Minerals in poultry ration stressed by Dr Bethke at Cornell
Dr R W Bethke of the Ohio agricultural experiment station told a Cornell farm and home week audience that minerals are essential yet cannot replace vitamins proteins or other ration parts. He warned against overdoing mineral feeding and urged discretion, noting calcium and phosphorus are needed when grains dominate the diet and that organic versus inorganic minerals may be a matter of view.
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R. W. Bethke
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Cornell University
Bethke
Red Mites Lower Egg Output During Summer
Extension poultry specialist Miss Cora Cooke warns that hot weather accelerates red mite reproduction in poultry houses. Mites hide in cracks by perches and nests and feed at night, reducing egg production if roosts and house areas are not treated promptly.
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Miss Cora Cooke
University Farm
St. Paul
Mion
Miss Cooke
Geese mating habits and fall pairing guidance
Geese should be mated in fall if possible. Some ganders mate for life while others accept multiple partners if no other mates are available. The number of ganders needed varies with temperament. introduction can delay new pairings for months. Buying ganders in spring may yield pure-bred birds if you avoid hatching goslings before April or May.
Feeding Green Corn to Hens Cautions on Digestive Trouble
The article warns that giving green corn to chickens can cause digestive issues and diarrhea if overdone. It advises gradual introduction and slow increases while hens show no digestive problems. The note emphasizes cautious use rather than avoiding new corn entirely.
Separate Cockerels For Early Separation Benefits
Separate cockerels from pullets at eight to ten weeks to improve pullet development, reduce labor, and enable early market culling. Hopper feed after five weeks and place grain hoppers on the range to maximize chick exercise, sunshine exposure, vigor, and vitality in young stock.
Fertilizer Types and Distributors Study Findings
United States Department of Agriculture summarizes factors affecting fertilizer drillability and distribution. The Technical Bulletin 182T details controlled humidity rooms, various distributor designs, and how weather, hygroscopicity, particle traits, hopper depth, and agitators influence delivery rate and evenness.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States ‘Department of Agriculture
Office of Information
Washington, D. C
Ax Is Best Treatment to Give Sick Turkeys
Dr. W. A. Billings, extension veterinary specialist, says the best treatment for a sick turkey is the ax and urges limiting illness by culling. He warns poults risk death from overeating greens and advises confinement on clean ground away from chickens and buildings.
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W. A. Billings
University Farm
St. Paul
Minn
Turkey
United States
Doctor Billings
Effective Beetle Control Dust From Arsenate Mix
Ohio experiment station finds a dust mixture of arsenate of calcium and 20 parts sand plaster, applied at 30 to 60 pounds per acre, effective against cucumber beetle. A duster device was built from a half gallon tin can with 20 bottom holes punched from the inside.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Clean Up Grain Bins Before Harvest Time
Farmers should repair cribs and grain bins before harvest. The work is easier now as posts and beams are not folded. Consider adding windows for light and ventilation and placing doors to save steps. Exterior improvements include cleaning and painting.
Phillips Milk of Magnesia ad and gullible gold piece sale
An advertisement touts Phillips Milk of Magnesia as a universal acid remedy for children and adults, claiming it neutralizes acid and is a preferred, physician endorsed product. A separate brief notes Brian Jewett attempting to sell $5 gold pieces in Portland, Maine, with mixed responses from bystanders.
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U. S
Charles H. Phillips Chemical Co
Charles H. Phillips
Brian Jewett
Congress Street
Portland
Maine
Jewett
Indianapolis News
Frightful Census Misunderstanding on Apartment Roof
A census taker struggled to enter an apartment, climbing to the roof and down a fire escape. After he identified himself the matron gave full information. She had mistaken him for her husband and apologized for the confusion.
Estate plans and executor choices in will disposition
The text discusses simplifying the disposition of life insurance and general estate plus keepsakes while noting the administration of the will as a major issue. It emphasizes the importance of selecting an executor.
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