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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1910
Page
6
A compact cheat sheet on profitable poultry keeping covers incubation, ventilation, and feeding. It advises using trap nests to identify productive hens, leg bands for marking, and varying grain to boost egg production. It warns against indoor confinement in sunny weather and notes weather and care affect egg records.
A durable movable chicken coop measures eight by twelve feet and four feet high, built by tacking poultry netting onto a wooden frame. The frame uses two inch square strips and requires bracing if the netting is not diamond mesh and pulled tight. A netted door fits a tight frame, and the coop houses up to fifty chickens with room to roam. A small roofed box serves as a shelter and roasting area, keeping rain off the birds.
An editorial argues against chasing many breeds for speculation and urges fanciers to focus on utility stock. It warns that true breeders invest life into a single breed, while advertisers and egg‑record hype harm the craft. The piece encourages beginners to start in utility poultry and market eggs before expanding to fancier status.
A simple network of fine mesh fly screens mounted on lab frames provides quick handy protection for young chicks. Useful for front of coops on warm nights to keep out cats and other dangers.
Guidance on choosing hens for eggs focusing on body shape and size. Notes that a V-shaped body from top, front, and rear indicates strong laying power, with abdominal enlargement during peak laying. Describes pelvic bones, coloration, eye vitality, neck length, and overall proportions for an ideal layer.
The Wyandotte rivals Plymouth Rock in many localities with snow white plumage yellow skin and legs. Select strains yield few dark pin feathers, early maturity and plump carcass ideal for broilers. They are similar to Rocks, perform well in small quarters and make good layers. Suitable for city lots and family egg and meat supplies. Selling day old chicks grows popular as shipments travel well.
Reports from Pittsburgh allege three Pirates, including Honus Wagner and Miller, clashed with Jack Flynn amid internal strife. Manager Fred Clarke and owner Barney Dreyfuss denied the tale while players offered varied denials. The team shuffled positions and won their first game but the saga hints at deeper trouble within the champion squad.
Bowles argues the core of baseball success is teamwork and rapid footwork. Players must stay on their toes, watch opponents and teammates, and react instantly. He highlights sliding, the Chicago slide, and early training under Anson to start faster and slide safely to bases.
A nostalgic look at baseball superstition the lucky seventh, fans and players belief, and coach Hughey Jennings. It notes Tigers hustle, Jennings leadership, and baseball as a national pastime with rising crowds and amateur spirit. It mentions Rebel Oakes and Bresnahan contrasting bat sizes.
T B Swan practices in Atlantic Iowa offering wills probate and guardianship services. Reports prepared for administrators and guardians and appointments secured. Specializes in probate work along with general law matters.
A dentist office is located above Smiley's Music Store at 415 Green in Atlantic.
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