Farmer Talk and Agricultural News Digest
A Northern Middlesex column invites concise farmer notes for this page. It discusses tax burdens on farmers, fair shows versus modern agricultural education, and the shift from old cattle shows to railways institutes and up-to-date information. It also shares tips on chick rearing, autumn onion market profits near cities, and a method for cow choking. Additional items cover Homestead lands, gypsy moth control funding, Old Prob predictions, and weather bureau reliability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middlesex
Perham
Deacon Clark
Hood
Brother Marden
Ariington
Agricultural College
Lowell
Fitchburg
Springfield
Worcester
Providence
October starts mushroom beds and farming tips
An agricultural note highlights October as a good month to begin mushroom beds and stresses thorough cultivation for success. It cautions that windfalls do not always mean wealth and that current windfalls leave the farmer feeling poorer. Bees show preference for raspberry blossoms.
Warmth for Chickens Helps Chick Keep Itself Warm
Editorial notes that natural warmth for chicks is better than artificial heat. It argues warmth should enable self warmth in chicks rather than relying solely on artificial heating, warning that too much heat can be detrimental to broader chicks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gypsy Moth Commission
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Maine
New England
Congress
Commonwealth
The Belgian Hare Industry Faces Early Trials
The piece discusses the Belgian hare industry as a new venture with inherent growing pains. It notes initial fear and criticism, urges moderation by Belgian dealers and writers, and calls for public trial of the industry to foster approval and legitimate recognition.
Belgian rabbit industry debate and promising future prospects
The article argues for careful study by experts and industry participants to reach consensus on breeding, mating, and standards for Belgian rabbits. It rebuts fears of pests, praises the meat value of rabbit, and cites Dr. Heath on rabbit digestibility and nutritive superiority, noting strong market potential and profitable farming opportunities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
West
England
East
Buffalo
A. S. Heath
New York City
California
Growing Rhubarb in the Dark
A Rural New Yorker contributor describes forcing rhubarb in a cellar penned near a furnace. They detail setup, root preparation, and timing from January 15 to early February, with sales of over fifty pounds at grocers and additional distribution to friends. They note heat near the furnace harmed plants and advise three to four year old roots for forcing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Yorker
Improving Creamery Milk Sample Testing Practices
Farmers often submit flawed milk samples to the Vermont Experiment Station leading to misleading test results. The article advocates proper sampling methods, mixing thoroughness, immediate halving, and duplicating samples to ensure both operator and patron hold identical composite samples. Wide-mouthed jars filled to the brim are recommended to prevent churn during transit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Mill Remnants of Winter Cloakings Offered at Bargain
Two cases of remnants from heavy winter covert cloaks in popular medium weights. Lengths range from 1 yard to 5 1/4 yards suitable for jackets overcoats and storm skirts. Originally $1.50 quality now 79 cents per yard. Basement department. A. G. Pollard & U.
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A. G. Pollard &U
Still Loyal General Harrison Stands by Party Principles
General Benjamin Harrison issued a statement denying a campaign speaking ban and defending his past public service. He cites his 1898 retirement from campaigning, defends the Porto Rico bill and gold standard, and urges voters to favor a president and policies avoiding economic disruption and the destruction of financial pillars. He references Carnegie Hall remarks and the broader prosperity under McKinley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Benjamin Harrison
Porto Rico
Congress
Territories
Supreme Court of the United States
Carnegie Hall
Bryan
Republican Party
Temple
Melkinley
Roosevelt Leads Long Lafayette Parade by Rough Riders
Governor Roosevelt heads a mile long procession in Lafayette Indiana with 600 Rough Riders in a crowd of thousands. A feature of the parade is a citizen mounted on a bull wearing a coon skin cap as a speaker's stand is set for the Lincoln club yard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette
Ind
Roosevelt
Lincoln Club
New Hampshire Politicians Dine at Parker House
Boston October 10 New Hampshire club hosts first dinner of the season at the Parker House. Attendees include Republican Governor candidate Chester L Jordan Republican congressional candidate Frank D Currier and Republican Henry M Baker and Democratic Henry F Hollis both running in the second district. State treasurer Solon A Carter presided with Gen Albert Wheeler absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Granite State
