Dormant Lime-Sulphur Spray Advice for Orchards
Farmers warned it may be too late to apply a dormant spray to apple trees. The guide covers target pests blister mite oyster shell San Jose scale and eggs, warns on overuse, and promotes measured use of concentrated lime-sulphur for orchards. It notes the Maine Agricultural Experiment Station offers pamphlets, and suggests home mixing options and supplier availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Jose
Maine Agricultural Experiment Station
Orono
Livestock Losses Rise Across Mountain Region
Severe weather blankets the northern Rocky Mountain area with deep snow and persistent storms. Hay and feed are scarce at $20-$40 a ton, threatening cattle and sheep herds across Wyoming Montana Idaho Utah Nevada. Stockmen warn losses may reach 20 percent, with lambing and wool crops expected lighter overall while Pacific Coast and Southwest regions report normal losses.
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Rocky Mountain
Forest Service
Wyoming
Montana
Idaho
Utah
Nevada
Pacific Coast
Southwest
Harmful fertilizer from tarred streets warning issued
The Department of Agriculture warns gardeners against using street sweepings or manure containing oil or tar from tarred streets or oiled roads as fertilizer. Oil tar residues can damage plants. careful collection before rain or washing can lessen fertilizer value loss. A Maryland garden near Silver Spring suffered tar damage requiring topsoil replacement. Collect sweepings from non tarred streets if possible.
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Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Chemistry
Silver Spring
Montgomery County
Maryland
District of Columbia
How To Grow Much Food From Small Areas
A U S department bulletin promotes intensive back yard gardening with plans and seed tables. It emphasizes maximizing space, planting successive crops, and keeping detailed diagrams for yearly guidance while stressing healthy eating habits and prudent food choices for families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. & Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Bulletin
Coop Mother Hen Instructs Confinement For Chicks
U S Department of Agriculture specialists advise keeping a broody hen in a dry ventilated coop to prevent chick losses. Restricting the mother and allowing chicks to roam early leads to chilling and weaker growth. A coop that can be closed at night and allows chicks to exit after a few days offers best results.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Private sale offered for 100 head of War Horses
A private sale advertises 100 rejected war horses weighing 1000 to 1400 pounds each. Acclimated and broken, ready for immediate use. Horses and prices to suit everybody. Apply to Patrick Ward, Manager, Stock Yards, Yarmouth Junction, Me.
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Patrick Ward
Yarmouth Junction
New England Milk Producers Association grows rapidly
The New England Milk Producers Association now spans about 10 000 members and roughly 130 000 cows, delivering milk to around 2 500 000 people daily. Leaders envision doubling membership within a year and uniting nearly all New England dairymen under one cooperative banner.
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New England
United States
Woolwich Local Gleanings and Maritime Notices
Local items report F W Carlton plowing a marsh in Woolwich and community happenings in May Bath area. Epworth League at Wesley Church May 27 and Unity Guild meeting at Mrs Maxwell Powers 885 Middle St. Many regional moves, retirements, ship news and a tugboat loss near Petit Manan Point. The St Frances sails from Bath to Alaska, crew rescued, and Mayor Small names Earl J Brown Bath constable.
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F. W. Carlton
Woolwich
Epworth League
Wesley Church
Unity Guild of the
First Baptist Church
Maxwell Powers
Middle St
Sheepscot
Lafayette Greenleaf
Bath
Greenleaf
Kennebec
Martin O’laughlin
D. T. Percy & Sons
Martin
Raymond Hadley
Bath area notes a busy week with launches and repairs
Tacoma Inn opens today as work at silsby s sail loft begins new projects. A eight room residence is planned on Cen ter St. Co H members were paid Saturday their first pay since arriving in Bath. The Kelley Spear yard discharges two masted schooner Franconia with about 600000 ft of spruce. An early wedding is reported.
