Turkeys and Maine Farmers: Guptill Praises Miss Mahaney
Wm T Guptill of Topsham Maine commissioner of agriculture responds to a question about Miss Mahaney the turkey expert. He recounts visiting her farm and concludes that turkey raising can be highly profitable and practical for Maine farmers. He notes Maine turkey numbers are small and warns against overreliance on cold storage poultry from Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. T. Guptill
Topsham
Commissioner of Agriculture
Independent
Miss Mahaney
Maine
Farmers’ Institutes
Bro. Upton
Sagadahoe County
Texas
Lawrence Jones Leaves Bristol for Vermont Farm
Lawrence Jones of Bristol Maine plans a move to a farm near Richmond Vermont. He holds 115 acres with 14 in cultivation and the rest wooded, a former plantation site with a stone barn and existing fruit trees. The family is praised for New England thrift as they start anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Jones
Bristol
Maine
Jones
Richmond
New England
Beet Seed Industry Grows to Meet Sugar Output
The nation needs 16 000 acres to raise beet seed for sugar beet growers. The note illustrates the scale of the beet sugar manufacturing industry expanding in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Milking 100 Cows Man Opposes Tuberculin Test For Cattle
At the State Dairy conference in Augusta, George E. Merrill of Gray argues against tuberculin for detecting bovine tuberculosis. He cites questions of human transmission, test reliability, German origins, and prefers physical exams claiming 85 to 95 percent detection. He also accuses health officials and writers of hysteria and notes federal inspectors pass 95 percent of slaughtered cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
George E. Merrill
Gray
Board of Health
Germany
Herman Biggs
New York
Moore
Cornell University
Indiana Agricultural College
Italy
Premium winners listed at Augusta Maine Dairymen exhibit
Maine Dairymen Association honors list shows Benjamin E. Keay Bowdoin for dairy tub e butter prize Nathan C True Litchfield for print butter George H Dunn Norway top market milk score with True nearby C 8S Pope & Sons Manchester top market cream Frank S Adams Bowdoin wins seed association prize for Spaulding Rose potatoes Harold Shaw Topsham best 16 ears corn Frank St Adams earns prizes for early and late market corn M G Keay Bowdoin for yellow eye beans and other Bean prizes C M White Bowdoinham Low s Champion beans and Banner oats Bowdoinham wheat barley rye buckwheat and grain exhibit totals plus Boys judging and potato club prizes led by Neil S Bishop Bowdoinham and Clarence B Gould Bowdoinham with profit award for greatest bushel profit and subscrip tion to New England Homestead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta
Maine Dairymen’s Association
Benjamin E. Keay
Bowdoin
Nathan C. True
Litchfield
George H. Dunn
Norway
Nathan True
Pope & Sons
Manchester
Frank
Adams
Maine Seed Improvement
Low
MG. Keays
MG. Keay
Nathan
Edwin A. Lamoreau
Bowdoinham
Neil S Bishop
New England
Dro More Grange Elects Officers for Winter Session
Dro more Grange held a brief meeting on December 26 electing officers led by R. H. Purington as master and J. F. Upton as overseer. Installations planned for January 2 with a lecturer program including songs, duets, conundrums, and readings by Miss Rafnell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dromore Grange
R. H. Purington
J. F. Upton
Fannie Merry
Ralph Trask
D. A. Merry
S. C. Campbell
James E. Perry
George D. Weston
A. H. Goodwin
Annie Purington
Ceres
Hattie Goodwin
Pomona
Marion Rafnell
Plora
Nelle Cutting
Grange Choir
Bessie Dickinson
Miss Rafnell
A. Merry
Maine State Grange marks 50th year in Bangor
The Maine State Grange in Bangor marks its 50th year. State Master W. J. Thompson urged funding roads by a state income tax while opposing urban boulevard trunk lines. Co O Purinton highlighted the order’s teaching role in education and charity alongside agriculture. Two executive members were re elected. Sagadahoc delegates praised Bangor hospitality and Bath readiness to host in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bangor
W. J. Thompson
China
Maine
Thompson
Co. O. Purinton
Bowdoinham
George Alden
Gorham
E. T. Clifford
Winthrop
Mrs Guptill Wins Big With Maine Turkeys
Mrs. W. T. Guptill of Topsham reports profitable results from turkey breeding with two recent sales to breeders. A former knock for Maine's poultry industry, her success hints Maine may reclaim a leading role in turkey production.
Wool Price Prediction by Skowhegan Buyer
Fred Pollard a 90 year old veteran wool buyer from Skowhegan says wool will rise above 40 cents. He believes market demand and quality wool will push prices higher in coming months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pollard
Skowhegan
Happiness Is a Great Thing to Have
A brief reflection on happiness, asking who bears the fault if you lack your share and noting the value of joy in life.
Notes for Farmers Hint at 750000 for Maine Roads
The Treasury plans 750000 for Maine road work next season while a Orono forestry class gains practical trimming experience. Observers discuss a 2 cent coin, bees wintering tips, a hospital burn incident, and freight car shortages impacting fertilizer delivery to farmers. W T Guptill attends the Southern Commercial Congress with Wilson and Bryan. Maine farmers engage with New England milk groups as boycotts emerge over high prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Fertilizer Association
Kerosene Fire Hazard Hits Lisbon Farmer
The article reports on Clifford Wildes of Lisbon who suffered severe burns from using kerosene to hasten his stove fire. The piece cautions that repeated risky use of kerosene can lead to dangerous explosions and injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Wildes
Lisbon
Milk Producers Meet in Bath to Form New Branches
Sagadahoc County dairymen convene in Bath at 10 30 a m called by Pattee secretary of the New England Milk Producers Association to form new branches across New England. The aim is better market conditions and higher profits for producers with an arm to control butter and cheese imports. Frank S Adams of Bowdoin is listed as a supporter and is expected at Bath.
