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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1919
Page
4
The guide outlines profitable pigeon farming as a side enterprise with careful management. It notes breeding stock, market for squabs, and risks from predators. Homer is the favored squad breeder, Carneaux rising in popularity, with other types like Runt, Lillong, White Maltese, White King, and common pigeon used in crosses.
A Glendale Arizona farmer, guided by a U S Department of Agriculture poultry extension expert, raised 210 hens and earned nearly 300 dollars in two and a half months. February yielded about 150 dollars at 55 cents a dozen, with a 50 dollar feed bill. March added just over 100 dollars. April early receipts reached 97 50 after a culling demo removed 56 hens, leaving 154 hens to carry the record.
Instructions urge removing disease and vermin from a house by sealing it, burning sulphur to fill with blue fumes, keeping it closed for an hour, and airing thoroughly before fowls return.
A university veterinary article notes salt poisoning in hogs is not rare. Pigs should not have salt free access. always mix salt with feed or include it in a tonic, and never place salt in a container where hogs can access it alone.
The smallest back yard affords an opportunity to keep a few hens. Whether the occupant can keep those few hens to advantage depends upon whether he or she can and will give them the necessary care.
Guidance on poultry hygiene urges free use of side powder for lice control and dust baths to keep fowl healthy. Whitewashing helps vermin prevention. Kerosene solution on roosts and in cracks is recommended to exterminate mites.
Murphy Bros advertise Hercules Powder and allied supplies in car load quantities. Agents for Hercules Red Cross Gelatine and blasting powder offer special pricing on ton lots with Ludlow California and Cecopa California listed.
The ad asserts catarrh cannot be cured by local applications and promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine taken internally to purify the blood and reach mucus surfaces. It highlights the medicine as a tonic and blood purifier with ingredients claimed to deliver results. Testimonials and price are noted.
The promoter touts Hotel Trinity on Grand Avenue at Ninth Street as a premier LA lodging with 350 fireproof outside rooms and nearby garages. It lists upcoming attractions including Lambert Murphy on October 21 and Sousa and the Band on November 26, highlighting its central location near the 7th Street district and Broadway entertainment.
Advertisement-style note promises ample water for the Williams addition and encourages building homes there to reduce living costs by raising one's own vegetables.
Browns lead fall color choices with tailored satin blouses and linen frocks. Coats with panel backs suit taller figures while guimpes featuring square Dutch necks stand out. A narrow leather belt complements linen dresses for a chic look.
The article describes hat trimming trends using hand embroidery on duvetya velvet and velour. It notes silken thread beads, simple bloom outlines, and high draped crowns with wide brims. Glycerined ostrich feather banding and nasturtium yellow shade add vivid contrast to velvet hats. Pale yellow seen as cool for summer frocks.
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