Internal Pests Injury Poultry in Farm Flocks
The article details internal parasites that afflict poultry including gape worms tapeworms round worms and flukes. It notes gape worms cause slow suffocation in young birds with symptoms such as head shaking neck flexing and a staggering gait and emphasizes prevention through dry well ventilated housing and separating affected birds. It also covers treatment options like lime dust isolation and specific dewormers and mentions remedies for tapeworm and round worm infections in older birds.
Early Molters Ruin Winter Laying Prospects for Hens
The text states that discarding hens that molt early is the easiest method to cull. It claims early molters are seldom good winter layers.
Improving Stock and Soil for Profitable Farming
The text urges selecting and handling stock carefully for success. It notes that well-bred stock, proper breeding, and good care yield true benefit, while easy fertility gains via bulls are possible. It promotes applying fertilizer and lime and using clover, especially sweet clover, to improve soil and pasture. Hog farming offers quick profits with low capital for a few animals.
Young fruit trees need proper start
Closest attention must be given when shoots form on one side or in a bunch to prevent ungainly shapes. Train during the first summer by selecting a strong shoot near the ground, tying it upright, and removing others. Pinch the top at 15 to 24 inches to encourage branching and a balanced head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Crider
University of Arizona
Buying Small Farm Tools The Hidden Cost of Minor Implements
The Department of Agriculture notes farmers underestimate the total investment in small equipment. Planning farm gear requires considering the outlay for minor tools, whether bought singly or in small lots, with no better time than now to compile the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Harvest Season Ends With Fuller Tool Purchases
The notices suggest completion of fall work and recommend buying tools in a single order to save time and money. A large total expenditure underscores the need for systematic care of small tools after harvest season.
Record price for American bred horse sets new mark
Gifford A Cochran of New York paid 100000 dollars in cash for Fair Play the sire of Man o War and Mud Hatter setting a new record for an American bred race horse. The prior American bred record was 70000 dollars paid by William C Whitney for Hamburg. Rock Sand sold in 1912 for 150000 dollars.
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Gifford A. Cochran
New York
Major August Belmont
Mud Hatter
America
William C. Whitney
Hamburg
Rock Sand
Major Bel- Iont
Pitcher Duste Off Sunday Leads Select Team Past Semi Pro
Billy Sunday returned as captain and center fielder for a picked lineup including Dec Johnson of the Indians Jimmy Johnston of the Dodgers Johnny Dobbs Lookouts manager and Fred Graff Lookouts. They defeated a semi pro aggregation 6 to 4 before Sunday was struck on the arm and had to retire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Sunday
Chattanooga
Dec Johnson
Indians
Jimmy Johnston
Dodgers
Johnny Dobbs
New Orleans Pelicans
Fred Graff
The
Lookouts
Best Pitching by Johnson in 12-Inning Tie
Walter Johnson of Washington held the New York Yankees to two hits in a 12 inning draw. John Quinn pitched for New York as Washington collected ten hits but failed to score. The game ceased at six o’clock by order of Yankees president Ruppert under a Sunday law interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York Yankees
Walter Johnson
John Quinn
Yankees
New York
Eight Egg Essentials for Hen Care Outlined
The guide lists eight essentials including grain mash animal foods green matter grit oyster shell and ample water and exercise. It notes Aten consumes three to four ounces of food daily and provides monthly and yearly consumption figures for feed milk and shell grit per hundred hens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aten
Only One Who Would Ray Archer Seeks Rematch with Dempsey
Ray Archer, manager of Jess Willard, states Willard would like another crack at Dempsey. He emphasizes Willard’s confidence and readiness for a rematch under boxing championship terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Archer
Jess Willard
Jess
Dempsey
Potatoes Advised Air Circulation in Cold Car
Advice on shipping potatoes in cold weather warns to provide air circulation from the stove to prevent black heart and frost injury in potatoes near heat and in outer car areas. Emphasizes heated car conditions and keeping outer sacks ventilated for quality.
Dartmouth Adopts Soccer as Regular College Sport
Dartmouth College recognizes soccer as a regular varsity sport and opens the season with a match against the Springfield YMCA college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dartmouth College
Springfield Y. M. C. A. College
Dairy herd improvement paths discussed with cautions
The text notes that improving dairy herds is costly and a long process. It states starting with poor stock offers little encouragement and advises against this approach.
