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Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
This Years Garden

This is the period of the year when
certain form of light literature has
vast appeal to thousands Of citizens.
1t marks the awakening of the year
and the promise of things to come.
1t is the annual arrival of the seed
catalogue. To those who do not
know the joy of gardening. the IN
tense poring over of these magazines
seems to be an inexplicable mania.
These ignoramuses are missing some-
thing.
The modern seed catalogue is a
compendium of the scientific research
in plants of centuries. 1t announces
the products of the hybridist whose
wizardryS in creating new plants is
one of the modern wonders. 1t tells
how to grow everything, the soil 1t
needs, the amount of sunshine and
moisture 1t needs, all the minutiae.
A great work Is the modern seed cata-
1ogue-an encyclopedia in itself. No
wonder its understanding devotees
rush for the mail to seize upon the
new issues. 1t is the real harbinger
of spring for them.
1t brings visions Of gardens Of joy,
color, fragrance. of luscious and
tasteful vegetables, of health and
strength. Give credit where credit is
made our gardens what they are to-
day. Theirs Is an enormous and COM
plicated task, the constant testing Of
seeds, improving Of strains, study of
new plants. cleaning seeds of weeds,
organizations for the wide distribu-
tion of his output
He gives his catalogue away with
it's vast stores OF cultural informa-
ton. Write for 1t and study 1t. You
will increase your stores of informa-
tion even if it fails to tempt you to
buying.
The most successful vegetable
growing demands that the crops be
rotated much as field crops are ro-
tated. The farm crop rotation after
many years of experiment DEGREES
that the same crop should not be putl
back for four seasons to secure the
highest production and ideal soil con-
ditions. Vegetable gardens, where
there is space available, should be
moved from time to time for best re-
suits, but this is impracticable in the
small garden which most citizens
have available, so the best one can
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Lieut.. MacReady
Registers New U. S.
Record for Altitude

Dayton. Ohio, Jan. 9.-(AP)-Al-
though Lieutenant John A. Mac
Ready, McCook Field fiier, was un-
successful today in his attempt to
set a new worlds altitude record. he
did establish an American record.
and in addition proved the soundness
of several advanced engineering prin-
ciples incorporated in his special
plane.
Unofficial reading of the planes
barograph showed he went to q
height of $4,000 feet. His goal was
10000 feet or more, necessary to
eclipse the mark of Callise. French
aviator, who has ascended to 39,-
596.47 feet. the present worlds rec
ord. The former record set by him
was s5.239 feet.
The supercharger on the motor Of
MacReady's special plane failed to
function after $4,000 feet, which as
far as engineers at the field have
been able to determine, was the only
reason for the failure of the flight
MacReady felt no i'll effects from
the fight His oxygen supply work
ed perfectly in the rarif1ed air and
the swathings of clothes which he
had donned kept him warm. III addi-
tion flexible rubber had been run
back from the motors exhaust and
this provided heater in the planes
cockpit.
MacReady encountered tempera.
ture Of So 1-2 degrees below zero
Centigrade, which is approximately
80 degrees below zero Fahrenheit.
The ships clock froZe at an alti-
tude Of 10000 feet and Jid not thaw
out until the fiier was well on the
descent. MacReady said. He was able
to see Indianapolis, Cincinnati. COL
umbus and other cities IN this Sec
ton of the country.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
How tuberculosis
Affects the Flock

In many hocks tuberculosis exists
unnotfced. with hens dropping off
from time to time and no great loss
on any one day.
The disease affects mature stock
and generally shows signs easily
recognized. The comb and wattles
become faded and shrunken. The
birds lose weight and often go lame.
They have good appetites until just
before death. In the last stages of
the disease diarrhea sets in, the
feathers ruff1e up, the bird loses all
it's strength and can hardly stand
Open the dead birds and you will
find whitish Jumps on the spleen, the
liver and sometimes on the heart
and lungs. These nodules may ap-
pear also along the intestine. The
larger nodules will be hard, almost
gritty.
All birds showing the symptoms
should be killed and burned and the
chicken house and yards thoroughly
cleaned and disinfected. All drink
ing water should be kept clean and
free from the chance Of infection by
droppings.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
New Metal BrOOder
Houses. Season 1926

A new addition in brooding equip
ment on the market for the brood
ing season of 1926 is. an all metal
circular brooder house offering the
following exclusive features. The
circular shape eliminates corners for
the chicks to crowd into, 1t also al
lows better utilization Of floor space.
The circular shape together with
metal wallis makes It decidedly easy
to keep in a sanitary condition. It
has a special top and cross ventila-
ton feature insuring a cool comfort
able house in hot weather, even
much cooler than outside in the
shade and also insures sufficient heat
even in zero weather. It is exceed
ingly economical to operate since the
fuel consumption Is small.
Danger of crowding and over
heating at night is reduced to the
minimum because of the metal walls
which are always cool to the touch.
When the chicks become too warm
they push to the outside and If they
come in contact with the wall thev
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Skowhegan Granoe q

