Maine bred horses lead at Bath and Portland shows
Maine breeders led by J W Thompson list seven Maine bred horses in the 2.30 to 2.81 classes with wins at Charter Oak Hartford and Bath. Horses like Shadow Caniers Careless Boy J G Morrill Iron Age Cora H Peaceful and Hopeful are cited with several 2.30 to 2.40 times and platform wins. Thompson notes Hopeful foaled in North Dixmont and praises Maine breeding while comparing to non Maine stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Thompson
Maine
Shadow
Ayer
General Lightfoot
General Knox
H. Brock
M. F. Page
Boston
Charter Oak Park
Hartford
Caniers
Dingo
W. G. Morrill
Dexter, Me
Lewiston
Careless Boy
Brandywine
Robert Dean
Buckfield
Bath
J. G. Morrill
Winshrop Morrill
Old Eaton
Point Breeze Park
Philadelphia
Juan
Jules Jorgenson
Plainville
Conn
Cora H
Brown Tarry
Dover
N. H
Attleboro
Massa
Thomson
Beacon Park
Portland
Inyard Knox
Palwer Jnox
Mr. Thompson
North Dixmont
Eli Whitcomb
D. B. Whitcomb
Jackon
Mr. Bunner
Edwin Forrest
Haddock
Birtth
Thompson
Turt
England
United States
Molland
Mugland
Ongud
Dairy Cow Diets and Abortion Risks in Cattle and Milk Quality
A Western Farm Journal excerpt discusses how cow feed affects milk and butter flavors, favoring corn fodder and ground grain meals over turnips and other greens. It also covers spring abortion risks linked to age at first calving, animal movement, and milk drainage, plus guidance on land needs and drying off cows for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Western Farm Journal
Jefferson County
Nev
Tire
Bakewell and the rise of the Leicestershire sheep
The piece traces the origin of Bakewell’s improved Leicestershire sheep from coarse midland stock noted for size over quality. It explains Bakewell’s focus on fattening, symmetry, and carcass value, detailing his selective breeding, ram station system, and the high prices paid for rams and services, highlighting the lasting impact on modern flocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Midland
Eueland
Flint
Des
Heece
Bakewell
Deshtry
Leicestershire
Sean
Etouk
Keep'ng Back Hogs And The Poultry Yard Notes
A long excerpt discusses hog markets with prices at lows and forecasts better times as financial and trade conditions improve. It then shifts to poultry and dye color in fowls legs, arguing ashes disinfect and color persistence, plus care to avoid white legs. It also covers strain definitions, manure use, and cabbage growing including selection, planting, and pest control for early cabbages in New York and New England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Treasury
Washington
England
France
Great Britain
Sue
Dian
In General The War with Insects and Farming Notes
Dr Jabez Fisher of Fitchburg spoke before the Massachusetts state board of agriculture at Hingham. He described effective insect control for the Colorado potato beetle with Paris green and plaster, discussed grape vine beetle control, tent caterpillar management, apple tree borer eggs, rose bugs in vineyards, and thinning fruit to improve quality. The article also covers the importance of male cattle in breeding, bull selection costs and genetic impact, and potato feeding for pigs using boiled potatoes mixed with corn ears and bran for savings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jabez Fisher
Fitchburg
Massachusetts
Tate Board of Agriculture
Hingham
Fisher
Colorado
Paris
Manry Miles
Jersey
Hog Market Outlook For Next Winter
The piece argues that smaller supply next year, coupled with higher demand and more currency, should lift hog prices about a year from now. It weighs disease risks, feed costs, potential profits, and the value of cash on hand, urging readers to judge based on local conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clover Bay
New Yorker
Early Cabbage Cultivation Demands Heavy Manure
The article notes strong demand for early cabbages within six miles of Warthet and explains that land must be heavily matured in fall with twenty to thirty cords of borne manure per acre ploughed under in November. In spring, sulphate of ammonia and sulphate of potash are drilled in, soil must be worked to protect roots, and lime is often useful for drought resistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warthet
Swarm of itch relief ad for lanes ointment in Philadelphia
An old advertisement touts Lane's Ointment as a sure cure for itching piles and moisture around private parts. It claims effectiveness against ringworm, crusts, and related symptoms, urging readers to mail $1.25 and send stamped letters to Dr Swabs at Sixth Street Philadelphia, sold by Hoodwin & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayno
Laayne
Philadelphia
George C. Hoodwin & CO
Hanover
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tus Verery Globe
Mass
London
London General Omnibua Company
Wiseacres
de Ile New Gruow
Cleven
Bruckufuller
Uuwely
Inaige
Vienna
Uuesxa
Caucarus
Mit
Pairy
Schull
Little Falls
Carrington
Belgium
Colman
Berkshire County
Mr. Parrisgton
X. A. Willard
Herkimer County
Leicester Sheep
THE
Mr. Brown
Green
Plymouth Rocks
So-and-So
Meyers
Jones
New England
Wyman
Henderson
Fettler
Wakefield
Abnar Wsman
Arlington
Norfolk
Borston
Halifax
St. John
Curoulio
Furmer
Aleo
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