Virginia and Ohio push purebred sire pledge drive gains
The USDA reports Virginia and Ohio lead a livestock improvement program through pledges to use purebred sires. By end of 1922 Ohio had 2,293 pledges and Virginia 1,930, with Virginia adding 104 pledges in January to exceed 2,000. Nebraska Kentucky Washington South Carolina and Vermont also participate.
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National survey to measure farm incomes in 1922
The United States Department of Agriculture launches a nationwide study to document farm receipts and expenses for 1922. It aims to chart income trends from farming, with data by region and commodity, using this year’s county and countywide field work and a detailed questionnaire to 60,000 crop reporters.
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United States Department of Agriculture
High Mortality of Chicks Requires Knowledge and Care
The article argues that poultry industry potential hinges on reducing chick mortality. It urges testing eggs before incubation, using only strong germ eggs, and properly managing incubators with correct temperatures and moisture. It notes early hatchers tend to thrive, while later hatchers show 50 to 80 percent vitality, with weak ones dying by the third day or lingering weeks.
Turkeys Hidden Nests Found by Breeding Pen Method
The article explains turkeys seek nests in weeds grass and brush and can wander far from home. It recommends confining hens in a breeding pen after they descend from the nest to cause egg laying, notes pen size about an acre for fifteen birds, and suggests fencing and clipping wing feathers to keep birds contained.
Onions Shipments Advance Across Long Distance
A fragmentary report notes onions shipped long distances after maturation and cleaning. It mentions casting and possible 208 pricing or code, with unclear details on origin and destination.
Poultry selection boosts production over sheer numbers
The article argues that selecting birds improves poultry output more reliably than large breeding pens. It favors a small group of six producing birds with a high producing female and a proven male over a large pen of 200 females mated to unknown origin males.
Vitamins Help Laying Hens Through Proper Feed
The article advises laying hens need vitamins from certain foods like milk and green plant growths. It promotes sour skim milk as a supplement to grain and mash and suggests feeding in open pans with free access. Use semi solid buttermilk at 3 to 5 pounds per 100 hens daily.
Poultry Notes on Egg Laying and Flock Care
A hungry hen is a good layer and environment greatly impacts egg production. Extreme temperatures affect egg flow and well kept conditions boost yield. Five month old turkeys show promise, but avoid early fattening. High egg output requires flock capacity to process food, proper care, and favorable surroundings.
New Sound Photography Tech Converts Tone to Current
Inventor G A Horne advances the parlophotophone by adding a pickup microphone. The diaphragm vibrates with sound, moves a small mirror, and light reflections vary the current in the circuit. The device links artist and studio, enabling sound capture on motion picture film.
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G A. Horne
Phintvors
Silent Microphone Breaks Noise Barrier in Sound Tests
A new microphone design offers increased sensitivity and quicker, more accurate response to sound waves. It captures harmonics typically lost in standard devices, promising clearer audio reproduction and improved measurement results.
Ancient chariot wheels show modern design in Tutankhamen tomb
In Luxor Egypt archaeologists find richly ornamented chariot wheels from Tutankhamen era with hub spoke and rim designs that resemble 20th century car wheels. Experts note strong graceful outlines suitable for high speed on rough ground and collisions in war chariots.
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Luxor
Egypt
Lost art of bronze to marvelous hardness in ancient wheels
King Tut's tires were praised as puncture proofs yet impractical for modern drivers. The Kansas City Star notes ancient chariot wheels with ornate, gold tires unearthed, illustrating craftsmanship that surpasses current auto tire practicality.
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Kansas City Star
Greenland Pole Movement Studied By Danish Scientist
Dr Jansen spent months across Greenland measuring to conclude that the North Pole's movement is a definite, continuous shift rather than a mere wobble. His work suggests the entire Greenland region aligns with this persistent drift.
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Notice to Auto Owners on Speed Laws Enforcement
Notice warns auto owners that speeding laws will be strictly enforced in the future. Township authorities urge self-governance and compliance. Town Marshal Malvid Williams cited for enforcement duties.
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