Star of Bethlehem a celestial mystery through ages
The article surveys biblical and historical explanations for the Star of Bethlehem. It recounts Herod's reaction to a prophesied Jewish king, identifies the Magi as astrologers from the east, and traces Kepler Ideler and Encke debates about planetary conjunctions, comets, and novae as possible origins.
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Herod
Jerusa
Jem
Bethlehem
Judea
Juda
Israel
Star of Bethlehem
St. Matew
Christ
Matthew
St. Matthew
Chaldea
Persia
Arabian
Ishmael
Mars
Star of
Jerusalem
Ander
Jereall
Bitar
B. C
Johann Kepler
Enoch
Moses
Cyrus
Caesar
Charlemagne
Luther
Jupiter
Saturn
Kepler
Ideler
Berlin
Encke
Stockwell
R. A. Proctor
Edmund Halley
Constantinople
Christendom
Halley
Orient
Points of Weak and Strong Fowl Constitution by Prof W R Graham
Ontario Station professor W R Graham outlines characteristics of weak versus strong fowl constitution. Key traits include beak shape head, eye prominence, and body proportions. He notes rose comb varieties, pullet laying timing, and practical guidance for incubation and summer laying performance.
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W. R. Graham
Ontario
Range to Fatten Turkeys
An article by Anna Galigher advocates free range for turkeys during fattening. It says confined enclosures reduced appetite and growth, while exercise improves appetite and weight. It recommends corn, sharp grit, and access to a corn field for several weeks.
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Anna Galigher
Egg age stamping gains traction with farm labels
A Washington inventor conceives an egg stamp. The device is a hollow cylinder with an axle and prints the lay date on eggs. Growers, especially farm owners, envision stamps bearing farm names as guarantees.
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Washington
Stamp for Egge Through the Center and One Side
Fragmentary description of a stamp device for eggs showing a central stamp area with a flat side and slots. Type protrudes through slots and is mounted on an axle that can be adjusted to set the date, producing a rubber stamp for marking eggs on arrival. The passage mentions a date setting feature and the operator’s use.
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Sato
Grain Feeder for Poultry Demonstrates Mechanical Bait System
A new automatic poultry feeder uses a bait pecked by chickens to trigger a revolving gear that scatters grain. A galvanized supply, delicate bearings, and a wire netting bait tube drive a gentle, controlled grain flow. Wise fowls circle for the tossed grain, reducing gorging.
The Barred Plymouth Rocks for farmyard profits
Barred Plymouth Rocks are described as attractive when well selected and bred, with noted value as layers and among the best for broilers and fryers, highlighting their profitability for farmyards.
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Plymouth Rocks
Poultry Care Rules From An Early Guide
Practical advice on keeping fowls healthy and productive. Emphasizes cleanliness, indoor shelter during bad weather, variety in diet, proper nesting, grit access, and avoiding overfeeding. Warns against washing eggs and stresses setup of scratching sheds and kerosene insecticide use.
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