Seed Improvement in Maine Farms Through Inspection System
At a Augusta meeting the Maine Seed Improvement Association outlined its history from experimental work in developing better seed to a certified program. Seed from inspected fields bears a blue merit tag signed by inspectors, ensuring traceability and quality. The program covers potatoes and oats, funds inspections per acre, and seeks market access for seed while educating youth on agriculture.
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Augusta
Maine Seed Improvement Association
Maine Dairyman’s Association
Department of Agriculture and Seed Improvement Association
Maine
Hulled Corn a Noted Farm By-Product Venture
A Maine column highlights hulled corn as a profitable farm by product. Mrs. Laura Cutting of Phippsburg plans to start a regular hulled corn route, following in the tradition of her late father in law John Cutting who supplied Phippsburg and Bath. The article notes easy sales and adds a state revenue figure from auto registrations of over 366000 dollars.
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Laura Cutting
Phippsburg
John Cutting
Bath
Not a corn factory other things better for Sagadahoc County
Sagadahoc County in Bowdoinham Maine is not suited for a corn factory. W B Kendall argues the bay and surrounding land limit cultivation, with nearby Lisbon Gardiner and forested areas reducing viability. He urges visitors to recognize local advantages and suggests planning a visit.
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Bowdoinham
Sagadahoc
Lincoln County
Bowdeinham
Merrymeeting Bay
Cathance
Mallett Road
Kennebec River
Lisbon
Brunswick
Gardiner
W. B. Kendall
Poultry Covered by Sheep Damage Law Says Maine Farmer
The Maine Farmer clarifies that the damaged animal act extends to poultry and domestic animals. When dogs or wild animals kill such animals the owner can file a complaint with municipal officers who assess full value plus 50 percent for keeping. Damages are paid from the town treasury and funded by the dog license. The note ends by asking how town officers would handle a skunk incident.
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Maine
Cold Bed Warming Exercise From Old Exchange
A short tip suggests warming a cold bed by lying on the back with blankets tucked in. Alternate drawing up and extending each leg about 100 times to trigger a glow, move blood from brain to muscles, and induce sleep. Feeble readers can start with a few strokes and rest before continuing.
Want Advertising Free Insertion Offer
J F Upton of Winnegance Maine promotes a reader Want Advertising column in the Independent offering free insertion for ordinary size ads. Readers are urged to send copy personally to see it appear in the next issue.
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The
Independent
J. F. Upton
Winnegance
FOR SALE AND LOCAL GRANGE MEETING NOTES
FOR SALE-Just received shin gles in top condition at fair prices by Brunswick Coal Co. In Topsham an eight room house with ell and stable, central location, large lot. E H Phinney Tops ham. Merrymeeting Grange hosted County Deputy Charles Sadler of Brunswick with vocal solo, reading, discussion on womens earnings, and a treasurer’s report. Members 29, visitors present. Delegates named to State Grange. Favorite receipts featured include Charlie Berry’s potato doughnuts and Hortense Cannon’s brownies.
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Brunswick Coal Co
Topsham
E. H. Phinney
Topsam
Merrymeeting Grange
Charles Sadler
Brunswick
Blanche
Edward White
Charles White
Win Gould
Elizabeth Bishop
Georgia Berry
C. M. White
Seed Improvement Association
Grange
Albert Henderson
State Grange
Charlie Berry
Hortense Cannon
Fair dealing urged in Bath market prices and practices
A Bath market note argues farmers should not undercut retail prices by selling wholesale or below cost. It discusses dealer roles, market conditions, and price awareness. It lists current prices for grains, hay, and feed, plus holiday poultry and produce trends in Bath.
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Schumacher
Bath
Kennebec River
Rebuilding the Bay Bridge Near Merrymeeting Bay
Citizens urge cost relief on iron bridges and discuss plans to rebuild the old Bay Bridge across Merrymeeting Bay. Local towns like Topsham Bowdoinham and others express desire for a restored connection and invite public input.
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Merrymeeting Bay
Topsham
Bowdeinham
Farm and Home Notes and Quick Health Remedies
Hot milk heated to the highest safe temperature is advised as a refreshing stimulant for colds or fatigue, providing quick strength and nourishment. A light humor note mentions felons going out of fashion, then oddly suggests jamming a lemon wedge into a felon finger as potential advice for sufferers.
Pomona Grange Meets Progressives in New Hall at Richmond Corner
Next Wednesday December 27 Saga dahoc County Pomona Grange joins Progressive Grange in Richmond Corner's new hall. Clifton Toothaker of Richmond will report on State Grange in Bangor. Nellie Dingley greets. Fifth degree conferred. W H Gould of Bowdeinham and William M Dingley of Richmond discuss stock investment profits in one year.
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Sagadahoc County
Pomona Grange
Progressive Grange
Richmond Corner
Clifton Toothaker
Richmond
State Grange
Bangor
Nellie Dingley
W. H. Gould
Bowdeinham
William M. Dingley
West Bath Grange Plans Officers Installation Night
West Bath Grange will skip next Monday’s meeting on the 25th. On Monday evening January 1, officers will be installed and a supper will follow, with State Lecturer C. O. Purinton of Bowdoinham slated to conduct the installation.
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West Bath Grange
C. O. Purinton
Bowdoinham
Dromore Grange to Elect Officers Deferred by Weather
Election of officers for Dromore Grange Phippsburg was postponed due to bad weather and will be on the agenda at the next meeting Tuesday evening.
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Dromore Grange
Phippsburg
Express Companies Face Proposed Federal Control
Mortimer P. Lee sues for government oversight after egg shipments are damaged or lost urging Congress to allow a controlling commission over express firms. The Rural New Yorker backs him noting no current law holds carriers responsible for vast losses, while Maine Poultry Association head George P. Coffin is reelected. A Bowdoinham Neighborhood Club forms. Harold J. Shaw discusses cow rations, soil care, and poultry.
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Mortimer P. Lee
Wilson
Express
Congress
Lee
New Yorker
Fraudulent sheep loss payments alarm Bangor
The Bangor News accuses Bangor officials of paying for damages to sheep that never existed, suggesting a broad fraud in a profitable industry. The piece questions how officials could be fooled repeatedly.
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Bangor News
Bangor
Prices for Old Paper Rise as Junk Dealers Pay More
Last week the Independent listed prices for paper and rags from junk dealers. A Bath woman reportedly secured 75 cents for book paper after a higher offer. Nearby cities now offer up to $1 for old magazines and 50 cents for old newspapers.
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Independent
National game preserve idea for each state
The article argues a national game preserve for North Carolina could inspire a program for all states to protect native wildlife and birds from extinction. It notes Maine and other states have suitable wild territory for such parks, suggesting broad adoption.
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North Carolina
Union
Maine
Food economist urges more ice while farmers push potatoes crops
A food economist promotes increased ice consumption while northern farmers advocate potatoes milk poultry and other staples. Frank Coombs of West Bath reports steady yearly income from a crop described as hena right jolong.
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Frank Coombs
West Bath
Hena
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Bath Independent
W. S. Potter
Venia M. Brackett
Bath Savings Inst
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H. McKenney
Pleasant Street
Tel
New England Teachers’ Agency
G. W. Cragie
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Broad Acres
Manchester
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S.C. White Leghorn Ballets
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Bath Market
New York
West
James McFarland
Georgetown
Fied Fiper
Hamlin
Dr. Hirsch
Bath Grain Co
Bay Bridge
Christ
Thompson Bros
Conley’s Specialty Store
George P. Coffin
Freeport
Maine Poultry Association
Next Car
Charles F. Hill
Harold J. Shaw
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