Lamona breed shown at New York poultry show
The Lamona white egg laying general purpose fowl developed by the U S Department of Agriculture appeared at the Madison Square Garden poultry show in New York January 25 to 30 with 15 birds open class. Officials displayed models of poultry houses feathers and farming equipment while panels explained breeding feeding and exhibition preparation. Public interest was high with many breeders seeking to obtain breeding stock, though sale of Lamona birds is not planned for the coming year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Madison Square Garden
New York
Grading Eggs Standards Guide Buyers and Producers
The article explains that graded eggs ensure consistent quality for buyers and sellers. It defines first grade as clean fresh eggs averaging 46 ounces per 30 dozen, second grade 44 pounds or more, and third grade 41 pounds or more per 30 dozen, with pullets eggs at 34 pounds per 30 dozen.
Poultry Health and Feeding Advice From Early Farmers Magazine
Advice on caring for chicks and hens stresses avoiding fatness to prevent apoplexy and egg binding. It recommends ample clean water, limited mash, and constant access to grit charcoal and oyster shells. Emphasizes variety in rations and avoiding overcrowded conditions to reduce illness risk.
Growing Radish Is Easy Matter for Cool Weather Planting
The radish thrives in rich, fine soil and cool weather, with quick growth and many varieties suited to year round markets. Icicle, French Breakfast, Scarlet Globe, and 20 day types are noted for quality, while soil prep includes manure incorporation, lime for soil sweetening, and avoiding overcrowded sowing.
English Sparrow Against Nematodes in Wheat
United States Department of Agriculture reports the English sparrow helps combat nematodes parasitic on wheat by eating nematode galls. Wheat disease occurs in Virginia West Virginia and North Carolina and also affects rye emmer and spelt. Control measures include seed clean of galls sowing on nematode free land and leaving infested fields unused for a year.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Teach Calf to Lead Early
Calves intended for show or purebred stock should be trained early to lead. Fit halters as a few month old and tie them briefly daily. Lead calves to feed or water for several days, alternating diagonally to each side on initial attempts.
Oak Leaf Poisoning in Cattle Tells Spring Danger
USDA specialists report oak leaves can cause fatal poisoning in cattle when green forage is scarce in spring. Poisoning typically requires leaves eaten almost exclusively for 16 to 35 days. mixing 8 pounds daily of alfalfa with leaves can prevent illness. Oak trees provide summer forage but cattle should not be moved to ranges too early.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Charming Five-Room Bungalow Shown For Small Families
Prairie avenue specialist William A. Radford offers free guidance on home building while detailing a five room bungalow. The layout includes a 17 by 25 foot combined living and dining area, a 10 by 9 kitchen, two 9 by 12 bedrooms with a shared bath, and built in space saving features.
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William A. Radford
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Ill
Goat Meat Outperforms Mutton in Price and Taste
Historical notes show 141487 goats slaughtered annually from 1916 to 1920. Angora goat meat is often sold as mutton in price, yet commonly considered superior to mutton at the same price. Some buyers report a distinctive sweetness enabling distinction from lamb and mutton.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Self feeder designs boost hog gains and practicality
Feeders for hogs come in several types. Double side feeders with a single door on top, double side feeders with a double door on top, and single side feeders with a single door on top all prove practical, with access linked to better weight gains.
Feed Horses Sweet Clover
Sweet clover, if allowed to mature, becomes coarse and stemmy. Hay of that character suits horses best since they can consume and digest a larger percentage of crude fiber. This is due to the horse’s large intestinal capacity where crude fiber is digested rather than in the stomach.
Charcoal Used To Prevent Digestive Ailments In Fowls
A repeated show of charcoal benefits for poultry notes its role in preventing bowel disorders. It should be fed to fowls of all ages continuously as it purifies gut gases and improves digestion without risk of overconsumption.
Later Garden Planting
The article notes later garden planting reduces work and anxiety. It advises soil should be workable and not too hard to prepare nor too slow to germinate.
Humus from Clover Improves Dry Soils
When fields dry out in the growing season the soil needs humus. The best humus is produced by growing clover.
Ram Breeding Season Feeding Guide
The ram should receive grain for several weeks before and during breeding. Feed at least one pound daily of equal parts cats and bran with high quality alfalfa or clover hay. Do not confine him. provide pasture access. Avoid heavy silage or root feeding during breeding.
Digestive Tract Size Dictates Early Calf Feeding
The calf’s digestive tract is comparatively small, requiring frequent feedings of small amounts during the first month to ensure proper nutrition and growth.
Cattle and Sheep Benefit from Clover Pasture
Cattle and sheep thrive on clover pasture but should not be turned in when hungry or while dew is on. The advice warns against grazing during moist conditions or immediate hunger to avoid digestive issues and to improve forage use.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Mary Holden
South Ave
Healthy Pigs on Clover Breed Strong Stock
Breeding notes emphasize pigs grazing on clover show robust health, strong bone structure, and solid constitution critical for breeding stock advancement.
Home Building Shows Spark Interest Amid Rents Crisis
The article notes soaring rents and a housing shortage driving interest in do it yourself home building. It highlights a compact brick framed design with a large sunlit living room 17 by 12 feet 6 inches, minimal extra construction costs, and the social value of ownership as civic responsibility.
Byron at Full Scandal Draws British Gaze and Gossip
English society shunned Byron except Lady Jersey hosted him while fashion bent to accommodate the famed guest. Strahan notes public fascination rivaled Napoleon and Wellington as women and nobles sought glimpses, even bribing chambermaids to view him. In Venice, English visitors crowded windows to cry out “there he goes.”
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Lord Byron
J. A. Strahan
Edinburgh Review
Lady Jersey
Mr. Strahan
Europe
Napoleon
Duke of Wellington
Venice
Byron
Mid-Victorian Lady Sparks Smiles in Foggy Shop
The scene unfolds as a dour phonograph shop in dreary weather receives an abrupt visit from a brisk Victorian Lady seeking photographs of a gay and jazzy variety. The sales staff grimly report no smiles yet the visitor’s quip provokes a sudden chorus of grins.
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Phonograph
The Farmer's Lot and the Union Man
President J. H. Kimble notes envy between farmers and union men with short hours and high wages. A union worker visiting a country farmer recalls the lower country death rate during a pumpkin pie conversation. Farmer George counters that farm life leaves no time to die.
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George
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Miss Blanche Holden
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