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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
8
A historical guide on ministering poultry quality, detailing pre kill fasting, proper bleeding to remove blood from the carcass, and careful throat and brain bleeding techniques. It warns that poor bleeding lowers weight, flavor, and preservation, and it prescribes precise knife design and handling for effective slaughter.
Poultry knives used for bleeding and killing birds are not suited to their purpose, according to Tinited. The article argues that blades must be of superior steel quality for humane and efficient workflow in slaughtering, citing tests and recommendations for professional use.
Complaints to the United States Biological Survey report rats destroying feed eggs and poultry from chicks to roosting fowls. Examples include 24 turkeys killed in Virginia and 200 to 300 chickens plus many eggs in Kansas. A Maine Oregon and New Jersey spread shows rats undermining coops and robbing nests. Rat populations grow rapidly where food is abundant. Farmers’ Bulletin No 896 outlines prevention methods for rat and mouse depredations.
This piece praises invention and patent protection noting vast American wealth from innovations. It catalogs famous inventors and devices and argues Congress neglects the Patent Office while the system profits inventors and supports national growth.
The piece criticizes Congress neglecting the Patent Office and highlights chronic underfunding and misused fees. It warns against "no patent no fee" lawyers who profit by shortchanging inventors and urges reform to protect genuine patents and maintain essential government work.
An advertisement touts San Cura Ointment as the best aid for burns coals bruises and many ailments. It pledges a money back guarantee from H C Wells and urges readers to buy jars priced 1c 60c and 1 20. Soap for the scalp and a Thompson Medical Co mail order option are also mentioned. The McKean Democrat from Bremothwort McKean County is listed at 200 per year.
President Wilson expresses approval of the Salvation Army fundraising effort to run May 1 to May 26. He notes gratitude from the troops and adds that the Army’s work speaks for itself, offering sincere congratulations rather than endorsement.
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