New Hampshire
Parker House
Chesterl. Jordan
Henry M. Baker
Frank D. Currier
Henry F. Hollis
Solon A. Carter
Storey Denied Nomination At Democratic Convention
At the eleventh congressional Democratic convention in Boston the expected nominee Moorfield Storey lost to Willam H. Baker of Newton. An informal ballot showed Storey leading 57 to 49, but Baker secured 67 votes to 47 on the formal ballot and won the nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
American House
Moorfield Storey
Storey
Willam H. Baker
Newton
Baker
Mr. Baker
Mr. Storey
Martin Again Arrested In Larceny Indictments
Everett F. Martin son of the Water Commissioner was arrested in Boston on an indictment warrant for several counts of larceny connected to a small loan business. Police anticipate bail by his father. he is described as a physical wreck and faces possible Tombs custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Feverett F. Martin
Martin
McCarr
Morrissey
YOUTSEY IN COMA ALL DAY IN GEORGETOWN
Henry Youtsey remained comatose in Georgetown Kentucky all day on October 10. He did not answer questions from relatives or doctors. He muttered there is no blood on my hands on two occasions and took only a glass of milk for nourishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Bureau
Chicago
Chicago Tribune
Georgetown
Henry Youtsey
Democratic Candidate Bry an’s Michigan speaking tour day
Bryan covered sixteen speeches in one day across Michigan locations including Michigan City New Buffalo Benton Harbor Niles Dowagiac Lawton Kalamazoo Otsego Allegan Hamilton Holland Grand Haven Muskegon and Grand Rapids two events were held in Grand Rapids. Weather was favorable and night meetings in Muskegon and Grand Rapids drew strong crowds despite smaller daytime turnouts.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Bryan
of Michigan
Michigan
Michigan City
New Buffalo
Benton Harbor Niles
Dowapgia
Lawton
Kalamezoo
Otsego
Allegan
Hamilton
Trolland
Grand Haven
Muskegon
Indiana
Illinois
Republicans Nomination Committee Chosen in October Meeting
Charley Carter of Lowell on the Nom inating Committee Boston Oct 10 The regular October meeting of the Republican club of Massachusetts chose a nominating committee of two members at large and one from each congressional district To nominate officers for the ensuing year The Fifth district was given Chai E Carter Lowell and the 13th district Hon Rufus A Soule New Bedford
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Republican Club of
Massachusetts
Milk Street
Chai E. Carter
Lowell
Rufus A. Soule
New Bedford
Cleveland Family Heads in for Princeton Visit
Rex and Mrs Grover Cleveland and their four children arrived in Princeton New Jersey from New York on the Princeton special train after a summer at Buzzards Bay The President absolutely refused to be interviewed about the presidential situation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
N. J
Rex.Pres
Grover Cleveland
Buzzards Bay
New York
Cleveland
Roosevelt Delivers Three Speeches in Port Wayne Crowds Parade
Governor Roosevelt closed a busy day in Port Wayne Ind by delivering three speeches before the largest audience yet seen for a presidential candidate in the city. He was greeted by three large parades, with a final stop at Huntington where a large illuminated parade accompanied his arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wayne
Ind
Roosevelt
Huntington
Bryan Speaks at Niles in Grove Titled by Roosevelt Visit
Niles Michigan October 10. The Bryan special was switched to the Michigan Central here. Bryan spoke from a platform in the same grove where he spoke four years ago and where Governor Roosevelt spoke three weeks ago. A large bouquet of roses was handed to him as he stepped up.
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Niles, Mich
Bryan
Niles
Covernor Roosevelt
Deadlock in ninth Democratic convention continues
In Boston on October, four candidates remain, ten more ballots taken without a decision. A compromise is seen as possible by tomorrow.
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Boston
Fort Wayne Hoodlums Try to Attack Roosevelt Carriage
In Port Wayne Indiana on October 19 Hoodlions attacked Roosevelt supporters as he prepared to address a rally. A mob pelted the governor's carriage with projectiles near Calhoun Street while the escort fought back. One assailant struck Colonel Boston in the face but did not injure him. Roosevelt’s horse team pulled the carriage away despite the blows.
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Port Wayne
Ind
Hoodtioe Or Wayne
Val Hese
New
Hooosevelt
Victor
Amid
Calhoun Ste
Gov. Roosevelt
Boston
Gover
Strike at Lorraine mills as beamers walk out
In Westerly on Oct 10 workers at Lorraine mills began a small walkout when nit officials started a bus to learn beaming. Workers fear boy labor would replace unions and push miners into the plant.
