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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1915
Page
2
Stefansson's party reports landing near 78 north, 117 west, and coastal extent visible inland of 70 miles with 100 miles of shore observed. Abundant wildlife and potential for further exploration noted as Europe’s map changes unfold alongside war and empire shifts.
An advertisement urges readers to treat backache by strengthening weak kidneys with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims the medicine builds up the whole system and ends with a call to get it today.
Payson Smith the State superintendent of schools congratulates all who helped secure adoption of the new school board. A letter from him commends the effort while noting virtue brings its own reward. The piece also cites past grade crossing accidents and warns of possible dangers at Blind Crossing.
Major Henry A Shorey of Bridgton long editor and publisher of the Bridgton News is the likely oldest Maine journalist. He helped found the Fifteenth Maine Regiment association and has served as secretary since its start, including writing its history. He recently attended the 31st reunion in Bangor and received a gold headed ebony cane for his golden jubilee wedding.
The item lists many people visiting Bath or in town from Boston, Gardiner, Providence, and beyond. Names include M. S. Povich on business in Boston, Walter Pendleton, John Crosby, Frank F. Clapp, J. J. Preney, Eva Trudel, Miss Theresa Conley, Postmaster Marr, Luther Maddocks, Miss A. A. Marks, Miss Nellie Conley, Albert W. Coffin, Charles Fields, Miss Gladys Hart, Miss Margaret Kearns, Mrs. Arvilla Martin, Mrs. L. E. Bruce and family, Keeper Morrison, Mrs. George Willy, Harry Madden, Charles H. Hart, E. M. Snow, Kenneth Edgecomb, Mr. and Mrs. Robinson, Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Hooker, John Heaney, William Hamilton, Ellard Marr, Chief Engineer Swan, Mrs. George A. Hunt, Mr. Ross, H. H. Slade, Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Coffin, Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Beals, and other Bath travelers with brief notes on hospitals, vacations, and railway work.
The ad asserts Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh, claiming a constitutional disease treated internally. It offers $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, with price listed at 75 cents. Also promotes Dr. Sage’s Family Pills for constipation.
The text promotes Dr Williams Medicine Co tonics as essential health insurance for those who are naturally thin and pale. It claims tonics build blood, improve appetite and digestion, reduce irritability, and aid conditions like dyspepsia anemia and nervous disorders. Free booklets on blood nerves and diet are offered. Dr Williams Pink Pills are sold by druggists.
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