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Newspaper
Cranbury Press
Location
Cranbury, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1917
Page
7
The article explains caponizing young cockerels in June using recommended weights for heavy and light breeds, notes rocks Wyandottes and Reds as ideal, and reassures it's not difficult with low mortality. It cites Farm Bulletin 452 for instructions and states capons fetch higher prices, with sweeter flavor boosting demand.
An agricultural note from Kansas State College discusses forcing and free range feeding to maximize egg output. It warns forcing shortens hen lifespans and advises against concentrated feeds for breeders. A home made louse powder using carbolic acid or creosol mixed with plaster is described for feather treatment.
The article notes flavor in eggs stems from feed and handling. It warns that eggs from hot, high temperatures spoil quickly and that fertile eggs perish faster in heat, while nonfertile eggs resist spoilage for longer under ordinary conditions.
Broody hens can be broken up with little trouble by placing them in a small elevated coop with a slatted bottom to promote airflow. Delayed action makes the sitter more persistent and delays laying as eggs age while the hen sits.
Poultrymen are urged to avoid damaged or damp grain for feed especially during high prices. Ensure grain is dry and sweet as inferior feed can ruin poultry and poultry products which are valuable.
A church school guide outlines methods for six month reviews of John and related lessons. It suggests one minute talks by scholars, highlighting key verses, presenting present day emphases, and enumerating forty past events from healing to the ascension. Emphasizes faith built on the gospel that Jesus is the Christ and eternal life through belief.
Anna Moscowittz a successful New York City lawyer faced polite yet skeptical opponents in early trials. Initially dismissed she soon wins case after case prompting longer briefs from rivals. In court she endures curious scrutiny and asks sharp questions about gender and pay while asserting her competence.
Dialogue reveals a father who started a garden with enthusiasm but abandoned it due to blistered hands from digging in yellow clay. He now jokes that if next winter's food relies on his digging, he would rather starve.
A compact remark compares slackers to a father facing a looming deadline. The line uses a colloquial regional voice to illustrate reluctance and avoidance as time pressure rises.
Advertises Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for pimples with a five minute wash routine. Claims daily use keeps skin clear and offers a free sample by mail with a booklet from Cuticura Dept L Boston. Sold everywhere.
Mr. Younghusband arrives home late and explains a speeding ticket. He must appear the next morning to choose a fine of ten dollars or fifteen days in jail. His wife exclaims the providence of the situation as the cook has just left.
A dialogue centers on fear and inevitability as a maiden resists a kiss while a suitor aims to proceed. The discussants question authority and the post office department’s role in conscription and male registration, revealing satirical views on duty and propriety.
Richmond Indiana woman Mrs M C Johnston recalls two years of severe weakness from age and stairs. After taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she regained strength, moved into a new home, did garden and building work, raised many chickens and ducks, and praised the remedy.
In Indianapolis a university visitor touring a large department store misreads an elevator sign. He wonders how the car can go down when it is labeled up only. The elevator boy replies with a pun about “fuming down.”
An advertisement promises removal of freckles using ethine double strength. Apply a small amount each night and morning with an ounce often enough to clear skin, and lighter freckles may vanish. Money back guarantee offered if it fails.
Frances is playful and mischievous in this vignette about her habit of sending cheerful messages to relatives. She insists on saying she is a good girl and frames it as telling her Aunt Maury what to relay, using a coy phrase that shifts gender in her response.
A quote defines patriotism as prioritizing country over personal comfort. It asserts a true patriot saves for the nation rather than spending on self.
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