Shift of Rations Found Important for Laying Hens
A. R. Winter of Ohio State University notes balanced rations boost egg production. With 80 percent grains and 10 percent protein concentrates plus greens and water, hens can yield 140 to 160 eggs yearly. without supplements only 60 to 80. Prices alter the mix. no universal best ration exists.
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A. R. Winter
Ohio State University
Winter
Proper Diet Important to Welfare of Poultry Birds
Proper diet is vital for poultry welfare to prevent lingering weakness after chick diseases like pullorum coccidiosis and typhoid. Avoid housing healthy birds with survivors. ensure a diet of quality grains, minerals, calcium, phosphorus, and proteins from tankage meat scraps milk and alfalfa for robust defense against disease.
Rest for Breeding Hens With Yearlings in Breeding Pens
Rest for hens yearling or older planned as breeders. After a definite selection program, give four to six weeks at end of laying year. Feed liberally on brain and reduce mash protein supplement. Rest should bring flock to good condition for feeding to begin in early winter.
Barley Shown Effective in Poultry Feed Research
Experimental work at Manitoba University finds barley a very satisfactory poultry feed. Three barley forms were tested in an all-marsh laying ration with 50 percent barley outperforming an equal corn mix. Forms tested include whole barley ground fine, fine-ground barley with coarser particles removed, and hulled barley ground. the former yielded best results.
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Manitoba University
Disposal of Old Hena Pantrymen Discussed by Oho Parmer
Oho Parmer notes that farmers find it economical to sell off old hens annually and keep only pullets. He explains yearling hens can fetch nearly as much as second-year birds if culled carefully, avoiding the cost of raising them and preserving top layers for higher prices in spring.
Shirtwaist Dress Revived Dual Mode In Fashion
Cherie Nicholas surveys the revived shirtwaist dress mixing informal and formal styles. Velvet satin or crepe skirts paired with jeweled or gold bodices create nightlife gowns, while tailored daytime versions retain practical details like pockets and belts.
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Giamorona
Bearsteins
Dinner Ensemble for Cherie Nichola’s Cape Theme
A dinner ensemble features Cherie Nichola’s cape with a gold cape and velvet accents. The design highlights a mesh yellow fringe and flounced red elements that arc around the skirt, emphasizing a dramatic back panel and ornate hat.
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Ness
Trimming touches boost tot clothing appeal
Tiny bias trim, feather stitching, crocheted edges add handmade charm to children's clothes. Fastenings and buckles speed belts this season, with large simple belts common on coats and sportswear. Composition buckles and irregular carving give a casual look, while fabrics trend toward varied trims.
Parisian Designers Revive Old Fashions with Renegade Flair
Anoc et al describe Paris designers reviving Renaissance, 80s, and Edwardian looks. Women select outfits that flatter their figures amid couture trends. Vintage silhouettes like high collars, long skirts, and draped backs influence contemporary wardrobes.
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Paris
Edward
Fur Trimmed Frock Sets Bold Winter Trend
A fragmentary fashion note describes fur trim as a chic detail for coats and gowns. The piece mentions fur around the throats and hints at a stylish revival, noting the year’s style remains a bold, elegant statement.
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