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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Nov 30, 1912

Page

7

Potatoes Seen Rising as Season Advances in Maine

President Crosby of the Maine Farmers Union predicts higher potato prices this season. He cites reduced imports, disease bans, and declines in Maine, New York, Michigan crops, with U S demand and rot affecting supply. Crosby says prices may reach about one dollar a bushel, benefiting local growers who hold stock. The union reports field agents tracking markets, while denying any attempt to corner the market.

United States Maine New York Michigan Minnesota Aroostook Edwell S. Crosby Bath Maine Farmers’ Union Crosby Farmers’ Union

Indoor Circus Show Plans for Alameda Venue in Bath

An indoor circus conceived by a Bath group will debut at the Alameda with a ring on the floor and a cantilevered stage. Performances feature local participants, vaudeville acrobats, trained animals, a parade, and a side show, with proceeds benefiting City Hospital and other causes.

Alameda Vaude Ville Bath

The 7 hale rock between Tiphor Tread and Phiopshars Center

A damaged OCR fragment describes a rock between Tiphor Tread and Phiopshars Center seen from the river. It draws visitors due to its peculiar shape resembling an old fashioned one horse shay. A photograph by Captain James E. Whins aboard the steamer Virginia is mentioned.

Haise Tiphor ePhippetips Center Phiopshars James E. Whins Virginia

Bicycle Cop Idea Prompts Bath Police Boost

Mayor Small and Marshal Pattee discuss a plan to buy a motor bicycle for irregular patrols around Bath. The aim is to deter local hooliganism by surprise visits, improve reaction time to distant calls, and protect youths near Pine Street where a dangerous gang has formed.

Authorities Warn Over Smallpox Laws And Orange Statewide Growth

City officials warn that ignoring smallpox reporting laws could bring trouble as winter approaches and epidemics threaten. The National Orange held its first delegates meeting in Georgetown D C on January 15 with 17 delegates from 11 states, six masters of state granges and four women among attendees. The order has issued nearly 20 000 charters to date and continues rapid growth in membership and influence.

Kelley New England Department of Agriculture Washington Mark Belles Isaac Newton Agriculture South Minnesota Board of Health The National Orange Greorgetown D. CL Eienth Dias Januars PSTS Stx Order Care A Ellen

Mystery Sloop Bessie Lured from Small Point Harbor

Independent reports a sloop named Wi nona renamed Bessie. Deputy Sheriff Ballou traced ownership to J. A. Robinson of Thomaston, who says the boat was stolen the night of October 11. The 24 foot craft, in good condition and three to four years old, remains at Small Point awaiting its owner Alvin Pe took charge after the skipper vanished and the mainsail was removed.

Independent Small Point Harbor Winona Bessie Small Point Sheri John S. Ballou Sheriff Tolan Know Thomaston J. 4. Robinson Alvin Pe Strane

Johnson Bros Hardware and Ship Chandlery Listing Bath Maine

Johnson Bros Co of Bath Maine advertises fishing gear and marine supplies including trawl hooks Mustad rings tarred cod lines tarred mackerel lines tarred ganging tarred lobster twine cotton twines cod hooks mackerel jigs furnished lines cod leads fish knives reels lines bamboo and steel rods for trout and salmon pesca equipment and bamboo poles plus other hardware and ship chandlery items.

Arthur James

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