Orange hawkweed and king devil weed described as obnoxious garden weeds
The article classifies orange hawkweed and king devil weed as invasive ornamentals turned weeds in Maine. It details their growth, spreading by roots and runners, their detrimental impact on grass, and recommends clean culture as the only reliable control, noting attempts with salt or kerosene are ineffective.
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Europe
Maine
Mui Acretiarad
Yes
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
Rockland Sightseers and Seafaring Folks Chronicle
Local notes report J Malcolm Tarbox of Rock land on furlough from naval reserves and a large passenger list to Boston. Arrest fines for intoxication paid. several residents travel to Boston and Revere Beach. Sailors, ship work, and town activities wrap praise for season prospects as steamer and towboat movements continue along the coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Malcolm Tarbox
Rockland
Naval Reserves
Boston
Keegan
Gordon Miller
Frank Deering, Jr
Revere Beach
Local Jottings From Bath Area Social Notes
Oliver Moses returns from Bempkins Island for weekend. Nurse Ruby Frazee from Worcester at home on vacation. Edward H. Sampson opens a Variety store on Washington Street. Verna Michaud of Waterville visits Mrs. Harry M. Adams Center Street. J. C. DeGruchy and son enjoy two weeks with Rufus Lombard at Happy Nook. Various residents travel, work changes, and local notices including naval reserve opportunities and court rumors.
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Oliver Moses
Bempkins Island
Ruby Frazee
Worcester
Edward H. Sampson
Washington Street
Verna Michaud
Waterville
Harry M. Adams
Center Street
J. C. DeGruchy
Stoneham
Rufus Lombard
Happy Nook
Emerson Glidden
Portsmouth
N. H
Kittery Navy Yard
Lester Pratt
Charles Brackley
Pratt
Fairfield Sanitarium
Rufus Small
Cambridge
Boston & Maine R. A
Landlord Jackson
King Tavern
Wiscasset
Coast Artillery
Wakefield
Fort Baldwin
First Naval Reserve District
Br. C. Plummer
Bronx
New York
Poland
Brunswick
Lewiston
T. G. McDonald
Woolwich
Tat Benjani T Garrison
Hrdiana
U. S. Medical Corps
Alderman Tobey
Quincy
Tobey
O. F. Coffin
Noy E. French
Damariscotta
N. Y
Toledo
U.S
Keegan
Eat More Corn Urges Shifting To Corn as Human Food
The department urges wider use of corn in the diet as a human food substitute for wheat. It notes only a small share of the US corn crop is consumed by people and argues boosting consumption could add millions of bushels for nourishment without impacting livestock feed.
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United States
Can Sweet Corn Processing Instructions
Instructions describe canning sweet corn. After harvest remove husks and silk, blanch five minutes in boiling water, cool briefly, cut from the cob, and pack into hot jars or cans to 1/2 inch of the top. Add boiling water to fill, then seal.
Warning on Rhubarb Leaves Spoiling Meals
United States Department of Agriculture specialists warn against eating rhubarb leaves due to poisonous substances. Several letters to the department note that newspapers and magazines promote using the leaves for greens, which has led to disastrous results.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Deepartment
Thabarh Caves
Potato disease control guidance from early 20th century notes
A dated guide recommends Bordeaux mixture with lead arsenate to prevent late blight and Colorado potato beetle. It advises spraying every two weeks, extended in dry weather with few pests, and a thorough protective spray after mid July. Cool wet conditions suggest weekly to every five days spraying per USDA notes.
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United States Department of Auriculture
Hand Sprayers and Lurrel Pumps for Garden and Farm
For home gardens small hand sprayers suffice. On half to three acre potato patches with orchard trees or small fruits a lurrel spray pump is recommended. It mounts on a fifty gallon barrel and can be moved on a homemade two wheel cart or farm wagon. When using a cart the nozzle can spray four rows backward and forward, but effective results require two passes in opposite directions.
Canning and farming tips urge parasite guard for sheep
An article urges cornbelt farmers to guard against stomach parasites in flocks through pasture changes and timely grain. It notes that clean forage, proper feeding, and fenced pastures reduce losses and boost profits, while outlining wartime canning and drying efforts and a Pemaquid excursion with a missed dinner.
