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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1918
Page
7
An old item explains a plank drag used to level plowed ground and break clods. It measures feet long and uses five eleven inch boards eight inches wire, connected by bolts and nails with scrantlings. A chain passes under the front end of the scantlings to hitch the team.
Farmers advertise sale of John 5 Weaver tobacco seed at 25c and 50c per package. They list a full line of household items including towel holders toilet paper holders goblet and toothbrush holders plate glass medicine shelves soap dishes cloth hooks and more. Also offered is a line of stoves such as Columbian and Prizer Royal with strong prices and guaranteed satisfaction.
Readable ad copy lists a full line of hardware paints oils glass carpenter tools building hardware and household items including wash machines wringers aluminum ware cutlery iron and steel fire brick clay pipe and terra cotta products for customers seeking a broad inventory.
A brief listing notes Wa. M. Amer located at 11 South Broad Street in Lititz, detailing a storefront or office placement in the town’s business district. The entry confirms the address and street.
A U S Department of Agriculture test shows Leghorns cost less feed per dozen eggs and yield equal or higher egg numbers than Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes Rhode Island Reds and Orpingtons. Over three years Leghorns returned $6.84 per hen in egg value over feed while general-purpose breeds averaged $4.30. Leghorn eggs weigh about 1.5 pounds per dozen and some pens produced up to 157.6 eggs per hen in 1915.
General purpose breeds are stronger winter layers than Leghorns while Leghorns excel in spring and summer production. Few Leghorns brood, reducing egg yield versus heavier breeds. Better fertility in eggs, especially in yard confinement, is more often achieved with Leghorns than with general-purpose or heavier breeds.
Spots on egg yolks, including mold like areas, blood spots, streaks, worms, or fecal matter, can appear in normal flocks during heavy laying. If hens are healthy, no special alarm is required. inspect for river trouble or diarrhea and remedy conditions. Improve nutrition with green feed such as onion tops, clover, alfalfa, or dandylions for pastureless flocks.
Cold brooders extend hatchery options with ready made units or DIY setups. A shallow tight box with one open end suits, and a woolen cloth on the floor keeps feet warm. A daily paper cover prevents dirt, while hanging flannel strips help chicks hover and stay cozy.
Advice on feeding August chicks to ensure strong growth. Invest in free range by placing chicks near a corn field edge with shade and mellow ground. Let them range a stubble field to promote rapid growth and readiness for spring laying.
A weather and livestock advice item notes 10 percent yearly loss of young animals from infectious diseases such as calf scours hog cholera and distemper. It recommends thorough stable cleaning disinfection with whitewash plus 2 percent carbolic acid or coal tar dip and spraying walls ceilings and floors. Also advises keeping concrete from freezing indoors during winter and heating ingredients when outdoor work is necessary to prevent freezing.
Indoor concrete work such as cellar floors and barn floors can be successfully performed in winter. The article notes techniques for curing and protecting concrete indoors to avoid frost damage.
Fowls confined in close pens with little chance to eat insects require protein and minerals beyond grain. Meat meal, meat scrap, or tankage is commonly fed, especially to laying hens. Young chickens thrive better when meat is included occasionally.
An acre of sweet clover will support 20 to 30 shoats. It offers extensive pasture, soil-building benefits, and high nectar production. Stock may resist at first but will eat it after a few days. Beekeepers should plant patches primarily for honey.
Incubation challenges drive many poultry raisers to hybridize hatching methods. Artificial incubation is seen as economically necessary in Egypt and elsewhere, with some farms combining hatchery incubation with hen brooding. Proper incubator setup, cleaning, controlled ventilation, and careful handling after lamp care improve hatch results, while stock vitality and machine adaptability influence outcomes.
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