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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
OUR QUESTION BOX

Cues: My hens are badly infested
with lice. Can You tell ME how to
get rid of them?
Ans: Use either sodium fluoride
or blue ointment. OF the former it
will require l pound for each 100
hens. Use the pinch method
which is to take a pinch of the
powder and rub into various parts
of the body. The blue ointment is
applied in similar places, being rub
bed into the skin well. Mix the
ointment with equal parts of lard
and divide into pieces the size of q
small garden pea. Keep away from
the children as it is poison.
Cues: One of our cows has Ions
warts on her teats. How can they
be removed?
Ans: Long warts on cows teats
may be removed by twisting or ty-
ing a silk thread tightly about the
base of the growth. The warts will
eventually slough off.
Cues: What can be done to de-
stroy worms in wood in a cellar?
Worms are in beams and Destroying
them fast so that ground is covered
by a yellowish dust from holes. /
tried several things but so far failed
to get results. 1 want an effective
cure for them.-E. V. S.
Ans: Once the worms are working
in the interior of wood beams it is
practically impossible to get rid of
them. Some few can be killed by
running a flexible wire into the bur-
rows as far as possible. However,
this is very. ineffective as a measure
of control. Beams placed in locali-
ties where there is any danger of
worms or borers getting into them
should be treated thoroughly with
corrosive sublimate (mercury BIZ
chloride), or else well creosoted.
If it were possible to inject into
the burrows liquid carbon bisulphide
or even inject into them small
amounts of calcium cyanide, then
seal the pores by thoroughly paint
ing over the entire surface of the
beams with a good heavy roofing
paint which would make an i'm
previous layer over the holes, pos
sibly you could check further
ravages. But this would be an en-
pertinent at hest. In the majority of
cases. it is best to replace such
timbers either with treated wood or
with steel beams
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Milk Business
Is Threatened

1T came out at the annual meet
ing of the New England Milk
Producers at Boston last week, that
New England dairymep are threaten
ed with keen competition from
Wisconsin and Minnesota dairy
men," said Frank p. Washburn,
Commissioner of Agriculture. Fri
day. The Commissioner represented
the Maine Department of Agricul-
ture. About forty men represented
the various locals of the n. E. NJ.
p. A. in this state.
This competition has come about
because of the use of tank milk
cars built on the principle of the
vacuum bottle. In these cars milk
can be transported across the CONT
nent and be fresh on arrival at
destination. Already milk is COM
ing into New York in these cars,
and cream is coming into New Eng
land. $50
Wisconsin and Minnesota comprise
the greatest dairying center in the
country and the n. f. NJ. r. A, Of
ficials are greatly concerned over
this unexpected competition from
so great distance
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07

freshments of cider. pop corn ana pee"
nuts were served.
The program for next meeting as
announced Reading by ruth fo"i9r'
music by Alice Cheney and w. ~ ~
Trask, stories by the sisters, duet W
Laura Trask and Georgia Malaney,
clog dancing by II. l.. Hayes, read,ns
by Susie King and reading by Guy
Cheney. The Tuesday night dances
will continue as long as traVeiihs
holds good. 49,,
At the regular meeting OF the
Grange Auxiliary it was decided 70
hold a sale afternoon and evening
some day during the week of the loth'
the date to be announced later. COM
mittee in charge fancy table. MIS-
Lottie Ralston, Mrs. Florence Thomp-
son and Mrs. Susie Corbin; cookeu
food and candy, Mrs. Blanch Lily
Mrs Cora English and Mrs. Laura Cor
bin; grab bag, Mrs. Alice Cheney'
Mrs. Angie Fowler and Mrs. DORIS
Cain. The grab bag committee ASK
every one interested to send to one OF
the other of the committee articles for
the bag,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07

garden crops for the Augusta and
nearby markets will be raised.
Not only does "Bonnymead" boast
of beef stock. but pork also will be
raised on fairly large scale. Mr..
Ingraham has already secured several
blue blooded sows and plans to
breed thorough Berkshires.
Barred Plymouth Rocks and Rhode
Island Reds comprise the egg-laying
family. numbering around $50 hens
and chickens. Twice that number is
the present plan for next year.
The work on the farm has been
accomplished with the aid of a
tractor in addition to the three
horses which are kept for farm work.
"Maine-raised beef. as good as that
which is raised in the West" can be
raised right here in Manchester. Is
Mr.. Ingraham's idea and If thorough
bred stock, right methods Of feeding
and the best management have any
weight in the matter. we conclude
that what has not yet been tried out
in Kennebec county. may prove to be
one of the best enterprises yet in
troduced. f."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Help Bring Nat.
Grange To Maine

