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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1917
Page
8
A portable grain fumigation rig drew a fire alarm after a passerby reported fumes and candles burning at a local Washington school building. The incident led to a needless 6:30 p m call and a broader push for safety in storage and handling of stacked grain and fumigation equipment.
The annual molt begins with dog days and lasts about four months. Feathers shed first around July 1 as vitality drops. Egg production dips during molt, then recovers after the new plumage is complete, with some hens laying through winter if molt is finished by mid November.
The article argues that high quality fruit yields profits while picking packing and marketing costs erode margins. It notes little profit potential from inferior fruit and that thinning to remove culls is key to profitability.
Scours in pigs signal digestive upset caused by overfeeding changing feed dirty pens or cold weather. Keep pens clean sunny and well ventilated. Missouri station recommends thorough cleaning reduced feed and small doses of sulphur and epsom salts. some pigs may receive castor oil or charcoal as needed.
The article notes straw berries yield about 1700 quarts per acre on average and up to 16000 quarts under intensive methods. It argues this high ratio may apply to many crops and fruits, illustrating potential gains of intensive farming.
The council and mayor of Fairfield Iowa authorize a twenty year bond issue of up to twenty thousand dollars to build improve and extend the gas plant and distributive system. The ordinance becomes effective after the January 30 1917 special election with the grantee to file acceptance within thirty days.
William Nelson Bailey declares he will not be responsible for any bills contracted by his wife Anna Delph Bailey from this date onward. The notice is signed and dated by Bailey at 906 W Hempstead Street.
The Ladies of the Christian Church will host a chicken supper on Thursday February 8 from five to eight at the church. Supper costs 25 cents with proceeds likely supporting church activities.
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