Rodwell Grange Anniversary Observed With Dinner and Elections
Rodwell Grange held an all day meeting December 4 to mark an anniversary of the order with a program and dinner. The 1917 officers elected include A C Johnson Master Fred A Curtis Overseer Julia Johnson Lecturer Emma Sylvester Secretary M J Moore Gatekeeper Carrie Pye Ceres Mary Sylvester Pomona Ruby Richardson Flora Myrtle Pye and a deputy to Bodwell. state grange dues are noted as paid.
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Bishop
Henderson
Edgecomb
Charles M. White
Ned White
Emma Ferguson
Hortense Cannon
Albert Henderson
Frank Hackett
Geo
Hackett
Margaret Purinton
Berry
Nelson
Rodwell Grange
A. C. Johnson
Fred A. Curtis
Julia Johnson
Lizzie R. Carr
Emma Sylvester
M. J. Moore
Carrie Pye
Ceres
Mary Sylvester
Pomona
Ruby Richardson
Flora
Myrtle Pye
Bodwell
State Grange
New York City
New York
New York State
Bryan
United States
Tobey
Great Amercian
Bryans
Wayne Grange
West Bath Grange
Sadler
Brunswick
Maine State Grange activities in Bangor for December meeting
The Maine State Grange plans a reception by the Chamber of Commerce in Bangor on Monday evening December 18 before the annual session opening in Bangor City Hall December 17 to 19. Rail rates are reduced for attendees and Bangor hotels list daily rates from $1 to $2.75 with private-house rooms available by contacting W. A. Hennessy. Delegates’ traveling expenses are paid by the State Grange. Fifth and Sixth Degree ceremonies are scheduled with respective fees of 25 cents and $1.00, and officer elections and lectures are noted for Sagadahoc Bowdoin Center Dirigo and Topsham Granges.
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Maine State Grange
Chamber of Commerce and Citizens of
Bangor
Bangor City Hall
Bangor Hotel
W. A. Hennessy
Bangor Chamber of Commerce
Market Prices Fall After Thanksgiving Poultry Surge
The Thanksgiving market saw turkeys spike and sales slump as high wholesale prices 38 to 50 cents a pound hindered demand. By week’s end prices eased with poultry and eggs abundant and butter and potatoes fluctuating. farmers faced higher feed costs and scarce beans, while Christmas outlook appears bare for many farm goods.
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Prince Edwards Island
Boston
John Beal
Brunswick
Canada
Bath
A Big Sheep Man in Maine Leads Industry Revival
A National Sheep Conference in Philadelphia urges more sheep. In Maine, W. B. Kendall of Bowdoinham manages nearly 1000 head and is among New England's top breeders, contributing to restoring a once strong industry.
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Philadelphia
Maine
W. B. Kendall
Bowdeinham
Kendall
New England
Brunswick Prices Tug at Market Before Thanksgiving
Beans are 25 cents in Brunswick with light demand. Grocers offer seven dollars to farmers who ask eight. Chickens sell for 22 to 28 cents. Turkeys opened at 42 cents but fell to 35 and 26 cents on Wednesday before Thanksgiving and bought at 20 cents the next morning.
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Brunswick
Maine State Poultry Show in Portland Next Week
The Maine State Poultry Show runs December 12 to 15 in Portland featuring poultry, pigeons, and cats with attractions for enthusiasts and exhibitors from across the region.
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Maine
Portland
Splendid Opportunities in the Sheep Industry in Maine
A 1916 letter from F. Upton in Winnegance Maine to Kendall urges openness to sheep farming. He praises the American Breeder magazine, notes rising wool prices from 45 to about 50 cents per pound, and invites readers to visit Sagadahoc County to learn about sheep reintroduction and better breeding lines.
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Kendall
F. Upton
Winnegance
Maine
Upton
Agricultural Department of the Independent
Sagadahoe
Long Branch Farm
Sagadahoc County
Good Endorsement to Upton for Press Work
A letter from E. H. Libby expresses support for Upton in a new venture, praising his abilities and urging collaboration. Libby offers help to advance the cause through press efforts and invites contact for any needed assistance.
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Bro. Upton
E. H. Libby
Bottles and Rags speaker urges efficiency in Lewiston
F Ernest Holman of Portland addressed about a hundred people in Lewiston on Saturday night. He contrasted a junk man’s chant with a Boston City Club remark about a bottle of beer, urging the audience to keep away from the bar to stay efficient.
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F. Ernest Holman
Portland
Lewiston
Boston
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Park& Pollard
Park & Pollard CO
Canal St
Mass
the Park & Pollard CO
Mark
Canal & 139
Friend Sts
N Mass
Canal Street
Great Grange
Sagadahoc Grange
Bowdoin Center
Erland Rogers
Herbert Adams
Lizzie Small
Lester Nelson
Oscar Hatch
Nellie Hatch
T. W. Skelton
C. M.marshall
Carleton Bailey
Katherine Mulligan
Mary Rogers
Plorence Merryman
Carmeline Rogers
Dromore Grange
Phippsburg
Dirigo Grange
Dirigo Grange Hall
Farmers’ Institute
John F. Baker
Bowdoin
Margaret Mahaney
Massachusetts
Topsham Grange
George T. Files
Bowdoin College
Belgium
Netherlands
Bliss
William H. Gould
Bowdoinham
Independent
George D. Weston
C. Jh.mason
Schumacher
Cumberland County
Pomona Grange
Patrons of Husbandry
Pythian Temple
Edward Chapman
C. O. Purington
Minot Corner
Merrymeeting Grange
Bowdoinham Grange
Mahoo Ferry
Thompson Bros. Bath
Conley’s Specialty Store
North Carolina
West
Michigan
Libby
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