Seed Potatoes Seed Crops and Northern and Southern Varieties
A Maine agricultural note discusses seed potato quality and the contrast between northern and southern seed sources. It highlights the Irish Cobbler seed as a benchmark, notes experiments on maintaining true types free from blackleg and contamination, and recounts field results and labor costs. It mentions seed purity, testing in Maryland and Virginia, and the need for careful selection and handling to preserve true Cobblers. The piece cites research from Highland, Maine and advising officials on best practices for seed growers.
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Tyre
Crete
Freepirentis Mears
Suthern
Sera Fe
Rheny
Port PO
Tate
Dyin Steel
Maine
Fire scares crowds as Maine fore manned by tragedy
Warnings spread after a huge blaze near a coastal town, with dispatches noting a Maine fire scene and a series of frantic reports. A death in New York is reported, M Russell Hughes, 73, of the 4 Batt. So., who died at Roosevelt Hospital of pneumonia following a trip. His family, including parents Mr and Mrs John Hughes and brother J Edward Hughes, mourn his loss. Survivors also include ten brothers and a sister. Burial plans are under way as details emerge.
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New York
M. Russell Hughes
Roosevelt Hospital
Wiebe Kite
Phermonia
Join Hughes
J. Edward Hughes
The
Bath Trust
Toth Gtretis el Nisbetep
York
Vhs Morse
Clave
Ainie
Potato Expert Rogers Farm Shows Potatoes Thrive Despite Dry Weather
The Maine Farmer editor visits EF A Rogers in Brunswick to inspect potato and crop conditions. He notes excellent fields despite scarce rainfall, attributes success to soil preparation, mulching, and careful cultivation. An accidental seed heating incident reveals how small mistakes affect yields and size. Rogers tests clay soil for a new approach, planting at a high density to improve friability and moisture use.
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Maine
EF. A. Rogers
Brunswick
Soil fertility losses from staple crops analyzed
An article in Farm and Fire argues crops rob soil fertility, detailing per acre nitrogen, phosphoric acid and potash removal for wheat, oats, corn, tobacco, cotton and barley. It calculates yearly and multi-year monetary losses, urging return of elements to soil to prevent farm wear.
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National Farm Paper
Springfield
Ohio
Three Years of Catarrh Relief by Hood's Sarsaparilla
Miss Mabel F. Dawkins of Fort Wayne Indiana reports three years of catarrh and blood disease until Hood's Sarsaparilla. After two bottles she feels well again and recommends Hood's to others. Also available in liquid or chocolate tablet forms.
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Mabel F. Dawkins
Lafaytte St
Fort Wayne
Ind
Hood
Burdock Blood Bitters Ad Promises Cure for Dyspepsia
An old advertisement claims Burdock Blood Bitters cure dyspepsia and restore digestion, weight, health, and blood purification. It notes the product is sold at all drug stores for $1.00.
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America
Local Social Notes From Dresden Mills and Nearby
Joseph Goodwin has returned to Revere Massachusetts after visiting relatives. Mrs. Luella Ames of Allston visits her aunts Fannie and Nellie Pushard, while Mrs. George Pushard sees her mother in Wiscasset. The academy and Episcopal church receive fresh paint, and Mrs. Carolyn Upham of Cleveland visits Zereda Mayers.
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Joseph Goodwin
Revere
Mass
David Lawrence
Mary J. Good
Ida Morelen
Francis Studley
Francis
Luella Ames
Allston
Fannie
Nellie Pushard
George Pushard
Wiscasset
Carolyn Upham
Cleveland, Ohio
Zereda Mayers
Dean's Ointment Ad and Local Poultry Service Ad
Itching bleeding or protruding piles have yielded to Dean's Ointment sold for 50 cents at all drug stores. Advertisement from Gle. Young ducks and chickens dressed to order by J. F. Upton in Winnet, Me. Tel. 268-5. 4-26tf
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Dean
Gle
J. F. Upton
Winnewince, Me
Tel
Atlantic Deeper Waterways Convention Set for Jacksonville
Mayor Larrabee receives solicitation from President J Hampton Moore of the Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association to appoint delegates for the sixth annual convention in Jacksonville Florida November 18 to 21 1920. The message notes progress on inland waterways including Beaufort cut Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal purchase and expansion, and urges southern support to connect Delaware Bay and New York Bay. Attest Secretary-treasurer Alfred H Schoff. The Kennet Yacht Club plans its annual clambake at Sunrise Parker Head with U S fleet participation and growing club turnout.
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Atlantic Deeper Waterways Association
Jacksonville
Florida
Atlantic Sea Board
Beaufort
Chesapeake and Albemarle Canal
United States Army
Congress
Chesapeak
Delaware Bays
Delaware River
New York Bay
Kennet Yacht Club
Parker Head
U. S
Dean's Regs Promote Mild Relief For Digestive Woes
A brief note describes Dean's Regs priced at 25 cents per box as a mild remedy for lazy liver and stomach issues. The ad implies benefits for the entire digestive system and mentions availability at drug stores.
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Dean
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Lester Woodward
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