Record Big Loss in Fertile Eggs in Illinois Flocks
H. H. Alp reports roosters cause $30 to $40 loss per 100 hens due to fertile eggs spoiling in heat. Total annual loss estimated at $5,000,000 for Illinois farmers. Grading vs count-basis prices widen losses, with clearer impact in warm weather. Roosters needed for breeding but should be sold or confined otherwise.
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H. H. Alp
Poultry Extension Special
Iet
Illinois
New York
Alfalfa Range Best for Poults Says Authority
Turkey growers favor alfalfa ranges for poults with clover second and rye third. Greens such as lettuce spinach wild lettuce or rape are recommended before range feeding as they digest easier and reduce choking risk. Greens must be finely cut until poults reach six weeks to avoid gorging and choking. If choking occurs birds can be held by the feet head downward to remove greens.
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Turkey
Missouri
Feed Guidelines for Hens in Late Summer Laying Slump
When hens show a late summer laying slump, provide a wet mash. Use skimmilk if available or semi solid buttermilk at two pounds per hundred of mash. Offer only what they will clean in 20 minutes and feed the wet crumbly mash late in the afternoon before night grain. At New York State College, two pounds of tobacco dust per 100 pounds of mash aids worm and coccidiosis control and must contain 1 percent nicotine sulphate. Do not change flock management during mash feeding.
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New York State College
Sunshine and shade for growing chicks in hot summers
The article notes chicks need some sun but risk damage from excessive heat in summer. It recommends providing shelter on range with sunflowers or fast-growing annuals if no natural shade exists, and using insulated roofs or brush shelters for hot days.
Fall egg production timing and prices in Indiana guide
Poultry farmers try to force pullets to lay in September through December to catch high prices. Reports show only about 15 percent of eggs are laid in these months, prompting better care before production when prices drop. The key period affecting fall laying is summer per the Indiana Farmer's Guide.
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Indiana Farmer's Guide
Big Contest for Draft Stallions at Lincoln Fields
The world's first stallion pulling contest offers $1,500 in 10 prizes for the best three year old stallions. Wayne Dinsmore, secretary of the Horse and Mule Association of America, calls it the greatest pulling contest yet staged for October 12 at Lincoln Fields racetrack in Crete Illinois. The event aims to identify the best pulling sires to boost farm horsepower as with the motorcar. The two stallions pictured won last year's Century of Progress event. Live power draws crowds at county fairs this fall.
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Wayne Dinsmore
Horse and Mule Association of America
Lincoln Fields Racetrack
Crete
Chicago
Dixie Highway
Century of Progress
Woman Named to Direct Rural Resettlement Era
Thomas Beck announces his wife as the sole woman appointed to lead rural resettlement efforts, highlighting her distinction in the era and her connection to a publishing company executive.
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Thomas Beck
Wom
Four Year Old Tessa Passes Royal Violin Exam
Tessa Wollfstein, a four year old from North London, has passed her first royal violin examination. Her early achievement signals a remarkable start for a young prodigy in classical music studies.
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Tessa Wollfstein
North London
The
Royal
Paul the Apostle a Worker With Hand and Brain
Lesson outlines Paul as a follower of Jesus first, detailing his birth in Tarsus, home training, education, conversion on the road to Damascus, and his philosophy of life centered on joy in the Lord. It emphasizes his trade, zeal for God, conscience, and reliance on Christ to face all circumstances.
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Paul
Jesus Christ
Tarsus
Moses
Samuel
Timothy
God
Damascus
Christ
Jerusalem
Saul
Jesus of Nazareth
Free government and liberty in English speaking lands
The Rev Dr Dannil Poling argues that only in democratic systems with constitutional protections can people freely change government and challenge authority. He cites observations from modern nations to claim fewer abuses and greater liberties in the United States.
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Dannil
Poling East Orange
N. J
Danger of Haste by Carl W Ackerman
The dean argues that rushing to action in pursuit of social reform can fuel fear and hatred. He warns past haste led to World War and the rise of communism fascism and nazism, urging careful deliberation over impulse.
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Carl W. Ackerman
Columbia Journalism School
NRA
Russia
Italy
Germany
Kennedy Suggests Roosevelt Trip to Alaska by Battleship
By Martin J. Kennedy, U S Representative from New York, he criticizes Roosevelt for pursuing utility holding company reform and decries rewards to deserters while loyal supporters are unrewarded. He urges Congress to end sessions and considers a trip to Alaska aboard a battleship to reconnect with the nation.
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Martin J. Kennedy
UC. S
New York
Roosevelt
West Indies
Hawaii
Congress
Alaska
Unconstitutionalities by Jouett Shouse
The American Liberty League president argues the present administration perverts the form of government. He asserts unconstitutional legislation and says the President should advise Congress, leaving passage to the legislative branch, which he claims is being destroyed.
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Jouett Shouse
American Liberty League
America
Congress
The Reckoning by Lewis W. Douglas
Former Director of the Budget warns that regardless of interventions the economy faces a protracted crisis from a bankrupt banking system, a destroyed middle class, and no credit. He argues escape from a potential dictatorship will be difficult amid these economic forces.
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Federal Reserve System
The Tax Program by William E. Borah
U S Senator from Idaho argues that the presidents tax plan is a share the burden of government program not share the wealth. He contends the plan is morally sound and economically prudent to fund vast expenditures through higher taxes rather than bonds. He claims a wisely laid tax scheme aids recovery and reduces interest burdens.
Food for tots entering school for first time
A guide for mothers on coping with children's first school days and new temptations. It discusses how school routines affect sleep and appetite, the risk of sweets from peers, and strategies to maintain good habits with meals and limited treats. It includes recipes for dates stuffed with peanut butter and honey toast ideas.
Read the Grape Nuts Ad for Dizzy Dean Winners
An ad invites readers to join the Dizzy Dean Winners contest tied to Grape Nuts offering valuable free prizes. The call is placed in an in-paper column with the tag Ady and promises participation details in the paper.
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Dizzy Dean
Ady
Oldest Law Court Remains Amid Fire at Palais de Justice
A fires threat limited to the tower area at the Palais de Justice tests centuries old legal hub. The medieval site in Paris, famed as the oldest law court, has housed justice for around 2000 years and drew visitors curious about royal legends and historic figures.
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Palais de Justice
St. Louis
Leettia
Palais
Louis, XIV
Booteit Ani
Marie Antoinette
Baltimore
San
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promises Malaria Cure
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a safe remedy that relieves malaria symptoms and destroys infection. It claims tasteless quinine kills malaria in blood while iron strengthens blood, suitable for adults and children with two sizes priced 50c and 1.00.
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Grove
Golfer and Baby Nurse Phrase Spark Headlines
A playful clash of phrases from a golf setting and a nursing moment surfaces as a novelty headline. The exchange highlights humor around a golfer and a nurse, with a quoted cheer and a joking remark about a caddie.
Two Thousand Years On Friendship Blotting the Sun
A reflective line quotes an ancient Roman saying that those who take friendship from life blot out the sun from the world, underscoring the enduring value of companionship.
A Business Conspiracy by Francis J. Gorman
A labor leader accuses big business of a sweeping conspiracy to raise hours and lower wages. The article claims employers press Congress to adjourn sooner to push through harmful measures. The piece portrays the plan as one of the nation’s largest conspiracies.
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Francis J. Gorman
Congress
Washington
WNU
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