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Newspaper
Bath Independent
Location
Bath, Maine, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1917
Page
12
Poultry specialists urge planners to set eggs early by region to hatch timely for fall and early winter laying. Northern states seed by late February to April, southern by February, with adjustments for broody hens and natural incubation. Incubator tips cover nest setup, disinfection, temperature 101.5–103 F, turning, humidity, lamp care, and wick trimming.
W W Thompson of the Maine State Grange argues that farm towns declined as cities drew workers, but foresees a new era where farming becomes more profitable and attractive again for rural areas.
Port land assessors report 80000 sacks of potatoes in storage valued at 60 percent of market value. The move raises questions about taxation methods and potential revenue impact for the county.
100 head of rejected war horses offered at private sale weighing 1090 to bh. Acclimated and ready for immediate sale. Horses and prices to suit everybody. Apply to Patrick Ward, Manager, Stock Yards, Yarmouth Junction, Me.
The U S Department of Agriculture bulletin outlines healthy diets for children, stressing balanced nutrients, thrift, and meal planning. It describes Maine Extension Service programs organizing Boys and Girls Agricultural clubs with canning, garden, pig, poultry, potato, sweet corn clubs, and general clubs, plus rules, enrollment, contests, and state prizes.
Garden guidance outlines early planting of peas beans and beets with spacing depth and timing. Peas tolerate light frost and can be staggered every 10 days to 2 weeks for continuous harvests. Beans wait for frost risk to pass and soil warmth, with pole and bush types described. beets can seed early with drills 14 to 18 inches apart and thinning after emergence.
The National Grange rejected a government ownership resolution in Washington though events like the Adamson eight hour law and a near nation-wide railroad strike foster sympathy for state control. The text argues regulation remains unsettled as producers and consumers bear the costs of disputes regardless of sides.
Discussion notes that denatured alcohol faced regulatory and economic hurdles in the United States, with criticism of its impracticalities in production. Proponents cite German success and potential farm waste utilization, citing farm economics and gas competitivity, including claims that a farmer could convert 1000 bushels of corn into ethanol and ration the remainder.
At a Vermont auction C W Walker of Canton bought top Holstein stock. One cow traces to a sire related to the world record butter cow of 50.68 pounds in seven days. A half sister’s lot sold for 21 500 dollars. Walker also bought a two year old bred to a 50 000 dollar bull owned by John Afiman of Middletown New York.
An outdoor market in Bangor where farmers trade produce draws praise for its long tradition and benefits. A former Bangor resident tells the Independent it could be a grand improvement for Bath as well.
Indications point to 1917 being a banner year for farmers as experienced growers plan to expand acreage by planting potatoes and other crops based on last year’s success. Officials see limited risk of over production.
Elmer Ray of Presque Isle is credited with selling $30,000 worth of potatoes this season. He earned $10 a barrel for 600 barrels of seed potatoes and plans to plant 60 acres this spring.
A Maine farmer, Mr Thompson of Kenduskeag, details a twelve year potato trial on worn land using commercial fertilizer. He nets about 400 dollars yearly from potatoes and follows crops with oats and grasses. The report also notes local Girls Garden Club activity and a personal garden experiment with peas beans beets tomatoes and witch grass control.
Farm Journal notes cabbage offers varied uses beyond boiling. Suggestions include creamed cabbage with butter sugar salt and cream, baked cabbage finished in the oven, and adding dumplings of rich biscuit dough to sauerkraut with pork for a hearty dish.
Growers wary of frost risk as prices stay high. Some save crops by covering young potatoes with dirt using a mold board plow when frost threatens.
Miss Ruby Marden of Levant sixteen submitted at the State Contest of Agricultural Clubs held at the University of Maine in December the best story written by a member of Girls' Garden Clubs. Her work describes the gardening tasks and community club activities that earned the award.
Based on the 1916 Yearbook of the U S Department of Agriculture, exclusive turkey ranching is mainly in unsettled foothill regions of California and parts of Arizona and the West. Operators raise thousand plus birds seasonally, relying on abundant natural foods and acorns, with flocks managed like sheep herds roaming ranges daily and herded by men and dogs.
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