At the meeting of the executive
committee of the State of Maine
Publicity Bureau. held at the Au-
gusta House, Wednesday. it was vot-
ed to subscribe $500 to the fund
which must be raised in order to get
the National Grange to come to
Maine for its annual convention in
1926.
1t was reported at the meeting
that $4,000 would be necessary to in
sure the convention coming to Maine,
that the State Grange would pledge
$4,000. the State Chamber of Com
merce $500, and the Publicity Bureau
was asked to give the same amount.
1t was expected that the Portland
Chamber of Commerce would guar
antee the remainder Of the $4,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
County Club Contest

The folio wing program Will be
carried out at the boys and Girls
County Club Contest which will be
held in Winthrop Grange Hall. today.
10000 A. M. Registration.
1880 A. M. Address of Welcome.
C. Z. Longfellow; Response,
Maurice Sanborn. Singing, club
songs, cheers, led by Mr.. Shibles.
1O:45 A. M. Club Business Meeting,
Merry Juniors, Vassalboro.
1900 A. nj. Demonstration Packing
Lunch Box" Sew-I-Kan Club, East
Augusta.
11:15 A. NJ. Musical Readings,
Winthrop Girls.
1900 Noon Banquet.
1880 p. M. Songs.
1:40 p. NJ. Song, three girls from
No. Belgrade Club.
1:45 P. M. Club Stories.
1850 P. NJ. Violin Solo. Girl from
Winslow.
200 p. M. Demonstration on Table
Setting, Sew-Sew Club, Readfield.
2:15 p. M. kIusic from Sidney Club
Members.
2:25 p. M. Mrs. Lottie York
2:40 Z. M. Address by Augusta Saw
ings representative.
800 p. M. Announcing prize winners
and champions and distribution of
prizes. ~
$3.50 p. NJ. Mrs. Lottie York.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Grange Directory

Albion-Thursday evening.
Belgrade-First' and third Satur-
day evening.
Benton-Second and fourth We'd
nesday evening.
Bodwell, Phippsburg-Saturday
evening.
Branch Mills, China - Thursday
evening.
owdoinham-Friday evening.
Burnham-Tuesday evening.
Capital, Augusta second and
fourth Saturday evening.
Cascade, Oakland-Saturday eve
ming.
Chelsea-Thursday evening.
China-First, third and fifth We'd
nesday evenings.
Clinton-First and third Wednes-
day evenings.
Cushnoc-Second and fourth Fri
day. Second Friday day meeting.
Cobbosseecontee, West Gardiner
First and third Tuesday evening.
Dirigo, Brunswick-Saturd even
ing.
Dromore, Phippsburg Tuesday
evening.
Enterprise. Richmond - Tuesday
evening.
Five Island-Tuesday evening.
Gardiner-First and third Tuesday
evening.
Granite City, Hallowell-First and
third Friday evening.
Litchfield-First and third Friday
evening.
Manchester-First and third Sat
urday evening.
Merrymeting, Bowdoinham-Fri
day evening.
Monmouth--Wedn evening.
Mount Phillip, Rome-F'irst and
third Saturday evening.
Mount Vernon-First and third
Saturday.
North Augusta-First and third
Tuesday evenings.
New Sharon-Second and fourth
Wednesday evenings.
Pittston-Second and fourth We'd
nesday evenings.
Progressive, Richmond Corner
Friday evening.
Readfield, First and third Satur-
day.
Sagadahoc, Bowdoin - Saturday
evening.
urday evening except July and Au-
gust.
Saturday evening.
Sidney-Thursday evening.
Silver Lake, China-First, third
and fifth Tuesday.
Startling, X Fayette - Second and
fourth Saturday.
Topsham-Sat urday evening.
Vassalboro-First and third Tues
day evening.
Wayne-First and third Saturday.
West Bath-Monday evening".
Windsor-Friday evening.
-Winslow-First and third Friday
evening.
Winthrop-First and third Tues
day. Evening, second Tuesday.
Notwithstanding evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Shall The Northern
Maine Fair Continue?

