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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1924
Page
1
An issued circular from the Montreal Bard of Prade cautions citizens about rising public debt and interest costs, urging voters to elect leaders who favor debt reduction. The message argues that wartime spending left lingering burdens, and that only elector action can curb borrowing and lower living costs.
The Forest Service writes to seventeen large tobacco manufacturers urging warning cards in cigarette packs to curb forest fires caused by smokers. Oregon and Washington data show two percent of fires started by smokers as campaigns by state chambers of commerce join the effort to reduce man caused fires. Matching the fire prevention push, matches and cigarettes are blamed for most annual losses and industry cooperation is urged.
Navy Day will be observed Monday October 27 as a tradition to honor the Navy. Commander Marion Eppley arrived in Washington to lead nationwide observance and promote public understanding of the Navy’s role. Navy League and Navy Department pledge cooperation to educate the public through press, radio, and visits to ships along coastlines and interior campaigns.
Reports say the British Empire exhibition near London may run a deficit, yet 10,000,000 visitors have already seen the display with two months left. The vast Empire resources on view are considered a good return for backers, and a similar American showcase is urged. Railroads, buoyed by the crop movement, expect 10,000 more grain cars than last year to move produce.
An Egyptian prince possesses a racing car rated at 350 horsepower with the aim of reaching 180 miles per hour. He expects to cover three miles in a single minute, reflecting a bold claim about this high speed machine.
The statement stresses strength in order to guarantee peace and prosperity, attributed to Curtis D. Wilbur, the Secretary of the Navy. The message underscores naval power as a foundation for national security and enduring stability.
Invitations go to Bath teachers for Sept 26 at Stone House Farm. Mayor Irish and Bath Board of Education members invited. Program includes reception, buffet lunch, and musicales. Joint PTA committees represent North Center South Street and South End with named hostesses.
Lewiston public schools superintendent Bickford disputes Bath superintendent Wilson who claimed 800 per year per pupil at Lewiston High. Bickford says costs based on enrollment averaged 50.90 last year at Jordan High and daily attendance cost 905.26, about 70 less than Wilson’s figure. Wilson later says the Lewiston figures should read 116.55 per pupil.
Maine teachers will view a library development exhibit at the Maine State Association meeting in Bangor on Oct 30 and 1. State Librarian TD Dunnack plans a distinct exhibit featuring old books and newspapers, plus growth of printing and bookbinding. He has collected many works by Maine authors since 1920 for display.
In Yorkville at Carl Schurz Park a large stray cat named Catnip was found dead on a sidewalk. Park officials attribute the cause to indigestion after Catnip swallowed a toy bird whole, feathers and sawdust causing fatal blockage. Local patrons support the strange but accepted explanation.
Woolgrowers have received refunds totaling 444574.93 from excess profits collected by the Department of Agriculture on the 1918 wool clip under price regula tions. Total excess profits from the 1915 season reach 1484207.99, with 748820.22 collected so far. Many dealers resist payment, prompting federal suits. about 90 percent of remaining funds are due from 12 dealers. Efforts focus on expediting trials, with all argued or tried cases decided in favor of the Government.
Under the British empire settlement scheme the number assisted to proceed overseas and the cost to the imperial government up to March were 757 settlers to Canada at 240000 dollars, 38799 to Australia at 1700000 dollars, 250 to New Zealand at 350000 dollars, and 18 to South Africa at 1000 dollars.
Railway class distinction in Russia, abolished by the 1917 Bolshevik revolution, has been restored with first and second class sleeping cars. Reports say fares will soon be differentiated.
The American bee crop is valued at eighty million dollars, reflecting significant yield and market demand for pollination services and honey production across the country. The figure indicates strong beekeeping industry activity and potential impact on agriculture and food supply chains.
The Morse high student body elected officers Charles Cummings president Sidney Cullen vice president Katherine Trott secretary and named faculty Supt Clinton D Wilson. Freshmen Clarence Eaton Elizabeth Deering joined athletic and other council posts with plans for a basement dressing room and 1 30 pm meetings on the first Monday each month.
At the Ligue Internationale des Adversaires des Prohibition meeting in London, officials from England and the United States argued prohibition fights nature, citing rising drunk driving, divorces, and homicides. A New Zealand delegate noted ten referendums show growing distance from prohibition.
In Prague shops are packed with curiosities including an imperial bathtub said to belong to Francis Joseph. A vaunted heirloom later questioned for authenticity revealed the emperor never used a bath tub, preferring sponge baths and no bathrooms in the palace.
Bath aerie plans a Tuesday night meeting to decide how to observe the 20th anniversary. Originating from a group meeting on Oct 23, 1904 at Pepper's bowling alleys, the organization grew from 50 charter members to 200 to 300 current members with net assets between 7000 and 10000 dollars.
Pine Tree circle Companions to the Foresters of America will hold an important meeting Thursday night at the G A R hall. Mrs Annie Buckley Portland state deputy and ten Casco circle members will attend along with a large turnout of members. David Brown Morse high valedictorian class of 1924 passed Yale entrance exams and left for New Haven Conn Tuesday.
China faces a vast audience still unfamiliar with cinema as 90 percent of its 400 000 000 to 500 000 000 people have never seen a film. Shanghai firms recruit top stage talent to produce Chinese plots while interior cities test screenings with makeshift sheds and cash incentives.
