The Republican journal., 1886-07-08
Maine Matters.
Rvs NNp GOSSIP From ALL OVER rim STATE
IHE AGEICI-ILI.EA SILL. AIInN-

'idlii' I -. Iltl Is 10 inc agricultural outlook
We have had the much needed rain all over
Maine which settles the question of u large hay
crop. BN diligrnt inquiries of persons | meet
from the Western, Middle and New England
States and also from the Canada> there is
hut one report; \ rouSin@ hay crop. grain
never looked better, promising an immense
Weld. With excellent reports from corn and
wheat districts. Crops of all kinds never
looked better III Mass. Conn. and Il. J..
lth these facts apparent. farmers in Maine
must study the question wen, and not make
the mistake of The season by selling their
Young cattle, their beef and calves at u low
price, half fatted, al half of the price these
animals will net if managed correctly. Let
them crow and later feed some of this immense
prospective hay crop that will not bring. a high
price sure this season. This j. one Of the
seasons when we need not rive AWAY ANYTHING.
but hold and feed Till wanted al paving price
1t has been the custom for half a century for
farmers to sell their lalnl,> and surplus sheep
III JnN ana August without regard IL whether
they brought a good price or not. This old rut
must he brld%rd over, new ideas must be
embraced If we keep pace with uilr nri4hb0r-
ing States. The idea of the State OF Maine
furnishing 10000 head OF sheep for canning
purposes, IL they have done several wears
past, i a disgrace to every progressive farmer.
Flock masters in the state uf Connecticut keep
an eye on the age OF their oci,-. and when a
sheep has nearly completed her usefulness in
producing lambs and wool. She i separated
and kept barren, and fed 1ill Feb. or March on
gram and choice hay, then it docs not have to
p' l'iN>rd Tor % cent>. NJ brings , cents i've
Wel@hl' and amounts to p I" $. The same
with The farmers III this smart state tnotrd Tor
wooden huime@> and clocks, which old frali
we Something's hector them With, and on look
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