Mississippi Poultry Club Girl Pays Way Through College
Valerie Henning of Panola County Mississippi, sixteen, holds the state poultry club championship. She reports net profits of 525.35 from her flock this year and 874 last year, funding her agricultural high school studies through egg sales and hatching business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valerie Henning
Mississippi
Fiock
Poultry Club
Panola County
Washington
Miss Henning
United States Department of Agriculture
Plymouth Rocks
Grasshoppers Threaten North Dakota Michigan and Oregon Crops
The pest infestation hits farms in northern North Dakota Michigan and Oregon east of the Cascades. Drought years have weakened farmers finances making the grasshopper outbreak desperate. The U S Department of Agriculture lacks funds but offers control aid and a bait recipe using bran citrus molasses and water with guidance in Farmers Bulletin 747.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Dakota
Michigan
Oregon
Cascade Mountains
Bureau of Entemology
Dakotas
United States Department of Agriculture
Desirable Hens to Retain and Expand Flock Guidance
The article advises farmers to increase laying hens with household help, stressing range, shelter, and feed. It warns that poor hens are liabilities, and recommends selecting valuable birds to raise family involvement in poultry care.
Doultry Notes on Rearing and Marketing Chicks
Practical guidance on culling weak chicks and protecting eggs. Details on housing, feed, moisture, and exercise to promote growth. Recommends marketing cockerels at a marketable weight and using charcoal and molasses as aids.
Care for a Horse's Feet to Prevent Lameness
A healthful note on horse hoof care. Do not economize on shoeing. Use the best shoer, replace torse shoes at least monthly, avoid long calks, and ensure shoes fit well with heels slightly oversized. Keep hooves soft in dry weather and provide bedding when stabled to prevent foot soreness.
Timber marketing and farm improvement plans outlined
The notes describe timber profit strategies for Abie county farms, supplying timber for farm needs, providing winter employment for men and teams, turning waste lands into productive use, and increasing farm sale value through improved timber management and related practices.
Providing Shade for Hens in Limited Tenant Sets
The article suggests shading hens with fast growing plants for protection and feed within a year, even for short lease tenants. It highlights rape, sunflowers, castor beans, and morning glories as quick cover, with currants, gooseberries, and berries for longer term shade.
Persian lilacs greet spring in a fragrant garden tale
In a lush spring garden the Persian lilacs praise the other blossoms and vows to return each year. The Narcissus, myrtle, almond, and crocus share gratitude for the season and the joy of fragrance carried by the Breeze brothers as friendships blossom among blooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilecspy
Wise Uncle Bortelle Makes Real Men of Them
Irene and Ward confront a year of work after Uncle Bortelle’s schemes. Lawyer Marsh reveals a safe that unlocks a small legacy for Ward and Victor, who prove themselves capable managers of the stores and garage. The couples gain humility and a prudent future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Barnes
Ward Tresham
Victor
Irene
Bertelie
Ward
Victor Read
Madge Steele
Bortelle
Marsh
Lupton
Focal
Mr. Marsh
Madge
Mr. Bortelle
Farwell notices and community events page summary
Ira Rogers returns to Durand after visiting family. Phylis Pantine noted as Falcon girl. Ball Boys host dance at Richmond hall with Alma orchestra. Mt Pleasant musical party rescheduled to Jan 3. School events include beauty spot pictures at the School House and a devotional for S. S. Stinchcombe group. Various locals named for visits, births, and dinners. a fire at W. Foter’s and a pending club program on Jan 25 at Congregational church.
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Badger’s. Oy
Ade
Ira Rogere
Durand
Phylis Pantine
Richmond Hall
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
Yautine Keebler
James McSwain
Tennesee
Cols
Mree
Stanley
Jamee Stanley
United States
S. 8
Coss. Stinchcombe
Badger’s
E. Patgam
Mt. Plescant
Aea Leonard
Frank Pringle
Reiko Barton
Leos
Flint
E. G. Eager
Oweaseo
Foter
Notice of Shoe Repair Shop Opening Nearby
A personal note from S. A. Butterfield of Farwell Mish announces purchase of an elice shop next to a hotel and offers shoe repairs. He asks readers to call and try a classified ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elice
S. A. Butterfield Farwell
Mish
Farwell Woman's Club Meets For January Program
The Farwell Woman's Club met Tuesday evening January 11 with Mrs Eda Nickerson present. Members discussed current events and heard readings on Washington Irving and the Blue Flower tale. Mrs Lamb spoke on the administrations of Van Buren Harrison and Tyler. Nellie Palmer gave a verbatim memory stunt The Blue Flower by Van Dyke. Bible character names answered memory questions. Music by Mary Armstrong and Margery Fuller featured a Bohm sonata. Next meeting set for January 26 at Corn's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fareei! Wewan’s
Eda Nickerson
Ued
Alice Linchcombe
Washington Irving
Jeanie Bingham
Lamb
Corn’s Church
Baby Fiora Belle Born to West Wise Couple
Mr and Mrs Will McJames welcome a baby girl named Fiora Belle born Thursday January 13. Mother and baby are reported fine. Mrs C F Thompson visited her mother Mrs F M Tabbos Saturday. Minnie Borch visiting Mt Pleasant. Winnie Russell spending time in Saginaw. Frank Burch bought a new Ford. Frank Lamphere is ill. Mrs Wager of Detroit visiting daughter Mrs Chas Church. Ed Alle improving. Beulah Lamphere Ethel White and Leona Russell spent Sunday together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will McJames
Fiora
Belle
C. F. Thompson
F. M. Tabbos
Minnie Borch
Mt. Pleasant
Mies Winnie Russell
Saginaw
Frank Burch
Frank Lamphere
Ghucklee in Court Pigeon Shot in Rhymney Police Court
In a Rhymney valley police court a defendant admitted shooting a pigeon owned by Mr Fowler. Evidence was provided by a witness named Mr Bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghucklee
Rhymney Valley
Fowler
Bird
Practice System Quote on Systematic Thought
The excerpt presents a motivational line emphasizing systematic thinking as key to daily success. It attributes the idea to George Matthew Adams and frames energy and plan as vital to value in application. The fragment resembles a newspaper quote card.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Matthew Adams
Men Who Win Life's Prizes
A reflection on how achievement in all fields goes to men of ideas who think constructively and learn from predecessors, highlighting the value of informed, forward thinking across society.
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Beltsville Government Farm
Dakotasl
Doultry
Utter
Iran
Bonnere
Evelyn Ie
Axion
Bandav
Pere Marquette
Raet Sds
ADB
Sandav
E. J. Eager
Owease
Bingham
Eager
Clare
H.K. Drake
Chappell Home
Woodward Home
Gee. Tiedeman
Sue Olley
Ira Rogers
Ira Badger
O. EF. S
Aid Society
A. J. Cline
Edna Fuller
G. Davis Brikhart
Agnes Ganeen Campbell
J. Harold Powers
Ethelyn Craw
Elsie Smith
Amate Gesrietta
Congregational Church
Farwell
Nickerson
West Wise
M.A. C
Lansing
Mich
Michigan Agricultural College
Farmore’ Waek
OmMcere ‘Training Corps
Wrightson
Bank For the People
Farwell State Savings Bank
Farwell Lum
Arwell
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