottle. The piece also notes cautionary wartime sentiment and praise for the American ambulance corps aiding France under neutral flag care.
The excerpt notes that political leaders supported Roosevelt until they preferred another candidate. It reflects on Governor vetoes, Balkan and Turkish battles, and honors the late Littlefield as a strong, influential congressman whose reputation grew after death. It ends with a meditation on recognition in politics.
The piece recounts German submarine and airship attacks that killed and endangered Americans, citing the Falaba death and bombings of neutral ships bound for Rotterdam and other ports. It urges Secretary Bryan to uphold the warning of strict accountability to protect the flag and commerce on the high seas.
A large cow moose wandered into a barn at the A K Paul ranch near Searsmont and now stays in a box stall. More than 200 people visited in two days as game officials allowed keeping the animal in captivity. The moose, once thin, has gained weight and roams with cows in the mornings.
Neurasthenia, a strain of nervous exhaustion linked to the pursuit of success, is treated by nutrition and a non-alcoholic tonic. Dr Williams Pink Pills claim to restore blood nourishment and correct anemia tendencies. Your druggist sells the pills, with free books on the nervous system and diet offered by the Dr Williams Medicine Co. if mentioned in the paper.
A stray older moose wandered near farms after a fall escape. locals doubt if she belongs to a herd but note she seems thriving while nearby captives died. The Paul ranch in Waldo County, a major local farm, is monitoring the unusual animal and its effects on the area.
The Beacons hold a firm grip on the Park League title after a decisive win, with safety from their nearest rival. In the second division Percy leads, Hyde Windlass close behind as of Monday standings. Hon. Charles S. Hichborn weighs Governor race plans amid broad support bids.
A health tonic promotes even balance of health to prevent illness. Hood's Sarsaparilla is pitched as preventing weakness and debility and aiding appetite, strength, and endurance, with the idea that early use saves illness.
Transfers recorded include Walter D. Chambers to Percy W. Roberts in Georgetown and multiple Bath Bowdoin Topsham Richmond Georgetown Phippsburg listings. Names include McLellan Eames De Gogorza Edgecomb Toothaker Springer Levesque Belanger Southard Freeman McMasters Farley Locke Upton Roberts Frye White White Rogers Stevens Carr Kent Kent Allard Lachance.
The Lewiston Journal reports Col E C Plummer of Bath visited Lewiston on Friday en route to Rumford to address the Rumford board of trade Friday evening about war problems. He will discuss injuries to the commonwealth from the war and consider Roosevelt’s proposed supreme court of the world.
Col Plummer contemplates a possible run in the Republican primaries for Congress though undecided after receiving many letters. Rumors point to Cyrus N Blanchard of Wilton and H M Sewall of Bath entering. Wallace H White Jr of Lewiston is also mentioned with S T Kimball of Rockland potential return if a primary contest forms.
Orlin R. Greene of Randolph Vermont recounts his recovery from a persistent blood humor after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He describes severe itching eruptions and discharge that improved as he took three bottles, concluding he is completely cured and recommending Hood's as a blood purifier.
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