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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
7
The department invites Northern Middlesex farmers to contribute brief opinions and experiences for agricultural discussion. Readers with only a few lines to say are urged to write, and the agricultural editor will condense. Long-winded pieces are discouraged.
A reflective piece blending poetry on spring and winter, with farming commentary by Charles H. Crandall and Brother Tolles. It contrasts seasonal beauty with harsh cold, then shifts to practical notes on oats seeding barley misgrowth, seed rates, lodging, and opinions on annual spring seeding and ice cutting.
The piece notes 33 oleomargarine complaints in Fall River courts per New England Farmer. It laments fruit losses in Littleton area while corn and potatoes suffer on high ground. It urges Middlesex North fairs managers to use local resources, warns of John Reed style swindlers, and advises farmers to trust savings banks over slick tempters.
A Maine writer urges a general purpose cow larger than the Jersey and backs a Shorthorn Jersey cross. The piece notes tree destruction from electric current along trolley lines, reports Brooklyn damage, and explains a lightning rod works only when grounded in permanently moist earth.
The article notes a period of upheaval with war famine drought assassination and a heated presidential election dominating public focus with agricultural topics relegated to the back burner. Despite the turmoil discussions of farming face attention as a lingering concern amid broader crises.
Advice spans udder washing to cut bacteria, frying green tomatoes with flour, melon trials in New Hampshire showing seeded vines outperforming transplanted ones after early weeks, spraying to protect livestock and barns, process butter dangers, electric farming in Canada, and celery growing with single rows and earth banking.
Thanks to the Rhode Island experiment station we tested lime for sorrel control. Lime was applied in the fall broadcast sometimes as received from the barrel and other times in light partial piles covered lightly.
A country gentleman report notes liming soil with hydrated lime at about one ton per acre followed by clover or hoed crops to suppress sorrel. In the second year after liming, sorrel is scarce and pastures are readied for seedings in fall, indicating lasting suppression after lime treatment.
Lincoln hosts the world’s largest creamery with a 30 000 pounds daily capacity. Beatrice origin, 100 by 140 foot brick and stone three story plant beside Burlington station. Milk gathered from 100 skimming stations across Nebraska Colorado and Kansas. farmers earn 6 8 10 or 12 percent based on daily quarts processed. 90 percent of milk returned to farmers after cream removed. Centralized system uses electric run plants and railway cars to ship cream to Lincoln daily.
The Chicago Record notes 15,000 new milk patrons arriving, many farmers who recently relocated from the east. The expansion signals increased dairy trade and wider distribution across the region.
Maine Farmer argues county fairs rely on outdated methods. officials chase outside attractions while neglecting attire, order, neatness, and presentation. they should elevate every aspect from pens to produce to create a lasting, yearly draw.
Dairymen across central New York report shrinking milk supplies as pastures dry up. Reducing pasture dependence, silage from corn stored in a stave silo boosts milk by up to three pounds per cow per day, while oats and peas feed after silage can reduce yield. A Rural New Yorker contributor notes silage remains the best summer feeding method for economy and value.
Fall River hosts the third annual convention with President Tierney presiding. Delegates arrive from Boston Brockton Malden Holyoke Lawrence Lowell New Bedford Springfield Lynn and Fitchburg. Timothy Healy of New York represents the National association. A report accuses Fall River firemen of working without licenses prompting a committee to seek action from Inspector Dyer or Chief Wade. The session lasts three or four days and will elect two delegates for the national meeting in Peoria Illinois on September 10.
Gen and Mrs William F Draper held a reception at their Hopedale residence on August 8 drawing about 500 invited guests. The event followed their arrival from Rome where the general served as United States ambassador to Italy. Mrs Draper was assisted by Mr and Mrs George A Draper, Mr and Mrs Eben S Draper, and Mrs EB L Osgood as the crowd filled the dining hall during dinner. The gathering launches a series of future receptions at the Draper home.
