Feed required for chickens data from experiments and stations
The Town Homestead reports that feed costs greatly influence poultry farming and outlines experimental figures. Connecticut tests show White Leghorn chicks at 24 weeks eat about 22.13 pounds per bird while Rhode Island Red consume 25.77 pounds. weights per bird are 3.28 and 4.3 pounds respectively. Indiana station notes about 20 pounds to raise White Rocks to 28 weeks. Estimated mature feed: Leghorns about 25 pounds. heavy breeds 30 to 40 pounds. Annual feed: small breeds under 75 pounds per hen. heavier layers about 85 pounds.
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Connecticut Experiment Station
Rhode Island
Indiana
Skim Milk Advised as Poultry Feed by Experts
Skim milk is promoted as a versatile feed for poultry from chicks to laying birds and as a supplement to both home grown and commercial feeds. Experts note high production requires variety and proper mixing, and while commercial feeds come from scientific research, farmers can cut costs by using skim milk and their own grains.
Preventing Egg Losses Is Not Difficult Task
Advice on reducing egg waste in markets notes 17 percent of shipped eggs lack value due to dirt breakage or development. Recommendations include 1.5 to 2 pounds per dozen, uniform size, dirt free not washed, strong shells, fresh infertile eggs, kept in clean nests, gathered often, not from incubators, stored in a cool dry place until market delivery.
Selecting Laying Hens by Markings and Productivity
The article explains how to choose hens for laying with clear markers, noting that some birds show conflicting traits. It discusses early layers with good body depth and late layers with poorer quality, classifying such birds as medium producers. The farmer must decide whether to keep or sell these birds.
Egg size influenced by forcing feeding and protein intake
A discussion on how persistent laying affects egg size in hens. For hens bred to lay many eggs, proper protein rich foods in mash, especially in winter, help maintain normal egg size despite heavy laying.
Avoid All Drafts In Poultry Houses In Cold Seasons
The article advises eliminating drafts in poultry houses during fall and winter to keep sides and roofs airtight. It notes that drafts waste heat, cause illness, and that cracks must be sealed to protect laying flocks and prevent birds from contracting colds.
Scientists work to cast record optical glass disk at bureau
Washington reports that the U S Bureau of Standards is annealing a 70 inch diameter, 12½ inch thick optical glass disk to prevent cracking. The process, begun during the war, extends cooling for nearly a year to ensure a solid, uniform mirror blank.
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Washington
Bureau of Standards
United States
Bureau
Mount Wilson Observatory
St. Gobain
France
Montes
Nevada Tops Nation in Per Capita Wealth Affluence
Nevada with under 80 000 people leads in wealth per person at 7200 dollars based on 1025 estimates by the National Industrial Conference Board. New York totals 40 108 000 000 wealth but ranks 14th in per capita wealth at 3503 dollars. Other top states include Wyoming South Dakota Iowa Oregon Nebraska California North Dakota and rising mining and agricultural regions.
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New York
Nevada
National Industrial Conference Board
New York State
United States
Far West
Northwest
Middle West
Wyoming
South Dakota
Iowa
Oregon
Nebraska
California
North Dakota
Connecticut
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
Finais
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Michigan
Kentucky
Coffee consumption in Sweden hits six hundred cups per year
Stockholm reports that Swedes drink about 600 cups of coffee annually per person. John J. Thaden of J. Aron & Co. notes Sweden’s unique taste discrimination and Brazil’s careful coffee inspections. Hugo Heyman of the Swedish social bureau confirms coffee’s big role in the trade balance, making up 20 percent of food imports.
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Stockholm
Sweden
John J. Thaden
J. Aron & Co. Inc
Santos
Thaden
Brazil
Social Bureau
Hugo Heyman
Birds Warn Fellows Against Deadly Wires
Birds warn fellow birds to avoid dangerous high power lines as engineers note growing caution and fewer bird casualties. Reports indicate some areas have bird guards signaling danger near wires and cords, reflecting a protective behavior by the avian community.
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Becgical
Croc
Smugglers Thrive Again in Britain on Cornwall Coast
The article notes renewed smuggling concerns after changes to duties and coast guard reform. It describes the split Coast Guard into three forces, with Cornwall cited as a hotspot, and details historic and current structures, routes, and the ease of daylight operations near harbor inns and fishing villages.
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London
Coast Guard
English Channel
Cornwall
Naval Service
Board of Trade
Board of Customs and Excise
British Isles
Hi. M. S. Ganymede
Downs
Deal
Thames
Kentish
Admiralty
Customs Service
Old Coast Guard
Royal National Lifeboat Institution
Thames Estuary
Notorious Court Clash Between Pompton Lakes Officers
Five feet two policeman J Arthur W Holzchuh faces suspension after a dispute with Police Magistrate Hou man. In court the magistrate warned to throw him out if he did not stop. the officer retorted I take a bigger man than you. The magistrate did not back down.
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Pompton Lakes
Arthur W. Holzchuh
Houman
Two Percent of U S Citizens Struggle to Work Daily
Dr Earl C Sage secretary of the Omaha Douglas County Medics society reports that two percent of the U S population or about 2 3 million people are in everyday life unable to attend to daily tasks. Many expect a miracle to take care of their doctor bill.
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Omaha
United States
Earl C. Sage
Omaha-Douglas County
Would Fly to Rome Miss Myrtle Brown Seeks Backer
Miss Myrtle Brown from Omaha Nebraska, sister in law of Bellanca the noted aircraft designer, is in New York seeking a backer for a proposed flight to Rome while pursuing art studies.
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Myrtle Brown
Bellanca
Rome
Miss Brown
Omaha
Neb
New York
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Los Angeles
Little Marion Parker
Stephens
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Alexander Stephens
Georgia
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United States Capitol
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Noe Demers
Presdent Coolidge
Edith Nourse Rogers
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