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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
The Hay Crop Was Reached Again.

The average value was about 81 per ton.
The average Weld was little less than a
ton per acre. The great source of profit for
the farmer was the hay NOV. Because it
returns to YOU again after it has afforded
sustenance to the animal.
Experiments with sheep at orono were
given. Dne lot of sheep lost l6i pounds.
the other l56 pounds the loss was upon the
lot that were the poorest fed, and those who
had all they wanted to eat well repaid them.
The lambs ready for the market. by reason
of good food brought t. to 20 cents per
pound Those poorly fed they had to keep
so long they did not bring half so good a
price Yon cannot feed animals TO produce
u pound of solid matter without it costing
about % cents. The dairy was the best
place for profit for hay, and that was the
best ,iSc our farmers tan make of their hay.
Study your COWS and feed your hay to a
good milk machine in the shape of good
COW.
Mr.. Ninton stated that hay was looking
up. Three hundred tons had been sold at
the depot during the past season in the town
in which he lived. one man has sold 81 100
worth. II was the surplus. One man in
biz town had decided two or three wears
ago tllat he would sell all of his hay. To-
day that mau was in Strengthened circum-
stances and borrowing money. The best
use to make of hay WIS to feed it to stock
upon the farm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
Farming Corporations.

\ volume having this novel ami some
what inviting tile came tn our table few
days ago. ami in CHANGING at the first page
upon which our eyes fell, a page in the mid
die portion of the book, We found il to refer
wholly to Maine, and to have 50 complete =
knowledge of Maine's geography and physi-
cal features. and so good an understanding
of its agricultural conditions, that it was 4
revelation TO Us. Then Ne turned hack al
the beginning, looked at authors name.
studied preface. glanced at table of con-
tents and commenced to read. finally
eading-brokeu al intervals of work
by carefully reading the entire vol
ume Of over $50 pages. The author. Mr..
Wilbur Aidrich is Maine man, an ,n.ro-
scoggin county man VIC judge, who writes
this book for the purpose of giving his view
reearding the principal Of practical eo-op,.r-
alton among the farming classes. i. il
written from an Eastern standpoint, aud dc,
With Eastern conditions and problem. in the
agricultural and industrial world. 4, the
very opening Of his book Mr.. Ahlr;eh MET.
ares the formation Of farmers corpora,iop
known as the Androscoygin Agriculture,
Association, with headquarters At Lewiston
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

or auburn. isnd branches at many large
places in the State. II i. Of euurse fictitious.
but in NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. IT becomes very
real This corporation Is made up wholly of
farmers rho cell all their produce through this
agency or association. This association has
branches in the large Eastern cities through
which there products are sold directly 70
consumers: and in time it extends its system
into the Southern States and through IL
agencies there obtains the products of isio@e
states for consumption North. Mr. AIdrich
believes that the farmers Of COR county as
eiass having sos beyond the bog iiouse era
and into tina; Of improved machinery and
the application Of science, sheslskuow 20 a
step in advance and By means of -yste-
matte organization Of labor and capital sc.
cure a better and more economical handling
of crops and Of course higher results and
larger yoht. Mr.. Abirich cites the history
Of corporation Ia tia dairy ministry as eri'
denes that this same principle viii sHeceed
IN oeisar directions The Delaware peach
growers, growers Of market truck at tbs
South. those y no make speciality Of cot
ION, 0g tobacco, or cattle, Or wheat, could
form such corporation AZ Is Outlined ia
the pages Of tlsi- book. aad 7ecare better re-
,sIts for their labors. Nr. Aifirieh beiieses
this il possible and says that 10 bring il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
GOSSIP Of THE ORANGES.

