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Newspaper
Graettinger Times
Location
Graettinger, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1934
Page
2
Disjointed dispatches detail Hungary and France tensions over extradition and military talks. Reports describe German unrest, Reichswehr actions, and Allied responses while Chicago crime battle ends with Nelson and Cowley deaths and DIllinger links. Royal wedding in London and rising U.S. consumer vitality show broad global and domestic scenes.
Theon College and the poultry department join forces with poultrymen to study high mortality in laying pullets. A three part program aims to gather data, educate growers, and improve management to reduce deaths and improve profitability. The first phase involved 400 poultrymen and a winter spring campaign for healthier chicks, with further breeding research planned and records to be kept for analysis.
The poultryman who keeps detailed records can decide whether to expand or contract his operations. Record keeping lets him compare results with neighbors and previous years, estimate weekly income from the poultry flock, and better manage the farm’s food budget. It fosters appreciation of poultry as a farm activity and aids proper care for the flock.
The popularity of the American fowl began with D A Upham of Wilsonville Connecticut exhibiting barred Plymouth Rocks in Worcester in March 1800. The breed came from England with early Plymouth settlers. The White Plymouth Rock shares origin. The story highlights K Fetch of National Massachusetts who promoted poultry culture from 1970 onward, earning the title Father of Poultry Culture in America.
An authority from North Carolina State College advises plenty of scratch feed during the developing period to build a strong frame and vitality. Excess animal protein may retard early production and delay full maturation, while abundant scratch promotes a large, healthy bird.
Poultry expert notes safety and welfare concerns for baby chicks in hatcheries. Guidance covers handling, temperature control, and humane practices to ensure healthy development and reduce stress and mortality.
Growers should apply dormant spray for leaf curl control to protect peach crops. Standard treatment mixes include wine sulfur or equivalent, with timing in fall or late winter and careful application to cover all tissue. Weather and spray logistics affect effectiveness. past outbreaks show renewed risk if neglected.
Beekeeping notes warn New York state losses of about one million pounds of honey. Prof George Rew of College of Nerteciture says many beekeepers failed to prepare tees for winter. He stresses proper insulation, hive warmth, and disease control to protect bees and fruit crops through the cold season.
An authority from North Carolina Biota college outlines dairy grain rations by breed. Jersey cows producing under ten pounds need no grain, while each pound above ten requires six tenths of a pound. Guernsey gets one pound for each pound of milk up to twelve, Holstein four tenths for each pound above sixteen, and Ayrshire over fourteen pounds receives more than a half pound per milk pound. The plan assumes cows will eat the quality grain offered and higher quality will boost intake.
Readable fragments report farm disease concerns and cattle conditions. Paraguay government figures show cattle stock implications while dairymen discuss potatoes as cow fodder. Moldy feed and poor bedding linked to health issues. The text mentions hormones, milk quality, and irrigation considerations.
An expert discusses shotgun setup emphasizing balance, weight, and rib design. He argues against heavy matting on upland shotguns, warns that excessive eye focus on the barrel reduces aim, and stresses proper fit and stock length. Practical notes cover gun handling, stock height, and adjustments for variable field conditions.
A London Institute of Handicraft Teachers meeting led by Professor Inghamond Mutlar discusses brain and hand training. It argues neglect of eye hand coordination slows mental growth and that practical hand-eye tasks sharpen learning, stressing joint training to improve memory, attention, and reasoning for better individual development.
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