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Great Eornbelt
England
Prices and goods listed in Bath market circular
A fragmented market listing shows prices for vegetables fruits meats and staples. Items include potatoes lettuce squash onions oats wheat cottonseed and flour with prices per head per bag per cwt and per barrel noted in a mid century style domestic trade notice.
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Ehetary
Bath notices and community briefs from the Sagadahoc court
Local items report resignations and duty resumes in Bath as Leah Farnham and Gladys Berry return to teaching and bookstore work. Soldiers from Bath plan a role in George Popham Day at Popham Beach. Probate notices in Bath involve Edward A. Williams and Alfred H. Beal handling wills and letters testamentary with court orders and published notices.
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Gladys Berry
Shaw's
Burnham
Bath Soldier Boys
Popham
George Popham
Eagen
Brockton
Mildred McPherson
Reunion Plans for 24th and 28th Maine Regiments at Togus
The 24th and 28th Maine Regiment Associations will hold their reunion this year at Togus on September. Court actions in Sagadahoc include probate orders in Bath with notices to heirs and executors. Executrix notice for Lucetta Platt estate issued in Topsham. admins for James E. Fish estate of Bath seek claims and payments.
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Evuwari A. Williams
Sagadahoc
TL. Thompson
Justicn of the Peace Stati
Maine
Nwug
Bath
Ote
State OF Mainf
Alfred HW
Commonwealth
Sagadabor
Wde
Alfred IL P. Beal
Maclauchusetts
Frank A. Lynch
State OF
James
Lowell
Yrus W. Longley
Maine Regiment
Togus
W. Frank Jewell
Helen A. Jewell
Woloesburg
Sagadahoe
Linerust
Walter S. Glidden
Eleanor Snow
Mary WA. Bases
Lucetta Platt
Topsham
Carlton Lancaster
Bowdoinham
W Lancaster
James E. Fish
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Department of Agriculture
Washington
Diecer King
George Kennedy
Portland
Milton Loring
Sioux
Isabel
EF. J. McCausland
W. A. McLean
Chede Hanpy
Harry J. Elliott
Mitchell
Mate J. Whittall
Whittall
Whittall Mills
A’ Vaki
W. G. Small
Ki Iveler Towkboat Co
Hen
Cameron
Mary Cameron
Bay
Thompsons
Ruth Thompson
Fred
Jin Higgins
Fred B. Higgin
Boothing Harbor
U. S
Merchant Marine
National
Ars
Charles M. Jincoln
New York World
Hamiston
Police Department
Haraden
Westport
Boothbay
Islands
Fort Popham
Kennebre
Ivines
Women’s Service League
University of Maine Agricultural Extension Service
The
League
J. H. Walsh
Damariscotta Herald
Liberty Loan
John H. Hyde
Lynn
Mre. Tryde
New Ocean House
Swampscott
John J. Farrin
New Tremont Hotel
George L. Farvin
Middle St
Jamies Shine
Shine
Kurt Baldwin
Lincoln Campbell
Central Maine Power Co
York Street
Campbell
Mart L. Gilbert
Osgood Gilbert
Mark
Stonington
Occood Hias
Crond
Plattsburg
Fred R. Lord
Augusta
George Nichols
Clarence P. Oaker
Robinson Lane
Thomas G. Sullivan
Front Street
William C. Conway
Bath Opera House
Fred Sears
Conway
Texas Steamship Co
SHEED
Walt Mason
Vointer
Tomiatoes
Mother
Dad
National Emergency Food Garden Commmission
Maryland Building
Washington, D.C
Bhimial Ray Ie
Pemaquid
Red Cross Society
Hingry
Sunttharaden
Pzicis
Leah Farnham
Edward A. Williams
Georgetown
Said
Henry Totmain
Corgetown
Ruth A. Totman
Heth AO Totman
James S. Lowell
Cyrus W. Longley
New England Telephone Co
Chester Leavitt
Bath Iron Works
Longley
Register
Sophia Niles
Bowdoin
Lincoln E. Rogers
SearEee
F. Morris
Charles A. Corliss
Fletcher
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