The Value of Capone and Caponizing
Wm G Unitt argues to Nebraska poultry raisers that a capon is a castrated rooster with heavier, tender flesh and longer鳳 feathers. Capon weights rise 60 to 76 percent over roosters, selling at higher prices, while combs and wattles may be removed. The Oregon Bulletin notes slips cause crowing and aggressive hens chasing. careful operation minimizes issues and capons can rival weapon value.
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Wm. G
Nebraska
Capon Jamara
Hattera
L. Washburn
Oregon Bulletin
Javas Described as Practical Feathered Breed Worth Notice
The Javas or Mottled Javas are valued for practicality and size, differing from Plymouth Rock mainly in form and symmetry. They are presented as deserving more attention than they receive, with the text noting three key points about the breed.
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Plymouth Rock
Feeding Winter Chickens From Rhode Island Data
A Rhode Island station report on winter incubator chicks notes that thriving, well feathered birds result from ample starabyl albuminous and green foods, not a specific formula. It recommends simulating natural spring diets with easily broken greens such as lettuce hung by a string to satisfy appetite and aid assimilation.
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Rhode Island
Wisconsin Jersey Breeders Meet Elects Officers
The Wisconsin Jersey Breeders' Association annual meeting was held at the Palmer House Fond du Lac on February 12. Officers elected for the year include President Hon. RB Hicks Oshkosh Secretary F H Scribner Roxandale Treasurer S L Emery Albion and directors Adda f Howie Bim Grove H Taylor Orfordville and R C Green Albion. The group voted to hold future meetings with the State Dairyman's Association in the second week of February. Discussion covered Berney cattle and profitability.
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Wisconsin
Farmers’ Review
Wisconsin Jersey Breeders’ Association
Palmer House
Fond du Lac
Prent
RB. R. Hicks
Oshkoal
F. H. Scribner
Roxandale
L. Emery
Albion
R. C. Green
Berney Cattle
Palebie
Pruning and thinning peach trees across soils and belts
The article discusses pruning methods for peach trees in diverse soils from Jacksonville to Michigan. It covers trunk height, branch angles, and the yearly cut back, plus thinning rules to avoid crowding and breakage. It also notes Michigan peach belt misconceptions and Grand Rapids market influxes.
Food for the Plum Curculio in Orchards and Woods
Professor F M Webster explains the plum curculio now feeds beyond wild plums into cultivated orchards with larger fruit. Birds' impact has lessened in primeval woods while occasional chicken parks host remaining trouble. Buckwheat, native to Central Asia and the Volga basin, is noted as a cultivated crop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Webster
Central Asia
Volga
Grasshopper Invasions Prompt Minnesota Plowing Plan
The Minnesota experiment station reports grasshopper invasions across the state with the Hill River district hardest hit. Farmers urge a state law to require non residents to plow infested land, as plowing reduces young hoppers before they fly, with coordinated field-wide action and oil treatments tried.
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Minnesota
Hill River District
State Entomologiat
Lindsay P. O
Ora
Guernsey Breeders Elect Officers at Madison Meeting
The Guernsey Breeders Association of the United States held a Madison Wisconsin meeting and elected officers including President Charles Solveson Nashotah Wiscon sin Vice President J W Porkina Kansas City Missouri Second Vice President F W Kimball Austin Minnesota Third Vice President Job Chalmers Ann Arbor Michigan Secretary Treasurer Chas L Hill Rokendale Wisconsin and executive members W Nichols Trempealeau Wisconsin M D Cunningham Kansasville Wisconsin.
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W. Nichols
Trempeleau
Wisconsin
M.D. Cunningham
Kansasville
Wap
Grip and Peruna Campaign Across the Nation
The grip epidemic leaves thousands weak and sick with catarrh while Peruna is praised by politicians and citizens alike. Prominent endorsements from Joseph A. Flinn and others claim rapid recovery, urging health officials to recognize the remedy and widen its use amid widespread illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faemon
Siike
Dorne
Perana
New York
Joseph A. Flisn
Fifth District
Christopher Street
New York City
Peruna
Board of Health
Joseph A. Flinn
D. L. Wallace
International Barber's Union
Western Avenue
Minneapolis
Minn
Perona
J. L. Wallace
O. H. Perry
Atchison, Kansas
Manalin
Cheap Excursions East Offer Low Fares This Summer
A survey of upcoming conventions and meetings across the Eastern territory at reduced fares. Notable events include German Baptists in Bellefontanna Ohio in May, Ancient Nobles Mystic Shrine in Saratoga in June, Woodmen of America in Indianapolis in June, National Educational Association in Boston in July, Epworth League in Detroit in July, and other groups in Baltimore and New York City later. The Wabash Line will run rallies from Kansas City, St. Louis and Chicago to Buffalo via Detroit and Niagara Falls with special facilities. Contact L. S. McClellan at 908 Martin Street, Kansas City, Mo., for rates.
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Jong Amit
Hebers
Bastenestine
Bellefontanna
Ohio
Mystic Shrine
Saratoga
Woodmen of America
Indianapolis
Ind
National Educational Association
Boston
Epworth League
Detroit
Mich
Baltimore
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Jacksonville
Minola
Georgia
Michigan
Lake Michigan
St. Joseph
Grand Traverse
Grand River Valley
Grand Rapida
Wells Parish
Ottawa County
Crookston
House of Representatives
Washington, D.C
Perna Medicine Co
Columbus
Obin
Gentiamen
George H. White
Peroni
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
TATES
ORL
Gulf OF Mexico
Putnam
Epider
Feronius
K. C
Kansas City
Meer
Missouri
Indian Territory
Arkansas
Texas
Louisiana
Warner
Gene G
Billys Kaonua City
Lota
Excanta
Ras Petia
Eerstot Area
Winchester
Sa A Ri
Ideal
Rafer
INT CO
EL Reno
Oklahoma
NW Invest
Mare
Weie Us
Paradox Machinery Co
E. Division Bt
Chicago
Dr.Caldwell
Ajner Tackoom
Parser
City
Cincory
Roe
Eth
Anor “Tian
Anne W I Douatta
Dougla
Lishowman
Therm
L. Douglas
Omer
Amd
Ameri
Maul
Boai
Oni
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