Early hatching key to winter egg profits in poultry
United States Department of Agriculture specialists urge farmers to hatch pullets early so they lay in fall and winter when prices rise. Aim for April 30 hatch or earlier, use incubators if possible, and consider broody hens locally. Swine housing may benefit from creosote oil spray to deter pests and preserve wood. Starting sheep, Illinois suggests one ewe per two acres to build a productive flock.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Government Poultry Farm
Maryland
Iowa Homestead
University of Illinois
Warding Off Potato Diseases Show Gains From Seed and Spray
Experiments in Minnesota during 1914 and 1915 report average potato yields rising by 56 bushels per acre in 16 fields through seed selection and disinfection. Over seven years spraying with Bordeaux mixture increased yields by 63 bushels per acre for early and late potatoes. Attorney L J Nelson has been ill, confined to bed since Wednesday with a severe cold developing grip. he is improving and may be out by week’s end.
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Minnesota
L. J. Nelson
President's War Address Urges Freedom and League of Honor
The speaker declares neutrality over, endorses democratic unity, and calls for a steadfast concert of free nations to defend democracy. He warns of German autocracy's threat, notes Russian democracy's rise, and affirms American resolve to wage war for universal rights and peace. He stresses honoring German citizens while opposing their government and commits to high ethical conduct in combat.
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League of Honor
Russia
Council
Germany
Count Tarnowski
Austria-Hungary
United States
Knight Templars Special Train To Easter Services
A special train will depart Sunday at 7 30 morning carrying Masonic members from here to Ephrata for Easter services. They will pick up members at Cashmere Wenatchee and other points and return by 4 30 in the afternoon. Get Butter Wrappe at Echo office.
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Masonic Fraternity
Here
Ephrata
Cashmere
Weenatchee
Edwin Hoxsey Recovers From Grip After Short Illness
Edwin Hoxsey fell ill with grip this week but his youth sustains him and he expects to be back in a few days. Curley Thompson, a popular Great Northern engineer, has returned to the city after wintering in southern California and has reported for work.
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Edwin Hoxsey
Curley
Thompson
Great Northern
California
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