Farming and Poultry Breeding Tips for Layors and Waste
An article discusses breeding laws for poultry and the risks of inbreeding, stressing diverse stock for vigor and prolific layers. It notes the pitfalls of oversized birds and emphasizes selecting by pedigree over appearance. It also addresses feed waste and how better supervision can save food, with a section on labor figures and municipal politics in Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Watch
National Bank Building
Montreal
Alfalfa and Legumes Boost Nitrogen in Soil
Article explains alfalfa as a key soil builder by fixing atmospheric nitrogen through root nodules housing bacteria. It notes 77 percent of air is nitrogen, estimates large potential value per acre, and describes conditions for bacteria activity and related legumes like clover, lentils, and peas.
Lady Strathcona’s heirship linked to noble title and family notes
The Hon Mrs Robert Howard, daughter of Lord Strathcona, is named heir to his barony with the succession patent going to her and her heirs. Her husband is a London surgeon, and their son who attended Eton is mentioned among the family. The article also discusses lime use in poultry for strong bones, egg shells, and growth, noting oyster shells as a free source and the need for shell-forming material in hens and young stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Howard
Lord Strathcona
Mule
Mr. Howard
Queen Anne Streat
London
Eton
Donald
Water and feed tips for hogs and boiled grains
The article advises on preparing grains by boiling four pints of various grains to expand to multiple pints and emphasizes ample water for hogs. It notes water itself has no food value but aids nutrient extraction from feed, benefiting breeding, growing, and fattening stock.
McNamara Defence Fund Prompts AFL Meeting Tactics
Labor lenders seek to block introducing a California drafted resolution at the AFL convention in Atlanta pledging $50,000 for the McNamara brothers’ defense. Private subscriptions already raise a large sum, avoiding use of federation funds. Two brief sessions occur with little business conducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ganiker
American_ Federation of Labor
Montreal
United Brothers God of Carpenters & Joiners
Trades Congress
Tme
Atlanta
Georgia
American Federation of Labor
California
McNamara Brothers
McNamara
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Carrie. M. Derick
McGill College
Federation of Labor
Sky
Ant
Canada Cement Company
British Columbia
Stone & Wellington
Toronto
Matsqui
Chase Dewitt
Vancouver
John McMillan
St. Ann’s Poultry Farm
Mos
E. & G. de la Giroday
Abbotsford, B.C
Kootenay
C. White
Plymouth
O. Care
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