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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1901
Page
7
The department invites farmers of Northern Middlesex to share brief, pithy lines for agricultural discussion. Readers with only a few lines to say should write in for editing by the agricultural editor. Long pieces are not desired.
A verse from Atlantic Monthly captures the forest pulse across seasons. The speaker notes a living rhythm in April through winter, likening birds and drifted leaves to a dynamo of feathered power and music, celebrating nature’s hidden drums and migratory motion.
The editorial laments parsley’s tenacity and urges vigilant control. It notes New Hampshire’s Home Week concept, Maine’s support, and Massachusetts as lines up with civic plans amid calls for stronger agricultural fairs. It warns of persistent gypsy moths, criticizes state laxity, and cites Col Lawrence of Medford funding his own eradication effort.
A collage of local notes on poultry shade in heat, blueberry cultivation interest, and grange premiums at the Middlesex North Agricultural society. Reports of brown tail moths in Lowell and a Wakefield resident studying the insect. Lowell farmers sell potatoes at five dollars a barrel amid late season shortages. Vineland dairy enthusiast Annie F. E. Silliman runs a milk route for fun with a decorative wagon. Ten years of olive planting in Arizona expands to 4300 acres in bearing orchards.
The passage notes several oil plants established and the state's largest crop ready to be gathered. Arizona olives mature about four weeks before California varieties and reach maturity a year or two earlier, tolerating water shortages and resisting frost damage.
Cornell and New York Station reports highlight spraying under rain, timing, and rot control for apples pears and cherries. They warn bloom spraying may reduce fruit set while thinning can help peaches, and advise shallow cultivation to protect roots and weed control. Corncob ash content and fuel value are noted for soil nutrition and burn value.
Experiments with the codling moth describe how to extract the worm from ripening apples and observe its behavior to light. The report notes larvae bore into cork when confined and spin cocoons, with observations by S A Hoover. Additional tips discuss nursing colt feeding with oil meal mixed with oats and a skim milk substitute, plus a note on whitewashing trees showing lasting effects after seven years.
A Globe-Democrat writer notes whitewashed trees display healthier growth with leaves that are greener. measured averages show whitewashed trees at 24 inches in circumference versus 14 inches for non whitewashed trees. The writer suggests mixing a little salt with the whitewash and applying in early summer.
Alpha Messer argues in New England Farmer that rural decadence harms the region. He cites discontent with farm life among youth, limited impact of agricultural colleges, and mounting sentiment for change. He calls for united action by Grange and all citizens to restore pride in farming communities.
Infertile eggs hinder poultry success, with fat management and healthy stock as key. The article urges proper feeding, timely egg collection, and separating sexes to raise vigorous breeders, starting preparations now for next year’s hatch.
Mrs. Wing explains a bee robbing remedy by sprinkling flour on robbers, tracing them to the target hive, smoking both colonies, swapping their positions, and exchanging brood and honey frames. After about a day the bees settle into their new homes and each hive produces good honey. She reports repeat success when robbing occurs.
Real estate notice advertising tenements for rent across the city in good repair at low prices. Listings include five rooms in Centralville at 8 dollars monthly, two rooms in Centralville at 4.50, three and four rooms in the Highlands at 7 and 8.09, five rooms in Belvidere at 8, six room cottage in Ayer City at 8, and four large rooms near Northern depot at 9 dollars monthly. Apply to T. H. Elliott, 4 Central Street.
Newport Rhode Island July 31 boats entered for the Newport Yacht Racing Association tandems regatta are in harbor ready for the contest. The Independence returns in new form while Constitution rests dismantled. Columbia looms as a rival in a 90 foot class. Measurer will remeasure Independence. head gaits updated. expected lower allowance against Columbia. Tomorrow’s 10 mile triangular course from Brenton’s Reef lightship features Columbia Independence and other big yawls Vigilant Navahoe Ailsa with schooners Quisetta Elmina and smaller sloops Hester Isolde Senta Eelin. Mount Morris returns with new mast tomorrow. Constitution aims for Aug 8 racing. August series planned Aug 10 12 14 by N Y Yacht Club. Taylor and Kramer excused from handicap racing per N C A actions not affecting suspension status.