Boston Aug 8 The receiver Hon W B Stevens of Commonwealth Mutual Fire Insurance Co has filed his fourth account showing further receipts and disbursements since the prior report He is authorized to pay another 25 percent dividend reclaiming 100 cents on the dollar Collections are ongoing and it appears all debts and expenses of the receivership will be paid in full The company was among the largest Mercantile Mutuals organized in the state previously
The National Association of Boot and Shoe Manufacturers abruptly adjourned its first annual meeting in Boston amid low eastern attendance and absence of leaders. Delegates, largely southern and western, resolved to adjourn, citing the president Thomas James and vice president Irving Drew being away, and expressed dissatisfaction with the gathering. The group plans future action upon the president's call.
In Boston the death of Thomas B. J. Hayde was found to be caused by alcoholism rather than bullet wounds from a 811 Columbus avenue shooting by John H. McCarthy. McCarthy pleaded guilty to manslaughter, later retracted, and awaits next court appearance while Hayde’s autopsy was reported to show alcohol-related death.
Newburyport August 8 Judge Simpson of the police court fined Fred B Merrow four hundred dollars after he pled guilty to selling obscene pictures. The defense urged leniency to avoid harming the defendant’s innocent parents but the judge called this the worst case of moral depravity he has seen, stressing the broader harm and urging destruction of the pictures. Ward society counsel noted an elderly man linked to the business but said he could not be prosecuted at this time.
Boston August 8 Harold Poole a sailor who was assaulted weeks ago in Brookline by George H Champion the man alleged to have murdered a West Newfield Maine family has recovered and will go to Alfred Maine jail tomorrow to try to identify Champion
Blandford Massachusetts August 8 Reverend Allen C Ferrin pastor of the Congregational church in Blandford has received a unanimous call from the First Congregational church of Springfield Vermont to become their pastor.
A four tenement block near Central Street rents about 35 dollars monthly in good repair. It covers 3400 square feet and is a solid investment at 3100 dollars. Also offered is a 21 2 story house with 10 rooms and bath off Westford Street with furnace heat and 7260 square feet of land in top condition. Owner's business is out of the city. for particulars and price.
Classified notices list multiple properties for sale or exchange in Pawtucketville and nearby areas. Listings include a 8 room co pantry bath house on Claire street at 2000, a nearly new tenement in Centralyville or land swap, a modern cottage on the Heights at 2000 with 200 down, a blacksmith shop with $5000 to $6090 yearly business, a 26 acre farm on electric line at 169, a Pawtucketville cozy cottage at 850, and a 10 room summer residence near a pond at 1309. Call 88 Mt Hope Street for prices.
Fine location at 69 71 Market with 2400 square feet and railroad facilities in rear. Trinidad pitch lake asphalt paving planned in front, wide street exposure. First story to let for 900 a year, third story suitable for printing office at 356 a year. Contact C. F. Coburn, City Hall agent.
Several properties offered by Fish & Plummer in Lowell and Belvidere include a 26 acre farm seven miles from Lowell with livestock and tools for 2800 dollars. a near Highland Clubhouse residence and stable with 11 250 dollars land, 10 rooms, baths, modern plumbing and electric features priced at 350 dollars. a two story two tenement in Belvidere with six rooms per unit and gas sewer near High street priced at 300 dollars with favorable terms. a Highlands residence and stable with 12 rooms, steam heat, electric passes, and a 5500 dollar price at 187 Central Street Lowell.
The notice lists updated train times departing from Merrimack Street Lowell Middlesex Street Station and various destinations including Boston Lawrence Haverhill Reading Western Division Salem Newburyport Amesbury Portsmouth Exeter Dover Rochester Somersworth Saco Old Orchard Portland Lewiston Augusta Bath Waterville Bangor Belfast Skowhegan Rockland St John Halifax Eastport Castine Deer Isle Bar Harbor Jonesport Machiasport and more with weekday and Sunday departures.
Rail timetable from Woburn and Winchester to numerous New England routes lists departure times in a dense set of figures. It includes Sundays and weekdays for destinations such as Amherst Milford Wilon Greenfield Peterboro Bennington Hillsboro Nashua Manchester Keene Nashua etc, with notes on specific services like Quebec Express and Canadian connections. Officials D. J. Flanders and H. C. Taft are cited as Gen Pass and Ticket Agent and General Agent respectively.
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