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Newspaper
Lowell Daily Courier
Location
Lowell, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1900
Page
6
A column from Orange Judd Farmer invites Northern Middlesex readers to contribute brief agricultural observations. It contrasts the steadfast farmer who finds meaning in labor with warnings about envy and discontent, and calls for concise, practical letters to the agricultural editor.
Editorial argues for a nationwide standard berry box and updated advertising in the Farmers Exchange to connect farmers. It highlights J H Hale of Connecticut praising farm mentality and cites Middlesex North Institute debates on milk production costs, asserting high grade cows yield profits with similar maintenance costs to scrubs.
The Farmers Advocate urges marked road improvements funded by a road tax, managed by highly competent specialists. It cites farm-level efficiency in funding road projects and highlights a push for better governance and faster returns on the investment.
The Geographer of the United States Geological Survey notes the country excluding Alaska is weeded 17 percent. Farmers advised to package products attractively, reward for quality, and expect customer demand. Early protection from winter, careful bed maintenance, and quartering seed potatoes for hills are recommended by the writer.
The piece argues for joining farmers in road building efforts to improve road quality. It emphasizes informing managers with experienced leaders and shows that even small road improvements prove the need for better infrastructure, aiming to spark broad interest and ongoing action.
A historical look at native forests decline and the vast lumber industry. It notes annual cuts of 50 billion feet and the rapid loss of 10 million acres yearly, with railroads, houses, barns, and telegraph lines driving demand. It questions how vast lumber is used while highlighting railroad needs.
The Forester argues that wood pulp demands and expanding woodbased industries are accelerating U S timber cuttings. With 300 mills consuming native lumber worth over 20 million dollars annually, and forecasts of scarce timber within ten to thirty years, a national timber famine looms between the Atlantic and the Rockies.
The article argues narrow tires damage roads more than repair efforts. It cites Onondaga County's Solvay Process tests, where 4 inch front and 6 inch rear tires on heavy wagons created hard, smooth road surfaces and Crowned drainage. Loads of eight tons rolled the surface, reducing hauling costs by about 25 percent.
A Country Gentleman excerpt advises that sowing oats or barley in orchards harms young trees, with corn preferred. Do not plant rows too close, keep soil well cultivated, and avoid early planting. After trees bear, stop crops until July, then sow crimson or red clover or rye to limit late sap rise. Fertilize with phosphate and potash as needed and maintain humus to retain moisture.
The author argues swapping hay for bran is justified by higher protein and soil nitrogen in bran, and its digestibility. With hay prices at 17 to 18 per ton, selling hay benefits soil fertility and farm economics, aided by modern tillage practices and plant food sources.
Prof Sanborn in the Homestead estimates the value of manure from a ton of hay at about 3.75 dollars after considering chemical costs. He notes that one ton of hay yields two and a half tons of manure, valued at 1.50 dollars per ton if chemicals are priced accordingly.
Scientists and practical orchardists stress the value of well rotted barnyard manure for orchards but when scarce recommend unleached wood ashes as a concentrated alternative. Authorities claim one ton of ashes may equal five tons of ordinary barn manure in supplying plant nutrients, suggesting ashes be preferred when available.
A Times correspondent recalls visiting about 430 Boer prisoners aboard the Cunard transport Catalonia off Simons Town after transfer from Manila. He describes crowded, dim quarters, mild comforts, limited exercise, and routines, noting prisoners’ mixed boredom and humor as they await shore arrangements and better facilities.
A veteran reporter recalls the challenges of obtaining a straight story from wary sources. An interview on a harbor boat reveals a hostile captain and the tension between press duties and personal risk. The tale ends with a moral about intergenerational learning and perception.
One room cottage with stable on Lot 8000 square feet. Fenced front, furnace heat, bath, gas and sewerage, dry cellar. Apple and pear trees, rape vines. Stable 22 by 28, Georgia pine, two stalls. Total price 3500 dollars, possibly worth more. Call to value property. For rent small farm 612 acres with good buildings in city limits. Contact GEO B. COBURN 65 Merrimack Street.
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