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Newspaper
Fredericksburg Standard
Location
Fredericksburg, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1929
Page
11
Dr L D LeGear explains pullet development for a strong winter egg season. He advises timed hatches, controlled mash and grain, gradual grain to mash shift, proper maturation, and separate housing from older hens to maximize winter production. He also details water glass egg preservation to extend fresh eggs into next year.
The writer hints at practical methods to boost winter earnings from a flock. Focuses on improving feed efficiency, health management, and selective breeding to raise profits during colder months. Details are implied rather than fully explained, inviting readers to learn more.
The Crop and Livestock Reporting Board estimates on October 1 show hens and pullets 4 percent lower than last year, with chicks and young birds 10 percent down from last year, varying by region. Egg production this year through October 1 is about 3 percent below the same months last year. A separate note mentions a soil disease control using Ceresan dust at about 10 cents per bushel, three ounces per bushel, with mixing required.
The article argues for more lime use and alfalfa production in Texas to boost dairy feed and profits. It cites lime content in alfalfa, soil depletion from long cropping, and success stories with ground limestone to restore stand and yield. It notes higher freight costs hindering alfalfa sales from other regions and references egg production trends across states.
Edward E. Spofford of the American Legion champions restoring German in schools. He argues the Legion seeks peace, not hate, noting members who served with German forces, and criticizes ultranationalists for clamor against reconciliation.
A Garza county fair Poultry Exhibit by Mrs H J Dietrich shows how a modern laying house should be equipped with metal nests dropping boards roosts and wall mounting. The display includes a disinfected dropping board chart of layer types and pedigree papers for a dozen pallets that began laying at about three months and three weeks.
W Welch was convicted in municipal court of driving an automobile while drunk and sentenced to 20 Sundays in the city jail. He pleaded for clemency saying a jail term would cost him his job. Police Judge John H Morgan allowed the 20 Sundays to be served.
The advertisement claims Indian doctors use roots barks and herbs to treat chronic diseases with methods that help nature. It asserts remarkable success for cases failing to respond to usual treatments and cites thousands of testimonials of relief.
Promotion urges readers to reclaim vitality by fighting disease daily. Emphasizes waking strong and starting mornings ready to face life’s battles, and shedding the weight of illness to enjoy life as it should be.
India Herbs and Roots advertised as a god sent remedy for diseases of the blood liver stomach kidneys boils carbuncles pimples rheumatism gout bed wedding worms female complaints influenza indigestion biliousness gall stones sick headache nervousness fits catarrh asthma hay fever eczema itch chills grippe and malaria.
A notice advertises free consultations at the Ostrow Hotel in Fredericksburg every Monday Tuesday and Wednesday from 9 A M to 8 P M. The message emphasizes no charge for the initial consultation.
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