Straw and Cape Ensembles Highlight 1928 Spring Millinery
Julia Bottomley notes a return to straw in millinery with varied textures from balli bunda to Bangkok and crochet visco designs. Designers edge tweeds with selvedge trims, self-fringe, and drawnwork while capes and cloaks shape Spring ensembles, pairing soft woolens with hats and bright accessories.
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Balllbund
Sisol
Bangkok
Paillasson
Milady
Jersey
First Week Is Chick's Chance
The first seven days are the hardest for a chick. Feeding timing matters. start between 48 and 60 hours after hatching with a specialized ration of corn, middlings, bone meal, oyster shell, salt, skim milk, and sunlight. Use high quality ingredients, avoid moldy feed and poor litter, and regulate brooder temperatures to prevent smothering weaker chicks.
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J. G. Halpin
Wisconsin College of Agriculture
College
Wisconsin
Middle West
Grains and Mash Key to Effective Bird Feeding
Grains such as corn wheat and oats are essential feeds but require a good mash to be effective. State trials show home mixed or commercial mashes work well when fed as directed. Do not ration mash across weeks. keep it available constantly for 50 or 100 birds.
Caring for hatched chicks after hatching
Taking the first hatched chicks from the nest while they are dry helps prevent the hen from leaving the nest with them too soon. It reduces chick loss from the mother. Keep removed chicks warm in a covered basket and return them to the hen at night to aid bonding.
Poultry Hints on Hens Turkeys and Chick Rearing
The article stresses a dry wind proof bright clean hen house and proper nutrition. It notes milk supports egg protein and chicks need milk, but meat scraps are limited for babies. It warns only about half of hatched turkeys reach maturity and suggests epsom salts and potassium permanganate in drinking water as treatment.
Death Comes Quickly in the Electric Chair
Frederick Tisdale discusses electric chair execution in Liberty noting the process from strap in to current entry takes about 70 seconds. He says death is instantaneous with heart stoppage and brain paralysis, while multiple shocks may be used and a humming sensation occurs.
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Frederick Tisdale
Liberty
Back Hurts and Kidney Care Salts Health Tip
When kidneys hurt or back aches, use Jad Salts and Lithia water to flush and stimulate kidneys. Drink four ounces of Salts dissolved in water before breakfast for a few days, plus plenty of water, to cleanse acids and reduce bladder irritation.
Quail Covey Finds Feeding Spot in Washington Home
A covey of timorous quail leave their native haunts and fly to the center of Washington Pennsylvania to feed at Mrs. C. E. McClure s home who puts out feed regularly for birds. It was only one quail that first appeared. It flew away and returned with nine friends and relatives.
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Washington
C. E. McClure
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