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Newspaper
Renwick Times
Location
Renwick, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
3
Guidance on fumigating a poultry house each fall to kill lice mites and lurking germs. Recommends sulfur fumigation using candies or powdered sulfur burned on coals and pages of steps for pans with sand and crumpled paper to fill a building model size, with all windows closed during fumigation and a rest period before reentry.
A detailed description from Orange Judd Farmer on constructing a two story piano box style poultry house. It outlines removable upper floors, roost height, hinged fronts, wire and glass windows, roofing paper to shed moisture, and a trap door secured with a string for easy access and cleaning.
Experts note oyster shells aid egg shell formation by providing lime for bones and shells but cannot replace grit as they are too soft. Experiments show keeping a plentiful supply of sharp grit is economical for poultry digestion, since without grit food remains undigested and may strain the digestive system leading to liver and bowel troubles.
The text notes that healthy fowls do not show bowel issues and that looseness of bowels indicates indigestion or digestive organ derangement in poultry.
Egg producers' policy states no males are kept in flocks as they do not contribute to market egg output. Industry notes emphasize efficiency and cost savings by maintaining female-only layers.
Special to the Limes reports Sunday ap pointment by Rev Perry and a Dakota visitor. Mrs Nelson's nephew visits. Glen Trotter and wife call on Claud Bogard. Mrs All Brown visits Mrs Humes and Kedrney. Sunshine Club formed with officers Dumfee H Eastman Ruby Palmer Steve Palmer. Choir practice for local youths with Ruby Palmer. Claud Bogard visits sister Bert Lewison. John Clows buys a free driving horse as sales surge.
LuVerne items note a busy week with visits to and from nearby towns, basketball win over Ft. Dodge, revival meetings, measles among pupils, and several residents moving or traveling to Chicago Ames and Arkansas. Notable events include Will James seeking County Auditor, Chas Thompson's forgery arrest, and a wagon fire on the Olson route.
Goldfield items note sickness including Miss Myla Nicholson and Mrs E A Axon. Miss Anna Christenson hosted by Miss Calia Atler at Eagle Grove. A N Overbaugh and wife returned to Renwick. J W Campall bowbern shows throat trouble. Sup t L Howell of Clarion visited. Mrs Kubley of LaVerne and Mrs Fred Blutti mentioned in wrap.
A small group gathered for a friendly W meetings with fourteen members present and several guests including Myre and Fred Walkner. No yearbook arrived so the planned program was canceled and the group spent time in casual conversation and light entertainment.
First Grade to begin Aldine Reader this week as Peters visits rooms. Parry absent due to sickness. Fourth Grade geography records good weather. Early February notes include handwork, valentines, and feature talks. Fred Welch back soon. juniors earn shin marks. Feb is busy with Edison Lincoln Washington and Valentine programs.
Seven people enjoy two hours of fun as the Vernon Theatre offers a preview of The Swede Detective. Door opens at 7 p.m. Curtain at 8. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. All seats reserved.
A local notice lists a lecture course about Croatia and the Tamburica Orchestra scheduled for Friday February 4 with an admission price of 75 cents. The fragment notes a public event in a community listings column.
A compact reflection on forgiveness noting that only the individual can truly forgive their enemy even when others may do right in their stead. It stresses personal responsibility and the intimate moral act of forgiving.
Mrs Jonathan Hep remarks on reform through marriage in a casual kitchen scene as she puts up preserves. The quoted line, though sharp, reflects a folk wisdom tone in the Dispatch excerpt.
Hares horses and giraffes possess enhanced rear vision allowing them to detect objects behind without turning their heads, unlike many other animals.
The notice lists preaching at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM with Sunday School at 6:30 PM. It invites all to attend any or all services and welcomes everyone.
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