The regular meeting of Skowhegan
Grange was held in Skowhegan
Grange hall Wednesday evening. with
the newly appointed officers in the
chairs. E. E. Harris, master, presid-
ed over the meeting. Balloting on
candidates was the first business in
order, after which several applica-
tions for membership We're read.
MIR. and Mrs. Tyler Appleby re-
signed the offices of assistant stew
ard and lady assistant steward, to
which they had been elected and Mr..
and Mrs. w. B. Creation were elected
to fill their places. Mr.. and Mrs.
Creation Were installed by Past Mas
ter w. B. Whittier.
AT the close of the business a pro-
gram was presented by the lecturer.
1t had been arranged by a committee
consisting of R. T. Patten, NJ. G.
Viles and Mr. and Mrs. c. d. Miller.
1t consisted of a vocal duet by
Fred, c. Nye and Mrs. c. D.Miller.
accompanied by Miss Effie Nye; song
by a chorus, accompanied by Effie
Nye.; piano solo. Lillian Lessard !:
Mur1el Corson, a magician of con-
siderable talent. entertained the spec-
tators for some time.
The calendars for the year of 1926
were presented.
The next meeting will be on Feb.
10, when Skowhegan Grange will
celebrate list 50th anniversary. hay-
ing been organized Feb. 1e, 1876. ON
that day there will be an alf day
session, dinner and supper being
served by the entire membership.
Mr.. and Mrs. Abel Patten are the
only charter members and are still
active in the work of the order.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Will Help Portland
Man Prove Is Son
Of Lawyer Hummel

Portland, Me-, Jan. 29.-(AP)-
Several persons who knew Abe Hum
mel, once a noted New York lawyer,
and recalled his friendship with Lei
la Farrell, former opera singer Of
this city, today preferred their serv-
ices to aid in proving that Henry
d. Hummel of South Portland.
youthful bake-cart driver, is Abe
Rummers son and entitled to share
in the lawyers estate.
Henry Hummel advanced no claim
to the estate until a nephew Of the
New York lawyer cabled from Lon
don, where Abe Hummel died last
week that his uncle never had a
son, and that the pretentions of the
South Portland youth were baseless.
Today Henry engaged counsel to de-
fend his claim, and old friends
docked to his assistance.
A dramatic story of the boys boy
hood and Of the attitude towards
him of the man he says was his
father was told by Mrs. Emma S.
knight, for many years a resident
his mother, Leila Farrell. Mrs.
visit by Abe Hummel to the home
Jefferson. when the latter was liv-
ing in this city. She remembered
that Hummel had referred to the
infant Henry as ''my boy" and had
purchased a baby carriage for him.
Mrs. knight told of the meeting
Of Hummel and Leila Farrell, for
several years prominent as a singer.
Miss Farrell was one of the beauti-
full women to whom the late Nat
Goodwin paid court. She was at one
time engaged to Goodwin, prince of
lovers as we'll as prince of come
dians, and when Goodwin broke the
engagement she brought suit and re-
covered $4,000. Abe Hummel was
her attorney.
The relations Of lawyer and client
developed into those of lovers, Mrs.
Knight said, recalling that her fam
lily followed the romance with in
terest. She remembered that she
received cards for the wedding.
II recall that Abe Hummel paid
several visits to Portland after that
Mrss knight said. "The most vivid
was when he came for about two
weeks when Henry was about two
years old. He showed much pride
in the progress of his small son, went
shopping lavishly for the baby. and
was entertained by many prominent
persons in Portland"
Mrs. George f. Richards of Port
land. a cousin of Henry Hummers
grandmother, also testified as to Abe
Hummels visit here.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
East Kennebec Pomona

