National Flower Vote Picks Phlox Over Goldenrod
The American Nature association backs a national flower referendum with Phlox as a leading candidate. Proponents argue Phlox is native to most states, blooms in red white and blue, and fits political symbolism. Goldenrod, though state emblem in five states, is criticized for hay fever links, late-year bloom, and non native status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Scotland
France
Louis VII
United States
American Nature Association
Arthur Newton Pack
Congress
The
Nature Magazine
Union
Canterbury Bells
Columbine
Coreopsis
Daisy
Nasturtium
Zinnias
Connecticut
Waters
Babylon
Persia
Nineveh
Liberty
Columba
General Pershing
Wilson
Columbia
Phlox
Edgar T. Wherry
Bureau of Chemistry and Soils
Washington
Daughters of the American Revolution
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Alaska
Siberia
Maine
New England
Germany
Scandinavia
America
Camp Fire
National Flower
Artificial lighting boosts NY area hen egg production
Poultry expert Leslie M. Black reports a six month test with 166 pullets showing artificial lighting can extend day length to mimic summer. The dual morning and evening lighting plan yielded the highest results at 83.6 eggs per bird and 10.7 extra eggs compared with no lights.
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New York
New Jersey
Connecticut
Farm Journal
Leslie M. Black
New Jersey Agricultural College
Size of Male Turkeys in Breeding and Market Quality
The article notes the male turkey is about half the flock in size and emphasizes careful mating to avoid coarse bone or crane-like frames. It warns against overemphasis on size alone, which can produce off-shaped birds and No. 2 grade birds, and mentions rising turkey prices with demand for large toms. It also cites breeders achieving up to 45 pounds in a yearling but warns against excessive fattening.
Catering to Market Whims Guides Poultry Sales
The article notes market whims influence poultry sales. Appearance matters with plump, clean birds attracting buyers. It argues yellow legs and skin do not guarantee quality but meet market demand, and warns against opposing market taste.
Eames Farm Uses Good Green Feed For Winter Hens
On the Pottawatomie county Iowa farm of P D Eames good green feed alfalfa hay especially the last cutting provides winter nourishment for poultry. Eames makes winter egg production a specialty and notes hens perform about the same with stock beets or green alfalfa.
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P. D. Eames
Pottawatomie County
Iowa
Fames
Mr. Eames
Poultry Breeds and Breed Classes
The article explains four main classes of chickens American Asiatic English and Mediterranean. It lists American breeds such as Wrymouth Rock Rhode Island Red Rhode Island White Wyandotte and Jersey Black Giant as good egg and meat producers. It notes that strain and breeder matter most.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Egg Eating Habit in Poultry Control
The egg eating habit begins when birds taste broken eggs often due to mineral deficiency and soft shells. Offenders can be identified by egg yolk on the beak and should be sold eaten or isolated. Provide oyster shell for lime and use darkened straw-filled nests to reduce broken eggs.
California Fig Syrup praised for relief and growth
A grandmotherly endorsement from Mrs. Neal M Todd of Oklahoma City highlights California Fig Syrup as a gentle, effective remedy for constipation and common illnesses in children. The ad touts widespread use, urging buyers to seek the genuine product by its full name and carton label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Neal M. Todd
West 27Th St
Oklahoma City
Okla
Neal
Phillips Milk of Magnesia A Safe Acid Remedy for Children
An elderly household medicine advertises Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a gentle universal sweetener and acid neutralizer for children and adults. It claims medical endorsement and notes the product’s registered trade mark by the Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co since 1878.
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U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
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R. Bruce Horsepall
Lyalure
Elmo Scott Watson
Virginia
Goldenrod
Susan
National Flower Editor
16Th Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Carter
Henpeck
Robert
Mrs. Winkley
Phillips Milk of
Magnesia
N. U
Houston
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