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Newspaper
Ismay Journal
Location
Ismay, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1911
Page
3
Margery Clare and Phil Ames marry after a village scandal when Jim Franklin confesses a hidden stash of thousand dollar bills. The hypnotist’s stage show reveals Jim’s somnambulism hid the money, clearing Phil of theft and sealing the couple’s vow to face the town together.
Masakichi Hananuma of Tokyo carved a life size wooden figure so exact it rivals his own body. The 20 000 piece sculpture shows every scar vein and wrinkle with seamless joints and tiny hair receiving holes. Connoisseurs call it the most perfect human image ever made.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the first stocking frame allegedly made by William Lee at Culverton in 1586. The text claims Lee died in poverty after his invention, noting long years of hardship and decay.
The Kansas Farmer notes there is no single best breed for day old incubator chicks as it depends on the intended use. For broilers Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Orpingtons and Rhode Island Reds are solid choices while breeding requires a variety of breeds. Historical data show Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Leghorns Orpingtons are the top four exhibitors in the United States.
A Virginia woman devised a simple method to collect feathers while picking geese. She used a barrel with a sacking-covered top nailed around the edges and a cross slip in the middle to drop feathers into, keeping a dedicated barrel for the task.
A writer advocates trap nests to identify profitable layers on farms. He describes a DIY 12 by 14 inch nest box setup using a cross piece, swinging slat mechanism, and a simple trigger to release a door as hens enter. The method aims to weed out nonlayers and reduce feeding costs.
A farmer explains a practical trap nest sized about five boxes across and 12 to 14 inches wide. He uses it most times, reserving a double door version to separate layers from drones. The back door opens as the front closes, letting the hen exit and avoiding constant monitoring.
The guide emphasizes daily clean water for baths in the morning and prompt removal of dirty bath dishes. Sick birds show drooping wings and should be isolated. if not recoverable in three days, they should be culled. Squabs grow feathers by three weeks, and new breeders should apprentice with a successful pigeon keeper for practical learning.
A reflective piece urges families to discuss feasible modern conveniences in the home. It compares kitchen sinks with hot and cold water, bathrooms, and heating methods, arguing water and heat are essential for comfort and that farmers should know the facts about affordable improvements.
Fragmentary item notes parsley supply in winter, mentioning lifting several plants and box or pot arrangements. Text is garbled but indicates available parsley plants for home use.
Advice on treating fowl diseases with salt on canker sores and aconite in drinking water for a week. Catarrh and chickenpox addressed with head and wattles ointment after hot bath. Quinone dose recommended nightly for a week. Constipation relief via ten drops of magnesium sulfate per pint water.
Bright pink chickens and eggs with red yolks and pink whites were shown at the Oregon Agricultural College poultry exhibit at the state fair. The birds and eggs reflect an experiment feeding coal tar dyes, with changes visible the day after feeding.
The article discusses poultry topics including inbreeding risks causing lightness, lack of cures for chicken tuberculosis, optimal sales timing, and cleanliness. It warns against dishonest handling, emphasizes roosting needs, coop setup, and proper turkey housing over trees, noting feeding advice and housing for healthier flocks.
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