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Newspaper
Mckean Democrat
Location
Smethport, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1919
Page
8
A community egg circle mirrors a knitting bee, aiming to reduce losses of eggs valued around £700,000,000. The plan promotes better breeds like White Leghorns and Rhode Island Reds, improved care, and better packing to assure earlier chick production and steadier markets through an association that handles 12,000 eggs in its processing house.
The article discusses egg shipping innovations including heavy fiber board cases, printed cartons, and attractive packaging to boost sales. It notes dividends paid to members in coops, differences in pricing across Gulf and winter deliveries, and the role of grocers in adopting branded containers. It urges farmers to contact the United States Bureau of Markets for guidance on forming community egg circles and marketing.
The United States Department of Agriculture warns that using shavings or sawdust in the brooder bed can cause chicks to ingest bedding and invite digestive trouble. Short cut hay or straw is recommended for bedding because it is soft, absorbent, and bulky, aiding scratching and digestion. Sand may be used in scratch pens where bedding is unavailable, with preference for the latter.
A fragmented report describes feeding wasted grain to poultry to improve digestion and feed efficiency. It notes temperature control for young chicks, methods to minimize waste, and the practice of shipping chicks in warm boxes to prevent chilling during transit.
The article describes a family garden with Ally Di Sonny Johnny and William and their plants. It explains how Ally the Alyssum grows to six to eight inches, blooms white then regrows after trimming. It contrasts other plants like Narcissus, Dathus, Sunflower and Pansy with childlike planting tasks and seasonal care.
An investigating committee tied to the Council of Farms and Markets released a preliminary report on milk production costs. It backs farmers and argues better distribution could cut prices. Led by Wim. J. ban of Avan, the panel studied Albany to Poughkeepsie areas and found distributor margins exceed producer shares in most up state cities.
The document notes some producers made profits while others broke even or faced losses. It suggests the Wiel Committee aims to conclude with a near-term verdict, echoing findings from other investigations and indicating a formal closure within two years.
June milis price set at 4.89 per hundred pounds as farmers prepare to market dairy products. The article notes a shift in the butter and milk market with new management changes and ongoing industry adjustments affecting monthly milk shipments from New York.
Advert reads H C Wells guarantees San Cura Ointment for chronic sores and boils with testimonials from J D Hood of Townville Pa and Karl C Danka of Pittsburgh. Claims include rapid pore healing and reduced swelling in weeks, plus a complexion soap offered at 25 cents. Also notes return of ox as farm work animal.
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