USDA debunks Turken and Kiwi poultry breeds as likely frauds
The department explains that Turken and Kiwi claims lack scientific basis. It notes Turken images likely show Transylvania naked neck chickens and that crossing turkey or ostrich with chicken would yield sterile offspring or fail entirely. The burden of proof rests with sponsors while safeguarding public interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Turkey
Transylvania
West
India
When Pullets Begin Laying by Breed and Care
Pullets start laying at specific ages depending on breed. Leghorns: about 5 to 6 months. Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds: about 6 months. Plymouth Rocks: about 7 months. Proper feeding and housing influence outcomes.
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Wyandottes
Rhode Island
Plymouth Rocks
Timely Poultry Hints for Shipment and Breeding
Timely poultry notes advise peak demand from January to April and warn of a half pound shrinkage per bird when shipping. Guidelines specify box sizes for 24 adult fowls, one dozen broilers, and roasting fowls, with heat removed from carcasses before packing. Cockerels with early head points tend to be strong breeders. breed the best birds before selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm. Journal
Marketing Main Crop Potatoes Marketing Main Crop Potatoes
United States Department of Agriculture releases Farmers Bulletin 1317 on marketing main crop potatoes. It covers when where how to market, grading, packing, loading, and shipping, plus market forecasts and how to use crop and market reports to plan acreage and handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Washington
Breeders Urged to Advertise Pure Bred Stock at Shows
Breeders of pure bred stock must advertise like other producers. The best method is to display samples to the public at community, county, state and national shows. Well fattened, attractive samples provide strong advertising, while poor samples harm the breeder’s image.
Beekeepers Suffer Big Losses In Winter
Beekeepers face heavy winter losses, even in milder southern climates. Experts say 10 percent losses could drop to about 1 percent if apiaries build windbreaks and properly store and feed bees during winter.
Buckthorn Plants Spread Crown Rust of Oats
A US Department of Agriculture bulletin reports crown rust of oats spread by certain buckthorn species used as hedges and ornamentals. An Iowa Hinton outbreak in 1921 showed severe infection from a hedge, with hosts in nearby fields affected. bulletin 1162 outlines species roles and damage evidence and is available from USDA Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Iowa
Department
Washington, D. C
Good Results in Peach Borer Control With Paradichlorobenzene
USDA reports very satisfactory control of the peach borer in the Southern states using paradichlorobenzene. Estimates show about 500000 pounds will be used around peach trees in the Southeast this year, mainly in Georgia. Safe application ranges from three fourths to one ounce per tree for trees three years and older, expanding previous limits.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Tragic shooting in Odanah shocks Ashland region
Emerson Thornton, 19, was found shot to death in the old Chippewa village of Odanah. Olive Stoddard, 18, an American Indian woman, faced hostility from local villagers who suspect jealous lovers were responsible. Relatives insist on a formal inquiry despite coroner and district attorney ruling death by own action.
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Ashland
Wis
Emerson Thornton
Odanah
Olive Stoddard
Thornton
Miss Stoddart
Racine
Vegetable Garden Clean Up Guide from USDA
The United States Department of Agriculture urges thorough fall cleanup to protect next year's garden. Remove and burn or haul away plant debris, stalks, vines, and weeds to kill over winter pests and diseases. Gather missed vegetables to prevent insects and rabbits from damaging trees and bushes.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Buttermilk Paint Good for All Exterior Work
A simple exterior wash mixes three pounds of Portland cement with one gallon of buttermilk and adds color as desired. Stir often to prevent cement settling, use quickly, and expect a six hour dry. It resists weather and water and can protect pruned tree cuts with a higher cement content. One gallon covers 270 sq ft plaster, 180 sq ft brick, or 225 sq ft wood. a man applies about one gallon per hour.
Factors Determining Hog Raising Success and Efficiency
Success in hog raising hinges on two key factors: litter size per sow and pigs saved per sow. A farmer with sows that farrow large litters and a high pig-saving rate lowers pork production costs, and can produce as many pigs from ten sows as a farmer with better winter survival might from fifteen.
Guard Against Fire in Orchard in Grass Crops
Fire prevention advice for orchards planted among alfalfa hay or straw. Plow fire lines and prevent fire from spreading through dry stubble as rapid hot fires can ruin trees.
Bandit's Victim Tied to Tree for Four Days
John W. Snyder of Hagerstown was abducted by a robber after a ride request. He was tied to a sapling for four days, looted of $40 and his car, and later found by a resident. He escaped by gnawing rope, then sought medical care for exposure and wrist injuries.
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Hagerstown
John W. Snyder
David Bostetter
Snyder
A. K. Coffman
Wilson
Fragmented ad copy and quips from newspapers
The passage presents colorful snippets including a wife questioning her husband about money, an advertisement for Red Cross Ball Blue, a carnival style claim about snowy clothes, a humorous line about charity, a bartender’s remark, and Mose Lazibones’ quip about wives. It reads as a collage of brief interjections and vendor blurbs.
Best Way to Believe Pain Is by Outside Plaster Remedy
Ady claims the best method to believe pain comes from direct outside application and promotes Allcock's Plaster as the original genuine remedy.
Affectionate Bump Recounted By Phrenologist
A phrenologist tells a boy he has a large bump of final affection while the boy explains his father struck him on the head, asking not to press the bump. The exchange reflects humorous street dialogue and domestic anecdotes.
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Wisconsin
Young Thornton
New York
Chicago
Monarch
Raspiother
Mose Lazibones
Baltimore Times
Portland Cement Association
Portland Cement Assoc
West Washington
Ation
National Organization
Peter Philadelpus
Salt Lake
San Franches
Seattle
Vancouver, B.C, Washington, D.C
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