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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1920
Page
6
Article highlights a weather tight 36 by 72 foot gamBREL root dairy barn with attached shelter sheds for beef cattle. It covers ventilation sun light fresh water access and a wide yard layout to boost milk production while reducing labor costs. It advises consulting architect contractor for modern barn construction.
A historical look notes that a 40 foot barn wastes 12 percent of an investment. Experts recommend a 36 foot barn with two stall rows and a central feed alley plus litter alleys on both sides to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Inquiries continue after a little girl disappeared while shopping. A police appeal seeks clues to the girl’s identity and whereabouts. Pontoon details remain unclear and the mother’s name or residence is not yet established.
A quirky dialogue shows a salesperson presenting an 82 dollar bill priced at six forty nine or cash price of five ninety eight. Mr Everbroke questions cash payment claiming it would deprive him of his billfold usefulness.
Directions for cheap effective brood compartment coops for chicks. Diagram shows modular design and simple hinges and vents. Suggests three coops joined for portability and ease of relocation with 24 by 18 by 18 inch dimensions and vent holes.
A farmer built several brooder coops using galvanized iron repurposed from an old shed. He obtained the metal from local hauling work, showcasing inventive reuse for poultry housing.
The article warns against using feeds with strong flavors or odors such as onions, which can taint eggs. It notes tainted feed must not enter rations and explains that grain type affects yolk color, with corn tending toward deep yellow and wheat toward lighter tones. Green feed also enhances yolk color.
The article advises keeping a small backyard flock for better results. It suggests 20 to 25 hens as a typical maximum for a yard, with many yards housing as few as six hens. It recommends a space of 25 by 30 feet for 20 to 25 hens and 20 to 30 square feet per hen.
The largest poultry breeds such as Brahmas and Cochins develop slowly compared with medium breeds, delaying market readiness. They weigh more and yield higher profits where buyers demand large sized fowl, balancing slower growth with premium returns.
Guidance on keeping a dry clean hen house floor with lean litter and scattering grain to encourage fowls to exercise by scratching for feed. Practical advice for poultry care and management.
Dialogue recalls a father praising his son as he leaves for travel. The son reassures that business remains safe in his hands, reflecting trust and family- run enterprise norms.
Long running promotion for Dr Kilmer Swamp Root kidney liver bladder remedy. Claims doctors prescribe the medicine and that it strengthens kidneys and liver, with testimonials and sample offer. Readership urged to purchase at druggists and send ten cents for a sample bottle with newspaper mention.
In a Louisville Courier Journal exchange, a question about long engagements leads to a practical concern over finding housing. The snippet highlights urban housing strain amid social inquiry.
An old advertisement promotes St Jacobs on as a quick remedy for backache lumbago sciatica rheumatism and sprains. It asserts kidneys cause no back pain and promises instant soreness relief after applying the rub with claims of harmlessness and non burning skin. It also includes a misfit line about accommodating guests.
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