The Northern Maine Fair Associa-
ton will be thing of the past UNI
less plan for financing the debt
: carried by that association is adopt
ed at meeting of that organization
to be held next Monday whereby the
obligation may be carried by the
community as whole, instead of by
a few. The plan of the directors is
to liquidate the affairs of the as
ISOLATION by the sale of the park
property, using the proceeds to pay
of the Indebtedness.
Thus the issue is put squarely up
to, the town-shall the Northern
Maine Fair be continued?
Every citizen Of the town who is
interested Is invited to attend the
meeting and help decide whether a
fair that has been held for three
quarters of century shall 60 on.
For many years it has been the
practice fer the president and direc-
tors to personally endorse notes of
the association in order that current
expenses might be met, premiums
paid and to carry the debt that has
accumulated through the purchase of
land and the erection of necessary
buildings.
:. The few who have borne the bur-
oen propose to assume the obliga-
fion no longer, asserting that It
seriously affects the credit of the en-
dorsers. The net profit of the fair
this year was about $4,000, and this
viii leave debt of $4,000
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07

bit of iron, hammered out BY
blacksmith, served as a share. Alta
exhibition of old plows held i
Vienna, several plows 500 years os
were shown. In construction In
were quite similar to the one USE
by Emperor Joseph.
In the early colonial days, then
were no plows in America. III
ground was then prepared for crap
with a crude hoe, or with some sol
of a mattock. With the first pls
brought to this country. the owns
travelled about and plowed the pM
pies ground for a compensation.
The first patent for cast-iu
plow was issued to Charles New
bold of Burlington, N. j.. in In
In 1898, Thomas Jefferson wrote
long essay on \. the mould boar
The first plows of which we have
history were drawn by men. Lab
animals of different kinds were use
for that purpose. That practice W
in vogue until quite recently. No
the farmer rides his tractor pillow az
gives little or no thought to the yea
it has taken to bring about such
boon.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Maine Man to Judge
Sheep at Exposition

The International Live Stock Ex-
position will be held in Chicago, No
vember % to December 5.
More than 10000 of the finest
horses, cattle, sheep and swine will
be entered in the numerous contests
to strive for supreme honors at this
acknowledged supreme Court of
the Agricultural Industry" 1t is ex-
pected that over 5000 samples of
choice grains, small seeds and hay
will be entered for world titles.
Twelve hundred champion club
members will attend the Fourth Ma
tional Boys and Girls Club Con-
gress at the Exposition.
One of Names prominent stock
men, Henry w. Brock of Alfred, has
been honored by the Directors of the
Exposition in being invited to serve
as one of the judges of the Dorset
sheep. He has been connected with
the production of this breed in New
England.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
PloWs

The pillow is the most indespen-
sable farming implement now in use
Without the pillow, or some imple-
ment Of a like nature, the human
family would starve. There was a
time when a less efficient implement
would serve the purpose. but that
time has long since passed. The de-
mand for food products is now so
great that the less efficient means of
breaking up the hard ground will not
bring about the desired results.
The plow was used by the ancients,
and is often mentioned in the Old
Testament. Iron plowshares, of
some sort, were in use 700 years u.
c. But it is quite evident that they
were not satisfactory. or that their
use was lost sight of in some unac-
countable manner.
AS late as 1862 Emperor Joseph
il of Austria stirred UP his ground
with a pillow of very crude conStruc-
ton. His plow> was made OF the root
of tree, the stem of the tree serv-
ing the place of beam. The
handles were fastened to the plow
with wooden pegs. A strip of wood
served as mould-board, and a mere
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
beef CAN Be RAISED IN maine .
AS GOOD AS THAT RAISED IN WEST
This is What Thomas c. Ingra-
ham Is Proving at "BOnny-
mead" His 300-acre Farm at
Manchester, When Thor
oughbred Stock and Right
Methods are Used

