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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1924
Page
3
W H Allen of the New Jersey College of Agriculture urges careful egg gathering and conditioning for hatch success. He cites 90 percent fertility but only 50 to 60 percent hatch, and advises daily collection, clean nests, proper grading, and a dry 50 degree room.
The article explains how profits from poultry depend on hatch timing. Early pullets begin laying sooner, boosting eggs in the first laying year. To ensure October laying for winter production, hatch Plymouth Rock, Rhode Island Red, Wyandotte pullets in late March or early April, and Leghorn types in late April or early May.
A 1930s guidance notes that while intestinal disinfectants like bichloride or mercury can be added to drinking water to aid disease control, they address only a small part of the issue. The core steps are disposing of infected stock and eliminating poor sanitation and lowered vitality in the flock.
Practical guidance on rearing poults and hens with notes on housing, feeding schedules, and care. Emphasizes waiting until chicks are three to four months old, checking nests, discarding misshapen eggs, and keeping hens active with grain feeding to maintain vigor and breed integrity.
The article explains four arm pruning on a two wire trellis for New Jersey vineyards growing Concord and Niagara. It details cane selection, bud counts per vine, and removal of excess or bull canes to maximize fruitfulness based on Maryland experiments.
Clemson expert C C Newman offers tips for growing strawberries and raspberries. Mulch to conserve moisture and extend bearing by 7 to 10 days. Plant new beds in spring with three by two foot spacing and single crowns. Position blackcap and red raspberries on the north side for best results in rich soil and partial shade.
Growers should treat apple plantings showing infestations of the leaf roller to prevent a rise in pest numbers and potential fruit loss. Lead arsenate at four pounds per 100 gallons, used near the pre pink stage, protects fruit and foliage. miscible oil sprays reduce pest numbers. nicotine dusts are ineffective for commercial use.
The column urges spring spraying to protect crops and details insecticides such as sulphur compounds soap mixtures and kerosene emulsion. It notes targeting sucking insects and explains how proper spray choice affects next year’s damage, plus advice on grape pruning and choosing standard varieties for local orchards.
A New-York Herald fashion correspondent notes French crepe marocain frocks with bold, colorful silks and unusual bows, including a black bow under the chin. Describes striped frocks, tunic blouses with plain skirts, and Bakst silk designs in peach, dark blue, and cerise with white backgrounds.
Paris fashion writer in the New York Tribune highlights plaits as the quintessence of current mode. The feature notes how braided hairstyles appear across numerous French costumes shaping contemporary style.
Fashion notes describe a fur trimmed satin dressing gown with large ermine squares, suede shoes with rosette ornaments, and simple hairstyles with low knot backs. Blouses feature all over embroidery and rag gowns mix tans and violet hues. Hats use tan motre with violet net trims and radium silk fabrics show fruit or flower motifs.
An obscure note discusses artistic manipulation of dress with altered silhouette and varied motifs. It hints at early disappointment giving way to new forms described as splendid villanderings and plaited details.
The article outlines versatile summer fashion for both day and evening wear, highlighting the shift toward bold creativity. It notes a Miller Souairs dress with three narrow flounces and intricate plaiting, plus a green crêpe de chine model with a bertha collar. Black remains the dominant evening shade with ripping panels as a modern decoration.
A beige suede envelope bag with a moonstone button closure appears in the tailored costume. The set includes two slim cases for money and for mirror and puff, marking a chic up to date detail.
The passage notes makeup is colorless except for blue upper eyelids and scars. It contrasts with former ivory tones, saying the rest of the face appears tristate and lifeless.
Paris designer Chanel returns to the apron style with flounce and tunic elements. The collection features many dress es in this motif with variations in shape and length, including narrow back ties and taltnbes, rejuvenating an old-fashioned theme.
Paris fashion notes decorate street dresses with embroidered animals replacing initials. Callot introduced the caprice and it swiftly spread to the Riviera where sophisticated Parisians are seen with lively animal motifs on sashes and accompanying chicks.
The piece notes that peacock feathers have become fashionable again in China with long fans and ivory handles as elegant accessories for evening costumes, highlighting a trend observation.
The article warns dairymen against neglecting dry cows, noting that poor condition at freshening reduces milk yield in later lactations. It stresses feeding liberally during the dry period to build reserve flesh, since heavy production after freshening demands ample feed and care.
Department of Agriculture bulletins show cows freshening in fall produce the most milk and butterfat with the highest income over feed cost. Data indicate at 100 pounds butterfat per cow yearly income over feed costs about $10, rising to $106 at 400 pounds. A reprint of Bulletin 1069 and a new Bulletin 1071 on season of freshening are available from USDA Washington.
Soy beans emerge as a new protein source for dairymen offering high value as both roughage and concentrate. Ground beans blend with grain and oil extraction plants are expanding. Cracked beans and soy cake show higher feeding value with more protein. benchmarks from the Iowa experiment station place meal at 45 dollars per ton and cracked beans at 60 dollars per ton for milk production.
A reader guidance on mineral needs for cattle with legume and grain rations notes that salt alone often suffices if forage is available. It warns acid soil crops may lack minerals and suggests adding 3 to 4 pounds of wood ashes lime or steamed bone meal per 100 pounds of grain. Do not use raw bone meal.
Appeals to the Union government urge limits on whale hunting as 700 whales were killed in one year by South African port operators and nearby waters. The plan targets females and small whales to curb unrestrained slaughter across species.
An editorial-style observation compares nations to individuals, arguing covetousness is humanity’s chief vice. It contends such greed fuels warfare and conflicts, warning against unchecked desire for power or resources. The piece frames vice as a root cause behind international aggression.
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