Pigeon Farm Care to Keep Birds Free From Disease
Farmers should keep pigeon houses dry clean and well ventilated. Remove sick birds promptly and monitor for feather lice. Maintain clean nests and pens, spray with safe disinfectants, and use dusting or dipping to treat infestations. Regular cleaning of yards and nesting areas is advised to prevent parasites.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Exercise for Hens in Cold Months
Poultry specialists advise keeping laying hens active during cold weather. Use suspended cabbage, scatter grain in litter four to eight inches deep, and provide varied forage to keep birds stimulated and motivated to work for feed. Replace damp or soiled litter promptly to maintain exercise opportunities.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Green feeds for chickens in winter
USDA recommended winter greens for hens include sprouted oats alfalfa meal chopped alfalfa and clover hay cabbages and mangel beets Cabbages can be hung in the poultry house and beets split and placed on the wall to stay clean Maintain oyster shells charcoal and ample clean water for hens at all times.
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United States
Department of Agriculture
Pullets Forced to Lay Do Not Profit
When pullets are forced to lay early by stimulants or concentrated food it injures them. They lay small eggs for a period and do not restart promptly after rest. Premature laying ages them and they are less profitable than hens allowed to mature.
Vigilance needed to keep chicken house free of mites
Poultry raisers face infestations by red or gray mites that hide in cracks and roosts. Detection rests on tiny specks of mite excrement. heavy infestations cause droopy birds, pale combs, and nest desertions. Control includes removing hiding places, spraying with coarse apps, and repeated treatments with wood preservers or kerosene mixtures.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Shocked corn can make good silage in winter
Alvin Kezer of Colorado Agricultural College explains that corn cut at the right time and stored in shocks or stacks can be turned into silage. While not as palatable as early siloed corn, feeding with water in a silage cutter yields better feed than dry fodder and reduces waste. Shocking surplus after silos fill offers economical feeding when silo capacity is limited.
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Alvin Kezer
Agronomy Department
Colorado Agricultural College
Vermin and Lice Cause Lost Feed in Hogs
The article explains that hogs infested with lice eat more feed per pound of gain than clean hogs. Lice not only reduce efficiency but also spread disease among hogs, making lice control important for herd health and profitability.
Ventilation Guidelines for Storing Potatoes
Large piles of potatoes require ventilation channels whether via lattice work or crate rows. Potatoes sweat in storage, so drying moisture is essential. Keep them as dry as possible without shriveling and as near freezing as possible without freezing.
Will Aid Watermelon Crop With Small Fertilizer Boost
Advice to fertilize a 10 by 40 foot sandy farming spot now to boost next summer’s watermelon growth and ensure prompt repayment.
Jesus the Rich Young Ruler and the Kingdom
A religious lesson analyzes the rich young ruler who asked about eternal life. It notes his virtues and errors, Jesus’ responses, and the difficulty for the wealthy to enter the kingdom, stressing sacrifice over possessions and promising rewards for following Christ.
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Christ
Jesus
God
Abraham
Need to Be Born Again According to New Man Smyth
The excerpt argues true satisfaction comes only from discovering and-doing God's will in the soul's birth and mission. Outer life changes and better circumstances cannot suffice. personal rebirth is the chief aim and hope. The author asserts the inner reform is essential rather than outward modifications.
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Newman Smyth
Come Unto Me Rest for the Weary Soul
A preacher urges personal faith over church or creed inviting readers to come as they are to Christ. He stresses that rest from sin and guilt comes only from Jesus who offers forgiveness without conditions, and that believing individuals can prove His promises in every generation.
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Isle of Wight
Victoria
Elizabeth
England
Carisbrook Castle
International Live Stock Show Highlights Canadian Triumphs
The 1920 Chicago International Live Stock show marked a milestone in international farming ties with Canada securing multiple championships. Saskatchewan’s J. C. Mitchell won the sweepstakes, while Lucas of Ontario rose to fame in oats, illustrating Western Canada’s fertile lands and affordable prairie farms driven by persistence and enterprise.
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Chicago
Canada
J. C. Mitchell
Cahinda
Saskatchewan
Mitchell
Manchester
England
Stratford
Ontario
Lucas
Albertina
Western
Western Canada
Seeking Strength From God in Building Foundations
Archbishop Benson speaks on obtaining strength from above and through deliberate effort. He compares faith to constructing a massive building, warning against shallow work and urging deep digging, clearing soil, and laying solid foundations with concrete and stone.
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Archbishop Benson
Chestnut Quip Sparks Species Debate Among Onlookers
A passerby quips about another man’s physique and character using a pun on chestnut in a overheard street exchange. The brief exchange highlights social humor and light banter about self-promotion.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine claims constitutional link
The advertisement argues catarrh worsens when run down and presents Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a tonic and blood purifier that treats the body through the blood to reduce inflammation and restore normal conditions. Circulars free from B. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Improved Method Against Submarines by Pin Goad Scheme
A London Punch quip notes an American inventor’s plan to lasso enemy submarines as they speed by, claiming it is a clear improvement over pin spearing approaches. The joke highlights wartime imagination and gadgetry in naval defense.
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London
Cuticura Ad Claims Skin Benefits
An advertising notice promotes Cuticura Ointment for facial care and mentions washing off with Cuticura Soap using hot water. It claims improvements for poor complexions dandruff itching and red rough hands.
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Adv
Parth Moves Mountains With Steam Shovel Era
Parth engineers a method to alter terrain using steam shovels, enabling large scale earthwork that would have been impractical before the industrial age. The note highlights the shift from manual labor to mechanized excavation.
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