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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
3
Poultry specialists advise cleaning and disinfecting incubators after hatching. Empty lamps and store parts. oil in lamps can cause trouble next season. Disinfect annually or if disease is present. use formalin and permanganate of potash to thoroughly disinfect, then air before use.
Recommendations from a government poultry study describe feeding rates for different hen groups. For 13 general purpose hens use about one quart of scratch grain and one and a half quarts of mash daily, with adjustments for season and breed. Leghorns and general purpose fowls have specific annual feed amounts when range and green feed are available.
It is unnecessary for poultry to be troubled by mites or lice. Regular quarters treatment eliminates mites and body lice. Provide hens with a dusting area to help keep lice in check.
A historical note explains true bird lice do not feed on blood but on skin exudations and feather or hair debris. Their crawling and gnawing irritate the host, making a flock of chickens a poor investment.
Mrs. Mabel Hatcher of Terre Haute Indiana declares Tanlac transformed her after a severe flu two years ago leaving her weak with poor appetite back pains and little energy. She gained weight regained strength and now handles housework easily. Tanlac is sold in nearby towns by local merchants.
Shiloh Harve and Will Faith visited Edwardsport while Denver Harper went to Bicknell. Dan Hatfield moved from Knox county to a farm south of Mrs Strange and son Philip of Odon spent time with the Stranges. Harvey Byrer bought the Hoover farm. Charley Lamb of Williams visited Clark Lamb. Earl Byrer returned from Vincennes. James Chestnut and family visited Ben Chestnut and family. Will Hamerick house and neighbors attended Bedford. Rev Will Faith led meetings at Shiloh. Fletcher Noblett of Burns City visited his father Joe Noblett. Mrs James Spurgeon of Scotland visits relatives nearby.
Maggie Harper traveled to Plainville on Monday to spend a few weeks with friends. Mrs Effie Kelsey and her son Ed spent Sunday afternoon with friends at Odon.
The piece outlines dairy farming basics: provide balanced, tasty feed, comfortable housing, and ample heat. It highlights June pasture as an ideal condition for high milk and butterfat, urging farmers to extend these ideal factors year round through recognizing and applying key elements.
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