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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
8
A Northern Middlesex farmers note mixes verse with a plea to keep the ancestral farm. Sara Elizabeth Graves narrates a couple’s memory laden scene as the partner contemplates selling the homestead where their child Ruth rests. The tone mirrors old agricultural letters urging sentiment over sale.
Editorial notes Geo M Whitaker of New England Farmer and State Dairy Bureau victory over an imitation butter dealer. He warns that the truly dangerous are not newcomers or criminals but capable men who ignore law. June weather unsettled, yet one Ford farm plans an acre of strawberries with frostproof and irrigation to weather June.
The article promotes arseniate of soda for treating lawns and small ground patches. It notes a cost of about 11 cents per square rod, highlighting its use and price for homeowners considering weed control.
An enthusiastic writer explains value of potted fruiting plants including Otaheite orange Kumquat and American Wonder lemon with notes on size hardiness and care. Also discusses horse market ideas urging readers to study market reports and sales to choose best breeds, emphasizing top quality stock and buyer demand.
Farmers should personally assess horses to separate good individuals from culls, a practice that could lift market quality over ten years. The piece notes that savvy buyers can spot inferior stock when confronted with smooth-talking agents, stressing careful evaluation. It also discusses Light Brahma hens, with expert I K Felch claiming higher egg value in late fall and winter, and compares Brahma to Leghorn, Plymouth Rock, and Wyandotte breeds.
Despatch from Carbondale Newfoundland notes National Farmers Congress to convene October 7 in Macon Georgia. Thirteen topics listed include inter-oceanic canal national irrigation reciprocity forest and fruit tree preservation pests postal reforms farm labor dairy markets world markets merchant marine and related agricultural issues.
Practical advice on humane treatment of horses dogs and cats in heat with emphasis on water access shaded shelter and avoiding cruelty. Advocates humane care like spare treatment for overheated animals basins of water near homes and avoiding needless harm. suggests refuges and painless options for pets.
The piece argues sun exposure is essential to vibrant orchards. It notes trees crowded together block sun and air, recommending variety-based spacing. It cites King and Greening as spreading varieties while Astrachan Spy and Princess Louise are compact. It warns open, sunlit cherry and plum growth resists pests and disease. It compares plum groves favorably to plum orchards and links sun to germ destruction, including disease agents like anthrax.
E P Powell notes shade favors pests and disease in fruit trees and shrubs. Viburnum and other plants in shade resist aphids. cherry and pear trees dislike sunless placements. sun exposure kills cholera and tuberculosis bacteria per Sternberg and Koch. gooseberry mildew requires light and air. arrange rows north-south to combat fungi.
Mr. George H. Ellis of Newton starts a measured Angora goat trial on his Barre farm to improve pasture yield for cattle. He bought 25 goats, 17 kids arrived last week, and fencing will be upgraded with 18 inch wire atop stone walls. Goats feed on bushes and poison ivy for pest control, with potential Angora wool and meat products noted as saleable.
Dr. C. M. Michener argues barefoot farming horses can endure much work without shoes. He explains hoof adaptation, reduced concussion, and energy savings from not carrying shoe weight. Shoeless feet vary by foot condition and terrain, with diseased feet needing care for safe field use.
The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern railway prides itself on safety, comfort, speed and punctuality with Uncle Sam acknowledging its daily mail service between East and West. The ad notes accidents on farms and promotes Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil as an instant pain reliever for cuts, stings, bruises, and sprains.
Hood Farm sale lists numerous animals sold with purchasers and prices from Nora of Argyle to Hood Farm stocks. Major buyers include Geo H Ellis West Newton Mass Dr Chas H Frazier Philadelphia and W H Lee New Haven among many others with prices ranging from $35 to $530 for cattle and pigs.
A long list of Berkshire breed sows and boars with names such as Highclere, Duchess, Belle Windsor and Sambo, including ages from 2 to 8 years and prices ranging from 20 to 150 dollars. Buyers include Andrew J. Stapleton in Springfield and G A Youngabauer in Andover, among others. Names of consignors include W S Ladd estate and J E Doane. The auction notes locations in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and New England regions.
