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Newspaper
Moulton Eagle
Location
Moulton, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1919
Page
5
A small urban flock of seven hens, started December 18, 1917, yielded 857 eggs (715 12 dozens) and $18.69 profit after buying hens for $5.80 and feeding for $7.01. Eggs priced at 40 cents a dozen and two hens eaten boosted income. final figures suggest a profitable, low-cost urban poultry effort with simple housing and a covered run.
The article explains that table scraps have feeding value when fed to poultry. It notes poultry is the only domestic animal class suited to convert waste directly into wholesome eggs and poultry meat.
Uniform products fetch higher prices and pure bred fowls yield uniform goods. Start selling cockerels once they reach 1 1/2 pounds or market weight. Sell white and brown eggs in separate packages and insist on quality terms with country merchants. Deliver eggs two to three times weekly. discard small or dirty eggs at home. Infertile eggs endure market conditions better than fertile eggs.
Householders seek eggs and occasional meat so general purpose breeds like Plymouth Rock Wyandotte Rhode Island Red or Orpington are preferred over small egg breeds such as Leghorns. Mature birds from the first group dress better for the table and their fryers and roosters are more suitable than those from egg breeds.
Cheaper than beef poultry appeal grows on farms as production costs remain low and scraps feed birds well. Cull the flock guidance urges eliminating weak dull or odd birds and keeping vigorous breeding stock. Poultry offers flavor, digestibility, and variety alongside pork and beer in the kitchen.
The Texas Legislature convened in Austin with both houses organized and a quorum present. Governor Hobby greeted members, officers were named, and Speaker Thomasson elected. The body plans to pass the general appropriation bill within sixty days and pursue reforms in elections, taxation, and suffrage aligned with World Reconstruction goals.
Austin Tex The senate of the Thirty sixth legislature is composed of 19 lawyers 3 editors 2 real estate dealers 2 farmers 2 stockmen 1 physician 1 contractor and 1 abstractor.
A new portable electric device is invented to screen coal and load it onto wagons. The invention promises to streamline coal handling by separating impurities and speeding loading operations at mines and collieries.
An old time remedy ad praises GOLD MEDAL Haarlem Oil for weak kidneys and associated pains. It touts odorless capsules and claims relief of bladder, kidney, liver issues, backache, and rheumatic symptoms, warning of dangers if untreated and urging timely use.
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