Oxford Democrat., 1920-06-22
NEW ENGLAND CROP REPORT.

the warmer favorable weather the
last half of May considerably encoar-
aged farmers; planting got under
way and some Of the earlier pessi-
mism Of farmers gave way to greater
hopefulness. But receipts Of fertfli-
zer, machinery and other supplies
are yet far behind the usual.
The apple blossom was fair to good
on the whole, heavier on early vai-
eties while usually lighter on Bald
wins, especially where trees have not
yet overcome the winter damage Of
1917-191S.
Northern New England reports full
ly as many acres Of oats as last year
with good growth thus far; while
southern New England reports small
acreage decreases and not quite SO
good growth. HAY promises an ex-
cellent crop in New Hampshire, Ver-
mont, Massachusetts, and Rhode Is
land but is somewhat disappointing
in Maine and Connecticut.
Resolutions favoring municipal CEN
sorship Of motion pictures in Maine,
upholding the prohibition amendment,
and urging that action be taken to
stop alleged propaganda tending to
estrange this country and Great Brit
ain were adopted at the convention of
the Episcopal diocese of Maine.
Miss Florence Sheip If Mobile,
Ala. was awarded first prize in the
breadmaking contest at commence
ment exercises at Lasell Seminary,
Boston. The prize is considered one
of the greatest honors in the SEM
mary. 1t consists of pin in the form
OF miniature gold bread loaf.
Jail doors will open for convicted
violators Of the Vermont law relative
to selling cigarettes to minors in
Windham County hereafter If States
Atty. E. w. Bibson has his way. The
States Attorney stated that he would
ask the court to impose Jail sentences
instead of fines upon conviction.
Not less than six nor more than
IL months in Vermont State prison
was the sentence imposed upon AL
bert Forth, who, while driving an
automobile in an intoxicated condi
ton badly injured two men. The
sentence is the heaviest ever imposed
in this State on drunken autoist.
Woodward Hudson, counsel for the
Boston & Maine railroad, asked the
Mass. state department Of public util-
tiles to approve the roads petition to
issue bonds for s17,6o6,O00, bearing
interest at 6 percent, and to be sold
to the director-general Of railroads
at 981a, under an agreement with the
railroad administration.
Judge William ]. Day, Mass. state
deputy of the Knights Of Columbus,
received telegram from William J.
mckinley, supreme secretary, urging
contemplate joining the X. c. pilgrim
age to Europe in August file theiI ap-
phcations at once. The pilgrimage Is
limited to 500 and leaves New York
August 7.
The Massachusetts, Medical Soci-
ETY., at its 139th anniversary meet
ing in Boston, discussed various
phases of medical instruction in
schools, hospitals, clinics and sana-
toria, and recommended improve
ments and changes in the practice
and teaching fmedicine by which
closer cooperation and better re-
suits may be obtained.
A 22-year journey Of two miles Of a
letter through the mails from the
State House, Boston, to the House Of
the Angel Guardian in Roxbury ended
when Brother Jude, treasurer OF the
House, received check for $18. Dur
the process Of tearing down a mail
shute in the State House, workmen
found letter which in some manner
became caught in the woodwork.
The high cost of kissing was
brought home to George w. Mckay.
81 years old of Worcester, Mass.
when he was ordered to pay a fine
Of SIS by Judge Utley IN district court
on a charge alleging assault and bat
terry. Miss Nora Ford testified she
visited the garage owned by her uncle
and said the defendant put hts arms
around her and kissed her until she
slapped his face.
How Virginia oyster-men profited
by the discovery that green -gilied oy-
sters which they had discarded as
worthless were identical with tn ia
nous Marrennes green oysters which
are considered great deiicacy In
France Is one Of the interesting facts
disclosed by Professor Philip n.
Mitchell, Of Brown University, Provi-
dence, In an informal resume of his
researches in oyster culture.
Both the Utah and Florida, dread
nought type battleships, will be In
Portland, Me-, from June % to July
8, according to word received at the
Maine Centennial Committees read
quarters. They are to serve as at.
fractions during the celebration and
efforts will be made to have their
stay prolonged until July so that
their crews may appear in the naval
and military parade of July s.
Brookfeld, Mass, people are 80
that the town farm Is (,
be sold and the few paupers will be
farmed out at an association farm In
Charlton. The town has conducted
the farm for rs years, but a year ago
the expense Of caring for each inmate
became so large that 1t was decided
to try out the association plan anil
the number Of town poor is even
smaller than at that time, 80 II was
decided to sell.
Wedding Ring Worn on Thumb.
In the rAgn Of George Of England