A Word to the Farmer on Poultry Profit
An editorial urges farmers to prioritize poultry and eggs over milk and other crops. It cites experiences of a New York Orange County farmer who shifted focus from milk production to poultry, noting higher income from eggs and reduced mortgage strain. The piece argues farmers become efficient machines producing milk yet neglect diversification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drevenstedt
Orange County
N. Y
Newburg
New York
Cross of Sreeds in Farm Poultry Stroke of Opinion
A Farm Poultry writer argues against crossing pure chicken breeds Barred Plymouth Rock and Silver Laced Wyandotte. He praises pure breeds for strength and health, sharing a personal example with Light Brahmas raised from a reliable breeder. He notes room constraints led to selling offspring, while keeping two breeds, and describes a large brooder house project by Mr. F B Joseph of New Jersey with strict dimensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Rock
Wyandotte
B. P. Rocks
S. L. Wyandottes
White Holland turkeys lead in hardiness and size, highly prolific
The White Holland turkey, a Bronze breed alternative, gains favor for hardiness and domestic ease. Hens lay well, with one bird producing 117 eggs before broody. They nest in barns, tolerate confinement, and dress 8 to 16 pounds. Fall and early winter laying boosts profits. avoid overfeeding to prevent broody behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Laura B
National Stockman
Poultry notes on feeding and care for winter egging
The article emphasizes supper as a fowls main meal and advocates varied grain at night, sunflower seed egg food, and vigorous feeding to stimulate scratching. It notes incubators allow early spring chicks for top prices and stresses exercise water quality and fresh water as vital to egg production.
House and Roof Details for Covered Runs on Alleyway Site
The text outlines a house with runs forming a front four foot high wall rising to a lower rear and a curving peak. Roof spaces show oiled muslin, though glass is preferred. Alleyway measures 5 by 100 feet with runs 10 by 25 feet. Mr Joseph offers no interior plans yet the outward suggestions may aid builders seeking ample covered runs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 8. Joseph
New Jersey
Joseph
Winter Care for Hens Through Cold Weather
This piece advises on keeping hens active in winter with scheduled feeding. Scatter whole grain in litter for exercise, provide an early hot breakfast, then water and grain before school, and more grain before dusk. Include gravel, dust baths, shells, and prompt drop-cleaning. Regularly gather eggs to avoid complaints from a heavy egg basket.
Electric Bitters and Related Advertisements in Indiana PA
Electric Bitters touted as year round tonic with emphasis in spring to combat bilious fevers and malaria symptoms. Pain relief claims for headache indigestion constipation and dizziness. Available at local druggists for fifty cents per bottle. Also notes on eggshell nutrition for livestock and asking readers to buy Hood's Sarsaparilla. Local prices and sellers listed including George Risinger Indiana PA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Hildebrand
Indiana
W. I. Moore
Homer City
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
Financial ledger of Clearfield County 1894 1895 expenses
Summary of county expenditures including rail engineer travel costs, salaries, jail and court expenses, bridge and road views, taxes, mortgages, repairs, and various public notices. Records list audits, misc. items, and balances on hand with assets and liabilities across departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sers
Trav’ Ling
Pica
Chas. Hays
R.N. Miller
S. M. Jackson
Henry Hall
Griffith
News Co
Oe Courier Pub. Co
Cherrytree Record
D.C. Mack, Biren Elite Pub. Co
County Auditors
Prothonotary
Register and Recorders Feu
Reg
Recorder
Prothonotary’s
Dixmont Insane Asylu MorganZar
Poslarc Ee
Hammiers
Clymer Water Co
Clearfield
Johnstown
T. Lemmon
J. H. Pearce
J. Wood Clark
E. Lockard
Jas. Kennedy
BS Wales Coupe
Treas
D. C. Mack
Poor
Blairsville
Grant
Washington, Indiana and Westmoreland Co
J. T. Gibson
Dee Amen
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Cross OF
Berooder
White Holland
Baxs
Electric Bitters
Hood
George Risinger
Sixth Street
Indiana County
Samuel Nesbitt
J. A. Scott
Countyry
J.C. Moore
Burgess Saltsburg
J. A. Crossman
Esq. Robinson
Clarence East
Esis
R. A. McElhoes
James A. Crossman
Samuel Nes
Asurer
Samuel Besulee
Lemmon
Kennedy
D. C
A. M. Hammers
Amt
Ain’t
Wees
Adam Black
Clarence Hart
A. Crossman
A. D
J. T. Davis
G. Valere
R. Tomb
Indians County
Iaid County
BR. A. McElhoes
Cherry Hill
West
Buffington
Mahoning
East
North
Rayne
White
Banks
Canoe
Center
Green
Mahon Center
South
Pine
Washington
Wheatfield
Young
Armagh
Armstrong
Gol UD Blacklick
1St Ward
2Nd Ward
3D Ward
Brushvalley
Ay Center
LI Burrell
Cherrytree Borough
Bo Conemaugh
Weat
Il Jacksonville
Marion Center
Mechanicsburg
Montgomery
Aid
Saltsburg
Sons Smicksburg
Glen Campbell
Coek
Dees Sony
George Risingers
W.S. Daugherty
F. J. Johnson
Indiana, PA
J. T. Boucher
John S. Hastings
Indiana Ladder Company
John
Lockard
Daugmeesy Urol Tepsana
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