East kennebec Pomona held it's
regular meeting with East Vassal-
boro, Tuesday, January 26. Every
officer present except the Gate Keep
er and oyer so patrons with several
visitors. The fifth degree was con-
ferred on a class of candidates after
the business session. A pleasing
number of this program was the
presenting Of a jewel to Past Master
ID. 4. Foster. The presentation
speech was made by w. NJ, c. n.
Webbef and Bro. Foster responded
with words of appreciation and
thanks to each one for the beautiful
gift. A fine dinner was served by the
most Grange to which all did ample
justice. The meeting was called to
order at 1.lO and the w. Lecturer
presented the following program:
Music. Onward Christian Sold
lers,' Grange; Words of Welcome.
Hermon Mosse, Master of East Vas
saaboro Grange; response, Scott w.
Lewis Silver Lake Grange; mono-
logue, Jennie Withee; topic, RE
solved, that the use of milk and mill,
products should be prohibited in the
manufacture of substitutes by an en-
actment of Federal Law" opened
by ID. +. Foster, followed by several
brothers; humorous reading followed
by story, F. D. Rand: reading. Sister
Perkins; song, Long, Long Ago"
Grange; reading, Elizabeth Stafford.
defamation, Brother Stewart; a fine
address on advertising Maine and
Buy Maine Products" was given by
w. j. Thompson; recitation and en-
core. Sister Annie Farnham; census:
closing song by Grange.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30

are quickly cooled off and gradually
work their way back to the stove.
In this way 'piling up" because of
too much heat is practically elimi-
mated. 1t is fire, rain, snow, ice and
hail proof and naturally keeps out
all vermin. The metal construction
insures practically no up-keep cost
for repairs, ETC., since there is moth
ing to rot away and require replace
ment. Like any brooder house it
can be easily moved from place to
place. The house is manufactured
by the Dickelman Mfg. Co. 1t is a
new practical piece of modern equip
ment which merits the investigation
of every poultryman who is interest
ed in lessening his annual chick
losses.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Testified She Paid
Protection Money to
Brother Mayor Quigley

Boston, Jan. ~. - (AP) - Mrs.
Bessie Berger, young and attractive,
testified before a jury in federal
court today that she was ordered to
pay protection money" by the
brother of Mayor Lawrence F. Quig-
ley of Chelsea, SO that she might
sell liquor in her grocery store with
out police interference. She was
called as witness at the trial of
Mayor Quigley, his brother Thomas.
a police inspector, and y other de-
PENDANTS. charged with conspiracy to
violate the Volstead act
Mrs. Berger described visit to
Mayor Quigley at his Office and a
subsequent call at her store by his
brother. She said she had been
obliged to pay $35 a week for eight
or nine months to an alleged "bag-
man." In addition. she said, she
paid Chelsea police officer $5 and
later $40 weekly. Another officer
warned her in advance Of raids. she
said. A...t..
Lemuel Berger, her husband, and
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
General Purpose Hens

1t has been much discussed in
all the papers as to where the profits
were the greatest in poultry raising.
Some contended that the small
breeds, producing more eggs than
the larger breeds were the more
profitable. We have tried several
different strains and have come to
the conclusion that the breed that
is good for both purposes is the most
allpurpose fowl, one that will lay q
year, one whose broilers will reach
two to three pounds at s weeks old,
and also will make a nice platter
of fried chicken.
1t cannot be denied that there Is
more profit from the production of
eggs than any other part Of the poul-
try industry. We always try to have
our pullets Matched real early for
early winter layers. When they be-
gin laying early in the fall they will
lay all winter, If conditions are IA
vorable. The cockerels Of these
early chicks are sold on the early
market. and usually bring from fifty
to sixty cents per pound. When
raising the small breeds they are al
most grown in age, before they at
tain sufficient size to sell on the
market. Then their meat Is never
so tender and well-f1avored as the
larger breeds.
We raise Rhode Island Reds now
and like them better than any breed
we have ever tried. Many people
would like to change their flock Of
scrubs for a flock of purebred fowls.
but they have the idea that it would
cost too much to make the change.
We thought so too for quite while,
until we finally summed up the cour-
age to procure a few settings of
purebred eggs and after that it was
an easy matter. After the first year
all the other stock was sold off, leav-
ing the Reds to themselves. New
male birds were procured and we
would not think of going back to our
old method of raising scrubs.
Many farmers make the mistake
Of trying to winter too many hens.
Where this is the case, as a rule the
hens do not lay we'll from the fact
that they do not have the proper
care. A hen must be cared for If
she Is made to lay in winter. She
must have warm quarters, and plen-
ty of egg-producing feed. Her meals
must be regular, and not fed in a
haphazard way. Some seem to think
that il the chickens go to the barn
and visit the crib, they get all the
corn they need. This is mistaken
idea. The hens do not need to be
fed on corn alone, but they need
quite a bit of grain to produce
warmth In winter. They must be
fed for warmth as well as for eggs.
Some hens may go to the crib and
get more corn than they need, but It
must not be taken for granted that
all the hens get their share. r. E.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Alfalfa to Be Tried in
T1rox.LincOln Counties

