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Newspaper

Bath Independent

Location

Bath, Maine, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1912

Page

3

Beef Production in Maine Shifts to Efficient Beef Breeding

Professor Campbell outlines Maine’s move toward intensive beef production. Maine can compete with western states by selecting beef type stock, using silos for supplementary feed, and choosing between milk and beef or beef-only systems. Proper crossbreeding and careful feeding aim to shorten time to market while producing 700 pound calves ready for two-year sale at 2200 to 1400 pounds on the hoof.

Maine Prof Campbell LoveTieMen Macnee Ston Hk Inter Mitel Wits Sporkstow Teeemoer Deneaveitik

Dr Williams Pink Pills praised as blood and nerve tonic

An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a doctor prescribed blood tonic and nerve aid. Cited as a non patent medicine now used worldwide for conditions caused by thin blood. Sold at all druggists.

Farmers Clubs Grow From Neighborhood Ties

The farmers are forming neighborhood clubs linked to county and state groups to share tillage methods and home life improvements. Women and girls are invited to join, with aims of sociability, mutual aid, and practical farming advances across Minnesota where 268 clubs had formed by mid month.

Farmers’ Union Granze Soviets of Equity Farmers Ees Leznes Wijed Toweh Tate Itl Harm Minnesota

Rural population and farm clubs in Minnesota Florida counts

The article discusses rural population figures for Minnesota and Florida from census years, noting land areas and comparative growth. It describes farmers clubs as nuclei for community and propaganda, emphasizing the pension of family spirit to widen local influence across neighborhoods and counties.

Minnesota Flordia Dute Wits

National Grange meeting eyed as historic event in Manchester

The State Grange anticipates a record National Grange session in Manchester New Hampshire with many delegates from Maine Vermont Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Leaders urge all members to support and attend the seventh degree ceremonies and spread the push to reach capacity. Special State Grange meetings for the sixth degree are scheduled in Portland Springvale East Auburn Farmington Damariscotta Warren and Branswich with dates in October and November.

Pitlian Portland

Potato Situation Outlook for Current Season

A special department of agriculture report says potatoes will not be a drug on the market this year and should meet normal needs. Total harvest will be less than last year but adequate. heavy carryover from last season and low prices press the crop. Maine is expected to have the largest crop ever. Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota and North Dakota will be normal. New York Ohio Massachusetts and Connecticut show lighter prospects. Overall crop condition runs 1 to 12 percent below last year’s average in places with some states above the year’s average.

L. C. Cerett Department of Agriculture Maine Michigan Minnesota North Dakota Massachusetts Connecticut New York Ohio

Maine Live Stock Breeders Set November Meeting at Orono

The Maine Live Stock Breeders Association will hold its fourth annual meeting November 4 and 5 at the University of Maine in Orono. Programs include Maine Jersey Breeders Maine Guernsey Breeders Association Maine Shorthorn Breeders Association and conferences of other breeders. Holstein breeders plan to form a state association. Details are with the executive committee and will be published soon. President H W Evans of North Bridgeton aims for record attendance. further information from Secretary KR W Redmen Orono.

Maine Live Stock Breeders’ Association University of Maine Orono Maine Jersey Breeders Association Maine Guernsey Maine H. W. Evans North Bridgeton KR. W. Redmen

Proposals for State of Maine Four Per Cent Bonds

State of Maine plans to issue up to 2000000 dollars in four percent serial bonds. Terms run from one to forty years with semi annual interest, awarded to high bidders at the office of the Treasurer of State on October first, 1913. Bonds named State High Grade Bonds to be denominated accordingly.

State of Maine Maine Hizhwar Cmte Treassurer of State Qoeviouer Joe Wine Bath Greorge H. King Nellie F. Jones George King A. D

Pinklets laxative sale promise simple safe remedy

A purported laxative named Pinklets claims to be ready fast and non habit forming. It can be taken with other medicines and aims to treat chronic constipation by establishing regular habits. Sold in 25 cent bottles with additional claims for halting bad breath clearing skin and aiding torpid liver and biliousness.

Why Women Should Try Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound First

A long testimonial letter lies touting Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a preferred remedy for feminine disorders. It claims many women avoid surgery by its use and includes multiple reader letters praising recovery, sleep, appetite, and motherhood after treatment.

Lydia E. Pinkham Cary Maine Charlotte, N. C Ros Sims Wrona St., Charlotte, N. C Lydia E.pinkham

Fier Sale of Young Ducks and Chickens in Winnegince

J F Upton runs a sale in Winnegince Me featuring dressed young ducks and chickens. Contact Tel 268 6 4 26tf for details and orders.

J. F. Upton

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