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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1900
Page
7
The department invites northern Middlesex farmers to exchange opinions and experiences in a concise, pithy format. Readers with short lines are urged to contribute, with the agricultural editor polishing submissions for this column. Long discourse is discouraged to maintain brevity and clarity.
Poem by Nora Perry urged readers to wake to a new day, shed yesterday's regrets, and begin anew with hope and courage. It celebrates morning dew, renewal, and daily perseverance as the world feels newly born each day.
Editorial notes the Middlesex North Agricultural Society aims to revitalize its annual exhibition with expanded premiums and new features such as Children’s Day and Lowell textile exhibits. The main building will open each evening to boost visitor turnout and support for local workers amid a broader plan for growth.
The rains have strengthened corn prospects with abundant silo-ready material. Alpha Messer of the New England Farmer notes steady returns from ditch-cutting investments. William A. Taylor of the U S department of agriculture warns Americans must ship first-class fruit to win French trade and avoid barrels, while Holstein-Friesian and Jersey butter debates heat up.
Correspondence from the Maine Farmer discussion on fair management urges balance between attractions and educational exhibits. It cites Lowell fair improvements including a two row cattle shed with central walk, noting volunteer committees and advances to meet farmer needs and attract public interest.
A reader asks through the paper for readers to share experiences with dove keeping. They describe two weeks old young doves dying or starved in a large loft, occupancy only a quarter full, and request articles on dove-raising. They note a potential exhibit interest and seek guidance from experts.
The June farmers institutes across several states prove low cost and high returns for growers. Advice on catch crops and silage paid for the institutes in stricken areas, while overall value and support remain strong. The piece notes mismanagement in some cases and highlights licensing for roosters, farm economics, and a new culinary pea variety Athlete with exceptional yield and planting efficiency.
The article argues that withholding feed to stop milk production is unwise and injurious. Lactation length hinges on feeding practices and ancestry, not willpower. It recommends steady nourishment to sustain milk flow while supporting calf quality, emphasizing balanced feeding to favor both dairy and calf outcomes.
A historical note advises continuing milking after a cow calf until she naturally stops, and for a heifer with a first calf to milk as long as possible before the next birth. The goal is a long lactation to avoid early dry periods that hinder future milk production.
Luther Burbank lists top plum introductions such as Abundance Burbank Sweet Botan and Satsuma noting their hardy growth and regional performance. He highlights Giant Prune Wick son Gold Splendor Sugar Prune Climax Sultan Bartlett Shiro and other hybrids as increasingly productive with varying success, emphasizing late season Oct ber Purple and Pearl as notable cultivars alongside standards.
The Maine Farmer argues a new pea louse has caused about 11 million dollars in pea losses this year, threatening spread across the country. It pins blame on human interference with nature and calls for education to restore balance, urging schools to teach entomology ornithology forestry and botany as remedies.
A narrator recalls a past poultry outbreak of chicken cholera and the successful remedies. The family doctor advised thorough cleaning, burning nest litter, hot lime whitewash, carbolic acid disinfection, lime ash spray, carbolic dust in boxes, and carbolized drinking water. The article then begins a treatment section with asafetida.
M G Rains notes in Orange Judd Farmer that a dessert spoonful of epsom salts was mixed into soft food for twenty five birds. Non eaters were dosed with salts and asafe tida and placed in sun. About weekly intervals two other infections were treated.
An expert explains how thinning fruit early in the season conserves a tree s energy for wood ripening and next year s buds. By reducing fruit numbers the remaining fruits gain size color and market value while encouraging annual bearing and steady growth. Hand thinning allows selective retention for optimum balance.
A Massachusetts Ploughman urges dairymen to properly raise heifer calves. Emphasizes rapid, healthy growth, clean feeding with fresh dairy products, and ample pasture. Warns against cramped, unsanitary, or harsh conditions and advocates gentle daily handling to boost future milk yield and value.
J Keir Hardie argues that wartime patriotism damages Labour prospects in Britain. He notes press manipulation, rising living costs, price hikes in coal gas and steel, and miners’ fixed wages. He cites Benjamin Pickard on soaring mine profits and warns workers gain little from rises.
A July Ladies' Home Journal profile recounts Deborah Sampson's disguise as Robert Shurtleff to enlist, her daring journey from Boston to Worcester, and her vow to win liberty. An old miner tale from the Black Hills follows, detailing how professor Fallenwood's rock sample led to a lucrative claim and the Empire No. 1 mine.
The London Chronicle notes the Shah's peacock throne would be a premier exhibit during a royal visit at month end. Described as silver framed with gold, diamonds, amethysts, and pearls, the throne's value is debated with experts placing likely around £2.5 million to £5 million.
An honest and vigorous man of good education is sought to sell house lots on Emery land. Apply with good references between 7 30 and 9 o'clock on Friday Saturday Monday or Tuesday evenings.
On and after June 10 1909 all trains will leave Lowell Middlesex Street Depot for Taunton New Bedford Newport Providence Pawtucket Marlboro South Framingham and way stations at 7 15 11 25 a m 5 25 p m All trains connect at South Framingham with Boston and Albany for Worcester Springfield Albany and the west also at Concord Junction with the Fitchburg The 5 25 p m train connects with the Staten ton line for New York City the south and west Sundays For South Framingham Mansfield Pawtucket Providence and way stations 7 15 a m Peter Clark Gen Supt A C Kendall Gen Pass Agent
Woburn to various destinations shows departures at 6.28, 7.6, 7.34, 7.48 and many more times including morning and Sunday slots. Connections cover Winchester Boston Southern Division Ayer Junction Amherst Milford Greenfield Hillsboro Nashua Manchester Concord Franklin Lebanon White River Junction Warner St Johnsbury Montpelier and Montreal routes. Excerpts note express services and summer Saturday-only runs with references to D J Flanders and H C Taft as officials.
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