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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1929
Page
6
Montana and Whitman county farmer J. L. Phillips notes geese yield about four dozen eggs per pair per season and 30 goslings to maturity, with goslings sold as breeders for $5 each. Ducks offer strong returns, with rapid weight gain and easy brooding, making waterfowl a reliable livestock choice.
W A Sumner of the University of Wisconsin says direct ads in city papers yield more customers than a farmer can supply. Farmers must provide prompt, reliable service and fresh large clean eggs. Neat packaging and a trade mark name can attract repeat orders, since a satisfied customer is the best advertisement.
Pennsylvania poultrymen report a chick mortality rate of 9.3 percent for chicks brooded in complete confinement under the closed door plan. The study, covering 12 309 chicks, notes low mortality and freedom from intestinal parasites as advantages of the extension department program at Pennsylvania State College.
The article notes the Chinese breed of geese ranks third in numbers in the United States. It describes two varieties, White Chinese and Brown Chinese, and notes ganders weigh ten to twelve pounds. The breed is highly prolific, capable of 60 to 100 eggs per season with grass as its main feed.
Some breeders dub male gamey fowls to prevent freezing of the comb and wattles. The practice, though cruel, is argued to cause less suffering than a badly frosted comb. It can only be done for home flocks as others may reject such birds. Warmer houses allow more males to endure winter without frost.
An Atchison Globe note compares a devoted mother who sleeps through a loud telephone until her baby stirs, illustrating her readiness. It also remarks that even an expensive milliner may not uphold high-hatting in social circles.
A long exposure ad notes Pastor Koenig began producing Ner vine for nervousness epilepsy sleeplessness and related ailments. It claims global sales through Koenig factories, urging readers to request a large generous sample by mailing a postal to Koenig Medicine Co Chicago mentioning their local paper.
The remark suggests a tension around Reggie’s public role and messaging. Critics wonder why the discourse centers on him, implying a possible gap in addressing broader team or community issues.
An ad touts Pape's Cold Compound as a quick cure for colds with tablets easy to take. It claims anyone can shake off a cold within hours and urges readers not to rely on dope, noting men and women widely trust the product.
The fragment features a playful exchange about feeling faint and comparing appearances with a heavy head of hair. The dialogue suggests humor and character interaction without a clear event or date.
A vintage health advertisement extols California Fig Syrup for child constipation. It praises its quick relief, appetite boost, and normal bowel function, citing physician support and 4 million yearly bottles. Includes a testimonial from Mrs. C. G. Wilcox and a tip to avoid imitation by checking for the word California on the carton.
An old advertisement extols Cascarets as a superior cascara based laxative. It claims no constipation in history, praises gentle evacuation, and contrasts Cascarets with harsher purgatives. It asserts long term bowel regularity and recommends parents give Cascarets to children.
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