GIVE GRIT TO AID DIGESTION FOR HENS ACCESS TO GRAIN SIZE GRIT
Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture hens should have grit or stones small enough to swallow readily at all times. Grit helps grind hard grains in the gizzards. Ordinary gravel works, crushed oyster or clam shell also should be kept available to prevent soft or thin shells in eggs. Grit and shell can be bought in small quantities at feed or poultry supply stores.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Peculiarities of Turkeys Lead Intelligence of Farm Fowl
The passage notes that turkeys show notable intelligence both young and mature. It compares their cautious behavior to geese and ducks, describing how a turkey leads a watcher away from a nest, simulates nesting, and then moves to a true nest once the watcher is deceived or leaves, finally laying and concealing the egg.
Defy Time by Keeping Fit and Simple Health Rules
A column blending health advice on moderation, sleep, hydration, and hygiene with a caution about overwork and illness. It cites examples of life expectancy and warns against unhealthy living. A separate anecdote recounts a Terre Haute minister overhearing a prize fighter planning a knockout, revealing a humorous clash of roles.
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Logal Sport
Terre Taaute
Terre Taute
Nod
Shere Wy
Tam
Terre Haute
Indiinapolis
Wouldn't Improve His Looks Hat Humor
A couple quips about a new hat and the bill its purchase. The wife praises the hat's looks while the husband doubts the cost. The joke then shifts to a nonsensical line about a mule climbing Mount Popo and eating millions of ateps, ending with uncertainty about the count.
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Mra. Styles
Mr. Styles
Load Worth While Barrymore Mirrors His Father In Stage Craft
The Boston Transcript notes Lionel Barrymore likens acting Shakespeare to climbing a mountain with diamonds, saying all work is hard and emphasizing effort over ease. The piece reflects on his desire to perform classic drama and the dedication required.
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Lionel Barrymore
Lionel
Boston
Winter shelter guidance for geese and goslings
Geese require shelter only in cold weather with open sheds possible. Goslings hatch when pasture is ready and need extra feed briefly. Pasture must be ample or stock moved to keep grain clean. Dry shelter like coops or barrels should protect young goslings. Geese are hardy and largely pest and disease free.
Poultry House Needs and Winter Care for Hens
Ensure a poultry-wired yard for humane slaughter when needed and select birds kept after culling. Provide ample litter for the laying house to keep hens scratching through winter. Give hens regular exercise and extra care. Do not crowd hens as health and egg production drop in confinement.
Danderine Promises Lustrous Hair and Dandruff Control
An old advertisement extols Danderine as a tonic beautifier that thickens, smooths, and adds glossy gold tones to hair while preventing dandruff and limpness. It claims rapid results, affordable price, and urges purchase at drug or toilet counters amid a narrative note about a suspenseful magazine report.
California Fig Syrup Ad Uses For Child Laxative
An old advertisement promotes California Fig Syrup as a safe laxative for children. It urges mothers to look for the California name on the package, claims gentle action on stomach liver and bowels, notes fruity taste, and instructs to pull the dosing directions from each bottle.
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California
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