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Newspaper
Cheyenne State Leader
Location
Cheyenne, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1913
Page
15
A California man introduces a breast plate with two wire legs and wing straps designed to prevent hens from setting. The device lets hens move but stops them from sitting long enough to brood, aiding farmers who want to remove broody behavior and ensure easier egg collection.
A dated note warns that without prompt action a cold can develop into roup or bronchitis in birds. It recommends filling a can with coal and delivering drops into the nostrils and throat at first signs, plus adding permanganate of potash to drinking water to curb progression.
Denver cattle market opened with light general activity and steady prices. Beef steers scarce but demand solid. cows sold readily at 5.50 to 6.15 with tops to 6.25. veal calves strong at 1 to 1.9. Hog prices held around 7.45 to 7.56, while feeders, stockers, and sheep showed little action and price levels remained stable.
South Omaha cattle receipts 1 900 with market active and higher quotes native steers 6 40 to 8 40 cows and heifers 4 00 to 7 00 western steers 5 50 to 6 00 Texas steers 4 75 to 6 25 cows and heifers 8 75 to 9 50 calves 6 00 to 9 00 hogs receipts 16 300 market up to 0e higher heavy 7 06 7 20 740 pigs 6 00 to 7 00 bulk 7 00 to 7 40 sheep receipts 4 600 market 10 to 16 higher yearlings 6 60 to 7 10 wethers 5 00 to 5 50 lambs 7 50 to 8 50
Practical poultry guidance covers feeding warmth and comfort, feather and egg yield factors, and the importance of purebred males. It notes seasonal delays for ducks and geese, exercise for hens, proper dry feather handling, early-hatched pullets, age for goose fertility, and the use of sulfur water and cottonseed meal. It also warns against profitable artificial geese hatching and promotes bone cutters for winter laying.
A speculative essay on journalism's coming revolution. The author argues against cheaper papers and endless ads, envisioning personalized media matching individual needs while large journals persist with higher costs. He forecasts world news flowing from centralized sources to meet broad audiences.
A Chicagoan advocates shorter, better told newspapers to suit busy readers. He argues for briefer papers that cover the most important current matters with engaging storytelling. The remark reflects a desire for higher impact journalism.
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