Honesty Grange, Morrill,. is holding in
teresting sessions. and new members are
being attracted to our gates. The question
discussed at last meeting was Resolved
that our county courts as at present con-
Quoted are not for the best interests of the
people"
The monthly meeting of Penobscot Conn
~ Pomona Grange was held with Pine
Grove Grange. Brewer, on Saturday last and
there was large attendance of members of
the organization from the surrounding towns
The exercises were of the usual interesting
and instructive nature. and the meeting
was a most enjoyable one in every respect.
The place of the next session was not fully
decided on and the matter was left in the
hands of the secreiary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The proof of the merits of plaster Is the
cures il effects and the voluntary testimo-
mails of those who have used Alleock' ;
Porou- plasters during the past thirty years
i. unimpeachable evidence of their superior
ity and should convince the most skeptieal
self Eaise is no recommendation. but GER
tifieates from those who have used them are
Beware of limitations and do not be de
eeived by misrepresentation. Ask for
Allceck's. and let no solicitation or explana-
ton induce you To accept substitute,
uay9endSv fnIrrn
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
Should be Generally Observed.


Arhor jay viii he on Friday of next
week. and we hope. for many reasons,
for a more general observance of the
,lav throughout our State than ever he
fore. Village Improvement Societies.
the public schools in mos places, to
say nothing of iniividuai efforts, eau make
the day one 10 be remembered for its fruitful
results. thar highways all over this common
wealth might be made more pleasant to the
eve, and more enjoyable to the passer by, if
the waste land on either side couki be
planted to fruit trees for the use OF the
travelling public. Apple. pear AMI cherry
trees might contrihatc shade aud fruit where
now are only waste plaecs anil unsiyhtly
weeds. II would not take much time or
effort to make the change AMI as a conse-
quence our country roads would bud and
blossom as thu fose-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The editorial columns of our leading ex-
changes of both parties. are more free from
political discussion than W. have seen them
for some time, Perhaps it is because they
desire the floods of political wisdom that will
overflow them later ON TO come in the nature
of a chang, It is pretty hard to awake the
American people to any great amount of
political enthusiasm prior to the nominating
conventions
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

IN Friday next thousands of trees should
be- planted all over Maine ti,creby increasing
the beauty. utility and attrnctiveness of our
State and also iutcusifyng feelings of loyal
tv Ia Nature and Maine among the subjects
of both. We boom the old Pine Tree State
when We bcautfy her and We broaden our
hrains whom we worship at Nntnre.s shrinc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The State Experiment Station has COM
menced the publication Of series of
newspaper balletins" the object Of which
is to present in form adapted both to
newspaper publication aud popular COM
prehension, such experimental results as
are of practical interest. The statements
made in these bulletins will bs the same as,
or equivalent to, those given in the full re
port, and i, is hoped that their publication
will lead to more general careful study Of
the reports, which is necessary TO a proper
understanding of the station work. We
shall give the general results of the above
bulletin to our readers at an early day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
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a Mystery Explained.

The papers contain frequent notices of
rich pretty and educated girls clipping with
negroes, tramps and eoaehmen. The well
known specialist, DIR. Franklin Miles. SAYS
all such girls are more Or less historical,
nervous. very impulsive, unbalanced usu-
ally subject toyiealache. neuralgia, sleep
lessncss, immoderatc CRYING or laughing.
These show weak, nervous system, for
which there is no remedy equal to Rest0ra-
tive Ncrrine. Trial bottles and fine
book, containing many marvellous cures,
free at Bowditcis Webster 4 Co, who also
sell and guarantee DIR. Miles celebrated
New Heart Cure, the finest of heart tonies
Cures tiuttering, short breath. etc.
jaHl Ideotl&wly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

One lady visitor at the farmers institute
at Frceport on Thursday was Mrs. Leasitt
of Webster who drove nearly 90 miles with
her husband to be present. aud was early on
hand in the morning session. This lady
was chiefly interested in information con
corning the dairy. Isn't there need of
extending this system of farmers institutes
So as TO better accommodate those farmers
who now live twenty miles from places
where they are held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The Boston Herald is getting quite fran
tic In its efforts Ia show that Grover Glove
guide his party cut of the political wilder
ness into which he led il at the last national
election. 4 glance at our scrap books
shows that some very influential Demo-
cratic newspapers, including the New York
World, will have to eat considerable crow
in case he il nominated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

