Improved Poultry Houses Favored in Colorado
A Ford of the Colorado Agricultural College extension poultryman says shed type poultry houses, built 20 to 24 feet deep with a front wall overhang, provide warmth, dryness and sun exposure at low cost. The bulletin details concrete moats, muslin fronts, and sunlit layouts for economical, comfortable laying houses.
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Poultryituin
Cornde Agricultural College
Colorado
Atford
Bulletin
Too Much Mineral for Chickens Is Mistake
University of Illinois tests show feeding too much mineral mixture harms chicks. One group fed a ration with higher steamed bonemeal weighed 212 grams at six weeks, while another group with more ground limestone reached 187 grams.
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L. K. Card
University of Inois
Dependable Source of Income in Choice Hens
Durie notes depression in farm markets with price drops across the nation. He cites poultry and eggs as a steady income in the Middle West, where farmers shift to standard bred high productivity chickens to bolster earnings.
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Durie
Etta
Middle West
Poultry Hygiene and Health Tips for Profit
The article warns poultry keepers about high chick losses and outlines sanitation,Nest management, and clean-hen conditions to improve production. It notes live chicks boost profits, recommends nicotine sulfate for roost prevention, and cites a post mortem finding of internal parasites in a chicken at a Kentucky station. It also mentions cocci di?ease control and a strategy for maturing turkeys to dress well for Thanksgiving.
Plaids in Favor for Fall Berets for Each Costume
Julia Bottomley reports on fall fashion with plaids dominating, featuring gingham blouses, green cloth suits with georgette trim, and bold plaid skirts. Berets in white or color match outfits, with velvet and feathered styles rising in popularity for both casual and formal wear.
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Paris
Guy
Julia Bottomley
Western Newspaper Union
Increasing Grain in Dairy Ration Pressing Water Needs
Deputy Colorado dairy official John Tolliver urges farmers to raise grain intake when pastures fail. He advises 1 lb grain per 5 lb milk, plus extra if cows are not on pasture, and notes cows may need 12 to 80 gallons of water daily.
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John Tolliver
Colorado
Toliver
Prevent Cowpox Spread by Careful Treatment
Public guidance on treating cowpox in cattle to prevent spread. Isolate affected cows and milk separately. Keep stalls clean, wash hands, and use hot boric acid solution on sore teats for five minutes twice daily. Apply boric acid bismuth paste, then cover. If sores resist, use iodine ointment. sterilize milking tubes before use.
Dairy Notes on Calves Feed and Dairy Cow Rations
Fall born calves ready for pasture next spring as dairy prices drop. Emphasizes selecting heifers from top cows, managing manure to cut fly problems, and maintaining grain intake as pastures shrink. Recommends protein levels, balanced rations, and use of silage with alfalfa hay or protein feeds to supplement.
Discoveries Shed Light on Biblical Allusions
Prof J Garstang told the Royal Institution that Palestine has seen unprecedented archeological activity since the war. Evidence points to the late Bronze Age as the start of Israel in Canaan, aligning the Book of Joshua with material finds and Egyptian chronology for the Judges era.
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Royal Institution
J Garstang
Palestine
Joshua
San Francisco Chronicle
Israel
Canaan
Bookman's Holiday Review Mixup Sparks Laughs
Literary editor seeks a yesterday review while assistant reveals the book has not been read yet. Miscommunication turns into a humorous exchange about timing and knowledge.
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Bookman's
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