Resting Hens in Winter for Strong Spring Eggs
A farmer discusses winter care for poultry noting the main goal is comfort. He compares laying all winter versus resting hens, favors winter rest to yield stronger spring incubation and healthier chicks, and outlines housing, water, and feeding practices.
Love of Work Drives Successful Poultry Keeping
An instructional piece on poultry care stressing sanitation, feeding, and proactive management. Emphasizes sun, water, oyster shell, charcoal, and cleanliness to prevent lice and disease, with focus on disinfecting incubators, paying for supplies, and studying the flock to turn effort into earnings.
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Nish
County Agent Movement Shows Real Community Value
The county agent is praised for aiding progressive farmers and returning value beyond costs. Will County Illinois highlights a doubling of membership in its Improvement Association as the movement gains status and support across counties.
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Will County
Illinois
The Farm Boy’s Creed
The creed extols rural life and self reliance. It asserts beauty of God’s country over cities, value of outdoor work, dignity of labor, and that success comes from personal effort, pluck, and a square deal in all actions.