Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Brookfield Woman
Mrs. Sarah LovisGNortr of Brookfield Missouri credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with improving her health after severe weight loss. The advertisement touts the remedy as the best aid through the Change of Life, claims 20 years of success against female illnesses, and offers free confidential advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Brookfield
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sarah Lovsignonrt
Livingston Street
Readers invited to contribute farm and grange news
The Independent requests readers to forward farm and grange notes or any matter of interest for country readers to the Independent Office in Bath.
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The
Independent
Bath
Bath Market Report Shows Fresh Farm Produce Abundant
The Bath market this week shows strong arrivals of greens and vegetables with good crop prospects in Maine. Potatoes and corn look promising. eggs remain scarce at 34 cents a dozen while butter brings 23 cents a pound. Green beans, cabbage, cucumbers, and tomatoes are selling well, with blueberries and huckleberries at 10 cents a quart and blackberries retailing near two for a quarter.
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Maine
Bowdoinham
Hall Brothers
Thomas F. Perkins
West Bath
Pasture Improvement Highlighted by Maine Farmer
E A Stanford of West Kennebunk, an expert from the U S Department of Agriculture, advocates pasture improvement in Maine. He reports a Canton experiment, urges rotation and rest for pastures, and notes Maine farms have neglected pasture care despite overall farm progress.
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West Kennebunk
Office of
United States Department of Agriculture
York County
Mr. Stanford
Canton
Department of Agriculture
Stanford
Dairy Testing Association
Mechanic Falls
Maine
New Meadows Visitors Enjoy Lake Auburn Outing
Mrs. Meilin Plummer and four children and Mr. Milan Libby of Auburn stayed with Mrs. Emily Coombs for several days last week. Libby came by motor boat from South Freeport. Mercy Holbrook rode to Lake Auburn in the parlor car Merry. Large party enjoyed the outing and a fine time. Harry Storer held a dance at Garnet bridge Wednesday. Sidney Holbrook went to Kennebunk to lead the American Express Office for several weeks. Mrs. Mary Jordan traveled to Brunswick for a several weeks visit.
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Milan Libby
Auburn
Emily Coombs
Libby
South Freeport
Mercy Holbrook
Lake Auburn
Harry Storer
Garnet Bridge
Sidney Holbrook
Kennebunk
Market Report on Farm Goods Prices and Hay Supply
The report notes beef at three to be paid by the farmer with prices rising from 9 cents onward, lamb at 16 cents, and chicken at 24 cents. Hay arrivals are slow from $18 per ton, with many baled hay shipments reported.
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Maine
Bath
Hamivrosx
Maine dairy outlook and dairy division plans
The annual report by Maine dairy instructor Leon Merrill notes new dairy testing associations, ongoing cooperatives, and profitable cow replacements. It urges testers’ recruitment, promotes university courses, and outlines planned milk investigations, institutes, and inspections to improve dairy product and milk safety in the state.
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Leon
Merrill
Solon
University of Maine
Ista
Dairies
State fairs show improved agriculture and dairy oversight
The report notes ongoing dairy product investigations and announces future coverage under a dedicated heading. It highlights state and local duties to producers and consumers, rising farm crop statistics, expanded educational features at fairs, reduced midways prominence, increased exhibitor quality, and many thoroughbred animals across breeds.
Dill Pickle Process From Wisconsin Farmer
Instructions for preparing cucumber pickles describe selecting medium cucumbers, washing, soaking, and drying. A gallon jar is layered with grape leaves cherry leaves bay leaves dill and spices with salt water and vinegar solution, weighted and kept warm for 25 to 60 days until ready. A four gallon jar uses two pounds dill.
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Wisconsin
Farmers for middlemen critique at country life meeting
Prof L H Bailey, Roosevelt’s Country Life Commission member, spoke at a Sangerheld meeting arguing middlemen undercut farmers. He warned that farmers do not get fair share of labor proceeds, urging strong controls on middlemen to boost profitability and ensure knowledge improves yields.
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L. H. Bailey
Roosevelt
Country Life Commissioners
Country Life Movement
Sangerheld
Debate on Middleman Role in Agriculture and Society
A speaker condemns the middleman system for harming producers by shifting risk and costs. He argues reforms are needed across farming, trade, and carriers, noting the issue affects both consumers and producers. He calls for checks and accountability of intermediaries, while acknowledging unknown futures for distribution structures.
Maine to Exhibit Strongly at National Corn Exposition
Maine plans a major display at the Fourth Annual National Corn Exposition January 30 to February 11 in Columbus Ohio. Professor H G Bell of the University of Maine aims to showcase potatoes and agronomy gains, with potential breeding charts and poultry study visuals, plus rural Maine scenery.
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Maine
National Corn Association
Columbus
George H. Stevenson
Sec
National Association
Oho
H. G. Bell
College of Agriculture
University of Maine
of Maine
Booth
Uhia
The Important Problem Laxative Choice Promoted
A healthful lifestyle and regular use of Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna are presented as a lasting solution for gentle, non irritating cleansing. The ad asserts physician approval and widespread customer satisfaction and urges purchase of the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. product.
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California Fig Syrup Co
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