The Constitution is out of commission and practically dismantled at her Bristol harbor moorings near the Herreshoff shops. Most rigging is removed or indoors except the boom lifts jumper stay and back stays. Much steel wire rigging is down. The crew has little to do with many men leaving to visit home. A quartermaster constantly paces the deck while watches are rotated.
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton will sail on the Teutonic to New York on Aug 14 with Lipton aboard. He muses about possibly facing the Columbia in the coming challenge and notes similarities between misfortunes of Constitution and Shamrock II, including grounding and damage after the Solent incident.
In Providence on July 31 Nelson defeated Stinson in a 25 mile motor paced event before the largest crowd since opening day. Stinson’s rear tire burst early, dropping two laps which proved decisive as Nelson led throughout after the break. Time 39,343-5. Stinson challenged Nelson to a rematch in two weeks for $500 a side, an offer accepted. State records for eight through eleven miles on a six lap track were broken.
Worcester July 31 Edward H Ten Eyck worlds champion amateur sculler announced he quits racing forever at the close of the National regatta in Philadelphia He issued a challenge to any amateur in the world to accept before Aug 1 one has accepted Ten Eyck retires a champion who has never been beaten in a race.
Albany reports Major Taylor is reinstated after Dick Robe suspended him for refusing to ride in the one mile handicap at Lagoon Island circuit meet. Reeves telegram confirms the action and clarifies the dispute over the protest and suspension.
On Bunting Green competing clubs list teams 29 through 36 with players led by Wilmot M Nulty Welch Merrill and Halstead O'Brien Hill Summerville Jackson Willson Shuttleworth Howarth Brodrick Cudworth Garity Barber Ellison Fielding Kershaw Teague Sugden Cheney Welsh Harygton Carruthers Ianson Levey King Crowther Robinson Mills Tague. Matches pair 33 against 36 and 35 against 31 34 against 30 29 against 32. Rounds feature today at Wigginville at 2 30 with teams 17 18 19 20 scheduled as indicated.
A man recounts a dry goods store elevator incident where a crowded car refused to move after he joined, provoking laughter from women nearby. He recalls his wife’s anger and his reaction, noting he is not sensitive to such taunts. The tale reflects social dynamics and personal resilience in public embarrassment.
The exchange editor and others quip in a playful debate about Dowie James and various contrasts. The banter features lines about a humbug versus a bum hug and other wordplay puns, ending with the reveal of Apple Mary amid the witty exchanges at the Chicago Tribune office.
The pigeons of St Mark's in Venice are described as sacred and tame, reportedly present since the time of Enrico Dandolo during the Candia siege. Some say they descend from birds released during Palm Sunday celebrations, while others claim they were once supported by the republic and now by a charitable bequest from a pious lady.
Anti vaccinationists may note Porto Rico after a decade of smallpox deaths averaging 623 annually. In January 1899 military authorities started a campaign, set up a vaccine farm and vaccinated all, yielding only one death in the last six months of 1899 versus 272 in the first half of the year.
A Kansas City Star report describes Fort Leavenworth rifle practice, detailing target ranges, marksmanship drills, and the daily routine of enlisted men learning to shoot Krag rifles and revolvers. It notes the cost of ammunition, apparatus, and the discipline of scoring, with emphasis on low shots and competition among troops.
New York New Haven and Hartford R R announces from June 11 all trains from Lowell Middlesex Street Depot to Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 7 1 11 2 a m and 5 25 p m. Connections at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west and at Concord Junction with Fitchburg R R. The 6 25 p m runs to Stonington line toward New York City south and west Sundays service to South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and way stations at 7 15 a m. C Peter Clark and A C Kendall signatories.
The notice lists revised departures for Boston and Maine routes from Peace Street Depot in Lowell and Middlesex Street Station, Lowell with numerous daily and Sunday times for Boston Lawrence Haverhill western division and various other destinations. It also shows special notes on summer runs to Exeter Dover York Beach and Montreal via different lines. Officials D J Flanders and H C Taft provide the update.
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