Chickens Save Sugar Beets By Feeding On Pests
A Colorado farmer credited three young Leghorn cockerels with protecting his sugar beet crop last year. The birds roamed the field, eating armyworms and webworms, preventing beet loss. Neighbors suffered greater damage. experts suggest spacing brooders and feeding the birds before use.
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Delousing Hen House With Nicotine Solution
An agricultural note outlines a delousing method for a hen house using a nicotine solution applied to roost tops to kill lice on birds. It warns to spray the house with a mixture of nicotine solution, soap, and water after cleaning.
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Wisconsin Agriculturist
Summer Feeding Keeps Laying Birds Profitable
A Successful Farming writer warns that reduced summer egg production requires continued careful feeding. Provide cool egg-laying mash at all times plus a rain ration about one pound per 100 birds daily to maintain egg output, prevent molts, and aid accurate culling decisions.
Poultry Briefs on Bantam Rooster and Clean Management
A bantam rooster hatched at Lees-Perk gia in a bird cage, small enough to alarm its owner. Massachusetts Extension Poultry man W Monahar cites clean chicks and clean management as vital for chick growth. Tobacco plant offers a nicotine compound as a flock treatment for intestinal parasites, distinct from tobacco dust.
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Grandpa's Sleep Tuning by Little Jackie
In a quiet living room a boy named Jackie teases his Grandpa by twisting a waistcoat button while Grandpa naps. The father asks about the activity and Jackie replies he is trying to tune Grandpa in on something different.
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Little Boy Complains of Teacher Despite Bible Lesson
A boy returns home upset with his teacher and declares hate. His mother cites the Bible’s command to love, while the boy retorts that the Bible predates his teacher. Chelsea Record notes the humorous exchange.
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Not to Be Used Little Jane Reminder
A brief quip from the Indianapolis News recalls a houseguest etiquette moment as Little Jane shows a guest to her room and notes that the embroidered towels are not to be used.
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Indianapolis News
Expulsion at Country Club Over Caws Question
Report notes a membership issue at a country club where Mr Crow was expelled. The debate centers on the reason cited, described in the source as a dispute over caws. The incident reflects tensions within the club and its leadership.
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Were you ever tempted to become a linguist Senator?
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum debating language and understanding, noting even speakers of the same tongue struggle to reach common ground amid rising miscommunication.
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Washington Star
Not Time to Request Work as Goods Seized Tomorrow
A Lausanne L Illustre note reports a tense exchange about imminent seizures. One speaker declares no time to seek a job while goods are to be seized the following day, and asks if any person is wanted to assist in the seizure.
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Lausanne L
New Models Dick’s Father Sells Cars
A boy observes his sister’s pennies and jokes that they are the new models, reflecting a playful family moment about money and value in a concise vignette.
No Tips Old Gentleman in London Humorist
A brief quip from London Humorist notes no tips or change at the table as a waiter jokes the matter is hidden under the plates. The cartoonish exchange captures social manners and cafe etiquette with a sly, period voice.
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London
Nose at the Door Stirs Family Mock Conversation
A humorous scene unfolds as a boy tells his mother a man is at the door. The mother asks about a bill, but the boy replies the visitor has only a plain nose, prompting lighthearted family banter.
Jones's Self-Made Image Questioned by Expert
A dispute centers on Jones being labeled a self-made man. An expert argues the success involved factors beyond personal effort and urges consulting specialists for accuracy.
Witty Madrid Exchange Sparks Domestic Irony
A Madrid humor note features a sharp one line exchange about household duties. The husband clarifies the wife cannot cook while he says he is the one restricted. The quip uses a playful reversal to highlight marital roles.
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Madrid
Little Girls Debate Marriage In Playful Exchange
A short, humorous dialogue features two young girls discussing marriage and last names. The first asks Marie for hers, the second replies she is not yet married, highlighting playful attitudes toward names and weddings.
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Marie
Band Practice Gaffe Ends With Quick Refrain Joke
Amateur band rehearsal goes awry when a cornet player stops at the chorus. The conductor asks why the section halted. the culprit explains his music read Refrain and he obeyed.
Jack Newlyrich and His Common Sense Quip
In London Tit-Bits a witty exchange frames Jack Newlyrich as possessing ample common sense while his mother teases that she hates anything common, delivering a lighthearted humorous moment.
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Jack Newlyrich
London
Tracing Him Inquiries About Jones Linked to Coaling Stations
A detective pursues leads asking “Where is Jones?” while notes place him cruising in the business section and inquiries turn to coaling stations tied to his movements. The exchange hints at a broader investigation and potential suspects connected to shipping or transit hubs.
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Jones
Too Much Competition in a Dinner Conversation
A brief item notes playful quotes about choosing a spouse and finishing soup. It illustrates light social humor from a vintage Italian illustrated weekly and a Venetian gazette.
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Old Hen Bought Confirmed As Elderly By Buyer
A Dublin Opinion quip notes a shopper reported asking if a chicken was young or old before purchase. The reply confirms the bird was elderly, reflecting on thrift and discernment in everyday purchases.
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Dublin
Landlady and boarder debate beef doneness
A landlady questions a guest about how rare his beef should be. The boarder replies that the meat is too rare and would prefer it cooked more.
Singing Wife at Door Prompted Quick Bath
A humorous domestic vignette features a wife singing about dinner and a bath. The husband responds with a brief, playful line about finishing the bath, highlighting lighthearted kitchen-table humor.
Opportunity Knocks Only Once Phrase Debates Message
A playful exchange contrasts common proverb with a witty twist about doors and fate. The banter treats opportunity as a solitary visitor that leaves no second chance. The lines showcase a compact joke dynamic.
Counterfeit Twenty Dollar Bills Rumor Spurs Cautious Talk
Newspaper notes a surge of counterfeit twenty dollar bills in circulation and jokes that genuine notes are scarce. The chatter reflects concern about widespread fake currency and public skepticism about authenticity.
Humble Opinion Motorist Queries Directions to Zoo
A brief cartoon-like exchange features a motorist asking a guide about the zoo. The Bright Lad answers that the motorist appears to be on the right path, but clarifies he is not in charge of the zoo.
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Montreal Gazette
Squirrel Conversation Sparks Local Curiosity
Mrs Newrich asks about a gray squirrel observed by Mr Newrich who explains it as a common species. London Tit notes the curious moment in Bits column.
Weekly Reminder and Jilted Suitor Exchange
A humorous dialogue from London News features a jilted suitor boasting purchases on the installment plan while a friend notes the coming forgetting of a former partner. The exchange underscores light social satire on love and consumer habits.
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London
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