Culling the Flock Aims to Save Missouri Poultry Farmers
The U S Department of Agriculture reports culling drives by county agents show many nonproductive hens are discarded to boost profits. Data from Missouri reveal 16 607 birds culled from 40 160, selling for about 9 640 80 in grain savings and nearly 10 000 total with interest. County agents note efficiency tests, and Mississippi campaigns sold 10 792 birds via co operative plans saving farmers over 1 500 dollars compared with individual sales. Continuous culling and careful selection favor higher producers for breeding and winter laying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Department Ofgriculture
Missouri
H. K E. Cosby
State Extension Poultry Husbandman
Nellie McGhee
Green County
HB. A. Cockefein
Cosby
Ome
Mississippi
Po Genees
Plymouth Rock
Ode Island
Wyandotte
Orpington
Save These Hens
Record describes hens to save as healthy vigorous and alert in September or October with large moist vents bright red combs and well spread pelvic bones. Pale shanks beaks and vents noted for yellow-skinned breeds. includes abdomen characteristics and overall fineness.
Infertile Egg Production Explained
The text explains that infertile eggs result from hens without male birds. Removing the male bird does not affect the number of eggs laid by the hens.
Bull Associations of Material Value and Herd Improvement Efforts
The United States Department of Agriculture notes cooperative bull associations boost herd improvement through pedigrees conformation and production records. A North Dakota show during a three day chautauqua drew 5000 visitors with boys stock judging as a highlight. Michigan hosts winter and summer events with a small herd of 22 members investing 25 dollars each and sharing good pure bred bulls for six years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Co-Operative Bull Association
North Dakota
Michigan
Hve
Old School
BUREAUS AVERT FIRE LOSSES IN CALIFORNIA
Fire damage in California this year is down to 40 percent of prior levels due to rural fire efforts initiated by farm bureaus. Local farm bureau centers formed 3866 rural fire companies. 257 bought fire-fighting trailers and 6391 farmers joined, covering 15012 square miles. Estimated pre sabotage losses were 750000 dollars yearly, with about half a million dollars of food saved by these programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
California
Protection for Livestock Housing Advice for Winter
Protection for livestock urges housing poultry hogs and dairy cattle to achieve best results as frosty weather sets in. Farmers should ensure buildings are in good repair and remodeled if needed, and seek county agent guidance or expert information when planning new farm buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Department of Agriculture
Manure Spreading Method Boosts Crop Value
Eight tons of manure spread over two acres yields higher profit than the same amount on one acre. Experiments show adding 40 pounds of acid phosphate per ton of yard manure raises productive value from 2.60 to 4.52 dollars per ton.
Relief Remedies and Oddities: Balm Ads and Quips
The page compiles a string of ads for Vacher Balm promising relief for rheumatism and a 25 cent tube option, plus notices urging Castoria for infants and a Roman Eye Balm ad. It also features light humor about a dog hospital elevator and a seaside gargle joke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Influenza warning and common ailment ads
An old fashioned ad roundup urges treating aches with Capadine for quick relief and promotes Vacher Balm for toothache. It includes sensational lines about influenza risk and a humorous cartoon strip with characters Dorn Clara and Dera seeking romantic money motives.
Fragmentary note hints at medicine trade in Toledo
Fragmentary text mentions Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and medicine taken internally. It references opportunities for others to take advantage and a brood MACOUS area over years. The readable pieces suggest a historical trade or medical product note with unclear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
There Are More Than Twenty Five Million Cats In The U S
A line states that there are over 25 million cats living in the United States. The note presents this as a general statistic without specific attribution or context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules Promoted for Kidney Health
A vintage advertisement promotes GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil Capsules as a safe remedy for kidney and urinary issues. It claims cleansing benefits for kidneys and bladder, notes potential symptoms, and assures refunds if not as represented. The copy emphasizes tradition and harmlessness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haarlem
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Fletcher
B. W. Vacher, Inc
Ady
Dorn
Clara
Dera
Minneapolis Journal
Apetro
Biadsl
Texas Fur
Skunk
Cramer-Mann
North Third Street
Saint Louis
Ufe
Jersey
Charleston
Wakefield
Express
Parcel Post
D. F. Jamison
Summerville
S. C
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Boston
Hallam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia BH. Pinkham
E. R. Crumiure
BR. No. 1
Hellam
Lowell
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkhams
Wright
General Hardware and Supplies
Apes Bute Budders Hardware, Formation
Tenet En
Oe Peden Iron & Steel CO
Houston
San Antonio
Thomas E. Green Bank
C.atsworth
N. Y., Houston
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