Pomona Master Reports Maine State Grange Growth
Clifton Toothaker, Sagadahoc County Pomona Master, recounts Bangor session details. He notes Maine's Grange strength with 450 subordinate Granges, 30 Pomona Granges, and $12,331 state resources, plus dairy and agricultural outreach tied to the Grange system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Toothaker
Richmond
Sagadahoc
Pomona Grange
Maine
Bangor
Maine State Grange
Portland
Stetson
Order of
Patrons of Husbandry
New Hampshire State Grange
New England Dairy Association
Grange
University of Maine
Department of Agriculture
Pomona Grange Elects New Master at Richmond Corner Meeting
Clifford Toothaker presided over Sagadahoc Pomona Grange with about 100 attendees in the new Progressive Grange hall at Richmond Corner. The fifth degree was conferred, hogs and cows were debated as profitable yearlong investments, and the hall’s new facilities drew praise. Next gathering with Dirigo Grange in Brunswick on January 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Toothaker
Sagadahoc Pomona Grange
Progressive Grange
Richmond Corner
Toothaker
W. H. Gould
Bowdoinham Post Road
EB. R. Stewart
Richmond
Leonard Lemoreau
Albert Henderson
Merrymeeting Grange
Bowdoinham
Harold Hildreth
Topsham
E. O. Tarr
Dirigo Grange
Brunswick
Sagadahoc Milkmen Meet On New England Dairy Plan
Sagadahoc County farmers are called to a Bath meeting on the coming Saturday at 10 a m by the New England Milk Producers Association. Richard Pattee urges every cow owning farmer in New England to attend to hear about the group’s work and aims. The plan seeks better prices, cooperative buying, joint selling, and expanding demand for Made in New England dairy products.
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Sagadahoc
Bath
New England Milk Producers Association
Richard Pattee
Springfield
Mass
New England
Grange Growth and a Deer Despite Woman’s Efforts
Lewis Halden of Norway was kicked by a horse and broke his leg. Four hundred thirty seven new Granges formed in the past year across the United States. A county gains by Grange presence improving spill and neighborly goodwill. A Maine woman who shot a deer without a license and tried to ship it home faced confiscation of the large buck by game wardens in Portland.
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Lewis Halden
Norway
United States
Maine
Portland
Turkey success in Maine revival hopes for farms
Mrs. William T. Guptill of Topsham and wife of Maine's Agriculture Commissioner has notable turkey farming success. The article suggests this may be documented in a Maine agricultural bulletin, inspiring others to try the venture and hoping for a statewide revival of turkey farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Guptill
Topsham
State of
Maine
Secretary Urges Large Scale Sheep Increase in U S
The Secretary of Agriculture calls for expanded sheep raising and greater focus on livstock production, asserting that 50,000,000 additional sheep could be added to U S flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
A Good May Pig Weighs In At 257 Pounds
John D. Rogers of Phippsburg showed his May pig weighing 257 pounds as evidence of good farming. Neat barns accompany the win, underscoring strong husbandry in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Rogers
Phippsburg
Want Ads Grow Farm Business In Independent’s Column
Reader guidance promotes low cost want ads in the Farm and Home Department. The editor offers one free ad to test response, urging farmers to advertise seed, hogs, wood, skills, and crops to reach “Independent” readers and attract buyers or workers.
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The
Independent
Farm and Home Department
Bath Market Prices Rise on Shortage and Storm Delays
The Bath market reports tighter potato prices with Aroostook growers at 4 a barrel, while New York buyers see Maine potatoes around 1.70 a bushel. Prices vary for turnips, beets, carrots, cabbage, onions, celery, and apples. Poultry and eggs remain strong, butter sells well, and grain and hay prices hold with a relief in corn shortages. Local barley and various feeds fetch steady figures as farmers push for higher returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aroostook
New York
Maine
Long Island
Bath
Boston
Market quotes for grains hay and wood in Bath area
Prices show flour winter 9.50 10.50 per barrel spring wheat 100 bushel hay and straw values around 13 to 15 in Bath with higher rates elsewhere. Wood available scarce at 8 per cord. W R Bowker of Phippsburg hauling to Bath as farmers hold for better markets and large hay stocks remain unsold in county barns.
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W. R. Bowker
Phippsburg
Bath
One Reason Sheep Do Not Need Excess Housing
A Sagadahoc County farmer endorses W. B. Kendall on opportunities for Maine sheep and argues state cruelty laws push unnecessary housing. He says ewes endure severe cold and thrive with pasture access, criticizes prosecutions as often owner initiated, and calls for a middle ground between neglect and overcareful confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. B. Kendall
Maine
Sagadahoc
If Will
Man of Judgment and Care Favors Fair Sheep Welfare
Depicted as a prudent guardian, the independent thinker advocates humane animal care, keeping flocks thriving on open range when fit and housed at the barn otherwise, without risking cruelty charges. The tone emphasizes responsible stewardship and lawful treatment.
Maine Farmers Raise Wheat for New Waterville Flour Mill
Maine farmers will supply grain for a Waterville flour mill now under construction and expected to grind by February. Initially wheat will come from the West, with local growers to take a larger stake next season as Maine aims to rebuild its wheat industry.
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Waterville
Maine
Costs on Farm Living Expenses Reported
Government investigation shows the average farm family spends 642 dollars annually on living costs. The farm provides 424 dollars of this and 218 dollars are paid in cash. House rent is valued at 132 dollars.
Goose feather plucking method from reader recommendation
A reader suggests a method for plucking a goose feather by dipping the bird in scalding water then wrapping it in a cloth to steam for 10 minutes. This process is claimed to reduce effort and ease feather removal.
Poultry Shipments to Boston Face Theft Complaints
Shipping live fowl to the Boston market has been common but thefts of crates en route cause frequent complaints from farmers who gain little satisfaction from the losses.
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Boston
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