No notice whatever will be taken OF I'M
signed communications. Al such viii be
put into the waste basket unread.
TnE JougNaL CANNOT BE HELD RE
sPosstgLr FOR THE PRESERVATION OR
RETURN or REJECTED COMMUNICATIONS.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to Bur
leigh Il Flynt. Publishers, Augusta, Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The funeral of the late Edward Donovan
was held Saturday morning from st. Mary's
church the Rev Father Dohcr,y officiating
There was u large attendance of the friends
and relatives of the deceased The floral
display was beautiful.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
MAINE GOSSIP.

The hero of Il story now going the rounds
of the Maine press - man who won great
financial success IN lite IN spite OF the fact
nothing but ambition and cotlfay,, a pair
of nvcralls and an oil cloth hat"
We noticed from exchanges that the
ladies of certain TRACE Church in
Maine are to give an exhibition of living
whist. We very much doubt the consist
ency of making living whist means of
grace in any church whatsoever, no matter
10 what denomination it is allied.
beifast mas business man designated ny
the Age as hSe walker wh" must De
way AZ inc TOP as lar ar genius Is concerned.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

Unity Club will meet with Mrs. Charles
H. Mason, Monday evening, May 9 The
programme will consist of an essay on Jean
Paul Richter and selected reading on
Francis II and the end of the Old German
Empire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The next Dcmorcst medal contest will he
al nitaran Church on the evening of May
9TH. The last of these concerts in this city
was in the first Baptist church, was largely
attended and decided success. Those in
evening have arranged a very attractive
programme.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

Mrs. James Granger who resides on
Grove street. met with painful accident
her own, by Stumbling her foot against u
stick that had been driven in the ground,
tlislocating two toes 1t will be some time
be fore she ran nse hrr foot.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

J. Clair Mino,. e. II. s.. ~ and Chas
+. Valentine, e. H. s. o@, will have n pub
lie debate on political matters in the Cony
High School hall on the evening of Friday
May IS. These two young men lead the
Republicans and Democratic sidc., rcspec-
tiyclV inthr IIuh School
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

w. A. Cain, Breton Woodward and Mrs.
Thos. Jones of kennebunk were the guest.
of Mr.. and Mrs. II. +. Chalk last week
while on their way home from the meeting
of the Grand Lodge in Bangor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

w. $. Smalidgc of Bar IIarbor, was in
the city saturday having brought down
Mrs. William Coulchan from that town 10
the insane hospital on the Pullman Friday
night.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

"A meeting of the Augusta Auxiliary of
the Mean Association will be held in the
Methodist restry. Monday. May ID at
three O'Clock 7. NJ. A full attendance is
desired"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

AZ the meeting of the Grand Lodge Of
Good Tcmplars at Bangor the retiring Chief
Templar \. :. Bangs of Augusta was pre-
s2ntcd with an elegant easy chair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The tug Charles Lawrence came up YES.
terlay and took out the schooner Lizzie j.
Call which has been diseharging coal at
T.. Stone & Co.'S wharf.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

Mr.. William II. Lyon, acting hospital
steward at the arsenal, has Just passed an
examination for promotion as hospital stew
ard. lie was examined with class of ~
and took the best rank of ALL passing
most excellent examination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

Marshal Tarbox of B,ldcforl brought
patient for the Insane Hospital To the city
Saturday and got Marshal Morse to take the
patient to the hospital as 'farbox wished to
20 East ON the same train,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The Cony High School will observe Ar.
Dor day, May 6, with appropriate exercises.
An elm tree dedicated to Longfellow will
he set out on the campus.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The two masted schooner Reuben East.
man is unloading cargo of cement from
New Jersey for L. II. Cunningham & Son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The May party Il, the vcs,ry of the Ini-
largely attended. The entertainment began
about five in the afternoon and closed with
supper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

Della Biledaux had the fore finger on
her right hand cut off in the machinery AT
the card room of the cotton factory Sa,ur
,iay
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

Ius DAIRY htSStnLC JotRNAL NAY RI
FouSu uS SALE Ar IHE WNIittNUruN NEws
IxtHASuE. WARRINGTON. Il. G.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The present Congress bids fair TO puss
into history As the Congress of "iunoCuous
desuctulc,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
CALENDAR or C0mING EVENTS.