Dairy Cows Vary With Feed and Weather Changes
Dairymen note daily variation in dairy cows tied to feed changes weather shifts and cow health. Observations highlight how nutrition and environment affect milk output and well being.
Wasteful Handling Of Fertilizer Parleyed In Farms
Farmers report large losses as manure piles are poorly managed. Improper piling and fermentation practices waste nutrients and reduce soil value across farms in the country.
Fat Producer Hog Warned Against Thin Market Condition
The hog is described as the cheapest producer of animal fat. Caution is issued to avoid sending it to market in a thin condition.
Grain Ration for Sows in Litter Requires Boost
Sows with litters must receive a liberal grain ration along with green pasture to ensure adequate nutrition. The diet emphasizes grain intake to support nursing sows and their piglets.
Derby Winner Dies and Bobby Quinn Quit Rumor
Derby winner Minoru, the royal house of Windsor’s Derby champion, has died in Paris. A false rumor surfaced that Bobby Quinn planned to quit baseball for a business opportunity in Columbus.
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Bobby Quinn
Columbus
Minoru
King Edward
Royal House of Windsor
Paris
Wrestler Joe Stecher Dominates Pennant Talk Amidprints
Earl delayed start as Stecher holds a strangle hold on the wrestling pennant while chatter swirls about Harl Caddock later. St. Ragan may be bought by Omaha club owner Pat Ragan who played with the New York Giants last year. Arthur J Barry of Peabody Mass elected captain of Phillips Exeter football team for 1921, also leading the baseball squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Joe Stecher
Harl Caddock
Ragan
Omaha
Pat Ragan
New York Giants
Barry Exeter
Arthur J. Barry
Peabody
Mass
Phillips-Exeter Academy
University of Washington Baseball to Tour Japan
The University of Washington baseball team will tour Japan next summer marking a continuation of the program’s international travel. Washington has previously sent teams to Japan on two prior occasions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
University of Washington
Washington
Naval academy trains mids in all sports for discipline and leadership
The Naval Academy mandates every student in the new fourth class to participate in all major sports, including baseball football basketball lacrosse and rowing. Commanders Howard and Richardson push a progressive athletic curriculum to build physique discipline and team leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Academy
Douglas L. Howard
W. A. Richardson
Various Sports Notes and Anticipated Events of 1920
Atlantic City plans a large stadium at the inlet. Yale hosts Eastern intercollegiate swimming March 20, 1920. Cornell enters intramural basketball tams. Pat Frank Isbell buys a Long Beach home. Jim Robertson captains Dartmouth football. Mike Kelly denies talks with Minneapolis. Belgium joins Antwerp Olympics. Walter Johnson linked to New Orleans Southern League club. A $300,000 indoor stadium is planned in Los Angeles. John F. Daley to captain 1920 Northwestern football. Gibbons O Dowd flight judged a draw by some. Everett Scott hints retirement if not traded. Syracuse varsity crew to race Annapolis May 8 1920. Charles Beidpath named president of Niagara Association.
Declared Boxing Picks From Batts Before Big Fights
The article recalls Batts the pundit predicting three big boxing bouts Johnson over Jeffries, Willard over Johnson, and Dempsey over Willard. It cites his Toledo stance that Dempsey’s youth, height, and punch give him the edge, contrasting Willard’s lack of training and activity.
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Uegewiseh
Nelson
Johnson
Totfries
Willard
Dempsey
Toledo
Jeffries
Reds Sign Winning Pitcher From Charleston Team
The Cincinnati club announces the engagement for next year of pitcher Fred Blake of the Charleston team in the South Atlantic league. He starred for West Virginian Wesleyan College, winning every game he pitched, then moved to Glen White before joining Charleston near season’s end.
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Fred Blake
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Club
Charleston
West
Reds Fans Fund House for Manager Moran in Cincinnati
Garry Herrmann says Cincinnati fans have started a movement to buy a house and lot for Pat Moran, manager of the world champion Reds, so they can keep him in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Moran
Champion Reda
Cincinnati
Garry Herrmann
Reds
Willie Hoppe Puts On Display At Wallston Links
Billiard champion Willie Hoppe shows his rare putting skill on outdoor greens during his Boston trips. His precision and calm on the velvety turf mirror his indoors green carpet prowess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Hoppe
Boston
Wallston
Penn plans new $50,000 boathouse on Schuylkill River
University of Pennsylvania proposes erecting a $50,000 boathouse at South Street on the Schuylkill River near the college. Previously oarsmen rowed from the Fairmount Park clubhouse adjoining Schuylkill Navy club. The new site will provide tidewater and four miles of water for practice.
