Electrified Aid for Chickens and Warmth in Incas
An article discusses a heating method for poultry using a water and feed heater, with a focus on maintaining warmth to stimulate egg laying. It mentions a liquid heater design, electric wiring, and safety considerations to prevent shocks. The piece notes practical costs and the need to avoid overheating or stressing birds.
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Fkeeps
Ehfelon
Raf
Fern Aulde T Trong
Alon Pt Bators
Npmely Ag
Ieagai
Paul
Secure Good Turkey Flock for Quality Stock
A fragment advises buyers to discard mongrels and buy a trio of purebred turkeys as the surest path to a strong flock. It notes yearly tom purchases may be needed to prevent inbreeding and mentions turkeys’ susceptibility to harm.
Inbreeding Effects on Fowls and Poultry Health
The excerpt discusses how inbreeding harms turkeys and other fowl, warning that offspring become weak and eggs infertile. It advocates for fresh air and open housing, with at least one side open to free air while keeping rats out, to maintain health and vigor in poultry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nate Tiuts
Advice on Keeping Ducks in Cold Weather
The fragment discusses raising vigorous ducks and selecting a drake to manage a flock. It advises keeping ducks in pens during cold weather and emphasizes shelter to protect against heavy winds and cold.
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Avery
Allon Antehtic
Purebred Poultry Profits Favor Strong Birds
The article urges poultry breeders to select only vigorous, purebred birds, discarding mongrel stock. It argues purebred poultry yields higher profits, easier breeding, and uniform quality, with better egg colors and larger hatchable eggs. F S Jacoby from Ohio State University advises separating breeding hens and selecting birds with vigor and strong conformation.
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Pullet
Jacoby
College of Agriculture
Oho State University
Shane
Poultry Epigrams Emphasize Cleanliness and Egg Grading
A brief poultry epigram stresses cleanliness as key to success in poultry farming. It argues that proper egg grading protects producers from being undercut by others and paying for substandard eggs. The text, attributed to H. B. Jasonby of Ohio State University, compares a hen’s behavior to a bedbug to underline diligence.
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Hans
Jay
Heilier
Jaonby
Collies of Agrculture
Ohio State University
Lessons for Boys From Somerville Journal
A list of early 19th century male upbringing guidance from the Somerville Journal. It urges boys to learn running, swimming, carving, and fire making, to respect teachers, help mothers and sisters, keep clean nails, dress properly, and act kindly to elders. It stresses self control, courtesy, reading aloud, neatness, and avoidance of smoking or drinking.
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Slater
Somerville Journal
Savings Bank and Clock Combined Idea Novel
A Chicago man proposes a savings bank clock that requires a coin deposit to wind. The slot determines the winding amount and daily deposits can raise the total. After winding, the key prevents another wind until a new coin is deposited, boosting usefulness and keeping the bank active.
Economical to Silage Saving $700 a Year
Oscar Bert of the Ohio State University explains silage as a major cost saver for dairy farmers. He estimates four acres of silage can feed 10 cows for 240 days, costing about 86 to 88 dollars for the silo and silage, versus hay and bran rations which prove more expensive. The article compares silage to timothy and clover hay, noting silage lowers yearly feed costs significantly per cow.
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Avai
Oscar Ert
College of Agriculture
Ohio State University
Rotation of Crops in Soil and Breeding Notes
Rotation of crops maintains soil fertility and yields. experiments from Indiana show rotating corn oats and wheat with clover enhances long term profit, while continuous cropping declines. E. Wear notes legume addition improves four year rotations. Breeding tips advise healthy hens, vigorous cockerels, and careful incubation timing for better eggs.
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Indiana
Cota
R. E. Wear
College of Agriculture
Vila State University
Why Are We Right Handed A Rudimentary Natural History
A historic essay debates why humans evolved right handedness. It suggests heart protection as a driver, with shield use on the left or right depending on instinct. The piece contrasts Darwinian and Lamarckian views on inherited traits versus acquired ones and questions polarity as mere verbiage.
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Darwin
Lagaarck
Pictures on Fingernails Go for German Portraits
A fragment from Popular Mechanics describes Berlin fashion where women wear enamel portraits on their fingernails. The $90 photograph on a wall panel is preserved by waterproof coatings and shellac. The process promises four months of wear with careful handling.
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Berlin
Burglary Plot Uses Narcotics Laced Cartridge
A suspect in Germany devised a narcotic laced cartridge to stupefy victims. The device combined Bubsternes-containing tablets with a small explosive cap to gasify and incapacitate with intent to threaten burglars. Authorities describe the mixture as highly dangerous and potentially explosive.
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Dhwantad
Karl’ Burgamullér
Byelensen
Germany
He Filth
Curved wooden propellers and strange European science notes
A garbled 18th century style set of notes mentions Alratip propellers built in wood in layers, European dusting of paintings, a 1787 date, a distorted claim about glass engraving, a Latin professor finding radium in dew, bananas and potatoes nearly dug up, candle light visibility, and a Brusel clock kept by wind. It cites a French investigator on printing error rates and Panama canal mosquito control spending.
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Europe
Iintian University
Ithan Leon
Brusele
Igallone
Panama Canal
Unger Printa
Funny Faces Made of Paper for Grotesque Drawings
A brief guide explains folding a sheet and using light and shadow to trace on paper. Children can crumple a sheet and place it on another to cast sharp lines, then trace the image to create a grotesque human face. The method yields amusing results and allows for other characters to be formed.
Imagination Sparks Discussion of Art and Form
A fragmented reflective passage discusses moving a candle and crumpling a piece to alter shape. It criticizes how an artist places elements above the young, suggesting a shift in perception and engagement with visual expression.
Pastime Game With Syllables And Forfeit Rules
The article describes a circle based party game where players alternate questions to the right hand neighbor requiring a one syllable answer with forfeit rules. Each line shows questions and responses among ladies and gentlemen plus notes on forfeits for repeated syllables or questions.
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Hinnelf
Wittfestman
Mary
Edward
Fragmentary dialogue on marching soldiers and a farmer's worry
A disjointed excerpt shows Harald listening to a marching band and a child asking about the purpose of soldiers. A Sunday School teacher and references to Johnny Sububs appear, alongside a line about the chickens getting them. The text is incomplete and largely unclear.
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Sostter Laeeds
Idndnese
Johnny Sububs
Primitive movable grain feeder for crow control
Describes building a two frame device using wood and wire with V shaped iron supports to allow a frame to shift. Cabbage or beets are placed between frames and fed to crows, with frames secured to prevent easy tipping. The method relies on simple carpentry and wire work to create a springy separator that can be fed and consumed.
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Cary Ben Yard
Feeding Hot Corn to Hens for Winter Comfort
Instructions advise feeding hens hot corn for supper to ease winter hunger. Bake corn in a pan and keep it warm, never feed bread alone. A brain-like mix for winter uses whole corn, wheat, and oats in equal parts, fed with warm water to aid digestion.
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Corm
Poultry Care and Housing Guidelines From an Early Guide
Timely advice on keeping chickens healthy and productive. Advice covers feeding, water coloring, coop cleanliness, lighting, disease control, and proper handling before packing and shipping poultry. Emphasizes thoroughbred stock, exercise, fresh air, and dry cool conditions for best egg and meat production.
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Onis
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Srigliah
O48
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Lipman
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Craig
Brigham, Bwine
Dietrichy Puysire
Ring
Muat de Posit Colt
Sam
Rome
Fiat
Lotest Garman
Harald
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