Economics Class Matters in 1908 Act Hearing
A fragment notes an economic class matter from 1908, time and act by authorities referenced in an official hearing. No further readable specifics on participants or outcomes are provided.
09 May 1929
Page 1
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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1929
Page
1
A fragment notes an economic class matter from 1908, time and act by authorities referenced in an official hearing. No further readable specifics on participants or outcomes are provided.
The article notes long standing coastal use of seaweed as a soil supplement and now kelp is rising in demand as a livestock feed. It highlights trials at Iowa Utah Purdue and Indiana with hogs winning a Chicago show using kelp and fishmeal. Kelp adds iodine to milk and eggs from hens fed kelp. California harvests move by barge to shore dryers.
The article urges road commissioners and inspectors to ensure safe traffic flow around construction sites. It argues for detours or safe passage rather than risking damage or delays, noting the public costs of closed or unsafe routes and praising those who maintain safe access during work.
Bath ministers petitioned the licensing committee to curb Sunday moving picture shows, arguing they are illegal, profit driven, and undermine Sabbath observance. The aldermen planned actions including possible license revocation and a ban on Sunday screenings.
A large May term probate session in Sagadahoc County saw extensive actions under Judge Glidden. Wills admitted, administrations granted, bond reductions and inventories filed, with numerous estates from Bath Topsham Richmond West Bath and Arrowsic processed. The session also handled accounts for multiple estates and trustees and ends with continued items noted for Page Three.
Morse High School edged Hallowell 6 to 5 at Kelley Field as Roland Trott excelled in pitching and hitting. Trott struck out 11 in the first inning and doubled, driving in two runs to lift Morse from the cellar in the southern division. Hallowell rallied in the eighth but Morse held on. game featured Trott's strong all around performance and Gove at shortstop. The column notes late season standings with Brunswick and Morse remaining in tight contention.
Auctioneers licenses with fees are issued to John E. Fitzgerald 900 Washington Street William Mann 778 Washington Street Henry G Hodgdon 91 Front Street Miscellaneous Fireworks fee 5 to William Mann 778 Washington Street junk dealers fee 5 to Nathan Pellock 2 Franklin Street junk pedlar fee 1 to Charles D Weeks Grove Street second hand dealer fee 1 to Samuel J Ryder
The Bowdoinham Baptist Association held its annual gathering at the First Baptist Church with delegates from Bath Brunswick Freeport Bowdoinham Georgetown Harpswell Woolwich Topsham. Rev. C D Hazelton of Freeport presided with Rev H P Coch rane delivering the missions address.
Following a regular Cosmopolitan club meeting Christine and Isabelle Wishart were admitted as members. An entertaining program featured Hilda Scott acrobatic waltz and jazz dancing, Wesley Lemont piano solos of Il Trovatore and Song of the Robbins, Mackinnon Sisters, and a College Medley. Ice cream and cookies were served. President Miss Marcia Moulton announced committees for the month: Program Nellie Goodrich and others. House Mary Campbell and others. Philanthropic Mrs Frederick Freeman and others.
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The 47th anniversary grand ball by the Bath High School Cadets in honor of the Portland High School Cadets drew 1500 attendees at the Patten Car Works site. Governor Harris M. Plaisted and staff attended. Chandler's orchestra provided music. the organizing committee included Capt. A. S. Percy and Lieutenants Morse Howard.
Joseph Totman of Robinhood was found guilty in municipal court on charges of breaking and entering a summer cottage. Judge John J. Keegan sentenced him to six months in the county jail at Augusta. Authorities marked a bottle of preserves and a bag of potatoes in an effort to connect the theft to Totman. items were later found at his home and he was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Clarey of Georgetown.
City Collector Hall delivered poll tax bills by mail Saturday. There are 2,489 polls this year compared with 2,320 last year, a rise of 169. A 2 percent discount applies if paid before June 1. E R Groves’ monumental works is finishing several monuments with orders due May 30. Groves has 40 years in the business and expects to satisfy the public.
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