Keep Poultry House Clean For Health And Sanitation
The poultry division of the United States Department of Agriculture advises removing excrement to prevent parasites and contagion. Clean nests every 3 to 4 weeks, whitewash quarters yearly with carbolic acid added, and plow runs to bury droppings and refresh soil.
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Poultry Division
United States Department of Agriculture
Introduction of New Blood in Poultry Breeding
The article argues that most poultrymen maintain a continuous male line but introduce new blood via the female line. It claims male color and female shape are not universally determined and notes many contrary cases make firm conclusions difficult.
Culling Instructions For Laying Hens Detailing Defects
The note lists criteria to cull hens including birds in molt with dry combs and wattles, those with eggshell or lay bone issues spaced poorly, abdomen drying and puckering, yellow shank and beak. Guidance emphasizes applying all tests and procedures described.
Dry mash feed for chicks guidance found in article
A historical note emphasizes keeping dry mash feed in front of chicks at all times. It recommends a mash with animal protein such as buttermilk meat scraps or fish scraps to sustain growth and health.
Mites Enemy of Chicken Not Bother Powls Much
Insects do not significantly harm chickens or poults in empty coops. the article notes mites pose little threat to poultry health or productivity under the described conditions.
Farmers praise weekly weather forecasts for aiding corn planting
An Illinois farmer expresses strong appreciation to the U S Weather Bureau for weekly forecasts guiding early spring planting. He notes forecasts helped time planters and calendar days, enabling about one third of his local corn to be in the ground before a recorded rain and snow event.
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Weather Bureau
United States Department of Agriculture
Illinois
Washington
United States
Decline in Cattle and Hogs Reported for 1816
The United States Department of Agriculture notes a drop in births of cattle and hogs in the first four months, with hog births about 10 percent lower than the same period last year. Marketings fell roughly 15 percent while farm slaughter remained similar across seasons.
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United States
Bureau of Crop Selimates
United States Department of Agriculture
Cattle mortality rises on farms while births fall
For the first four months of this year deaths on farms exceed last year by over 4 percent. Net cattle disposition through marketings, farm slaughter and deaths is about 9 percent higher than last year, while calf births from January 1 to May 1 are about 22 percent lower. Overall cattle numbers show a roughly 6 percent reduction versus last year.
Planting Endive in August Tips for Autumn Greens
Endive should be planted from early to mid August using green curled varieties. Space rows wide for weeding and earthing, thin to four inches between plants, and harvest by the first frost. Lift outer leaves as hedging, stake rows, and cover with straw to protect from cold weather.
WISTURE INJURIOUS TO HAY SEEKING WET WEATHER WARNING
Fragmentary note warns that moisture injures hay when raked or baled in wet conditions. It emphasizes that hay should be kept dry to avoid spoilage and expresses caution about handling during rain or dew.
Rapid Growth of Chickens Strikes Local Farm
A fragment notes rapid chicken growth on a local farm with mentions of wheat age and boosted yields. The unreadable text limits precise details, but the gist points to expanding poultry operations and grain feeding.
Tree with no head on Its Neck
Percival on a Sunday ride studies trees and notes a peach tree in blossom a honey locust with many thorns and then spots a gigantic trunk missing its top he exclaims to his mother about a tree with no head on its neck.
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Percival
Truly An Awful Thought: A Little Girl Hopes For A Brother
A lonely girl prays for a little brother after seeing Susie’s new baby. Her mother encourages patience. The moment a nurse places a baby in the mother’s arms the child wonders if all her prayers are being answered. The tale ends with a candid, naive question about divine providence.
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Susie
Giri Seeks Forestry Post For Civil Service Exam
Miss Mildred Johnson, a student, seeks a civil service exam for the grazing assistant position in the United States forest service. The job requires practical experience in handling stock on the range.
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Giri
Mildred Johnson
United States Forest Service
Double Your Income Be Very Wealthy
Self addressed envelope for report Vv. B. Co. Pearl River New York conveys a promotional pitch claiming overnight income growth and wealth.
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Vv. B. Co
Pearl River
New York
Water cart capacity caper in France
In France a marine supply captain asks Wilkins to read a cart’s gallon capacity. Wilkins searches the top and even sticks his head into the water cart, declaring he cannot locate the capacity anywhere. The scene ends with the captain puzzled by the missing stencil.
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Aise
France
Wilkins
Bathing Suit Prompt Sparks Talk at Noted Spot
In a brief exchange the swimsuit is praised as well made pretty and stylish with a hint that it is suitable for bathing. The dialogue hints at a well known place favored by visitors and hill residents alike.
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