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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

May 19, 1909

Page

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Codfish Are Savage and Saved by Government Hatcheries

The government steamer Gannett transports millions of cod eggs to Boothbay Harbor hatchery where they are kept in specialized compartments and released at sea. Lobsters are stocked similarly as fishermen cooperate, boosting New England fisheries and preventing extinction while Captain George Greenleaf notes cod aggression toward divers.

Maine Fish Commission Gannett Carita A. H. Davenport Boston Boothbay Harbor Portland George Greenleaf Greenleaf

Local Contest Nears Close with Big Leaders

In Sagadahoc County, the Independent runs a high stakes voting contest with Fred A. Perry leading by about 2000 votes over Wilbur R. Hall. Final tallies due Friday noon May 21, as voters rush in from across the nation for the three top prizes: a Kennebec gasoline marine engine, a gold watch from William R. Donnell, and a Covell made harness.

Fred A. Perry Wilbur R. Hall Bowdeinham Fred D. Heath Richard Mann Parker Head William F. Pond Bath William R. Donnell Centre Street

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