Bath Iron Works as model for Maine shipyards praised
The Rockland Courier-Gazette lauds Bath Iron Works for speed and innovation in naval construction and notes Rockland’s pride in neighbors' achievements. It highlights Bath vessels such as the fastest battleship and destroyers, plus Bath pupils training in mechanics and broader high school programs including agriculture. The piece mixes local industry pride with community notes from Bowdoinham, including school changes, road work, and regional trade.
West Bath Grange Fair Sets Attendance Record
The West Bath Grange fair drew large crowds from Bath Brunswick Topsham and beyond. Exhibits of fruit vegetables and farm products filled the lower hall while the second floor hosted crafts booths and a popular candy counter. A lively program included a two act farce a baby show and an Old Folks Concert with notable performances and community participation.
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New Meadows Inn
Merry Meeting Grange
Crosby and Mason
Corliss
Bath
Bowdoin
Lee
Gardiner
West Bath Grange
Brunswick
Topsham
Srangers
Sagadahoc Pomona
Order
Trufant’s Crossing
West Bath
Ella Merriman
Catherine Mallett
Octavia Scribner
Thomas F. Perkins
Gilbert Eliot Toothaker
Helen Hayes
Harold Percy Richardson
Marion MacGregor
Charles Lemont Haggett
Frank M. Harnden
Timothy Charles Methuselah
Jerusalem
Home
Josephus Obephus Obediah
Fred) Carey
Fred
Evelina Lucindy
David
Sherbourne
Pink Pills touted as anemia remedy with local testimonial
An advertisement for Dr Williams Pink Pills claims they rebuild blood for anemia and recounts patient Miss L M Halladay of Jordan NY who improved after taking the pills. The copy advertises pricing 50 cents per box and six boxes for 2.50 and offers a free booklet Diseases of the Blood. Also brief notes on a local theater production Hans von Smash concluding the fair with performances and music.
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Williams
L. M. Halladay
Jordan
Onondaga County
N.Y
Miss Halladay
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady
N. Y
Harrington Yard Sold for New Boat Building Plans
The Charles B. Harrington ship yard at the south end was sold to E. B. Pinson who already owns the adjacent property. Pinson plans to expand yard space and start building boats for the trade next season, reflecting a strategic real estate move to support his storage and repair operations.
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Charles B. Harrington
E. BE. Pinson
Wind Gust Topples Sail Loft at Morse Ship Yard
A strong Thursday night wind swept through the area as limbs broke from trees and minor damage occurred. The large frame sail loft at the Morse shipyard in Winnegance was blown over by the gust.
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W. L. Bonney
Ellen Sparks
Bowdoin
Old North Meeting House
Morse Ship Yard
Winnegance
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