Poultry Culling and Feeding Tips for Autumn Production
The U S department of agriculture urges farmers to cull unprofitable birds by October to maintain a steady fall and winter egg supply. Emphasis on housing, sanitation, and a clean ration including oats and bone meal to support early laying and proper weights for Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Red and Leghorn pullets.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Plymouth Rock
Rhode Island
Feeding Table Scraps For Hen Diets
Table scraps and kitchen waste are ground and mixed with corn meal or bran until crumbly. Feed at noon or night in a trough or on a board, removing any leftovers after 30 to 45 minutes to prevent spoilage and protect the hens.
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Canada
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
U. S
Ottawa
Poultry House Whitewash Methods and Recipes
Whitewash is the cheapest paint for interior or exterior use. A basic mix slakes quicklime with water for an hour then thins to application. A weather proof exterior mix uses hot water, salt, zinc sulfate, skim milk and quicklime, applied thinly with a broad brush.
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Poultry House
Eat Molting Hens for Fall and Winter
The article explains that hens molt in fall to early winter, reducing egg laying for about three months. It advises slaughtering well-matured pullets as they begin to molt and their combs lose size color and rigidity, to replace the flock with newly purchased hens.
Factor in profits for sheep raisers cited for war needs
Not only a factor in increasing profits for sheep raisers but also a means to supply mutton, meat and wool essential for feeding and clothing American soldiers and Allied armies.
Coats and Capes Ideal for Day and Evening Wear
New coats designed for day and evening use feature quiet colors and slender lines. Highlights include a silvertone wool coat with fox trim and a duvetyn cape in taupe gray with martin fur cuffs. Fashion notes emphasize slim skirts, proper petticoats, and delicate embroidery as preferred adornment.
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Martin
Pretty Things Made of Paper for Cheerful Home Decor
The article advocates thrift and wartime frugality by making bright home furnishings from paper. It describes a toilet basket for a new baby and a table flower basket, both crafted from paper, with a pale gray wire and pink rose lining cradle and gauze ribbon hood.
Conservative Shoes for Fall Fashion Notes
The article notes fall women’s footwear favors conservative colors and mannish cuts, with retailers seeing steady demand for tailored walking boots in mahogany and black calfskin. Catleathers and gray tones are offered. pockets remain a stylish trim in navy blue serge models.
Smart Tam o Shanters for young girls in shops
New beaver Tam o Shanters attract buyers with heavy soft beaver material and puffed one sided crowns. They feature a snug fitting band and come in blue and dark shades among other colors.
Toasts and Roasts at Luncheon Spark Wartime Jest
A mutual admiration club luncheon featured toasts praising Kaiser Wilhelm as the hetman of Ukraine and General Skoropadski of Ukraine as his majesty the Kerman Kaiser. The remarks evoke laughter in President Wilson and echo ongoing wartime sentiment.
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Hetman
Ukrain
Kerman Kaiser
General Skoropadski
Ukraine
Wilson
Is golf a difficult game to master
A humorous exchange notes that golf remains unwon by anyone, with one speaker conceding its difficulty and the other agreeing that mastery has yet to be achieved.
The Kaiser as the world’s greatest example of a man
An opinion piece critiques Kaiser Wilhelm II as unaware of his own privilege and power, arguing his leadership flaws and detachment from consequences reflect a troubling ego and misjudgment of his position.
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Kaiser
Truthful doubt bearer predicts large crop of questions
A sharp critic claims that those who handle the truth recklessly will harvest many doubts. The remark suggests skepticism will grow as outcomes are challenged.
Private Bul ler and Leggett Exchange Hushed Plan
An exchange from the Buffalo Express features Private Buller acting as sentry and Private Leggett asking for two on the aisle for Monday night. The dialog hints at clandestine peeks and coded talk between soldiers.
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Buller
Leggett
Joe
Buffalo Express
Cuticura Promises Quick Dandruff Cure and Free Samples
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for dandruff followed by hot shampoo with Cuticura Soap. It claims a man becomes a woman next morning and offers free samples from Cuticura Dept. Boston. Soap 25 cents, Ointment 25 and 50 cents. The moth displays a strong taste in dress.
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Dept
Boston
Skeleton measures an inch shorter than living man
A historical note describes a skeleton whose length is an inch less than the height of a living man, implying height comparisons and measurement practices of the period.
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Special Information Service
Government
Beltsville
Plymouth
Earth
Swift & Company
G. A. Cook
Main St
Kansas City
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