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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1918
Page
1
The article argues that despite war disruptions the U S economy remains strong with high wages and cash purchases. It predicts a gradual postwar readjustment, sustained shipbuilding and construction, and continued employment as nations rebuild. It cites allied unity, arbitration over force, and Sagadahoc’s grand jury record as notable notes.
Historian notes the Kennebec frontier engagement in 1775 led by Captain McCobb and the later raise of Woolwich companies East and West. The Mount Sweeage petition shows towns forming militia, training bands, and equipment counts revealing the era's limited resources and readiness for rights defense.
At a special Bath Board of Education meeting the 6 2 4 plan is adopted with junior high handling grades eight and nine, kindergarten integrated into first year, and grammar grades restructured. New staff include Misses Adams Pickard Hunt Turner Conley Murray Bagley Trask Wentworth. Supt. Stuart retains post and will oversee West Bath. Salary increases authorized. transfers of some students to Weeks Street and other grammar schools planned.
Morse high school juniors defeated sophomores 18 to 5 in a one sided game at Kelley field. Holbrook pitched well for the juniors and Conway for the sophomores, while Roger McInnes hit a standout home run for the sophomores as part of a planned series to develop material for the regular team.
YMCA workers returning from the French front report that poilus favor croquet above all and enjoy pitching horseshoes in their off hours. They follow American baseball and say the spread of American sports lifts troop morale.
Walter J. Marriott of Ottawa reports relief from long term liver and kidney trouble after using Fruit-a-Tives Frust Liver Tablets. He credits improved health and clear thinking, noting no sickness since starting the regimen. Sold 50c per box or 6 for $2.50 with trial size 25c at dealers or Fruit-A-Tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
The aviation branch of the naval reserve invites young men aged 20 to 25 with two or three years of college or equivalent training and strong math skills including trig to apply. Applicants receive provisional chief quartermaster rank during training, with pay of $61 monthly. Citizens only. Send letters to Lieut J K Park Jr Room 1225 Little Building Boston MA. No interviews. Selected applicants will go to MIT Cambridge for training and be ordered to active duty.
Plans call for a near gate facility at Bath Iron Works to provide immediate first treatment for injured workers. The structure will be erected and staffed by a trained nurse daily. A similar hospital will be provided at the Texas plant.
Frank J. Cheney declares as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for each uncured case of catarrh. Notarized by A W Gleason on December 6. The firm promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally and affecting mucous surfaces. testimonials offered. Sold by druggists. The Hall's Family Pills are for constipation.
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