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Newspaper
Fremont Eagle
Location
Fremont, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
3
The article describes afternoon gown fabrics and the straight silhouette with plain hanging skirts and long bodices. It details dress construction with silk crepe, soutache braiding, and buttoned fronts, plus millinery styles including milan hats, braids, tulle, and purple georgette creations with floral trims and lacquered artificial flowers.
A reader explains turning worn shirtwaists into children’s dresses, keeping backs, using sleeves to create bodices and trims, and adding Hamburg lace for larger kids. The piece notes Easter finishing touches, bridesmaids, tourists, and summer hats as well as quick, easy factory-ready sewing methods.
Washington officials note the distinction between conscription for war and universal training for preparedness. The universal plan aims to teach all fit young men to bear arms, while the wartime draft targets 500 000 volunteers for immediate service. Rear Admiral Wainwright’s actions at Santiago defend American resolve as volunteers flood in.
The USDA notes that chicks hatch in early spring grow faster and reach larger sizes than late hatchlings. Early hatch reduces lice exposure, stabilizes growth, and can raise earnings by supplying marketable birds when spring prices peak.
Poultry fattening crates improve gains and flesh condition while keeping feet and feathers clean. Described by L S Kleinschmidt from Pennsylvania State College, the design uses six by sixteen by twenty inch crates with three two foot compartments.
Farmers with surplus cockerels can boost revenue by selling directly to city dwellers who keep fowl. Advertise in the town newspaper to connect buyers with poultry, allowing buyers to purchase smaller lots and pay higher prices than commission sales. This method helps dispose of oversupply when market demand is uncertain.
Early chicks kept with hens need warmth to prevent chilling when hens brood at varying times. A warm room reduces the risk of the hen hovering constantly to brood and helps prevent cold-related trouble for the chicks.
There is no better floor for poultry than an earth one when kept dry and economical. A light sandy loam soil is best where the climate is dry, selling for this purpose in suitable heat.
The Pennsylvania School of Agriculture and Experiment Station stresses constant incubator temperature after initial setup. Do not adjust the regulator. only lower the lamp flame for changes. First week 102 to 103 degrees, second week around 108 degrees, and from the third week through hatch 104 degrees with the bulb center about 1.5 inches above the egg tray bottom.
The text warns against allowing dead birds to lie on premises or be eaten by others, citing disease risks and losses. It recommends burning carcasses and using dedicated stovetops or heaters in toolrooms to prevent spread and reduce losses.
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