Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-20
Kennebec Pomona Grange.

The regular meeting of kennebec
Pomona Grange was held with Windsor
Grange, Aug l6, Worthy Master E. y.
PiDkham of Litchfeld, presiding After
the disposal of business, the topic, The
Best Method to Improve our Highways for
Summer Travel was opened by J. II.
Barton Of Windsor. Brother Barton ad-
yocated mora work on the roads; the
raising of a money tax; and the same TO
be expended in judioiors manner. He
SPOKE of the Importance of good drainage
cnlverts should be laid deeper; they freeze
up in cold weather and cause washouts !;
wheelruts cause much damage; it will
save many dollars to have The water
turned from them Avoid turf for the road
bed. He recommended blowing now by
the sides of roads needing repairs and
letting the turf rot SO it will be in readi
ness to use another year. The machine
Will bring ii into the road with less power
and the material will be in better condi
tlon Tor good road Throw out small
stones every month Do not leave them
where they will be scraped into the road
again. All rubbish should be removed
from the side Of the road.
Brother W. J. Thompson of China, ad-
vocated digging bitches deeper. 1t costs
less to dig the Glitch than to raise the road
bed. 1t is not practicable TO pave our
country roads, they will be in good condi-
ton If tho water is cared for, stones kept
out, and holes filled up He notices
great improvement in roads where the
town system is in vogue, but the com
missioner must understand his business.
brother Colburn Of Windsor, advocated
q
Bro. Crowell of Riverside, believes it is
ohe right handling of what money we do
have rather than the amount that does
the good. Brother Merrill of China, said,
get rid of the water in the bitches as
soon as possible by tuning it off" also
cut down short steep hills.
After the noon recess n paper on
School Savings Banks" By Mrs. Baker
OF Cooper Mills was read, giving the
method of organization and the good re-
suits following. The object of these Is
to cultivate in children the habit of saw
ing and to overcome the inclination to
spend their pennies for cigarettes and
confectionery. 1t will stimulate a pride
for possession and desire TO excel: and
by using the pupils for messengers it
will give them practical introduction to
the bank. 1t would prove special help
to some savings banks by bringing the
bank to every ones door, and it would
be peculiar nelp to the people for like
reason.
Tho question How Shall We Improve
our Pastures was opened by A. L.
Clifford of Winthrop, and was discussed
by many of the farmers present. The
prevalence of weeds, bushes and stones
was considered. Where land admitted it
is wise plan to harrow, fcrtilize and
seed. The cutting Of bushes was con-
sidered; the best time to do the work was
conceded to be late in autumn, after they
had ceased to grow. Brother Clifford has
no trouble from alders sprouting and
growing after he has cut them. Cut low
down. Others claimed the more they
cut, the thicker they came up; or as one
good brother expressed it, thicker than
hairs on dog" Brother Drummond said,
use an axe and cut deep" The influence
of the moon and the use of kerosene
caused considerable merriment Brother
Scarles of Chelsea, did not advocate spend
ing fifteen dollars on land that you could
buy for five dollars an acre He thought
it best to cut and burn the bushes on the
ground as that would benefit the feed
Brother Yeaton of Augusta, gave his ex-
p' rience in letting his pasture rest por-
ton of the year. The feed was much better
the year following, Dividing pasture
and using one part at time was advised
Brother Keith of Winthrop, prefers soil
ing to pasturing He gets crop of or
Chard grass in June; then follows with
oats, sweet corn, Hungarian and other
crops in succession He does not depend
wholly on the pasture. He has tried the
plan of turning his cows out nights and
keeping them up days and likes it, es-
pt cally in fly time
Brother Searles said it was a kind and |
humane man who put screens at his barn |
doors and windows to keep out the flies. |
brother who has large piece of sweet |
corn fodder, remarked aside that he be- |
loved Brother Keith was about right In |
HI method of soiling
We were glad to greet our veteran and |
aged brother, b h. Fuller of Pittston. who |
added much to the interest of the meeting |
by his pertinent remarks. At the close of |
the discussion. one of the best recitations |
We ever heard was given by Miss Mamie
Barker of Chelsea Grange, who received |
well merited applause. The fifth degree |
was conferred upon a class of 10 mem |
b rs. Excellent music was furnished by |
the grange choir, and the ladies of Wind
sor Grange furnished fine ente rtainmect |
for all who attended Secretary.