Alfalfa Crop Progress in Northeastern States
The Massachusetts experiment effort shows alfalfa can be grown with success in the region. Northern seed, inoculated soil, lime and fertilizers aided outcomes across ten counties, with yields from 1 to 6 tons per acre and an average about 2 1/2 tons from fourteen growers.
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Massachusetts Experiment Station
W. P. Brooks
Massachusetts
Nantucket
Dukes
New England
Atlantic Coast
Washington
Planning the Garden to Sell Early for Profit
The article advises starting a small garden near a village to sell vegetables early for higher prices. A quarter to half acre suffices. clear debris, mix well-rotted manure, and apply 125 pounds of high grade fertilizer before cultivating to boost yields and attract early customers.
Diamond Maxwell of Sagadahoc a Maine political figure
Noble Maxwell of Richmond Sagadahoc County is described as a powerful yet speechless senator in the 76th Legislature. He leads on the coal price investigation committee, uses sharp accounting to expose figures, and is nicknamed Diamond Maxwell for his three diamonds and keen arithmetic. Born in Bowdoinham, he is a Republican veteran of state politics and a dredging executive with Rowe Bros Co.
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Noble Maxwell
Richmond
Sagadahoc
Rowe Bros. Co
New England
Senate
House
Maxwell
Senator Morey
Senator More
Senator Maxwell
Rumford Falls
John Sullivay
Bowdoinham
Congress
Portland Press
Life Guards and Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted
An advertisement extols the Life Guards as gallant regiments of the British household troops and advocates Hood's Sarsaparilla as a preventive against March illnesses. It claims the tonic strengthens vital organs and enriches the blood to resist diseases like colds influenza and pneumonia.
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Life Guards
Hood
Causes of Wrecks and Rail Breakage Rise
An article in the March American Magazine notes derailment as the main cause of wrecks, driven by defective tracks or trains. It cites 1911 derailments up 20 percent, more deaths, and 1912 early figures showing sharp rises, with the National Association committee warning rail failures persist as heavy traffic and high speeds increase rail wear.
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Committee On Rails and
The
National Association of Railway Commissioners
Winter Butter Making Demands Careful Practice and Ripening
A Farm and Home writer urges strict attention to equipment cleanliness and cream ripening to produce good butter in winter. Details cover cooling, stirring, churning frequency, and heat, with notes on potential dairy issues and related railroad derailment statistics and political candidate actions.
Red hot polo clash at Alameda features Eddie Higgins on Bath team
Eddie Higgins of Providence, hailed as the fastest player in the country, joins Bath for a red hot polo game at the Alameda this evening. The All Maine team will be formed from the state’s fastest players, chosen by Manager Leydon. Ernest F. Kelley faces a recount bid from James P. Jedsard after a one vote margin in ward three school board election. The Beacon Street Church youths present The Village Postoffice at West Bath Grange Hall in the near future.
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the Alameda
Eddie Higgins
Providence
Bath
All Maine
Leydon
Ernest F. Kelley
James P. Jedsard
Beacon Street
West Bath Grange Hall
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Wilbur
Oliver
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Dr. Williams
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Fidelity Trust Company
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