Thomas c. Ingraham, head of the
Fuller Holway Company of Augusta,
believes that beef can be raised in
Maine that is just as good as that
raised in the West and tangible evil
dence of his conviction may be seen
at "Bonnymead," his 300-acre farm
in Manchester. This farm home
stead was formerly owned by
Charles S. Pope and his son. and is
situated about five miles from Au-
gusta.
c. l.. Pierce who has been engaged
to manage the farm has, to assist
him, his two sons, Karl and Carroll
Mr.. Pierce was formerly manager
of the Phillips Farmers Exchange,
and is considered very efficient.
On this farm are rs head of beef
cattle, so of which are Herefords,
the rest being of the Aberdeen Angus
breed, purchased from the we'll
known Jefferson Farms. Mr.. Ingra-
ham has also purchased Z. Easton,
a f1ve-year- Aberdeen Angus
bull as herd sire on this farm. E.
Easton is former champion of
Iowa and successful production is
predicted.
Since the arrival of the Aberdeen
Angus herd, twin calves have come
to sBonnymead", also four other
calves which have been born since
the late summer.
1t is the plan of the manager OF
Mr.. Ingraham's farm, to breed the
Aberdeen Angus. some of which
will be fattened for local markets.
the cows and heifers of this breed
to be housed in the smaller barn
with individual stalls, while the
Herefords are to be bred for beef
and will be fed in the feeding racks
in the larger barn.
1t is also planned to raise all the
feed, including corn, oats, barley and
buckwheat, on the farm. with pos
sibility of raising what and Alfalfa
in the future, and undoubtedly,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
At HighmOOr EARN

Highmoor Farm, one of the agri-
cultural experimental farms, at Mon
mouth, is the scene of activity that
bids fair to mean a great deal to the
orcharding future of the State. Just
now the 80 acres of land, purchased
this year by authority of the last
legislature, is being prepared for a
series Of important experiments in
commercial orcharding.
More than 300 trees. of the COM
mercial varieties best adapted to
this section of the country, will be
planted in plots. Experiments in
fertillzatlon, in pruning, and in con-
troll OF fungus and insect pests will
be made over a period of years and
results accurately tabulated.
1t Is the opinion of agricultural
officials and leaders in farm thought
In the state that this series of ex-
periments will yield information that
Will be of inestimable value to the
commercial orchardist. The trees
nardy and true-to- name, will be
planted. in the Spring.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Three Poultry
Clubs Organize

Some of the poultry men in Lin
/. eoln county have organized into
three different clubs: The Bremen
club with Norris Waltz president and
Mrs. John Weeks secretary, has 16
members and 1000 hens; The New
castle club with 10 members and 1900
hens; and the West Alma club with
Luther Carney Of Sheepscot presi-
dent and M. W. Houdlett, secretary
end having II members owning
$3.50 hens.
These clubs will keep a daily rec
erd Of eggs and an account of all
expenses and receipts for one year
beginning this month. The Exten-
sion will give each member indi-
S1dual advice on his particular
problem and will furnish informa-
ton on various phases Of no,,Itrv
faisins. Each club has its individual
prc9ram for the year with special
project for each month.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Program Maine
Pathological Soc.
Portland, Nov. IL.

Orchadists and agricultural ~ ~,
Gals are of the opinion that wv ..;r.
of speakers for the annual ll ie.t q
of the Maine Pathological Soc,,yN H.
be held at the Portland city nan: = ii.
vember Is is the finest array uarship
ent ever to address the menus'
of the society in annual sesslon,
The list includes J. II. Go un.r,.
head of the Horticultural Dspgr. *
ment at the Ohio Agriculturai N.
pertinent Station: Dr.. Donala mi.
som, Plant Pathologist at tne pas
versity of Maine; Prof. Glipett AIM.
of Cornell University; W: ?. - h
son, of the Division of Markets :, ,rt
Massachusetts Department Oh .asl.
culture and J. IL. Warning, an o ,,,,r,
of the Department of Hoft'u'
at the University Of Maine. .,o,o,I
The sessions will open at ~ la IN
in the morning, November 10, VII wi D
business meeting at WHICH a. a.
Stanley of Pittsfield will presius shos
1t is expected that the frull AR Ar
will be more than up to the s'a sornle
in quality and quantity ol
shows.
Following is the program: y D
1000 A. NJ. Business meetlhs' :"
Stanley, presiding. nib
HOO A. NJ. Maintaining aao,rley.
Orchard Yield. j. II. uV All.
Head of Horticulture, onlo -
cultural Experiment STATION, vnpri.
1880 p. VI. Some Recent I'm. Eng fol
ments in Spraying and Dus'nppl apt
Scab", DR.. Donald Folsom
Pathologist, U. Of NJ. cilbe!
200 p. NJ. pruning. Prol. Aoca n
Peck, Cornell University i'n''
Y. .,rles
$40 p. NJ. Marketing N. D. ,aapprgses
w. A. NTunson, Div. OF m Bos.
Mass. Dept. of Agriculture
400 r. NJ. Round Table 0Iop' b
Problems. J. II. Warins' Ma.rs
Horticulture, University o. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
THIRD ANNUAL SHOW
JEFFERSON POULTRY ASST

