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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1903
Page
14
The department invites farmers of Northern Middlesex to share brief, pithy notes on agricultural experience. Readers with a few lines are encouraged to write in for the agricultural editor to edit. Long dissertations are unwelcome. concise contributions are preferred.
The piece debates whether dust sprays or liquid sprays better suit apple orchards and whether intensive cultivation increases profit. Prof Waugh favors ploughing and thorough cultivation, while many leading growers prioritize quantity and size. It notes quality tradeoffs, regional practices in Nova Scotia Ontario New York Michigan and central states, and urges readers to consider both sides before spring.
Beerbohm's Evening Corn Trade List cites a 1903 global Indian corn production of 2,830,000,000 bushels versus 3,040,200,000 bushels in the previous year. The figures highlight a drop in world output from the prior year to 1903.
The 1903 English walnut crop in California is about six million pounds short of the heavy 1902 harvest. Conservative estimates place the 1903 weight at 11,000,000 pounds versus 17,140,000 pounds in 1902.
Exports of cottonseed oil from the United States for the ten months ended October 30 totaled 20,436,155 gallons, down from 25,139,850 gallons the previous year and 38,005,637 gallons for the first ten months of 1901.
In the season of 1902 03 California's raisin crop reached 108000000 pounds, 5000000 pounds more than the prior peak. The current year’s production is estimated at 110000000 pounds, marking a continued high output for the state.
Editors note recounts farmers at the Chelmsford farmers institute opposing Prof. F A Waughs advocated apple orchard method in morning remarks. Since Waugh left before afternoon, he had no chance to present rebuttal evidence.
The author argues against prejudice toward orchard cultivation in Massachusetts and Vermont, citing successful examples and noting four common objections. He maintains that plowing is feasible, roots may be damaged only in neglected old orchards, cultivation costs are offset by higher returns, and that fruit quality does not necessarily suffer.
The chief of the bureau of statistics notes winter wheat seeded area at about 32 million acres, down 6 percent from 1902, with December 1 condition at 86.6. Winter rye area pegged at about 98 percent of 1902 planting, with December 1 rye condition at 92.7. Also included are poultry and horse care tips from various sources, and a Massachusetts Angora goat note detailing fencing, breeding, and market prices for kids and does.
A Christmas concert will be held in the chapel at Wood's Corner in Tyngsboro on Sunday December 20 at 6 30 in the evening. A concert and free Thursday evening event are also scheduled at the same location. Everyone is cordially invited.
The Billerica community held a December round of social and religious events. Mrs. Fred Casey hosted the ladies whist club with Miss Amy Hosmer assisting, while Miss Whitford hosted a whist gathering in South Billerica. The 1900 club met at Mrs. Parker’s. Shakespeare was quoted. Unitarian services on Dec 6 featured Rev. Wiers on Dante’s Divine Comedy and later sermons on Heaven. The Stahle family mourned a German-born road worker, John Stahle, valued by the town. A missionary from India lectured at Mrs. Underhill’s, and a large vesper service followed with ensembles from Lowell and local choirs. The Concord Daughters of the Revolution met in December, with Kipling and Lincoln readings, socializing, and a showcase by Miss Dodge.
Miss Annie Williams visits Waltham and Roxbury. Mr William Dennison of Reading spent Sunday with Burt Emerson. Sunday school children will present a Christmas concert Sunday evening. A Christmas tree will be in the hall on Christmas Eve. All invited.
The Father Mathew T A society in North Billerica will hold its semi annual officer election on Tuesday evening December 22. At the North Billerica council No 1323 R A meeting six applications for membership were received. The installation of officers elected will occur at the first January meeting. A birthday party for Miss Florence Maxwell marked her 18th birthday with about 60 guests including a Lowell delegation. Miss Florence Bradley presented a gold bracelet as part of the celebration hosted by Postmaster Charles S Maxwell, with ice cream and cake served and merriment continuing late.
Public hearing on a petition by the New England Telephone and Telegraph company to erect poles and wires in Westford street from Lowell street to Walter Perham’s house ended with no remonstrants and the petition approved. The town also held a routine school committee meeting, and church services announced for Christmas with special gatherings and collections. Reverend N C Saunders has retired due to ill health. Mrs. C H Greenleaf ill with grip. Zero degree temperature noted. Herbert C. Sweetser visiting Cambridge to assist Madame Justice.
Samuel B Evans dies at 56 from heart disease after 15 years in Groton. Notes of funeral attendance, Survivors include widow and children. Mrs. Emily Lovett and Mrs. Susan Robbins noted, with burial plans. Lawrence Brooks advances extensive estate roadwork, shade trees, ponds, and land development. Winter church services, school notices, and local civic items conclude with forest fire caution and ongoing improvements.
Sife Membership for $1.00 grants one year of Citizen or Courier, five cent exchange fee, and unlimited book swaps at Tabard Inn stations. Offer highlights a diverse list of contemporary fiction with noted titles and authors including Bennett, James, Howells, Zangwill, and Grey.
We have many applications on hand now which will be delivered as soon as it is possible for our men to get around. Any who desire membership at once may get it by calling at our office.
Last Sunday Prof Laban Warren spoke on young people's attitude toward religion and morals. Upcoming events include a Women's club musicale December 28, a lyceum talk December 30 by Dr E A Winship, and a Back Log entertainment on December 31. Rev Brown read his resignation as pastor to take effect January end.
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