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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1919
Page
3
United States Department of Agriculture guidance explains how to train pullets to use trap nests. Steps include providing one nest per four birds, coaxing hens into nests, and keeping yards clean to encourage orderly laying and accurate pedigree records during breeding for egg production.
In Marshall county Iowa groups of farmers will cooperate to build poultry houses under the supervision of the county agent and Iowa State College extension farm building experts. Plans are provided by the extension department to guide cutting and assembly. If successful the method may extend to other farm structures. carpenters' scarcity prompted the program.
The article advises poultry can be raised on well drained soils, favoring light sandy loam for good grass and green feed. It warns heavy clay lands impede drainage and health, while very light soils require purchased greens. Long station notes contribute agronomic specifics.
The text compares colony and intensive systems, noting that free range helps health and reproduction. It suggests breeding stock and growing chickens need ample range, while laying hens for market eggs can be kept on smaller areas.
The best floor depends on soil and use. Dirt floors suit light sandy soils and small colonies, raised 2 to 6 inches with annual renewal. Board floors fit higher, well drained or portable houses but harbor rats and rot if left on ground. Cement floors suit long permanent buildings, incubator rooms, and ground level installs, are easy to clean and rat proof.
The Toulouse goose is a large member of the geese family. Food greatly impacts egg production. Move pallets to winter quarters before laying begins. Sprouted oats rank among the best winter feeds for egg-producing poultry. Colds in poultryresult from overcrowding at night or wind exposure.
Austin Tex The Texas Railroad Commission may require railroad depots to employ agents after the Supreme Court refused a writ of error in Angelina and Neches River Railroad Co v RRC. The appellate court ruled duties like baggage handling and depot facilities imply agent presence. The decision, written by Chief Justice W S Fly, sustains the Civil Appeals ruling.
The Third Court of Civil Appeals in Austin unanimously upheld the constitutionality of the woman suffrage act of the fourth called session of the Thirty-Fourth legislature, allowing women to vote in primaries. The ruling, written by Justice H Jenkins, affirmed Hamilton v. Davis, and held Hamilton cannot enjoin the McLennan County tax collector from issuing poll tax receipts to women, as he has a statutory remedy to contest election results.
A fortunate sounding claim presents Dod son Liver Tone as a pleasant vegetable liquid that starts the liver like calomel without sickness or salivation. It is marketed as safe for children and adults, with a peculiar adage comparing married pairs to similarly styled shoes.
An old advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a harmless laxative for children. It claims the product cleanses stomach, liver and bowels with a tasty fruity flavor and warns to look for the name California on the package.
An ad promotes Cas Carets as a gentle nightly tonic to support liver and bowel health without harsh laxatives. It claims the product cleanses waste and toxins without griping and notes high annual sales. Also includes unrelated homemaker tips and a hat proverb.
A Washington Senate Post Office subcommittee approved the measure introduced by Senator Dial Democrat South Carolina. The bill would set a drop letter rate for letters up to one ounce and has the support of the Post Office Department.
Manuel Allende Salsazar formed a new cabinet to replace the ministry headed by Premier Toca who resigned. The development comes as Madrid faces political reorganization and leadership change within the government structure.
An advertisement touts Boschée's Syrup as effective for coughs bronchitis and throat irritation. It claims influenza deaths exceed wartime casualties and promises restful sleep and easy morning expectoration. Made in America and widely used in homes and boarding houses.
Indigestion symptoms described as disagreeable and sometimes alarming are addressed by Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills which claim to stimulate digestive processes to function naturally.
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