The Third Annual Show Of 0
jefferson Poultry Association viii
held November II and IL. Mo-
than 5000 in prizes have been ofleft
Entries will close Nov. 9. The plr
will be judged for standard and ~
ity.
This Association was started
1928 in an effort TO establish mo-
firmly one of the most practical y
profitable branches of farming
Maine. The shows Of 1923 and /.
were highly successful, great inle
est being taken in the attempt
Better Maine Poultry"
On Wednesday afternoon, Never
Der II, Prof. O. M. Wilbur, Foula
Specialist of the University OF Maa
will give one of his helpful talss
poultry raising. County Agu
Wentworth will also be present y
have something of special lnlele
The annual meeting will De "
Wednesday afternoon, at a con's
lent hour. -,
An old fashioned chicken aoiaE
will be served by the ladies 70 Y
pay the expenses, as no adini'0@
will be charged to the show.
The officers of the association Z
as follows: President, A. Q. Caf'e
vice president, C. l.. Dinsmore, y
rotary and treasurer, Earle nu S
kins; executive committee, Aur
Hall, d. d. Drake, Cecil NeSv1t
Philip Lee. Mrs. Fannie Scnorn,, 4, /,
G. Leadbetter. II. A. Clark ~ y
George Hoffses, Mrs. Frank Ilpvs.I
Roy Plaisted and Mrs. Letue Sclyaai
The judges are Prof. Wilbur ior " y
ity breeds and A. Q. Carter :
standard.
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Annual Meeting of
Somerset Agri. Soc.

The annual meeting of the Somer-
set Agricultural Society was held
Wednesday forenoon in the ante
room of the Grange Hall with nine
members present. The meeting was
called to order at 1890 o'clock by
PRESIDENT j. f. Withee. The next
thlng to come up was the reading
or the record of meetings for the past
year. The report of the Treasurer
was then read by President Withee.
This report showed that at the be-
ginning of the year there was a
balance Of $440.50 in the treasury.
The total receipts for the year were
Sa64l.61 and the expenditures 1885,
e0 leaving balance of s6S6.O7 in the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
washing in boiling water should be

given.
The milk should be cooled immed-
lately after milking, states Mr.. Arey.
inexpensive cooling apparatus may
be rugged up by using the spring or
well water to which ice has been
added. Those dairymen who ship
their milk to a wholesale market
should use a felt jacket to keep the
milk cool while in transit. If the
jacket cannot be had, a good burlap
bag soaked in water will fill the need.
IF such simple precautions rs
these are observed" says Mr.. Arey,
there is no reason why clean milk,
free from bacteria may not be pro-
duced and sold"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Chelsea Grange

A very interesting meeting OF the
Grange was held Thursday with 80
present. The lecturer presented a
very pleasing program, consisting of
salute to the flag, readings, stories by
the brothers, music, a question for
dlscussion; Il very enjoyable feature
belng nursery rhyme contest, Re-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07

treasury at the present time. This
report was accepted, After lengthy
discussion 1t was decided to adj
jcurn the meeting until the evening
of November 10, at which time will
come the election Of officers and the
plans for the next year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07
Winthrop Orange

The regular meeting of Winthrop
Grange will be held Tuesday evening,
Nov. 10, with work in the first and
second degrees. Work will be exem-
plified by the women's degree team.
State lecturer, Merle J. Hartman, Will
be present, and a debate Is being ar
ranged as part of the program. Re
freshments will be served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-11-07

Nov. Z, Knox. Good Will Grange, SO.
Warren.
Nov. 10, Cumberland & Androscog-
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1925-10-21
HOW TO IMPROVE CREDIT

r. UROPEAN countries, seeking private
loans in this Country, will find thei.
credit improved, if they settle their debts
to the United States first.
This compact statement of obvious fact,
the Washington dispatches tell us, was made
at the White House" recently. 1t should be
well pondered by those countries that owe US
war debts but have not yet arranged to refund
them.
1t gains weight, too, from the fact that in
these days New York must be reckoned with
when any foreign loan of size is contemplated.
But New York would not to underwrite a
loan of which Washington did not approve, part
ly because the great financial institutions that
loan American money patriotic, and partly
because they do business sound principles
A nations credit is no less delicate thing
than an individuals. A man who is "poor
pay must expect refusal when he asks for a
loan at the bank. who scrupulously
meets his obligations has no trouble getting
his note extended. So with nations-as the
White House appositely observes Minneapolis
Journal