Poultry Club Member Shows $2 Per Hen Net Return
A North Carolina poultry club member reports a net return of 2 dollars per hen over four months after mating 15 White Leghorn hens. The flock produced 1108 eggs, with 50 incubated and 41 chicks hatched. 6 eggs sold for 360 dollars, and other sales totaled 254 dozen market eggs for 2007 dollars, minus 27.40 dollars in feed, yielding 54.80 dollars income. Poultry farming is highlighted as a profitable farm sideline with growing enthusiasm.
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United States Department of Agriculture
North Carolina Poultry Club
Poultry Club
GOOD SCALY LEG TREATMENT
Scaly leg is caused by a tiny mite that burrows under leg scales where it feeds and lays eggs. Dipping the legs in crude oil or kerosene helps. apply early so the oil dries before roost time and avoid getting oil on feathers. If scales remain after 30 days, repeat.
Layers in Good Condition
Fragmentary report describes hens in good condition and poultry care. It notes practical tests by Professor Ries at Corpedi and other sites to prove state of the flock and management practices.
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Ries
Corpedi
Farming Advice For Hen and Duck Rearing From Old Guide
Do not overcrowd and keep house and yard clean. Provide a nest for each four or five hens and avoid keeping a male bird. Market ducks at eight to ten weeks for best profit. Feed sprouted oats and greens if natural feed is scarce. If chicks look droopy, check for head lice and treat with lice ointment vaseline or sweet oil. Separate growing stock by age within reasonable limits.
Modernizing Refrigerator Cars Aims to Cut Fruit Losses
A bureau of markets study shows large annual losses of perishable fruits and vegetables in transit due to heat damage and poor loading. Upgraded insulated refrigerator cars with better airflow and floor rack loading could reduce decay and help move more food to markets, aided by careful picking, grading, and handling by farmers, shippers, and dealers.
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United States
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Preference for Long Smooth Corn Dominates Nebraska Findings
Nebraska experiments show long smooth ears resist trouble and yield less than other types. Large rough ears average 51 bushels per acre, short rough 57, short smooth 57, long slim smooth 50. Long slim smooth with flint traits withstands stress better than fancy central Iowa Illinois varieties.
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Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Dr Mohler Warns on Livestock to Support Population
Dr Fr Mohler, chief of the Bureau of Animal Industry, United States Department of Agriculture, warns that failing to maintain livestock in proportion to the population risks dependence on foreign supplies for neat, feather, animal fats, fertilizers, and milk to feed children.
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FR. Mohler
Bureau of Animal Industry
United States Department of Aericulture
Selecting breeding cattle for high priced beef cuts
United States Department guidance emphasizes the value of securing high priced cuts by focusing on beef cattle points of the body during selection. Practitioners are urged to prioritize these select areas when evaluating breeding animals for improved meat quality.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Saving Food With Better Refrigerator Cars
The USDA reports about 400 090 carloads of fruit and vegetables move yearly in refrigerated cars. Loss from decay averages 11.8 percent, totaling about 47 260 carloads or 1 180 000 000 pounds. Losses in cars without ice or proper ventilation add more, and improved cars, packing, loading, and bracing could cut these losses.
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Bureau of Markets
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Ander
Cllence
Cineham Dh
Pittstarretream
Mening TS -Ripnodts
Pefpice
Sears
Chicago
Cincinnati
Pittsburgh
United States Department of Agriculture
Reconciled to God by the Death of His Son
Assistant Dean Rev L W Gosnell discusses Romans five, explaining reconciliation as God's action in laying aside wrath through Christ. The piece contrasts divine reconciliation with human effort, then notes the mutual reconciliation when people accept mercy and find pardon and joy in God.
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God
Jesus Christ
David
Saul
Paul
Doctor Gifford
Furi
Ife
Christ
Treasured Memories and the Gift of Memory
The piece reflects on memories as treasures longevous beyond place and time. It notes how paths and homes vanish for streets and shops yet memories remain ours to enrich future days. It urges appreciation of memory as a divine benefit shaping our lives.
Seeds Grown By Electricity
An English scientist reports success using electrical treatment to boost germination across several seed types, suggesting a new method to improve crop yields.
Dews of Eve promotion for Cascarets laxative
An advertisement extols Cascarets as a gentle overnight laxative that relieves constipation biliousness indigestion and headaches. It claims quick relief without injury by calomel harsh pills or oils and emphasizes toxin removal and strengthened bowel function at low cost.
Red Cross Ball Blue and Grove’s Tasteless tonic ad items
An assortment of old ads and copy promoting Red Cross Ball Blue laundry bluing and Grove’s Tasteless Ton ic with iron and quinine. Promotions claim ease of use and strong benefits, noting pleasant taste for children and a 60 cent price for the tonic.
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Red Cross
GROVE
Fashion's Fuzzes Return as Side Whiskers Make Splash
A quotation notes a fashion trend toward side whiskers, with Mr. Rubeck remarking that the style is in fashion now as girls wear them over their ears.
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Mr. Rubeck
Not Worthy of You, George
A brief dialogue captures a moment of mutual agreement as a girl reassures George and signals readiness with a gentle interjection. The Louisville Courier Journalisse maintains a concise, period tone.
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George
Louisville Courier—Journal
Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Aid Kidney Trouble
An advertisement links back and bladder symptoms to kidney disease and promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a remedy. It claims quick relief from back pain dizziness and indigestion and urges continued use for full restoration with continued daily capsules after recovery. The product is described as imported from Haarlem Holland in sealed boxes.
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Haarlem
Baarlem
Holland
Adyv
Why Girls Stick Around Quarrel Over Piano
A fragment notes a domestic quarrel about a piano causing unresolved tensions. The line, “Why will none of you girls marry,” hints at social tensions and family dynamics in a likely humorous or satirical context. No additional names or places are provided in the readable text.
Man's Opinions With His Wife Weigh Less Often
A concise remark notes that a man's opinions tend to carry less weight with his wife, suggesting typical spousal dynamics and a humorous or observational tone about domestic discourse.
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