~. of the best crops Tor the
,,roan UnT or poultry man is alfalfa.
Gsn sa onalysis when cut in the bios
inc o. a. ID per cent protein which Is
s0n ar cent higher than timothy and
! Pc Pc The dairy farmers through
rea ne county are raising a large
oul Int of their hay with a low
p,ajn content and buying expensive
plos pss to obtain the protein for their
cows.
W. on our farms thereby saving
te'aS oost Of feed as well as in freight
u .oo for all of our protein feeds
iasss from the south and west re-
oriring long hauls.
eu,1b With the poultry men there Is no
.,.er green feed for the winter than
.ss' Ss" a,falfa or clover. These can be
W. W. without chopping or grinding. In
, leu luoroI cases the writer has found
ss s.ns in mid-winter leaving cabbage
h sar dry second crop clover.
, W. Alfalfa has been tried by many
.sn in the county with poor re-
auI,s ini, This may have been due to
0anr seed lack of lime or proper IN
pvJ,. ps,a,ion. There have been In the
O...a many plots Of alfalfa started
.,a .nS are doing fine at the present
time. II N-;cho1s start.
80 4 acre plot with good results.
~ Ons Of the projects taken up this
.r o hv the Extension Service &
y!arn, ! Bureau Cooperating is alfalfa
si0,s. and County Agent Wentworth
r rr.norts a great deal of interest in
them. ;
NV a small plot this year:
clarence Walker, Wiscasset; Har-
AID Nash, Camden: Bert Phelps,
namariscotta: Norris Waltz, DANA
riscotta; Mel Houdlette, Dresden;
Aired Houdlette, Dresden; Lawrence
francis, Newcastle; w. ]. Car
rsche. Newcastle; Kenneth Van
nah Nobleboro; F. NJ. Piper, Ed.
Votton. Rockland; Robert Oxton,
rhas, Cavanaugh, and Henry Kellar
~ ". Rockport; Sam Bartlette.
somerville; ]. f. Calderwood. Union:
Chas. Grinnell, Washington; H. w.
waltz, Warren; Donald Jewett,
Whitefeld.
These plots are to be under the
supervision Of County Agent Went
worth who will arrange for testing
the soil on each plot to determine
the amount of lime necessary. He
will also look after a source of good
seed and incubation for same.
! These plots will be watched with
q great deal of interest for II alfalfa
can be grown on our farms 1t will
mean a great saving in feed during
the winter.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Verdict Plaintiff
In Somerset Court

The case Of Johnson VS.. Russakoff
occupied the attention of the Som
erset County Supreme court on Fri
day. Nat Johnson, proprietor of
Johnson's Drug Store brought suit
for damage caused by water back
ing UP from the sewer pipe. The
case rested on the question as to
whether the owner of the building,
Mr.. Susman Russakoff had been
negligent in making necessary re-
pairs.
The jury brought in a verdict for
the plaintiff in the sum of s1s3.53,
the ad dandum being named at $3.50.
The attorneys for Johnson were
Cover and Shumway and for Russa-
koff Butler and Butler.
The next case was called just be-
fore adjournment. 1t was one Of
Jackson VS.. Kennedy. 1t will be con-
tinued this morning
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30

cash on hand at the beginning Of the
year a total of $57,53397.
The total expenditures were $685.
524.S3, leaving a balance of $2O09.14
The total pounds Of butterfat re-
'ceived were S9,969.9 with an aver
age price of 81 1-2 cents per pound.
The association has property VAL
ued in round numbers at $4,000.
The officers elected were: Orlando
Walker, president; Frank C. Moore,
treasure directors, o. Walker, T. c.
Moore, Fl. NJ. Norton. B. F. Burns, w.
b. Hilton, W. D. Waugh and Mark
Gray.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Henry johnson

Henry Johnson, Canaan's grand old
man, passed away Friday at the
home of his nephew, Mr.. and Mrs.
Moses Furber. Mr.. Johnson had been
sick for about a week and on the
last day he was about worked upon
a wood pile in which he had taken
great pride during the winter. When
he retired last Friday evening he
remarked that he feared he had a
little cold. 1t was the illness which
resulted in his death. He was the
Oldest man in Canaan, having reach
ed his 86th year. He had passed
nearly his entire life in the town
where he died.
Memorial services for Mr.. John
son will be held on Sunday at two
o'clock.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Big Gains In New
England 1925 Crops

