Turkeys Require Plenty of Range for Fattening
A historical farming note explains turkeys need ample range to thrive, with declines in turkey raising tied to denser farming. It outlines fattening practices from October through November, recommending gradual grain feeding, shifting from grass and weeds to corn, and cautions about scours with new corn when not introduced slowly.
Good Mash Feed to Increase Egg Laying
Poultrymen claim a hen fed a constant good dry mash year round would lay about 20 more eggs annually. Extra income would repay feed costs, as most eggs come in price peaks. Scavenging flocks underperform compared to full mash. year round feeding promotes later feathering and shorter rest, with summer mash boosting winter production.
Poultry Hints For Sale and Choice Breeds
Poultry hints advise selling roosters after hatching season and choosing best egg layers like the S C White Leghorn. Suggestions cover stable floors in concrete, drake to duck ratios, feed rations for egg yield, whitewash for lice control, and selecting general purpose varieties such as Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds or Orpingtons for eggs and market poultry.
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Woman Finds Relief With Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound
Hartford City Indiana woman Ethel May Snider reports overwork and taking care of a sick woman led to poor health until she used Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She regained strength and energy and now feels much better, joining thousands praising the tonic in testimonials to the Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Company.
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Bowlegs Advantage Seen In Boy's Growth
A Kansas City two year old with bowlegs impressed relatives, leading to corrective shoes costing nine dollars. The specialist recommended further inner sole supports to prevent knock knees, as the father humorously hopes the child stays bowlegged for a future infield or outfield.
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Water Use At Avon Plant Surprises Locals
The Avon electric generating plant near Cleveland consumes 420000 gallons per minute to condense steam from its huge turbines. The plant’s water use in half an hour equals the daily consumption of a city of about 100000 people.
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Cleveland
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