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Newspaper
Shiner Gazette
Location
Shiner, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1902
Page
7
The Malays are described as a parent stock of Black Javas, bred for exhibition rather than practical use. They are medium in size with upright carriage, a forty five degree back, close red or maroon and black plumage, a long snaky head, heavy brows, and red throat skin. Shanks and toes are yellow and they are noted for vigor in crossing with other breeds.
The author argues poultry raisers gain more from shared experiences than solitary practice. Beginners should systematically seek information from others, even if it costs time and money, as wiser methods come from a thousand lives of collective trial.
A West Virginia station study shows smaller eggs lose more moisture than larger ones in incubators. The piece notes that large eggs should have more constant moisture and possibly better hatching outcomes. It asks readers to share views on feeding young chicks chopped hard boiled eggs and mentions using alternating drinking vessels to reduce disease germs.
Bulletin 140 notes the itch mite linked to cattle but not to sheep scab, with mites surviving several days in skin debris. Itching begins on the neck or shoulders and spreads along the back and legs, more severe in calves and undernourished animals.
Elihu Burritt extols Jonas Webb noting his scientific and industrial influence. He celebrates Webb’s lasting imprint on livestock breeding and farm technology seen across America, Australia, Russia, and Europe, urging owners to cherish and preserve his contributions as a memorial to his name.
At Calving Time, Prof. D. H. Otis offers guidance on newborn calf care and cow management. He covers bedding and draught control, blanket use after birth, use of sacks if needed, lighting, gentle warming, afterbirth discharge timing, udder care, steaming and camphorated vaseline, bowel looseness, and small doses of epsom salts for constipation to ensure a strong start for the calf.
From Farmers' Revelw C F Avery of Whitley County Indiana remarks that Partridge Wyandottes compare favorably with the Wyandotte family they are good layers and fine table fowls with juicy flesh they mature early and breed true to color. He predicts they will become the most popular Wyandotte in a few years. A woman plans to place chairs on a front porch and hang hammocks.
A judge's wife warns against substitutes for Peruna the catarrh remedy. She urges reliance on Peruna, cites her own seven week course and full recovery, and warns of cheaper imitations sold by druggists.
A reflective line notes a man known for friendliness in public life ends up with few close ties. It explores social perception versus personal connections and the loneliness that can accompany constant sociability.
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