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Newspaper
Carthage Citizen
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1935
Page
4
In a humorous exchange a patient questions a $5 tooth extraction fee while the dentist explains the shrieking patient frightened others. Willie, the office boy, replies that eight family members caused the early wakeup.
A quip contrasts the traditional three Rs with life stages. At 25 romance, 45 rent, and 65 rheumatism, showing a humorous take on shifting priorities over time.
The text warns breeders against selecting early maturing cockerels as top choices. It explains that precocious birds are often below average size and less desirable as adults. By contrast, ecockerels that mature larger and well feathered may be better in the long run, while the largest birds tend to be coarse and slow to mature.
A Wallace's Farmer correspondent says moistened mash fed daily helps hens maintain egg production and reduce broodiness. Growing chicks enjoy variety and gain from moistened mash, especially when prepared with milk or water for better growth and fleshing.
The article notes shrinkage differences between alive and dressed birds, with about 10 percent loss of blood and feathers and 25 percent in fully drawn turkeys. It advises withholding feed 18 to 24 hours before slaughter and confining birds to a laying house by noon the day before killing, plus ensuring ample water.
A Good Friday service is listed for Wesleyan Methodist Church on April 12 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM. The program includes seven words of Christ with readings by Rev. N S Schoolfield Rev. Edward Lintez Rev. Gladys Marsh and Dr James Furbay, musical solos and a trio, hymn singing, and a benediction. Local businesses will close during the services.
A Missouri Farmer survey notes many corn belt poultry houses from 1912 lack essential features. Farms house 60 percent more hens than space permits, with poor ventilation and few with feeding stations. Most fronts have no windows, leading to low production and reduced profits. Proper housing yields dividends.
W. W. Zike Hatchery in Morristown Indiana offers hatchery and custom hatching services. They advertise unusually good chicks and invite customers to bring eggs for expert handling, noting phone access at 11.
The piece argues peas in a pod are not alike and twins may resemble more than pod peas. It contrasts fresh peas with canned peas and notes uniform grade affects taste. It includes a pea puff recipe and ends with a lumber ad for STEPLADDERS at Tweedy Lumber Co.
A grieving boy writes to angels after his grandmother dies asking them to give her a harp since she is short of wind and cannot blow a trumpet. The tender note, posted by the child, reflects a child’s innocent spiritual view of death and music.
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