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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1915
Page
2
The piece notes Bath's bright outlook amid strong local business optimism driven by its natural advantages and strategic position. It discusses political notes on Republican candidates Plummer and Sewall, the British blockade and American trade rights, and calls for coastal defense measures including a Casco Bay flying station with citizen stock ownership.
An advertisement claims catarrh is a serious condition that local treatment cannot cure. It says Hood's Sarsaparilla reaches the root of trouble, purifies the blood, and strengthens the system, claiming it is the best remedy with no real substitute.
The piece argues for Maine coastal defense via Casco Bay air patrols and views Garnet Bridge as a pivotal traffic junction. It notes improved land and water routes to Harpswell, Orr's and Bailey's Islands, and port towns, urging federal dredging and local bridge repairs to spark substantial local growth and a new village at Garnet.
A. A. Percy injured Friday in a Portland automobile accident at Tukey's Bridge when the car skidded, struck a telephone post and wrecked. Driver Seth Stewart fractured two ribs. Mrs Percy and Miss Rachel Nichols escaped harm. the party rode home by train the same night. Percy notes the car slowed to about 18 mph. he wore a soft cap which saved his eyes from the windshield.
Miss Harvey outlines this season's dance fashion after training in New York. She opened a children's advanced class on November 17 with Saturday sessions to follow, detailing a move toward standardized, practical social dancing with smooth, progressive turns.
Anuric promoted by Dr. Pierce from the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo. Claims rapid urine tests assess risk for life insurance. Advertises 50 cent Anuric packages and Dr Pierce pellets for liver and bowels. Warns of uric acid deposits and kidney cleansing benefits.
The article notes the waltz as very popular and the tango set to fox trot music with many variations. It mentions the globe trot and various exhibition dances not on the ballroom list, the three step advertised but not yet popular in New York, and a revival of the old waltz. Miss Harvey offers two aesthetic dancing classes for beginners and advanced pupils with attractive steps, alongside newest ballroom dances and folk dances.
A large number of pupils have enrolled in the various classes and dancing is expected to be more popular this season with dances on the program for all children's classes.
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