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Bath
Sagadahoc
Pattee
New England Milk Producers Association
New England
Frank S. Adams
Bowdoin
Belgian Hares The One Man Still Believes in Them
The Belgian Hare fad faded from Richmond life though a few remain active. Major Shorey of Bridgton has left the business, but a brusque Rural New Yorker note shows continued interest with breeder A. F. Eilenberger of Erie County New York asserting higher earnings from Belgian hare stock than from cows and poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Major Shorey
Bridgton
New Yorker
A. F. Eilenberger
Erie Co
N. Y
Poultry Notes From Wiseman & Son Farm Lewiston
Wiseman & Son's poultry operation in Lewiston covers 125 acres with 2500 fruit trees and capacity for 2000 laying hens. Advice on egg production stresses a dry mash, grit, shell, charcoal, water, and beet tops or cabbage and potatoes as treats. Feed includes corn and wheat in moderation plus a 200 lb bran 100 lb meal 100 lb oats mix with middlings beef scrap and flour to boost egg yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Wiseman & Son
Lewiston
Grange Meeting Notes and State Resolutions
Four candidates for degrees at Westport Grange Saturday evening. Maine State Grange endorses prohibition and woman suffrage, supports dairy industry expansion, calls for farmer representation on the highway commission, and urges parcel post style reforms. Controversy over health committee report leads to remittance and expunged accusations about rural living conditions. B Walker McKeen discusses the Federal Loan Act as a future boon for farmers.
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Westport Grange
Bodwell
Phippsburg
Dirigo
Brunswick
Enterprise
Richmond
Sagadahoc
Bowdoin
Topsham Grange
Woolwich
Five Islands
Ohio
Licking County
Maine
Grange
Congress
Milliken
New England
State Highway Commission
State Grange
Public Health Committee
B. Walker McKeen
Maine State Grange
Household Hints for Lard, Pumpkin Pies and Puddings
Practical kitchen tips and recipes from the era. It covers rendering lard with baking soda, keeping lard fresh with salt, pumpkin pie filling using pumpkin pulp, milk, eggs and ginger, and a Christmas pudding method with bread crumbs jam and a light meringue frosting.
Drive Them Off Rats Cited By Path Grain Co Ad
Path Grain Co. reacts to a wire rat trap story by sending an advertisement for a rat and mouse exterminator. The notice stresses fast action against rats, noting farmers often overlook the pest they harbor and the damage it causes on their farms.
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The
Path Grain Co
Maine Woman Reveals Secret to Raising Turkeys
Mrs. Guptill of Topham, Maine, shares a method for raising turkeys in the state, prompting readers to consider turkey as a holiday dish. The article notes common question from households about what to serve and presents the local farmer’s approach.
Fire destroys Oscar Davis farm loss four thousand dollars
Fire wipes out livestock including five cows two neliers a colt and three hogs along with hay and crops at Oscar Davis West Durham causing about 4000 dollars damage with 1500 dollars insured. Rev J H Little Bethel Universalist minister remembered as former Worthy Chaplain of the Maine State Grange. Home fire prevention tips urge ladders and prompt water use to curb blazes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Davis
West Durham
J. H. Little
Bethel Universalist
Maine State Grange
Farm Notes Prompt Hospitality and Hay Dilemma
A farmer advises hosting guests at home and discusses surplus hay with low market prices. Emphasizes humane treatment of horses, noting they have nerves and feel pain, and urges not to let horses suffer.
Livestock urged as key to Maine farm prosperity
Inspector Boyden Bearce warns that Maine sheep numbers have dropped since 1912 by 27 416 and urges farmers to bolster cattle and beef production. He stresses profitable by products, efficient care, and avoiding abandonment of livestock despite discourage ments. He notes meat packers profit from carcasses but advocates ongoing stock movement and manure utilization as core farm fundamentals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boyden Bearce
Maine
Armour
Swift
Morris
Mr. Bearce
America
High cost of living eyed by Agriculture Secretary
Secretary Houston notes that higher production and better distribution can ease living costs. Government data value the nation's important farm crops at 7.64 billion dollars for the year, led by corn and cotton. A 15 acre Fryeburg potato farm incurs production costs of 54 cents per bushel. Albert W. Elliott urges more wool production in the U S. Bath sells cold storage eggs at 50 cents a dozen as farmers seek markets.
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Houston
U. S. Department of Agriculture
B. Walker McKeen
Fryeburg
L. F. Addison
Leeds
Lewiston
Addison
Sec
Albert W. Elliott
Boston
American Association of Woolen and Worsted Manufacturers
New York
United States
Eclectic Oil Ad Offers Dr Thomas Remedy for Croup
Advertisement claims Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil treats child croup, safe for kids, small amounts needed. Priced 25c and 60c, available in all drug stores.
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Boards of Health
Ddromore Grange
Mrs. Guptill
Sagadahoc County
Healty
W. T. Guptill
Southern Commercial Congress
Norfolk
Wilson
William Jennings Bryan
Josephus Daniels
Navy
Larro
Stevens
Grandin
Kimball Bros. Co
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