Wakefield, Mass, Jan. 29-(AP)--
, All Of the farming is not done in the
West. United States government sta
tistlcs compiled by the New England
Crop Reporting Service reveal that in
1925 New England farmers produced
crops valued at 1921 1,439,S53. And
that agriculture still has sturdy
foothold here is indicated by the fact
that this figure shows a gain Of $685.
$4,000 In the value of the crops over
the 1924 production.
The bulk Of this huge increase in
value is accounted for by the rise in
potato values. To Maine, in the
forefront Of potato production, goes
the honor Of producing nearly half of
New England's crops as measured by
their value. Names total crop pro-
duction in 1925 was valued at $96,565,-
ls2 as compared with S46,054.464 a
year before. Names potato crop was
worth s6S,S40,000 as compared with
only s1S,963. 900 In 1924.
incidentally. Maine produced 80 per
cent OF all the potatoes raised in New
England-and ArooStook County pro-
duced so per cent Of the potatoes
raised In Maine. Aroostook county
turned out potato crop greater than
mat OF any state in the United States
except Maine itself Names leader
snip In this field is shown by the fact
.nat her average yield per acre was
100 bushels as compared with 1898
ior the rest of the United States.
massachusetts,, hive of industry and
aWays Shown on maps as one Of the
most thickly settled portions of the
United States, found time to produce
crops valued at sS7,970,000 and ranked
next to Maine. The Bay States agri-
cultural produce increased in value
more than 100000 over 1924.
sermont's crops ranked a close
shird and were worth s35.555,111. A
oecilne Of 100000 in the value Of the
oteen Mountain States crops cost her
sscond place. Decreases in the value
VI ner hay. corn and maple syrup
nouuction more than offset the gain
N the value of Vermonts potatoes
ana other products.
sonnecticut, in fourth place, also
saHered decline in production with
~. ~ approximate loss of s1.400,000 in
%Ai value. Connecticut's crops were
"olth $50,431. 900. The falling off was
Nannost wholly accounted for by de-
bacco ' ~''''''V'' -A "
mew Hampshire potatoes were
.saiseiy accountable. for q gain of more
4. .an ~ TWO and one-half million dollars
ss.;n a. ,ne value Of the states production,
e',imated at s17,5S5,55O.
von n..ie Rhode Island shared in the
Sra Srasrai gain in crop values with a
PouuCtfOn worth Se e22 nm on IN.
dollars. '''' 'hah haii d ihiiiio"
LOCAL NOTICE
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
OAKLAND

Miss Young, teacher of the Lewis
school returned to her home in Nor
ridgewock Saturday morning.
The Fidelity class of the United
Baptist church will hold their regu-
lar meeting at the home Of Mrs. An
thony Publicover on. Water street.
The regular meeting of Cascade
Grange will be, held, at the grange
hall Saturday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Somerset Dairy
Assn Elects Officers

The annual stockholders meeting
OF the Somerset Dairying Associa
ton ws held Thursday forenoon at
the creamery on Jones street, Madi-
son, with an attendance Of 20 mem
bers. The annual report showed
that the receipts for the past year
amounted Ito $b6.6286s and with
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Burnham Grange

At the regular meeting of Burn
ham Grange, No. 5Os, on Tuesday
evening there were 80 In attendance
and all the officers were present. A
program was carried out by the
members and plans are being made
to observe the 18th anniversary of
the Grange the first of March.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
MPo PoultryNotes


Mrs. Kendall Harris of Winthrop
has late Matched Rhode Island Red
pullet which began laying on Tues
day, Jan 29. On that day she laid
two eggs, one perfect in every way,
the other fup sized egg, but soft
shelled. On Wednesday the pullet
laid again.
Mrs. Harris trap nests all her hens
so is sure Of this pullet's record.
The Fuller Holway Company Of Au-
gusta has been appointed State Of
Maine distributors of Gold Medal
poultry and dairy feeds.
G. M. Bachelor of the Libby Hill
Poultry Farm, Oakland, has just had
installed a. $3.50 egg, Jamesway Mann
moth incubator for the care Of his
fast growing demand for high grade
day old chicks. This machine is con-
sidered one Of the most modern and
efficient Matching devices yet perfect
ed. Mr.. Bachelor Is also installing a
new brooding system to care for his
own stock. "Maine chickens for Maine
people" seems to be the slogan, ac-
cording to all reports from the lee
lures of the various oranges and
Farm Bureaus Of late. Maine seems
to be the most free from diseases
among the cattle and hens, of any
state in the East.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1926-01-30
Sentenced for Illegal Ice Fishing

Abel Roderick, of Jackman, was
brought to Skowhegan, Thursday by
Deputy Sheriff Nedeau. having been
before Judge Heman Holden Of
Moose River for illegal fishing
through the ice. He was found gull
ty and ordered to pay fine of $40
and costs and in default Of payment
thirty days in jail. He was commit
ted.