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Newspaper
Barre Daily Times
Location
Barre, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1920
Page
8
The article advises applying top dressing broadly over garden soil to reach plant roots. Scatter fertilizer evenly between plants, avoid direct contact with stems, and hoe in lightly. Recommend about one to two pounds per 2 feet of ground and a handful per tomato plant, noting root systems need space to access nutrients.
A Vermont extension report describes a new control for the apple maggot using five pounds of arsenate of lead in one hundred gallons of water. Apply first in late June or early July, with a second spray two weeks later, ensuring thorough coverage of trees. Widely used in New England and New York, the method targets varieties such as Maiden Blush, Alexander, and McIntosh, and may allow standard spray schedules to control the pest after initial suppression.
The Barre Daily Times reports fair conditions tonight and Thursday with moderate temperatures and light to moderate west winds.
A collage of local notices from Barre features hats discounts at Mrs J A Witham and visits by Allan D Smith of Cabot. It records church choir rehearsals, a tool sharpeners meeting, a Mid-summer pond outing, and a five-piece Scott’s orchestra. Also noted are a Universalist school picnic, a St Andrew’s club meeting, and a visit by Mrs Annie Watkins of Concord.
A heartfelt note of gratitude expresses thanks to those who offered support and kindness. It acknowledges neighbors and friends for their sympathy and assistance during a difficult time.
Regular meeting of Sons of Veterans auxiliary at 8 pm this Wednesday. Alex Cooper returns from New York work. Rural Letter Carrier association set a annual meeting at Montpelier city hall Thursday at 7 30 pm. Universalist Sunday school pie event Thursday leave church 1 0 pm. Mrs Julia Durette recently moved from Central Street rides with family. Knights of Columbus baseball squad to practice 3 30 pm today and uniforms handed out. Dana Smith’s record serving 134 people this year on East Barre road before supplies ran short. Barre council No 401 to meet Thursday 7 30 pm on an important matter. all members urged. W U T U ladies and guests visited Myre Ko Milker on Elm Street social evening with linen gift. Captain Edward Kane arrives to lead Barre Salvation Army branch. he replaces Amer Sof, moving to Burlington. Anderson continues in Hartford connections. Convention notes praise Gov. Coolidge nomination as unified choice for vice presidency. delegates expressed freely without pledges or side deals, supporters say it reflects the convention mood, not expediency. Springfield Mass Union.
The Graniteville meeting of Brane No 12 will be held in Stitesball on Wednesday June 23 at 7:20 PM for the election of officers. There will be regular business of the Leaf Camp and other local lodge matters. Saturday evening June 24 at 7:90 PM set for additional proceedings.
Marshfield notes show Mickey the great seven rers is billed for a Friday evening event at Cabot town hall on June 25 with a big dance after the picture.
The town hall program showcases a notable seven reel film featuring Mickey, drawing local attention. Aimed at pleasing residents, the screening promises a lively community event with entertainment and regional interest.
A garbled notice recalls the bereaved and the many neighbors who offered sympathy and aid. Ethel Smith Mayen Harden and others are named in a tribute of gratitude read during an evening gathering.
At a Montpelier Industrial Corp meeting stockholders voted to sell the Berlin street building and Delue company machinery to United States Clothes Pin Co for about 23000 dollars. New owners plan to use the plant as an auxiliary to their current business and expect a clean-up if the duck sloth on hand is sold. Ankling reports of a break in at the Mont her & Wells River section house and a handcar theft were noted as investigation proceeded. A new Boston & Maine schedule envisions a New York sleeper on the 4 10 train and chair car to Boston on week days. Marriage of Paul Sweeney and Elizabeth Trombley at the Congregational church parsonage. Further state board actions on teacher training courses and hires, naturalization court sessions, and inspections of industrial leaders and reporting requirements. Several local notices on hearings and estate settlements, with travels and field work by state officials.
Rose nurse called today on Mrs J Pe Barber, the county secretary. Michael Cohan left for Andover, Massachusetts to visit relatives a few days. August 1 he enters Judge BE Harvey's law office to begin study of law. General T Johnson is in Newport on military matters.
The Pan American union seeks cooperation for an intensive foreign commerce school in Plattsburgh from July 9 to August 21. Director General Barrett will chair the advisory board with RS Mackitwee heading the lecturer staff. The program targets training for young men and women in Latin American and North American trade to meet growing industry demand.
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