Food Adulteration and Waterfowl Trade in New England Markets
The bulletin reviews food adulteration laws and testing methods, notes U.S. and state progress in regulation, and cautions against sensationalism in reporting. It covers waterfowl production in New England, detailing Embden Toulouse and other geese breeds, market weights, prices, and regional breeding centers from Rhode Island to Massachusetts.
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Oregon farmer feeds fowls by timed trough system
An Oregon poultry farmer uses a wired alarm clock to trigger troughs for automatic feeding while he is away. Each yard has feeding troughs connected to a clock, which releases the food at feeding time, ensuring the hens are fed promptly. The note mentions Oklahoma’s area at over 70,000 square miles.
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Oregon
Bunion Comfort Guaranteed Free Trial Offer Citywide
A ten day free trial promotes bunion comfort with a guarantee of no payment if the service fails. The offer is promoted as risk free and available within the city.
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Bunion Comfort
Geese Marked for Market as New England Prep Advances
T F McGrew notes the seasonal sequence in New England for poultry marketing. After capons and virgin cockerels, geese are raised for optimal feather quality and cleanup at killing time. He describes large-scale care with eight to ten thousand geese in runs, aimed at peak market condition.
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New England
New York City
T. F. McGrew
Why Land Is a Good Investment in 1931 Outlook
A U S Department of Agriculture statistician projects 1931 population at 130 million and demand for 700 million bushels of wheat 1.25 billion bushels of oats 345 million bushels of corn 100 million tons of hay plus cotton tobacco and fruits. It argues that 160 million more acres must be cultivated though only 108 million are available. Even with Secretary Wilson boosting yields, the message is that good agricultural land remains the best and safest investment for a citizen’s living.
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United States
Census Bureau
Wilson
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Marth
Selling Chicks a Day Old
The rise of day-old chick production sells chicks directly to poultry breeders and fanciers. Incubators run large hatching plants to supply amateurs and professionals, with shipments tolerating long distances. Prices typically start around $1.50, varying by breed, and demand remains healthy.
The Biggest Spider in Madagascar
Madagascar hosts the dog spider the largest spider species with a body around a pound and legs about as thick and long as a pencil.
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Madagascar
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