Keeping Hens Healthy Through Housing Diet and Sanitation
The article outlines disease prevention for poultry, stressing better housing dry clean sun exposure ventilation and light. It advises spacious ranges grassed land for manure disposal and green feed plus parasite control measures including regular treatment and house spraying to reduce infections. It notes soil contamination risk and emphasizes outdoor rearing and clean environments as key to flock health. It also reports on oat seed testing programs in Wisconsin and other states to guide seed selection for varying soils and regions.
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Rason
Everyleas
Tested Oats Varieties and Ten Year Field Tests
Oats are a key crop and seedmen seek better yielding sturdy varieties adaptable to regions. Ten-year tests across sections show grain quality and seedhouse cleaning standards. Seed oats sold to farmers are backed by laboratory germination checks and decade-long field production experience.
History sketches on Philadelphia feeding Exposition era ties
The piece describes Philadelphia as a rich agricultural hub feeding visitors to the Sesquicentennial Exposition. It recalls Revolutionary War era events including British occupation, Washington’s counter moves at Germantown, and the siege mindset at Valley Forge. It notes a British officer’s letter pricing beef and bread.
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Philadelphia
Washington
Sir William Howe
Germantown
Valley Forge
Diseases and Trials for Swine Health in New Bulletin
Farmers receive U S Department of Agriculture Bulletin 1244 detailing diseases and abnormal conditions affecting hog health including hog cholera and anthrax with prevention, treatment, and shipping loss causes. Copies available from Washington D C as long as supplies last. The Progressive Farmers advise timely lambing in March to market lambs earlier for better prices and subscribe to the Standard at $1 per year.
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We White
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Roofing in all lengths at Schandua & Reichenau
Galvanized corrugated roofing offered in all lengths by Schandua and Reichenau with a prompt, guaranteed satisfied service and quality job printing on short notice.
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Schandua & Reichenau
Time for Lambs: When to Lamb for Best Returns
Farmers weigh whether early or late lambing yields higher profits based on care plans and management. The note advises evaluating stock, feed, and labor commitments to decide optimal timing.
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Ious
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Taylor & Burke Motor Co
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E. Arhelger
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
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