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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1902
Page
8
Northern Middlesex farmers invited to share brief, pithy remarks for publication in the department. Readers with a few lines to contribute should submit to the agricultural editor for editing. Long discourses discouraged.
Poem by Louise R. Baker celebrating family life and a mother’s joy as children perform daily tasks, neighbors greet, and prayers are said in a tranquil home scene. The piece evokes sunny rooms, garden blooms, and twilight supper as a nostalgic tribute to domestic harmony.
The Breeders' Gazette editor endorses clover seed sowing in corn with certainty. Chelmsford farmers did it 40 years ago with success. Winter apples show fewer imperfections, possibly due to cool weather. Haying weather has been poor, but cool wet days favor pastures and new hay. It is the month to kill bushes, and mild weather reduces risk. Coal scarcity boosts value of farmers wood and prices are rising locally.
The July average potato condition rose by 1.9 points. By August 1 the level was 32.5 points higher than last year, 6.6 higher than August 1, 900, and 11.1 above the ten year August mean. Apple condition declined month over month, yet fruit reports from major states expect above average harvests. Michigan remains the leading bean producer, with Boston likely its top customer, as New England Milk Producers meet in Boston on Wednesday September 3 at the American House.
A fellow church writer recalls receiving Bro. Taylor’s right hand of fellowship and gratefully looks back on his unique experiences in agriculture, inviting continued friendly correspondence and support in agricultural matters.
In a letter dated August 11 from Billerica, John Fisk discusses haying practices for July and August, noting weather challenges and cap coverings. He describes airing and re-covering heaps through late July, praising early grasses cut near the end of June, and stressing the value of timely hay for milk. He warns against letting grass seeds ripen and mentions corn growth needing more sunshine. He signs off with a light note about mountain cats.
A Rural New Yorker correspondent argues peach trees grown from pits in fence corners form healthier, drought resistant stock due to intact tap roots and compatible soil. Also described is a fattening cattle method using a moss lined case enabling sprouted corn feed after a few days, plus care tips for calves and a satirical note urging to kill the dog and buy a pig for savings.
A collection of short topics including a humorous contrast about a pig as a companion, guidance on sowing rye as a pasture crop with moisture timing and jointing prevention, and advice on top grafting and budding fruit trees for durable growth and longevity.
A New York Tribune reader recounts a farmer confronting a city collector who sought thrush eggs and mounted birds. The farmer defends ownership of wildlife on private land, arguing birds belong to the landowner and praising living nature over taxidermy collections.
The best strawberry varieties depend on soil climate and taste. Maverland and Gandy suit home use, Marshall and Glen Mary also good, plus Clyde and Brandywine and even Wilson for some palates. Recommend narrow strips for pollination, hedge row culture for small patches, and hill systems for large berries. Set plants early in spring, 20 to 24 inches apart in 3 foot rows, fertilize and cultivate first year, manage runners, mulch before frost, pull mulch in spring, and aim for a second-year crop if well cared for.
The excerpt counsels against saving seed for the next year and stresses the need to establish a fresh bed for a third crop. It emphasizes that holding over is rarely profitable, recommending regular rotation and renewal of plantings.
N. P. Creely reports a dormancy spray using lime sulfur and salt wash on Ben Davis apples. In March 1902 a 200 gallon hog scalder produced a 150 gallon spray to cover severely infested trees. Results show near elimination of scale on old rows and peach orchards largely free from infestation. Prof. John B. Smith confirms the method and notes safety for delicate trees.
San Juan Porto Rico Aug 19 Santiago Iglesias president of the Federation of Workmen of Porto Rico was arrested at Aguadilla for issuing a pamphlet criticizing insular authorities over the recent labor strike He was released on 500 bail.
The navy department reports the Chinese cruiser Kai-Chi blew up June 22 while at its station off Nanking. About 130 officers and men are believed lost, with one seaman rescued slightly wounded. Cause undetermined, but suspected to be due to mishandling ammunition or unsafe lighting near the magazine.
Bethel Vermont August 19 R H Sawyer receiver of the White Valley railroad running Bethel to Rochester 19 miles sold the property at public auction by order of the United States court Judge Waterman Brattleboro bought for Samuel Williams Ernest Jose Boston and James A Tyler Gardner Mass purchase price 55000 subject to court approval
President Thomas Duffy of District No 7 United Mine Workers protests the Twelfth regiment at Manile park near Coal Dale. He asks Gov Stone to order an investigation, claiming troops are unnecessary and an inquiry would confirm this view.
The executors of Timothy B. Blackstone of Chicago file a writ of error in the U S Supreme Court from New York, challenging decisions by the New York state and city comptrollers. Blackstone long led the Chicago and Alton railroad.
Washington August 19 Japanese minister Mr Takahira said the government has no intention to claim sovereignty over Midway and Wake Islands, addressing recent speculation on the two atolls. He emphasized a peaceful approach and restraint in territorial claims.
Albert Christie a noted politician and hotel keeper was arrested in Little Falls on a coroner issued warrant after sensational inquest testimony into the drowning of lock tender Daniel Ann. The hearing suggested Christie’s possible involvement in the death amid a town and country scene with social chatter about a singer’s career.
A book review surveys the Lewis and Clark expedition journals as essential reading for the Northwest story and the Louisiana Purchase era. It also discusses The Virginian by Mr. Wister, praising its American West setting and character drama, including a pivotal marriage scene and moral conflict.
In a tense Virginia frontier scene a man parts from a woman with final restraint, then a gunshots echo as she flees. The book is illustrated by Keller and published by Macmillan in New York, priced at $1.54 and sold by Prince and Lawler.
The September issue discusses private schools versus Indianapolis public schools as seen by Miss Clara Lena Bostwick and Superintendent Kendall. It highlights California women’s recipes, chafing dish guidance, and China decoration progress, plus features on home interiors and canning practices.
TO RENT A Corner Store great chance for business meat and groceries Refrigerator for meat Just off Westford street nice 3 room tenements in best repair pleasant situated 7 dollars per month Near Northern Depot Choice tenement large rooms sunny very sightly 11 dollars per month T. H. ELLIOTT 34 Central St Tel 908-2
C. W. Lenhart of Bowling Green reports a running itching sore on the leg caused torture. Dean's Ointment relieved burning and itching and achieved a permanent cure.
In Suffolk Mass hearing set for September 16 at 9 a.m. in Boston for Frederick C Nash Receiver to present his first report on receipts expenditures and requested compensation. Notice to policy holders creditors and interested parties via Boston Daily Advertiser and Lowell Courier with last publication at least fourteen days before hearing. copies mailed to creditors whose claims are allowed. Court by John Noble Clerk.
Marie Mathieu of Lowell seeks a divorce from Edouard Mathieu of Montreal on continuous desertion since 1891 and adultery in 1895 and other dates. The libel states marriage at Ocean Connecticut in 1887 and prayers for dissolution of bonds. Witness Mark Francis P. Rivet signs on August 4, 1902.
The Middlesex Superior Court in 1902 orders the libellant to publish the libel and court order in the Lowell Daily Courier weekly for three weeks and send a registered copy to the libellee. The libellee must appear in Cambridge on the first Monday of October to show cause why the libel prayer should not be granted.
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