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Westerly
Roo
Lorraine Mills
Nits
Annual Fair by Second Congregational Church Ladies
Middlesex County reports the annual fair of the Ladies Aid Society held despite bad weather. A large program featured a Ladies Symphony Orchestra from Lawrence, trombone and cornet solos, songs, and a vocal duet. Numerous tables including candy, china, apron, art, handkerchief, mystery, and lemonade drew visitors, with decorations by local helpers and light refreshments served afterward.
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Kell
Ladies’ Aid Society
Second Congregational Church
Arthur F. Salmon
George Swift
C. F
George Shaw
John Law
C. H. Whittemore
Miss Toole
Isabelle Adams
Robert W. Dunbar
Fred Ripley
Nellie Trubey
Ladies’ Symphony Orchestra
Lawrence
Edith Townsend
Oma Brown
Carrie N. Peel
Ethel Ranger
Opal Shire
Marion Varney
A. E. Duncan
E. Bearce
Mary Morning
G. Swain
Lizzie Morning
Stella Hodge
Ethel Watson
Ada Crockett
Blanche Wright
Election officers named for village from town selectmen
Morton Wright is building a new house. The town selectmen appoint Warden Charles H. Dutton Deputy Warden Patrick B. Ward Clerk Frederick E Ripley Deputy Clerk Charles H. Holt Inspectors George Hyde Hubert Bearce Deputy Inspectors John Hobbs James B. McQuaid James W. Ward On stormy weather Monday North Chelmsford Debating Society members held no meeting with next gathering to be announced. Harry Warley also has a new house erected.
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Morton Wright
Charles H. Dutton
Patrick 8. Ward
Frederick E Ripley
Charles H. Holt
George Hyde
Hubert Bearce
John ©. Hobbs
James B. McQuaid
James W. Ward
North Chelmsford Debating Society
Harry Warley
Harvest Supper Held by Orthodox Church Ladies Circle
The annual harvest supper under the Ladies Circle of the Orthodox church was held in the vestry last night with serving from 6 to 8 o'clock. Committee in charge included Mrs J B Tyler, Mrs Clarence Bowman, Mrs Oscar Fellows, and Mrs Samuel King. Recitations were given by Prof. ww D. Morse.
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Ladies’ Circle of the
Orthodox Church
J. B.tyler
Clarence Bowman
Oscar Fellows
Samuel King
Prdj
D. Morse
Bear Trap Transport Fails Bears Escape Cart Ride
Edward Hofer’s iron and oak bear cage, a patent trap and transport unit, was loaded into a freight car at Cinnibar. The bear’s panicked cries spooked the mules, sending the cage bounds across the yard, weaving through stumps until it wedged between two logs. Despite chaos, the cage escaped damage and the bear gained an extra ride.
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Edward Hofer
United States
Yellowstone
I Megan
Billy Hofer
Central Park Commissioners
New York
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Billy
Cinnibar
W. J Curtis
Chicago
Mosquitoes Hatch Again After Rain, Says Local Observer
A local commentator muses that another generation of mosquitoes may have emerged after the rain but were likely killed before they could swarm or breed, leaving little opportunity for livelihood.
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Tio
Low Energy Gas Light Co Promises Instant Hot Water Supply
The Kenwood heater provides unlimited hot water on demand with automatic gas shutoff. It can run without a boiler and is shown at the office. Weisbach Light with the Yusea Mantle claims 50 percent more light and triple strength. Long life bright lamps and gas cooking ranges offered at cost.
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Editorial
American Agriculturist
Jesse Allen
Homestead
Mississippi
Utah
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Baltimore Sun
ORTS
Philippine Islands
Manila
Nubbins
Harrison
Warn
Eleventh Congressional District
Youtsey
Mass
Republican Club
Charley” Carter of
Clevieland Wise
Fort Wayne
Breamers
Castoria
Middlesex County
North Chelmsford
Ladies’ Society of
Billerica
Common Wealth
City Hall
Andrew G. Stiles
City of
THE
Kenwood
Bray Cyith
Arthur Arodes
Merrimack Street
Courier-Citizen Building
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