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Newspaper
Emmet County Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
3
Poultry kept in confinement requires bulk foods and exercise. Use straw to spread grain and encourage foraging. balance nitrogen and carbon content, avoid overreliance on corn. Include barley oats bread vegetables and small meat scraps. potatoes with bran help sustain fowls unable to forage.
The illustrated poultry house adapts to a northern slope by facing south or southeast, keeping the ground sloping northward. The floor was dug level into the hillside to create a reasonably comfortable shelter, showcasing practical construction under limited space.
The description notes a bank and foundation wall built to match rising ground with a drain under the wall, a cement floor running the length, and a large window at the south end. The design is said to make the building warm in winter despite the northern slope, from Farm and Fireside.
Mrs A J Smith describes raising 175 squab pairs and scaling up. She assigns each pair to a specific preferred box, monitors nightly, and separates odd birds. Feed includes corn and wheat plus oyster shells and grit, with regular cleaning and disinfection to prevent disease. Consistent attention is key to success.
A prominent government bacteriologist asserts Muco Solvent destroys cholera, typhoid fever, and diphtheria germs within minutes. He claims it is useful for ordinary ills, contains no opiates or minerals, and is harmless to even the smallest child, advocating its place in every home as a preventive.
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