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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1918
Page
7
The article weighs who will negotiate peace terms for America and the Allies after the armistice. It argues Germany lacks a stable government to accept and enforce a treaty, suggesting months may pass before affairs normalize. Allied troops will maintain order amid Europe’s unsettled state and future commercial prospects.
The piece laments the German fleet’s surrender to the Allies, arguing true American seamen would rather fight to the last round than hand ships to the enemy. It contrasts American bravery with what it calls the Germans’ “yellow” surrender, invoking figures like John Paul Jones and Farragut.
The German surrender arrived at an opportune moment easing fuel and food shortages for the Allies and especially the United States. Officials urge continued conservation of food and fuel to weather the winter without a renewed war.
The article notes Bath faces criticism of its street railway service while acknowledging other cities nationwide struggle. It argues the railways are “up against it” and cautions that unraveling the tangle remains uncertain.
Rumors suggest McAdoo may leave government to run his own business or be groomed for the presidency. Some quarters believe both he and Hoover will seek the nomination.
The passage reflects on past winter hardships from power outages and fuel shortages, noting they are behind us. It credits the experience with teaching the nation a valuable lesson about resilience and energy planning.
Entertainment at the Haganfield mess hall drew a good crowd Tuesday as soldiers sang without music while preparing for the holiday. Frank H. Hall spoke on Germany's Friend and Fred B. Teeling on Germany's Big Mistake.
Wartime economy and trusted Hood's Sarsaparilla are advertised as a superior blood purifying medicine. The copy cites "hundreds of letters" from prominent people and claims forty years of proven efficacy against scrofula eczema or salt rheum boils. Buy now from the nearest drug store.
Extraordinary success attributed to being the only medicine in the world made from fruit juices. Fruit Liver Tablets combine extracts from apples oranges figs and prunes with nerva tonics and antiseptics. Available at hz. a box six for 2.50 or 25c trial. from FRUIT-A-TIVES Limited Ogdensburg NY.
Peter Sturgis of Worcester, Massachusetts defeats John Lion of Boston in the Y M C A gymnasium to retain the welterweight championship of New England. Sturgis wins in two falls 19 minutes and 11 minutes with holds, amid a fast match and modest crowd. He stays in town to train for a Portsmouth bout.
Georgetown men J. T. MacMahan and George Grey took a dog on a minking expedition near Westport. Grey's dog found a porcupine in a den and was covered in quills. They pulled out quills, then a doctor removed the rest. The dog is now fine and avoids porcupines.
Harold M. Sewall resigns as committee chairman citing lack of statutory basis and responsibility. Lieut Arthur H. Stetson and Mrs Stetson transfer to Boston with Boothbay Harbor coast patrol station closing December 15. William Palmer, stationed at Commonwealth Pier Boston, on four days’ furlough.
The Maine Governor and Council accepted Hon Harold M Sewall of Bath as chairman of the Public Safety Committee after resolutions praised his service since 1917 The Bath Victory concert at the opera house drew a capacity crowd with Mme Eames de Gogorza singing a stanza of The Star Spangled Banner and Mendelssohn club providing music The event honored peace and featured remarks by Edward C Plummer and F B Teeling and an enlarged orchestra led by Edward L Gaudreau
The Leighton Mitchell Co housing project workers at Palmer Field received a real Thanksgiving dinner instead of the usual supper. Over 200 men were served in under an hour to a happy crowd. The gesture was highly appreciated by the employees.
Miss Ella T Wall and Milo C Niles married Thanksgiving afternoon at Rev E Hilton Post's Beacon Street church. The bride is daughter of Mrs George Perry. the groom is a machinist for The Texas Steamship Co and former British Navy member who fought in the Dardanelles. They will reside on York Street this winter and plan to move to the Canadian Northwest in spring.
Rev Samuel A Evans of Peoples Church officiated at the wedding of Elwyn Pearley Silver of Bowdoinham and Ethel Mae Dickey at the bride's home in Richmond on Wednesday. The ceremony was performed beneath an evergreen arch, in the presence of close friends and families. Mr and Mrs Silver are members of Richmond Corner Grange.
Mr and Mrs E M Horton travel from their Five Islands summer home to Boston for Thanksgiving with relatives then head to New York to open their winter home.
Miss Lena C Heal and Lisle L Shepard united in marriage at 1079 High Street Bath with Rev C Raymond Chappell officiating. The ceremony featured palm and yellow chrysanthemum decor and a tiny bearer Freida Marriner. The couple plan an automobile honeymoon before returning to Bath to reside.
An Advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a cure for anemia and thin blood funding renewed strength and color. It includes a testimonial from Mrs. Emma Williams of Pittsfield Mass and details about ordering pills with pricing and a free booklet.
In remarks on boat racing prospects Ariadne Berlin Katrina Hope Leslie and other sailors are cited as examples as Mr. Silsby says it is too early to tell what the season will bring but he expects yacht racing to kembali stronger after the war.
A diary style note describes Fort Baldwin Boys traveling in France Wend the group enjoys well kept gardens and the cordial reception from locals. They remark on the later Maine season and crops nearing ripening while noting language barriers and old fashioned French towns.
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