At a well attended Friday night meeting of 40 Hommes et Cheveaux at Legion hall a membership drive was discussed with plans to be refined after a luncheon next Thursday at eight. Three members of the Wiscasset post of the American Legion have joined. Sagadahoe county leads the state in Legion membership and aims to boost the auxiliary order similarly.
Bath Y M C A plans to open around November 1 with a Halloween party on October 31. Finances are stronger, debt reduced from about $7,000 to $1,000, thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary. William Perkins likely returns as secretary for a third season, continuing strong management of the community center in a central Bath location.
Large attendance at the Friday funeral for Benjamin Smith a longtime clerk at King Tavern officiated by Rev Charles M Tubbs from Grace Episcopal church. Delegations from Bath Rotary Elks Odd Fellows and Bath Garage Co attended. Body sent to Calais Saturday with his brother Charles for burial.
Locust swarms shut out spring life at Johannesburg and over the Springs course. A huge locust cloud descended on the Ascot track during races, causing panic among bettors and spectators. Horses tripped on the living carpet, slipped, and many were injured as they ran.
Houghton McLellan of Boston is hosted by Mrs. Charles McLellan at Small Point, sharing a cordial visit with local acquaintances and noting local scenery during the stay.
Emma Maria Patten widow of Gilbert E. F. R. Patten dies at Princeton Allston Massachusetts at 90 years. She led a life of hospitality music and philanthropy in Bath and Boston, survived by brother Frederick Owen daughter-in-law and grandchildren, with a long service to the Church of the New Jerusalem and the Old Ladies Home.
H Backer and Charles W Clifford Jr showcase a patented auto headlight arrangement with two lights steering left or right via a wheel lever and tilting with a foot lever to illuminate near the road ahead. The invention goes to market amid strong motorist interest and suggests high demand.
Capt. Henry W. Butler and Mrs. Butler of the Basin district Phippsburg were in Bath Friday and bought the George Thompson dwelling at 634 High Street for their tenancy. Butler, a veteran deep water commander, plans winter stay in Bath with repairs. Mrs. Butler hopes to move in early November.
Pedestrian safety and cooperative behavior are urged to reduce accidents. Parents should avoid shaping antagonistic attitudes in children after reading about incidents, as such statements may plant harmful impressions and harm future safety improvements.
John A. Vegro and guest led the group at the William Elliot camp by the bay with 40 birds. Carlton Bennett of Jupiter Florida reported the top daily show at the bay last week. Arthur Ward and Dr Simpson from Brunswick shot one duck on Thursday. Daniel Hatley and Leon Jones also Brunswick, two ducks Thursday. Charles C Toothaker A W Flint Eben Dana Dr Burton Hodgkins reported 18 birds Tuesday and Eben Dana two birds Wednesday.
The J. W. White Company of Lewiston disputes Rockland's claim of possessing the largest horse. They present their 10 year old 2,200 pound draught animal Harry, unburdened by harness, as evidence. Rockland’s rival horse reportedly weighs 1,987 pounds.
The Brown and Co. mill on the Allegheny riverfront, Pittsburgh's oldest independent iron and steel works, will be torn down after 99 years. The three acre site cannot expand and owner J Stuart Brown seeks rest, with production halted since last June and 400 to 600 workers reassigned.
National Association of Postmasters of the United States outlines proposals at its Indianapolis meeting September 28 to 25. Recommend parcel post and third class mail terminals in every state to ease congestion, bond federal employees, end Sunday holiday compensatory time, curb stamping gaps, tighten egg shipment container rules, with remarks by Postmaster General Harry S. New.
The annual corn and weenie roast of the auxiliary of Roland H. Smith post A L was held Thursday night at the Shenandoah road home of Sheriff elect and Mrs J Horace McClure. Guests enjoyed outdoor banter and songs before moving inside for a generous time. Three cheers for the McClures were given as the event closed with high praise for the hosts and committee chair Evelyn Snow.
An unusually large Ramona council meeting Thursday night welcomed visitors including Great Pocahontas Corn M. Plaisted and past Pocahontas Eva M. Knowles. Ivetta Hawkes was noted as keeper of records and Alta E. Doughty as keeper of wampum. degree work impressed attendees.refreshments and committee chairs were listed.
Rufus Cable, 90, Kansas City Kansas pioneer settler, died at his daughter's home. Born in Lawrenceville Pennsylvania in 1824, he moved West in 1856 and, per the state historical society, named the Garden of the Gods in Colorado. He helped lay out Colorado City as one of ten planners.
Italy's wheat crop drops by 10 million quintals to 48 million, just above average. The government bans wheat exports, lowers flour duties, and plans to import about 26 million quintals of grain amid global scarcity, raising costs.
The funeral of Franconia P., wife of Dennis N. Lewis, was Wednesday afternoon of last week at her home. Rev. George P. D. Riley of the Nazarene church officiated. Bearers were her two sons Ralph and Alton Lewis and two sons-in-law Henry Leask and Clarence Warner.
Mrs Leonard Lord and her son Lawrence are spending several days in Boothbay Harbor enjoying the seaside setting and local sights.
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