May 6-Afbor Day.
May Injecting 81 Executive Council.
Temperance
May ii--Knox District Good rempiars.
Nay Ii-York District Good frmplSf-. ooodwin's
Msy Ii--cumberlAsd Good Fsmplsrs. North
Nay I~W ashins,oa District Good remplsrs,
Earinp,
JHne i-kennfbeo Good ismpiaft, Aorth bel
Jsas . Hancock food Tempiar.. surry,
June ls-oxford District Coed femplafs, Fast
sumner.
May 3s-Mectins Masonic Grand Lodge, Chapter
Council and t1mmsndry at Portland.
Patrons af a.bsndry.
May 3-Oxfori POMONA Grange. Norway.
May Andro-ooggh Pomona drange. Leeds.
May 10 SOmer-st Pomona Grange, scion,
May lc-w aldo County Pomona trapse, Mont
May iI-Cnion Pomona Orange, seven Tree,
Iniou.
June 81 niyersasst state Convention. Augn.ts-
June H-State Congregational Conference. Ma
dhias,
May s-stste 'ooyeHtlon Of reoPlcs' Party tar
dlnef
,uns 2~Eeox County Democratic Convention,
Roc iand.
June 81 Democratic state Convention, Bangor.
May S-s Prohibition Party state Convention,
Bangor.
Portland.
June s0-ksnnei,-e county Democratic tonseu-
ton WatsFvile.
Jane Ju-i'enobseOt County Democratic cOnyru-
ton, ola fpnni
Educational.
May i2-iJ-I0fk Teachers Convention, kcnne
bank
Miscellaneous.
June = Maine homeopathic Medical Convention
Portland.
June s-a-Annual Encampmsnt. Maine Sons OF
Veterans. belfast.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
NOTICE.
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS TO-DAY.

The Raxaar.
Agent wanted.
To let--Eoems
Fer salc--Salehoat.
Van Hoaien's Cocoa.
Rnnaways impossible.
T.. 4. knpwles-New ads.
Annual meeting kcunchce Savings Rank.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
Daily Ktanebtt journal.
MONDAY, NAY I, 1881.

Cards Of thanks and resolutions Of respee, Willie
charged a, the rate of ten cents.
All advertising announcements Of entert ainmen,.
whose object is the raising of money viii he
charged At the rate Of ffteen'cents Hue.
Hereafter advertising matters. news form viii
he excluded from our local columns. except such
As refers to advertisers occupying space in our .
advertising colamns, and will be run under A
separate head on the local pages.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
Mr.. E. 3. MaIIet. IT,.

said that he bad observed their method in a
recent trip 10 the West bat had come TO the
conclusion that the only line upon which
they could work in Freeport at present
would be to sell the cream. He thought
it souhi take two years for thor
ough understanding between the fac
tory and the farmers. He for one,
should he willing to wait a couple of years
for any return from an investment in a
creamery.
Prof. Winsiow explained how high
toned creamery had come TO grief through
entirely unnecessary expensive manage
menf.
Mr.. Mallet was satisfied that the only
way for this community at the present time
was for the farmers TO set their milk at
home and have the cream collected by the
teams of the creamery.
Professor Winslow thought that the
average price of sufficient cream to produce
a pound of butter was 20 cents
Mr.. Vinton thought, as u general rule,
farmers did not set value enough upon
skim milk to feed out. The opinion was
generally aeqaieseed in.
The subject of the proposed creamery
and It's prospects were discussed at some
length by T. \. Winslow, Messrs. Mallet,
Vinton, Secretary Mckeen and others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

