University poultry yield tops Iowa farm records at Missouri
University of Missouri College of Agriculture reports over 72 000 eggs produced in the last year from the university flock. Average per hen runs about 150 eggs, with some records over 200. Notable pullet season results include a group laying 48 eggs from August to November and a single pullet starting at four months. The work reflects nine years of selective breeding by Prof. Kempster, with optimistic plans for higher production next year. The article also covers soil conservation tips and rabbit and mouse protection for young trees, plus a Christmas idea: a Columbia trip to Farmer's Week for parents.
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University of Missouri College of Agriculture
United States
Oregon
James Dryden
University
H. L. Kempster
Kempster
Brush and Straw Stop Soil Washing In Ditches
Farmers can curb soil loss by using brush and straw in ditches to halt early gullies. Straw bedding or field spread helps, but brush is preferred for deeper gullies. Mixing straw with brush improves dirt retention, and staking may be needed in heavy runoff areas.
Christmas Gift Ideas From The New Edison
Mr and Mrs John Eggleston and Mrs Young Ewing with son Joe left for California to spend the winter. Nothing beats The New Edison for a Christmas gift with models to see and hear in Edison hall daily concerts. A large supply of new records is available for the New Edison. Hoefer and Meinershagen Higinsville Mo.
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John Eggleston
Young Ewing
Joe
California
Edison
Edison Hall
Hoefer & Meinershagen
Highinsville
Leap Year 1920 Calendar and Holiday Dates
The article outlines 1920 as a leap year with New Year on Thursday and Christmas on Thursday. Epiphany falls January 6, Lent begins Ash Wednesday February 18, February 29 is a Sunday, Easter on April 4 with Good Friday April 2 and Easter Monday April 3.
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Christendom
Fletcher's Castor Oil Ad Reach In Holiday Notice
Irvin Neal, a University of Missouri student, spent Thanksgiving with his parents Mr. and Mrs. LG Neal, in a brief local society notice noting family gathering during the holiday.
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Irvin Neal
University of Missouri
Mrs
LG. Neal
Victory Bonds and Flour Advertisements in One Notice
A fragmented public notice lists Victory Bonds and Liberty Bonds offers, urging purchase and partial-pay bonds, alongside multiple flour brand names Fanchon and Queen of Pantry. It mentions Wilcoxon and Fletcher's Victory as sources and references fresh oysters and home baking phrases without clear dates or locations.
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Queen of Pantry
Satisfa Varder & Connor
Fenchon
Wilcoxon
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Kansas
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Wilcox
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Fanchon
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston Salem, N.C
AMELS
DR. Price
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