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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1911
Page
6
These excerpts discuss selecting seed corn and avoiding culls in poultry. The farmer emphasizes choosing robust seed, removing weak birds, and maintaining uniform flocks to optimize feed efficiency and breeding quality. The text outlines practical steps for seed selection and poultry culling.
The article describes a poultry keeper optimizing profits through selective breeding, culling breeders that fail, and selling the weaker stock. It emphasizes maintaining defect free breeding pens, using market stock with uniform size for fattening, and cautions against common missteps such as leaving turkeys unfed or letting ducks roam. It contrasts prudent practice with those who rush in without full knowledge.
The article warns that the fall rains and strong winds injure poultry if birds are left exposed. It cites cases of chicken pox, roup, and diarrhea in flocks lacking shelter, especially among young stock. It recommends evergreen windbreaks and outside scratching sheds to keep hens dry and active despite harsh weather.
Duck eggs fetch premium prices a week or two earlier, especially white duck eggs. Homemade brooders are heavy and hard to clean. A farm boy abroad comments on hoeing pay. A European Poultry journal cites larger ideas. Ireland’s poultry outputs reach 28,072,423 with feathers at 159,405. rising interest in Wyandotte climate suitability.
A summary of issues in poultry farming includes mass deaths from cholera in Massachusetts, Rhode Island experts treating poultry patients, and Dutch-UK comparisons on handling workers. Commentary criticizes pay and treatment of workers, praises White Leghorn egg production, and urges season tactics for breeders and finishers. A London Poultry Record note contrasts US agricultural boards with state stations, while a New Jersey man reports a sparrow control method using red squirrels.
In a London tele message Qo and MEPa recount a comical exchange where Bill laments washing his face and hands for nothing while Liz tries to ease his annoyance. The dialogue captures light social humor about plans gone awry.
A consolidated list of local fraternal and civic group meeting times in Lititz shows Rudy’s Hall as the venue for multiple organizations. Highlights include A. O. K. of M, K of P Lodge 253, J. O. F Lodge 1050, Garfield Castle 76, Star Temple 70, Waon Camp 653, G. A. R. Post 517, Lititz Springs Council 197, and various school and council bodies meeting weekly or monthly at Rudy’s Hall, the Swan Hotel, or local halls.
Public timetable lists trolley departures from Lancaster Lititz Manheim and surrounding towns with varied daily and weekend frequencies. It includes specific morning and evening runs, special Saturday schedules, and June 4 1911 timetable references with connections to Teading Philadelphia and other cities.
Notice states commitment to customer satisfaction by supplying top quality goods including all sizes of company coal in hard medium and soft varieties, a large stock of lumber, hard vein slate, Victor wall plaster, calcium plaster and pewter sand.
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