Winter egg production in narrow poultry houses urged
Poultry experts from the Illinois College of Agriculture urge remodeling narrow chicken houses to improve winter egg production. They propose adding a lean-to shed to allow front openings for ventilation while hens roost safely deeper inside. Using straw lofts in large buildings reduces air space, equalizes temperature, absorbs moisture, and keeps farms warmer and drier in winter.
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Illinois College of Agriculture
Urbana
Two Reasons Why Fowls Nibble at Each Other
The article outlines two causes for chicken pecking. First, hunger or nutritional deficiency may drive birds to peck, suggesting a balanced ration with cornmeal bran middlings oats meat scraps salt bone meal lime and optional liver. cod liver oil can help vitamins. Second, molting triggers bad pecking behavior with no remedy beyond separating the culprits to protect others.
Decline in Turkeys
The turkey industry is in decline as producers shrink flocks due to rising poult difficulties and competition from other poultry. Demand remains limited and tradition keeps turkeys tied to three peak holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year.
Poultry Tips For Geese Ducks And Health Practices
Poultry notes emphasize pairing geese when sexes are equal and starting goose laying in February. Market readiness for young geese is about ten weeks. ducks reach nine to twelve weeks and up to nine pounds. Cull early in the laying year to keep only healthy birds. market surplus ducks and drakes promptly. Direct sunlight prevents leg weakness and rickets with egg yolks cod liver oil or ultraviolet light as remedies.
German Women Athletes Score Record Track Feats
Mass participation by German women in track meets yields astonishing marks. Berlin typist Wally Lingner, 19, runs 1000 meters in 3 minutes 15 seconds, beating the world record by three seconds. Frieda Knies second in 3:17. Elnore Wittman wins Berlin 100 meter dash with a :12 time, while Charlie Paddock’s world record for the distance stands at 10.4 seconds.
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Germany
Fraulein Wally Lingner
Berlin
Frieda Knies
Elnore Wittman
Charlie Paddock
Cuticura Advertises Soothing Scalp Remedy
Advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for itching scalp and dandruff relief. Recommends rubbing spots, then using Cuticura Soap with hot water to wash away flakes. Promises clear skin and soft, white hands as daily toilet preparations.
Banker George Roberts Defends French Monetary Plan
At a luncheon New York banker George E. Roberts urged readers to judge history with intelligence urging support for a new French monetary system. He contrasted opponents reading with misinterpretation recalling a Croat immigrant boy's exam line Joan of Arc was burnt as a steak.
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George E. Roberts
New York
Demand Bayer Aspirin for genuine safe product
Public advisory urges consumers to verify Bayer name on package or tablets before purchase. Warns that imitations may be dangerous and highlights Bayer’s 26 years of physician backed safety. Encourages saying Bayer at purchase to ensure authenticity.
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Bayer
Bulgarian Minister Hatches Sea Urchins by Artful Fertilization
Prof Methodi Popoff, Bulgarian minister in Berlin and noted scientist, reports successful artificial hatching of sea urchin eggs. He used oak blossom pollen to make an extract and added it to the water containing living eggs.
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Methodi Popoff
Berlin
Germany
This Woman's Battle and a Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Margaret Wallace of Columbus Ohio describes daily struggles with weakness and household tasks. A friend advised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound which she credits with restoring her health and appetite, enabling her to perform chores again.
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Margaret W. —Lace
Safford Ave
Columbus
Ohio
Fortune of $50,000 in a 700-population town
A short reflection contrasts virtue and courage with wealth, noting that a person possessing a $50,000 fortune in a small town of about 700 residents epitomizes one of life's most satisfactory careers.
Tanlac credited by Oakland veteran and wife for health boost
An Oakland G A R veteran, Emil Langhans, and his wife report restored health after using Tanlac. Langhans, a retired customs official, praises Tanlac for curing rheumatism kidney trouble neuritis and indigestion enabling him to resume work. The couple claim long standing ailments disappeared and endorse the herbal tonic sold by druggists with over 40 million bottles sold.
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Tanlac
Emil Langhans
107Th Avenue
Oakland
Calif
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