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Newspaper
Odon Journal
Location
Odon, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1920
Page
3
The article notes egg marketing affects flock profits and urges regular gathering and prompt sale. It warns spoilage from delayed collection, and explains infertile eggs prevent embryo development by separating males from females after breeding season.
The article urges culling slackers hens that are too old or unproductive. It says such birds waste feed, stop egg production, and should be eaten, canned, or sold to maintain overall flock productivity.
The article urges poultry raisers to keep their feeding method if it yields good results. It cautions that conditions vary, so different environments require different approaches. Raisers should study their own flock, surroundings, and climate to decide.
Instructions advise producing infertile eggs and gathering twice daily. Store in a cool place and market twice weekly. Protect eggs from sun during transport and feed oyster shells to strengthen shells. Do not market eggs from stolen nests.
A simple method to exercise laying hens is to scatter oats wheat and barley on a straw floor six inches deep. Change the straw frequently as it becomes soiled from droppings to reduce disease spread.
John M. Williams of Evansville reveals he gained seventeen pounds after taking four Tanlac bottles. He credits relief from years of stomach trouble rheumatism and kidney pain and says he can eat freely again. Tanlac is sold in several towns including Washington Alfordsville and Elnora.
In Raglesville the past week sees generally good corn husking despite unusually dry ears. The Myers coal mine is described as on the brink due to water in the mine. Geo. Eagan, his mother Mrs. Mary A., and sisters Misses Katie and Maggie of Sugarland are noted in relation to the incident.
The double yard system is described as the best method for yarded fowls. Each pen has a front and back yard. while the birds use one yard, a crop of oats or rye is planted in the other. After weeds sprout to three inches, the fowls are moved and the other yard replanted.
A Sunday gathering brought together Jas. Stuffle's relatives at Meinard Smiley’s home south of the village. Miss Agnes Matthews visited Miss Agnes Pate from Friday to Sunday. W. S. Zigler traveled to Odon on business Saturday.
An aged advertisement promotes Hall's Catarrh Medicine as a cure for catarrh and repeated colds. It claims internal action through the blood, promises tests and a $100 reward if uncured, and lists J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio as makers with 75 cent price.
The undersigned has qualified as administrator of the estate of Elizabeth Borden and states the estate is believed to be solvent. 31 E. T. Laughlin.
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