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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1912
Page
6
The November issue from the Department of Agriculture outlines dairy product investigations for the quarter ending September, with a 12 page pamphlet covering samples from various places in the State. It emphasizes sanitary methods and yields background on dairy practices and public interest in food quality.
The hog market shows a sharp shortage with southern markets Kansas City Omaha Sioux City and Chicago sourcing scarce supplies. Demand remains strong as feed conditions worsen and winter runs approach with prices likely to reach about ten dollars, while hogs remain scarce for buyers.
An advertisement urges parents to build up blood with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People for pale irritable youths. It cites benefits of pure red blood for growth nerves and digestion, and quotes a testimonial from Mrs G P Tanville of Niles Michigan who improved after use. Pills priced 40 cents per box with six boxes for sale by the Dr Williams Medicine Co.
A Farn and Fireside piece recounts a farmer’s wife tale about telephone eavesdropping in countryside areas. The article notes widespread lack of conscience when the bells ring, details a malfunctioning line, and urges decency, a by law, and a manager with backbone to cut off troublesome sets.
Supt William White of the FL P Converse Co talked in Portland on Wednesday to restart the Bath Tron Works which had been suspended for months due to material shortages. Four carloads of frames shipped from Pittsburg on November 20 were reported in Portland. The project will frame the building install the roof and place glass in about three weeks with White also active on contracts in Exter New Hampshire and New Bedford Massachusetts.
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station outlines a year round program of green foods for laying hens. It covers green corn fodder, cabbage, mangolds, clover and alfalfa, oats sprouted greens, and dwarf Essex rape, with a focus on maintaining digestion and liver health, boosting production, and outlining feeding cautions for raving flocks.
An 19th century note advises housing for about one hundred hens on light porous soil with a southern exposure. It prescribes four square feet per bird, a 15 by 25 foot house, concrete flooring with cobblestone subfloor, a six inch elevated foundation, and airtight three walls to prevent drafts while allowing fresh air from the south side.
The College of Agriculture at Orono Maine announces four winter short courses Dairying General Agriculture Horticulture and Poultry Management each lasting four or three weeks starting January and February with no tuition fees only rail fare board and lodging estimated at 4 5 to 5 per week. A Maine farmer praised the program saying it provided great benefit and hopes to attend again.
The federal government will spend about 125000 this fiscal year to promote farm management education through agents who will teach farmers and local organizations. Plans foresee expanding to counties, with a goal of matching funds locally to cover agent salaries and expenses.
The article lauds Bath's urban forestry under a dedicated City Forester, noting improved tree trimming, scientific methods, and efforts to control brown tail moth nests with new spraying ideas. It contrasts old cutting practices with modern, systematic care and cites community appreciation. It also discusses a December essay on prudent spending and personal value.
The government plans to spend about 125000 dollars through June 30 next year and raise an equal amount in participating counties. The combined total for farm management demonstration promotion would reach 250000 dollars.
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