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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
6
Instructions emphasize dry, well built duck houses for old and young fowls to prevent cramps and head colds. Recommends converting existing sheds, using tarred paper, or lath to seal drafts, and prefer a board floor to discourage moisture. Warns against over-housing in mild weather.
A Minnesota Experiment Station note advocates feeding sour milk to chickens as a superior ration. Mix cracked corn soaked in sweet or sour milk or buttermilk, top up as the mix absorbs, and feed by night. Regular liberal portions keep fowl growth rapid and plump for market, with favorable economic results.
Inventor Henry 8 Westbrook of Portland Oregon introduces an egg holder design to safely carry eggs. The device is described in Scientific American as addressing egg carriers with specifics on construction and usage.
A frame forms multiple compartments each holding a flexible egg string to keep the egg from contacting the frame or other eggs. This design provides safe carrying shipment and storage of eggs by preventing impact and contact.
The passage notes science cannot invent a substitute for the egg and that flavor depends on flock average and feeding quality. It discusses three great breeds White Wyandottes for broilers and winter eggs, Light Brahmas for roosters and winter laying, and White Leghorns as a strong option.
Maxwell emphasizes a nationwide service network with 16 large service branches and 54 district offices. It notes 38,000 verified owners, and 33,000 on the road over rugged terrain, underscoring rapid parts delivery and a large service force to support Maxwell drivers.
The Maxwell organization claims over two thousand dealers in the United States and Canada ready to advise Maxwell owners. They pledge access to parts, fast replacement, and nationwide dealer support with a $695 Wonder Car cited as the best value.
The copy promotes the 1915 Maxwell steering gear with an irreversible worm gear and fourfold adjustability. It notes a quarter turn adjusts bearing surface and claims superior reliability. An electric Simms-Huft starter option is offered for 55 dollars. Fully equipped cars feature clear vision windshield and rear spare tire carrier.
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