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Newspaper

Greencastle Herald

Location

Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1921

Page

4

Cheap Nests for Chickens

An orange box makes a good nest. Remove the top and place it on its side, wall a three inch strip along the bottom front, and fasten to the wall. Each box becomes two nests with the middle piece intact. One nest per four to five hens. Keep straw clean and enough to prevent eggs from hitting the floor. A broken egg may lead a hen to eat it.

United States Department of Agriculture

Farming For Living Urged To Stabilize Markets

The piece urges more farming for home use to reduce market pressure and prevent price strain. It says saving and conserving produce keeps markets from overloading and that sales should occur only when surpluses cannot be eaten or fed locally.

Painting Wood Silos Falls From Favor In Michigan Farmer

The Michigan Farmer notes that early tar paints for wood silos offer little benefit and may harm silage, while unsheathed wood silos can last many years without paint.

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Dandelion Learns Patience in Meadow Tale

Dan D. Lion wooes Miss Daisy a dandelion on a sunlit meadow. She delays an answer until rain comes and she drinks the water, while Dan ages becomes old and bald. At last she rejects him, leaving the meadow to tell why dandelions fade with time.

Dan Miss Daisy Dandelion Dan D. Lion

First Step Toward Saving Household Farm Expenses

United States Department of Agriculture outlines two methods for farm household expense records. It notes the benefits of classifying expenses, suggests page layouts and book types, and references Farmers' Bulletin No. 964 with free sample pages by mail from Washington, D. C.

United States Department of Agriculture Department of Agriculture Washington, D. C

Serviceable Petticoats Nightgown Bottoms Make Supplies

Clothiers report adequate stocks of petticoats and nightgown bottoms for the upcoming season. Manufacturers note steady demand from households seeking durable undergarments. Local shops emphasize practical, affordable options for comfort and fit.

Fowls Need Green Feed in Summer

Yarded fowls require greens and vegetable foods in summer even more than winter. If yards are bare, add cut clover to the daily mash and feed birds all garden weeds and lawn clippings.

Molting Period Affects Hen Feed Needs

Many owners of hens think hens do not need feed during molting because laying stops. The period is hard on hens as feathers require nitrogen rich substances and an oil coating, impacting dietary needs.

Bantams Interest Children in Small Fowl Farms

Bantams captivate children and teach poultry appreciation,even if small flocks do not yield profit. Families find bantams help keep youngsters busy and away from mischief while fostering interest in poultry keeping.

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