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Tacoma
Fred Klippell
Silsby
North End
Boston
Bath area notes and local happenings stir interest
Harold W. Boyd enlists as hospital apprentice second class in the U S Navy. A rock pile on Upper Washington Street signals road improvements. Herbert Holbrook sells his West Street residence to John McCabe via Reed and Footer. Wyman and Wy man travel from Damariscotta to prep their summer cottage at the Beach aboard the Virginia. Bath Opera House manager Webber offers venue for Ninth Grade graduation on June 15. Memorial Day parade expands with units from Co H 2nd Maine and 4th Coast Artillery. Knights of the Golden Eagle observed memorial day services at castle and Maple Grove. Morse defeats Lisbon Falls at Kelley Field highlighted by Wakeley home run over center field fence, score 8 5. Grace Church reports a power outage during Sunday service but choir continued unaccompanied with flag bearing by Lemont Tarbox. Byron S. Stevens visits. he owns a ranch in Porto Rico. Fire alarm for a woods fire near Rose Street. Mrs Ralph Rand and son James Rand of Portsmouth visiting town. Steamer Islander carries passengers to Douthbay Harbor. two marriage intentions filed. Corliss and other Gene sis Chapter members attend Grand Chapter session in Portland. Barges deliver coal to Penobscot Co. Memorial Day games arranged Bath versus Texaco. Woodcock to coach Bath. Real estate activity rises with 20 25 new homes in Bath. Maurice D P D Jones named Maine state leader of farm management demonstration work.
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G. G. Deering Co
Maude M. Morey
Morey
Pejepscot
Maine Central
Walter McLellan
Edward
Waterville
William R. Staples
Court St
Helen C
Edna W. Haggett
Portland
Mr. Haggett
A. A. Percy
John Legro
Surburban Brooks
Paul Blackwood
William Blackwood
New York
Blackwood
Chili
Santa Catalina
Kelley-Spear Yard
Penn Gas Coal Co
Col. E. C. Flummer
U. S. Court
U. S. Attorney
Haskell
George S. Smith
U. S. District Court
John Reed
Bath City Hospital
Wiscasset
Reed
Manchester
England
Keegan
the Knights of Columbus
Augusta
Wilson
White House
Washington, D. C
Genesta
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Perkins
Reading
Miss Bradford
Lydia Tracey
Miss Tracey
T. F. Perkins
Annie Cox
Maria Strout
Lucy Wetherbee
Alice Corliss
A. M. Esther Oliver
Perce T. W. Jackson
Lynn
Mass
Alice May Wright
Jackson
Hyde Windlass Co
Winneganee
Boston
Mr. Jackson
Upper
Washington St
Herbert Holbrook
West St
John McCabe
Messrs
Reed and
Footer
J. M. Wyman
Mr. Wyman
Damariscotta
Virginia
Webber
Bath Opera House
Opera House
Co. H
2Nd Maine Infantry
Maine Coast Artillery
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Castle Hall
Brunswick
Maple Grove
Castle of Sorrow
Morse
Lisbon Falls
Kelley Field
Wakeley
Bowker
Grace Church
Mr. Hyde
Culbert McGay
Lemont Tarbox
Byron S. Stevens
Mr. Stevens
Porto Rico
Rose St
Ralph Rand
James F. Rand
Portsmouth
Mr. Rand
Doothbay Harbor
Its Easy to Smile When Feeling Fine Remedy Ad
An old Portland Maine remedy advertises L. F. Menserie Co medicine by Atwood. It claims to ease indigestion constipation and biliousness within a small dose and improve mood for about thirty five cents a bottle. The copy markets decades of trusted use and discreet consumption.
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Atwood
L. F. Menserie Co
Portland
Maine
Also Mentioned on This Page
United States Department of Agriculture Farmers
Federal Farm Loan Board
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Farm Loan Boards
Coop Mother Hen
N. E. Milk Producers
Aroostook County
Connecticut
Burlington
Connecticut River Valley
Newport
Cambridge
N. Y
New England Milk Producers’ Association
Dunbar
W. T. Grover
Theodore A. Larraly
Larrabee
Mayport
Fla
Cape Hastien
Pensacola
Cypress
Auburn
Bailey
St. Frances
Libby, McNeil & Libby
Unimak Pass
Alaska
Bangor
Aroostook R. R
Brown
Night Force
Liberty
Carl Linderup
Portland Dee
Africa
West Africa
Havre
France
City Hospital
Pejepscot Paper Company
Belfast
Eastport
Rockland
Harrinston
Petit Manan Point
John Hewitt
Kimball Bros.Co
Harold W. Boyd
U.S.N
Leon A. Davis
Ruby Fire
George H. Roderick
Laura A. Wotlen
Mins. Corliss
Oliver
Madden
Stilphen
Genesiz
O.es
Berge Liberty
Penepscot Co
Paxbans
Memorial Dar
Texaco
Woodcock
Maurice Dpd. Jones
Penobscot County
Fletcher
Castoria
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