No quackery; nothing injurious; sure
cure: doctors prescribe; druggists sell: all
who have tried it commend Ath-Io-pho-ros
as a specific for rheumatism. neuralgia and
sciatica.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The game between the Atlantics of this
city and the Oak Grove Seminary team wa'
called at Vassalboro at ten O'Clock Saturday
victory for the Atlantics, tho score stand-
ing p toe. Percy Gould pitched and Bert
Pray caught. The Dak Groves have material
for o strong team but are little lacking IN
practice. Higgins I, manager Of the OAK
Groves and Fred Booker Of the Atlantic. and
there is talk of having another gam" and at
augusta in the near future
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

Can't secure a good house-girl.
Can't sell their farms
Cant find employment.
Cant find lost articIrs.
Can't do hundred things because thew
don't use the JOURNAL want column. It is
really wonderful how much can be accom-
plished by the nse of these littlc low priced
advertisements. apr2sdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

Kidney troubles If taken in season are
easily cured with Johnsou's Anodyne Liui-
ment. Fact mayad&wfolrm
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02

The farmers institute at Freefcst ON
Thursday last vas very ~eii attended con-
ssiering that the day was somewhat rainy.
The useesin2 was presided over b Hon.
Warren H. yinton Of Gray. member Of
the Board of Agriculture for Cumberland
county Who On taking the chair made seue
explanatory remarks concerning the object
Of these farners' institutes established By
law. one of the first objective points of
the fathers in making their farms frpu the
wilderness is TO get sone Land 10 comli-
ton 10 euf hzy, II was a very important
crop TO Maine, especially such towns a.
Freeport- ! great many farmers bad relied
upon tbeir surplus has crop 10 sst really
money TO pay taxes, etc What shall the
farmer DO witii his hays That was the queB-
tion. How shall we feed out orr hay TO
best adyantzgs--to horses. cows, etc. That
vas the point which Prof. jordan would
elucidafe
Secretary Mekeen said the object vas
10 make these meetings eIninsntiy practical
That had been and would continue to be 10
make the meetings useful
tine Of the Babcoek testers and sepa-
ratss were upon the platform for the pur-
poses Of testing the specimens of milk fur
ni-tAsl frDfn the surrounding towns
Prof. Jordan said that he should answer
the questions pat against iiis name in round
about way. What shall we do without
hay was broad one. II involved the mat
ter Of what was the best Use We couid make
of cur fsrtns Farming, ike any other
business, il properly managed was profit
able
iIe had been approached many times with
the question u wish yoa would tell me laow
10 make money out of my farm; Pieuty
II plant food was ia. real secret Of success
fal farming. The growing of the plant " AZ
defined a. much By iixed laws a. gravi,a-
ton. To grow plants Soa must have certain
kind of materials. The successful farmers
were the men who kept up their farms to Il
good degree of fertility. What are the
reasons Of fertility There was the soil for
the plant, but the important factor was the
manure.
II dare say there was land in the imme-
diate vicinity that wond not grow good
crop of corn without fertilizers. Plow such
baud for an entire season. onre a week if
possible. IL Will repay on the following
Veur tdu ran draw nD1u
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-05-02
COLBY UNIVERSITY.

Notice is.ierebyigiven that a special meeting Of
the board OF trustees Of Colby University will be
held 81 the directors room Of the Union Mutual
Life lRs. Co, No. 2fa Congress street. in PORT
land, on saturday, the seventh day of Nav. A. D.
l>.ss at half past nine O'Clock in the forenoon 10
act upon the following articles. viz
l. 10 act upon the resignation of President
Small.
>. 10 see " bat measures the board will take 70
I'LL the vacancy in the office Of president Of the
University, caused by tho resignation Of President
Small.
>, To hear the reports Of committees in relation
to filling other vacancies in the faculty and act
thereon II derTurf advisable.
I. TO transact anv business in relation TO exist
ing or prospective vacancies IN the faculty Of the
University.
Josiah II. DRtNMoxn,
Chairman Of Board of Trustees of Colby Uui-
versitv.
Portland, April 60 lsa2.