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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
2
The text notes Europe and Russia moving toward total liquor prohibition during wartime, with absinthe banned in Paris and potential postwar continuation. It argues prohibition supports social welfare, while U S politics discuss merchant marine and shipyard revival, criticizing Democratic plans and urging Republican support to preserve Maine’s prohibition victory and curb liquor interests.
The piece argues that rum profits fund anti prohibition forces and warns a Maine defeat would hinder temperance across the country. It notes political use of prohibition by Democrats, urges decisive defeats of anti prohibition factions, and contrasts wartime gloom with temperance hopes, closing with August and September reflections.
An old time remedy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the people’s medicine for scrofula catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia loss of appetite and debility. The ad claims forty years of testing and urges readers to get it today.
An advertisement promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills as a non alcoholic tonic that cures illnesses caused by thin blood. It claims improved appetite smoother sleep and steadier nerves with enriched blood. The ad notes free booklets mailed from Schenectady New York and urges women to ask their druggist.
The article rebukes Democrats and newspapers for misrepresenting Governor Haines veto of a 500 mile mileage bill. It argues the veto followed existing public utilities plans and denies a price drop for mileage books. It credits Haines for strong enforcement of prohibitory laws and cites support from Cyrus W. Davis and liquor interests as opposing forces.
Hon John S Hyde told voters he cannot recall making disparaging remarks about prohibition but would not deny them while noting his views have changed with enforcement. He linked voter turn toward prohibition to the wartime tariff and disgust at nullification, suggesting Dems blame Europe and taxes rather than favoring prohibition and decency.
Maeterlinck calls Kaiser the victim of ego madness while Americans mislabel him. He cannot write due to war horror and aids women and children in harvesting crops to aid his fatherland. A Woolwich hold-up on Saturday evokes a Western novel vibe. Bath greets the Governor’s surprise Monday visit.
The funeral of Capt. Franklin Carver, long known in Bath for commanding several ships, was held Tuesday afternoon in Searsport. Born in Montville, age 77, he was a three time spouse and is survived by two children. He led sea life until retirement fourteen years ago and commanded vessels including the Charlotte Littlefield and the William Flint which burned at sea. Six retired captains served as pallbearers. interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
Randall Wallace Leonard and Ethel Frances Webster united in marriage at Grace Church rectory with Rev. Culbert McGay officiating. The bride wore white mohair and roses, bridesmaid Bernice Hosmer wore white muslin, best man Guy Hosmer. The couple left for a White Mountains trip and will live with the groom’s parents on Western Ave.
At the home of Oscar Tanguay Wesley Street on Saturday evening Miss Bessie E McCabe and Charles H Varney were united in marriage by Rev E P Browne of Corliss Street Church. Miss Annie McInnis was bridesmaid Chester Varney best man. The couple reside at 13 Highland Street amid warm wishes from friends.
The notice lists advertised letters for women and men including Martha Dengley Bertha Ernst Margaret State Minnie Wenzel and Sidney Coffey Wm Cameron Amadeo Francisco Edward Johnson John W. O'Brien Grady Shaw Mack P plus a Burdock Blood Bitters ad urging purity of blood and general health tips. It also cites a testimonial about Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil easing child burns and inducing sleep from Mrs Nancy M Hanson of Hamburg NY.
Bath residents plant new strawberry beds as City Marshal Pattee resumes duties after a vacation. A Sedgewick Circle picnic, an elderly man seeking lodging at the police station, and the funeral of Mrs. Margaret A. Sellers are noted along with other Bath items. The steamer Penobscot repair and upcoming Maine Detective Association meeting are mentioned, as are local shipyard notes and a motor boat excursion by Dr E Cola Hebbard aboard the Tanto.
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