How Successful Farmers Operate This Department of the Farm
Williams of the Agricultural Department explains silo evolution from square to round designs, noting round silos with no corners offer stronger structure and better efficiency. The article covers stave silos, metal siding, top-down feeding issues, and cost-saving construction on varied terrains. It also discusses flock uniformity, poultry market demand, and methods to prevent flight over fences, emphasizing care in breeding and management for profitable farming.
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Williams
Agricultural Department
United States
Shipping Poultry Practices for Market Trade
General guidance for shipping live poultry emphasizes sturdy, well maintained coops of adequate height to avoid suffocation, proper spacing, and separation of hens and roosters. Avoid overcrowding, remove old cocks from flocks, and time shipments to reach markets Tuesday through Friday to match demand and prevent overstock on Saturdays.
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Trepriday
Kipling
Yellowstone
Rudyard Kipling
Blake
Burlington
Yellowstone Park
Omaha
J. Francis
Ned
Diphtheria Doubts in Poultry Feeding Tests
A Rhode Island Station study fed fowls germ-containing food and after six weeks found no diphtheria cases in hens. The results challenge the idea that human diphtheria can develop from fowl. The note cautions breeders about uniformity counts in selling fowls.
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Rhode Island
Meat Inspection in Germany Report Sparks Debate
United States consul Henry W. Diederich at Bremen reports on Germany’s new meat inspection law banning American corned beef and sausages. He cites physician Dr. Karl Frankel condemning the law as a distraction from health needs, noting meat prices rise and public consumption falls. A Silesian textile factory notes 20 percent higher meat costs, boosting weekly household meat expenses for workers. The piece also covers dairy cow feeding, colt training principles, and horse training basics, highlighting the link between education and practical work.
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Germany
Henry W. Diederich
United States
Bremen
Karl Frankel
University of Halle
Silesia
J. C. Curryer
Inaccurate Test Bottles Spark Creamery Disputes
The Iowa State Dairy Commission reports widespread friction between operators and patrons over milk testing fairness. Many creameries avoid certified bottles and sales promises, leading to questionable accuracy and losses for farmers. Some 3 to 16 percent of test bottles are inaccurately calibrated, undermining trust in the testing process. Florists showcase a black leaved hemotrope with dark bronzy green foliage and bluish purple flowers.
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Dairy Commissioner’s Office
Iowa State Dairy Commissioner’s
Fromm Congress Man Endorses Peruna In Hawaii Letter
A Hawaii and Sandwich Islands congressman sends a Washington letter praising Peruna for stomach catarrh and dyspepsia, claiming it benefits readers who suffer from these conditions and urging proper use for best results. The ad also touts other remedies and travel promos, including a Yellowstone excursion by rail.
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Congress
Hawaii
Sandwich Islands
Washington, D. C
R. W. Wilcox
Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Peruna
Dr. Hartman
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Dairy and Poultry
Shipping Poultry
Ben
Bea Aa
Fromm Congress
Nal
Prica
Sozopont
Hall & Ruckel
New York
Nature
O. Phelps Brown
Q, . Brown
N. Y
Leognard
Hamburg
Acta
Leonard & CO
Unity Bldg
Chicago
University OF Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
St. Edward's Hall
A. Morrissey
ST. Mary’s Academy
Sisters of the Holy Cross
Conservatory of Music
School of Art
Boston Normal School of Gymnastics
St. Mary's Academy
Canada
Perper
Ottawa
N. Bartholomew
5Th St
Des Moines
Owa
Buffalo
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