Summer egg production needs careful feeding and sanitation
Charles N Keen of Colorado Agricultural College says summer laying requires more mash and less scratch feed. Moisten fine mash at noon for about twenty minutes to boost protein intake. In winter more scratch feed is needed for warmth. Keep birds on range. avoid forcing an early molt. cull sickly birds and maintain sanitation to protect profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Keen
Colorado Agricultural College
Keen
Clean Out Mites and Bedbugs in Henhouse
Poultry houses harbor mites and bedbugs that can be removed by applying carbolineum to roosts, dropping boards, and nests. Gas drippings from city gas plants also help, per Iowa State College. Chickens must stay out for 24 hours after treatment to avoid eye injury and egg tainting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Poultry Care Tips for Flocks After Culling
After culling a flock, dip for lice and focus on pullet development for winter production. Save late molt hens for breeders and use fresh ground bone to stimulate laying. avoid.ptomaine poisoning from old bone. Sudden diet changes can cause upset. ensure mineral availability to prevent soft eggs. store feed properly and provide safe roosting and mite control measures.
Two dogs discuss teasing and memories in a domestic scene
Two dogs on a house steps talk about teasing being mean and unfair. Tango boasts a good memory and helps his master by waking him, bringing slippers and a pipe, selecting collars and ties, then enjoying play, meals, and sleep. Tag agrees and praises the master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tag
Tango
Talkative Dorothy Faces Ten Minute Silent Challenge
Dorothy, a notably chatty young girl, promises to stay quiet for ten minutes after an unusually lively visit. The moment of silence lasts about a minute before she admits she cannot think of a topic to stop talking about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Muriel Recalls Elephant at Zookeeper Visit
Muriel recounts to her grandmother a zoo visit where she liked the elephant best. The child notes the elephant’s ability to pick up buts using a vacuum cleaner, a detail that amused her and sparked the grandmother’s curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muriel
Christian Evangelist
Evening paper questions read by eldest daughter
The eldest daughter read questions in the evening newspaper while other family members tried to answer. A seven year old named Robert confidently shouted Methuselah as the person who said Never say die.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methuselah
Robert
Tempers Not Twins in Quirky Exchange
A guest notes two nephews look alike while a young aunt explains Arty and Willy differ in temperament. Arty proposes that tempers may not be twins, highlighting the humorous observation on character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arty
Willy
A Fine Distinction Between Kin in Uneasy Talk
A child argues with a cousin, noting mixed affection and dislike. The dialogue shows family tension as Bobbie admits affection for Stephen but reveals she does not like him much, amid prodding questions from a mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbie
Stephen Bobby
Full feeding more profitable for hog producers says University of Minnesota
Mark A. McCarty of the University of Minnesota animal husbandry division says full feeding from birth to market yields higher returns. Trials show about $2.50 more per pig with full feeding, plus earlier market, lower labor and interest costs, and higher sale prices. Litters reach market in about 180 days under these methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark A. McCarty
Animal Husbandry Division
University of Minnesota
Ely
University Farm
Hogs Thrive on New Pastures and Reused Ground
The article argues hogs are highly susceptible to germs in dirty lots and soil. It notes benefits from rotating hogs to fresh pastures, using old hog lots to enrich corn and renew ground, and cautions against turning rough land into sole hog pastures. It suggests fencing for hogs and prefers cultivated fields for hog keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aliso
Missouri Farmer
Hayloft in Hog House Improves Farm Efficiency
Henry Mundt of Sarpy County Nebraska explains a hayloft in a modern hog house provides winter roughage fed from ground level racks. The loft stores alfalfa, with hay doors on both ends for hand pitching. Alfalfa also used in poultry houses for warmth and protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Mundt
Sarpy County
Nebraska
Mundt
Dipping Sheep to Control External Parasites
Dipping important sheep helps control lice ticks and scab mites. Parasites cause blood loss and itching that interfere with nutrition, making careful dipping essential especially in the South where conditions favor parasitic increase.
Live Stock Tips for Faster Gains and Lower Costs
Livestock management stresses using self feeders for hogs to save labor and boost gains. Proper balanced rations and seeds are key to early fall marketing. Early furrowing of pigs and ample sunshine help reduce disease. Green pasture like alfalfa and bluegrass improves efficiency, with spring pigs marketed early yielding higher profits.
Farwell Community Notes On Crops Visitors And Losses
The Farwell area reports a calm post election period with local residents discussing crops in Clare and Isabella counties. Shared updates mention large potato hills needing space for expansion, Labor Day visits by Wayne Cooper and family from Detroit, thanks to Mrs. Durfee for fine fruit trees, and condolences for Jos. Hudson’s family. Ducks season opens on the 16th and neighbors offer help after a recent fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare
Isabella
Eagle
Hatton
Wayne Cooper
Detroit
Farwell
Jos. Hudson
Mrs. Durfee
Dover community notes highlight elections and gatherings
Reverend Kleinhardt to preach on Clare circuit after Sunday school. Local election reports echo late night discussions with neighbors at Mrs Henderson’s home. A 6–0 ball victory over Clare adds pride as residents form Busy Bees club to support church and social causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Kleinhardt
Clare
Wm. Henderson
Henderson
Henerson
Emerson
Geo. McCreary
Michigan
Wallaceburg
Can
Ross Dysinger
Ethel
Walter
Leota
Weaver
R. V. ‘Rule
Fred Schaaf
Budd Lake
Richard Hmerson
Detroit
Cleveland
Dover
Pres
Jorden
V. Pres
van Denburgh
Horton Case
Treas
B.S. Weaver
Harrison Fair
Probate order for publication in Clare Sentinel
In Harrison County Michigan the Probate Court appointed September 28 1928 at ten a m for hearing the petition of Rachel Hudson to admit an instrument as the last will of Joseph Hudson deceased and grant administration to Rachel Hudson Fred W Hudson and Mary J McKay or a suitable person. Public notice to be published for three successive weeks in The Clare Sentinel newspaper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilk
Michigan
Clare
Harrison
Thos
Dorsey
Joseph Hudson
Rachel Hudson
Fred W. Hudson
Mary J. McKay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Armour’s
Clare Hay, Grain & Bean Co
Clare Electric
Bilt
Clare Electric Co
E. Fourth St
Fisher
Buick
J. F. Battle
Mt. Pleasant
Limberneck
Mary Graham Bonne
Tag and
Josh Mizer
Dover News
Legals
Clare Hay, Grain & Bean
L. W. Jackson
Cash and Carry Store
McEwan Street
Fred M. Morgan
Colonville
Oval
Vandewarker
Prop
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!