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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1912
Page
4
Farmers should pick seed corn at harvest from stalks with strong ears and full kernels, avoiding late maturing plants. Short, thick central stalks are preferred in warmer regions for dense planting and drought resistance, while ears should be dried properly in a well ventilated shed to prevent moisture damage.
Mrs Inez Lewis of Baring Maine recalls her four month old son developing severe eczema that spread to his face hands and body. After using Hood s Sarsaparilla the child recovered fully and grew into a healthy boy. The advertisement claims the remedy cures blood diseases and builds up the system available in liquid or Sareataha tablets.
Damaged by weevils or grain moths seed corn should be packed in boxes and treated as Farmers Bulletin 405 outlines. Proper selection and storage can raise ts bushels per acre with slight extra cost, and efficiency remains the trend in modern agriculture.
The article argues that New England storekeepers suffer when tariffs fall and imports rise. It contends that protective tariffs support mills, wages, and local commerce, while Democrats favoring free trade would shrink demand, shrink credit, and threaten small-town business. It warns that Republican protection sustains jobs and the local economy.
An advance copy from the Experiment Station covers fertilizer inspection for 1912, listing analyzed samples, brand registrations, and penalties for high priced items. It stresses uniform nitrogen forms, misbranding risks, and notes variability across lots and brands. Dr Woods discusses soil fertility, stock feeding, and calculating fertilizer value beyond market price.
For sale a twelve acre farm with seven room house shed barn and hen houses. Located within half a mile of a railroad station on the Abagadassett River. If taken at once hay hens boat and nets may be included. Write for particulars Mrs J M Brown Bowdoinham Me R F D 1.
The Rural Telephone Line argues the telephone is a sound business and social asset for country life. It cites faster market updates, quicker help in sickness or fire, and reduced isolation, praising neighbors on the line and civic use though notes earlier line troubles and a canceled city banquet plan.
State Master Stetson of Greene with the Maine State Arrange and executive committee met at the Falmouth hotel in Portland Tuesday evening to discuss plans for the annual State Grange session to be held in December in the new auditorium. Attendance is expected to reach a large crowd.
In the Crimean War tale Captain Stinson, briefly in command of a ship by Captain Ryan, faced a flag confusion at Gibraltar when the ship once more flew the Stars and Stripes. A French collision near Marseilles later confirmed his safe, undisclosed identity as he retired to farming life with his two sea-loving sons.
An elderly mariner recalls winter ice shipped from Parker Head pond when many men found boarding scarce. Crews worked days and nights as vessels loaded crystal cakes, with boats on flats awaiting port to load cargo. Captain Hutchins, last of his family with two sisters and four brothers, enjoys good health and long walks.
A Bath carnival planning session named Frank K. Burns as President and outlined committees for Treas urer Fred D. Hill Publicity and Transportation Harry C. Webber Entertainment and Music Augustus A. Percy Superintendent of Hall Scott R. Grye. The next Independent will detail carnival offerings to attract visitors.
In a Toledo woman’s testimonial, anemia and fatigue are described as stealthy illness. Dr Williams Pink Pills restored health, color, weight, and strength after a year of sickness. A free booklet Building Up the Blood explains their results for cases like yours. Available at druggists or by mail from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
Traveling libraries are being created by the State librarian in response to applications from reading clubs and organizations. One new traveling library of 50 volumes includes 20 history biography travel and science titles and 30 top new fiction novels. An art and music library of 50 volumes is ready to send and a Spain library of 25 volumes is in selection.
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