Hamlin Garland camps in Illinois near Oregon at Eagle's Nest on Rock River, with new book The Captain of the Gray-Horse Troop gaining popularity to be published in England. Mrs W K Clifford's Margaret Vincent thrives as a playwright. Mrs Patrick Campbell buys rights to Madeline. Harper & Brothers reissue The King in Yellow by Robert W Chambers. A Girl of Virginia by Lucy Meacham Thruston centers Charlottesville Virginia life. Ripley Dunlap Saunders, John Kenadie author, and Henry Austin Clapp Reminiscences of a Dramatic Critic profiled. Edwin Godkin lauded for independent editing and Unforeseen Tendencies in Democracy. A Maid of Bar Harbor debuts June. Helen Hunt Jackson’s Glimpses of California reissued with Henry Sandham illos. Dr Theodore L Cuyler, 81, to publish Reminiscences of a Long Life and Help and Good Cheer through Baker & Taylor.
Middlesex County reports that all school rooms close for the summer except the High School room which will close Friday, June 20. A new stone wall is being built in front of the house occupied by Mr and Mrs Patrick McCluskey and family to prevent sand washing into the street.
In Chelmsford the Boston firm Elias S Gifford & Co seeks a one year extension to finish constructing lines on granted locations. Counsel Mr Webb stated completion within the extension is assured if granted. The selectmen will decide after consideration. Hon John C Burke of Lowell leads the new company.
George Warren Wilkins and Lucy Jane Heald wed in Lowell on June 10 1852 and raised three children. The couple, long residents, were honored in a Union hall gathering with decorations, gifts, and varied entertainments. Details include the town farm service of 30 years, a large attendance from multiple towns, and gifts ranging from a framed picture to gold sums. Additional items cover a Children’s Day concert at the Orthodox church, social circle help, a horse accident with Trooper Waldo F. Robbins, and local summer visits and farm sales.
Mrs Josie Pinkham of Manchester is visiting her brother Otis Forbush. Carleton Taylor hosted a birthday party Wednesday night. Rev Bernard Copping preached last Sunday. Rev Wm Martyn of Boxboro will supply the pulpit next Sunday morning and Rev F P Wood will supply Martyns pulpit. Services Sunday evening will honor Children day. John Moulton was thrown from a carriage last Saturday evening in South Acton and is seriously injured but doing well. no bones were broken.
The graduating exercises of the class of 02 at Littleton High Legal will be in the town hall next Friday afternoon at 2 30. Invitations are issued for the junior class evening reception. Freshmen at Wellesley non conditioned are invited by the seniors to tree day exercises and Helen A Sawyer is among the participants. Fannie A Sanderson attended tree day at Wellesley College Tuesday. Littleton Woman's Club field day will be at Fort Bond Tuesday afternoon the 11th. Hist Society invited to join. Teams leave from the library at 2 30. Unitarian Guild meets on Round Pegs in Square Holes led by George L Priest. Arthur Whitney's Somerville family visits Cox cottage for summer. Fourth annual High School Alumni Association meeting and supper will be held in town hall Saturday evening June 21 assemble at 7 30 supper 8 30.
Mrs Sarah Twining Spaulding wife of Abel Spaulding died at Townsend Centre Friday May 30 aged 67 born in Shrewsbury Vermont came to town as a girl married November 1862 and lived with Abel nearly 40 years Funeral at home Monday June 2 conducted by Rev David Martin She is survived by husband a daughter Miss Alice a sister in Kansas and a brother in Vermont Lara Blood aged 42 daughter of Edmund and Mary Blood died at home West Townsend Funeral at Baptist church West Townsend Children Day observed at M E church with sermons and a concert Next Sabbath at Congregational church Children’s day Schools except the high school closed for summer vacation.
June items include a temperance talk by C E on Why Total Abstinence at Miss Mabel E Mills house. Hartford barn near the railroad being sold to Bedford Grain and Coal and moved. land sold for houses. Paul Revere park to receive $25 000 in improvements. Livingston and Farmer at work grading and carpenters building seats at a popular resort. electric cars run every fifteen minutes from Bedford Centre to Arlington Heights with extra cars on weekends. schoolchildren traveled to Concord. Miss Ella Stark to room with Mrs Rollins. Capt H W Wilson cutting pine lumber and shipping by car load. portable mill and camps at Homestead Farm. C E society entertainment June 5 featured out-of-town talents. Mrs Harlan Leighton of West Medford sang with strong voice. Miss Williams of North Bexington played violin.
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