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Newspaper
Pocahontas County Sun
Location
Laurens, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1918
Page
4
Fragmentary passage discusses easy raisability of turkeys, mentions feeding, stock management, and farm practices. The text appears as instructional notes with unclear dates and locations, focusing on poultry care and waste handling.
A distorted historical fragment mentions an event or celebration but provides no clear names dates or places. The readable bits suggest an observance or notice but specifics remain obscured.
The article outlines a three tier system for poultry breeds with main groups listed as “Westy” types and meat breeds. It notes well known lines including Leghers Minorca Andalusian and mentions Brab goress the Pigmont Ret and Orpingte as examples in the broader classification.
Article advises humane henhouse design with separate colonies and free range for healthy stock. Emphasizes breeding stock needs abundant range, small-acreage hens for market, and avoiding drafts and tainted food to prevent disease.
Qua Air Fighters edge out rivals despite tough play as a fortunate escape shaped the outcome. The contest showcased the team’s persistence and sportsmanship in a closely fought match.
The article describes accelerated orders for idlers to work or join the army, including drafts and registration plans. It details new measures by the War Department, outlining fingerprint registration and classification rules, plus the impact on various civilian roles and local boards.
The article describes constructing a practical fowl house with 4 square feet per bird, detailing frame materials 2 by 4 boards corner posts and a simple shed roof. It recommends venting, a front opening with curtain, side door access, and weatherproofing with paper or battens. It also mentions railcar and freight car standards, electricity, and locomotive notes, likely from a broader industrial section.
Postwar mobilization details reveal extensive training camps and athletic facilities for troops. The War Department orders and contracts amount to about 7000, with selectservice age men to face trials for violations, and housing plans under way for returning personnel in Norfolk and nearby areas.
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