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University of Pennsylvania
South Street
Schullkil River
Fairmount Park
Sehuyhill Navy Club
Hans Wagner to Star in Pittsburgh Baseball Comedy
Hans Wagner signs with a Pittsburgh producing company and will act in a baseball comedy film. Ele also confirms participation, marking a new screen venture for the duo in a lighthearted picture from the local industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hans Wagner
Ele
Pittsburgh
Yankees Manager Huggins Stands By Baker’s Word
Manager Muller Huggins of the New York Yankees shows resolve to take Frank Baker at his word and make no effort to coax the third baseman back to the game.
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Muller Huggins
New York Yankees
Frank Baker
Ecoax
Yankees Decline Fresno Training Invite for Jacksonville Practice
The San Francisco invitation for the New York Yankees to use Fresno, California training grounds has been declined. The team will resume spring workouts in Jacksonville, Illinois.
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San Srancisco
New York Yankees
Fresno
Cal
Yankees
Jacksonville
Ila
Cy Young Joins Tuscarawas County Game and Wish Panel
Cy Young, famed pitcher of the nineties, serves on the executive committee of the newly organized Game and Wish Association in Tuscarawas County Ohio.
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Cy Young
Game and Wish Association
Tuscarawas County
Ohio
Iowa towns plan new school and farm initiatives
Ottumwa votes to fund a 709000 high school building with bonds. Across Iowa, farmers report strong wheat and livestock markets, a large turkey season, and expanding dairy and wool sales. Tuberculosis work advances in Kossuth while county farm bureaus push meat shows and school demonstrations.
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Ottumwa
W A. Middleton
Ringgold County
William Clark
Waukon
Eges
Kossuth
James Timblin
Battle Creek
Ida County
Madison County
Markham
Winterset
Inol
Age of Glass and Its Pervasive Role
An essay extols glass as essential to modern life, noting its impact on science, photography, illumination, X rays, and daily objects. It argues without glass we would lack chemical vessels, lighting, experiments, and even newspapers with illustrations. The piece cites a scientific American quote calling this era the age of glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elise
Dinner etiquette clash over whiskers at company meal
A family dinner tale depicts Thiry wanting to seat with guests but the child's father rejects him for having whiskers. The baby is fed crackers and milk on the floor and then interferes, insisting the adult join the company. The infant shrugs off the bowl to mingle with guests.
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Baby Sant
Baby
Private tills work everywhere claim sparks debate
The remark about private tills being universally effective draws skepticism. A counterpoint notes that many women desire items not for necessity but due to affordability constraints.
Retiree Tawar A Ryan Seen With Soldiers in London
A blurred OCR fragment describes Tawar A. Ryan in a 1910s London scene with soldiers. It mentions a photo sent by Mr. Sumferd of Auburn and a group including Kent, Wagar Sharp, Kaltsas, and Ma. Stinep. Summers notes Ryan helped soldiers view London as they dashed along.
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Tawar A. Ryan
Kalehta
Cotunge
Poeretary
Elinya
Surgi
Mr. Sumferd
Auburn
Ryan
Elenrs
Ospshot
Kent
Wagar Sharp
Kaltsas
Columbus
Ma. Stinep
Shatep
Elke
London
Summers
G. Mtn
Maiglind
Obscure 19th Century Sage Reflects on Life and Legacy
In a fragment from the Jinsay City Star an 83 year old Chinere talks about never complaining and trying many things. The speaker hints at unclear family plans and a wish to live on through a son-in-law while sharing life lessons with a rising generation.
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Colbie
Jinsay City
Fragmentary quote prompts from Boys' Life and Sam
A fragmentary exchange about shouting and cutting fast to make it holler. References Sam and Pom phrases appear alongside a moral line about minimising one’s troubles and letting others worry. The text interviews deception and hypocrisy ideas.
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Sam
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