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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1912
Page
3
An article by J.T. Campbell in the New England Homestead argues portable colony houses for the farm flock have clear advantages over permanent structures. These 7x9 to 8x12 foot houses use vertical siding, 4x4 hardwood runners, and removable fixtures for easy relocation and ample airflow.
The design eliminates curtains for snow and drafts. Roof extends two feet as an awning to shed rain and snow while allowing air. Walls use two ply roofing felts to block drafts. Floors are single boards. Nest boxes sit under dropping boards with space saving. Water vessel on shelf 18 inches high. Fixtures are removable. One house fits 30 to 35 Leghorn fowls.
A brief reminiscence notes profits from selling pure bred fowl eggs at higher prices than barnyard eggs. It also recalls children at a museum mummy exhibit, with a youngster guessing the mummy was hit by a motor car, humorously misreading a number on the bandages.
Archaeologists report glass mirrors dating to the first or third century were discovered in a Laibach graveyard Austria challenging the view that ancient people relied solely on polished metal mirrors.
A poetry piece examines the role of women from creation to modern times. It argues women are equal partners, not temptresses or slaves, and praises maternal strength, nursing, and the moral influence of mothers in bearing and shaping humanity. The poem frames the mother as central to life and civilization.
Mrs Lloyd Bryant and children visit her parents near Roanoke. Mrs Will Hamilton and children visit near Staunton. Maurice Skidmore and children visit John Goolsby near Lexington. Mrs Fred Kidd and children spend time in Buchanan. Mamie Clarkson of Clifton Forge visits sister Mrs W C Hughes. Fannie Stoner of Natural Bridge Station visits Mrs Hughes. Ed Ogden of Gilmore visits brother H A Ogden in Clifton Forge. Frances Burks of Sherwood visits sister Anna Griffith at Roanoke. Mrs Jack Stoner of Dunlevy West Virginia visits local relatives. Lillian Saville near Gilmore leaves to visit Buffalo and Kerr's Creek. Joe Braford of Gilmore and Leech of near Springfield visit Lexington last week. Ox Eves.
In Costa Rica canary birds bullfinch es and parrakeets are considered special dainties.
Read about the perilous approach to Rakahanga atoll where a coral wall and massive breakers test the courage of paddlers. A six‑man crew on a flat dory-like boat must time the surge, punch through the chasm, and survive a treacherous crossing into the lagoon.
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