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Newspaper
Indiana County Agent
Location
Plainfield, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1916
Page
10
The article notes the Indricks County Corn King honor and mentions Newt Brown of Franklin elected as State President of the corn grower association. It also praises the Rhode Island Red as a top fowl in beauty and utility and reflects a breeder’s view on preferred breeds.
Frank Calbert argues Leghorns yield higher profit than larger breeds. He cites weights 4.4–6 pounds for Leghorns and 6–8 pounds for larger hens, with market prices 50–65 cents and 70–90 cents respectively. He notes larger hens eat more feed but lay fewer eggs, claiming Standard bred fowls doubled profits over crossbreds and urges farmers to adopt them.
H D Apple argues for breeding red skinned S C R S Reds to boost vitality and color. Reds are noted as healthier, better protected from predators, and visually appealing. single combs are praised as superior layers.
An ad by Dr. Miller, a Plainfield Indiana dentist, promotes pediatric dental care as essential for child health and likens visits to mud pie play for fun and education.
The article advises separating pullets from the flock when roosters show red combs and starting a steady laying ration. It emphasizes housing pullets alone, providing dry mash with meat scraps or milk crumbly mash, plenty of water, greens, grit, lime, and avoiding males. Proper housing and feeding aim to produce eggs, especially in winter.
The most successful poultrymen agree on housing as vital. Any kind of house works if it provides ample space, sunshine, and an abundant environment for hens and chicks.
Reports claim dry cold open air housing improves fowl comfort and safety, boosting egg production compared with artificially heated houses. Open air brooders yield better hatch rates and stronger chicks, while poor winter care by breeders can weaken stock and reduce hatch success.
The Boston Transcript notes lingering social strains as widows manage wartime duties like washing for families whose husbands doubted preparedness, reflecting quieter aftershocks of conflict.
A young actor gains permission to read to a celebrated dramatist on the eve of a new production. Each time he is interrupted by the actor bowing to old acquaintances, prompting the playwright to ask why. The actor explains it is a habit of saluting those he knows.
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