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Newspaper
Silver Lake Record
Location
Silver Lake, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1904
Page
8
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City credits Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption with saving her son from pneumonia after a severe cough. The 50 cent and 1 trial bottle medicine is advertised as the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases with guaranteed results by Rager druggist.
Thomas F. Rigg of Iowa argues English poultry reach larger size by feeding oats and blood making foods while corn is scarce. He notes Wyandotte and Plymouth Rock fowls have increased in size in England without sacrificing egg output using bone and muscle building feeds. The article urges American fanciers to consider this approach for developing larger, stronger stock.
The article advocates purchasing breeding fowls in fall when yards hold more birds and prices are lower. It warns spring purchases raise costs and risk poorer stock, noting breeders stock less over winter and offer better fowls in fall. Buyers gain by early selection, proper care, and feeding to ensure good laying stock.
Squabs grow in popularity and promise profit for those who raise them. Two pairs of old pigeons can rear eight to ten pairs annually. They need little winter food beyond refuse grains and are dressed like quail. Homers are preferred, but any pigeons work, making squab raising a worthwhile poultry companion.
Maintenance tips urge putting brooders under cover at season's end, inspecting and repairing on first rain day. Clean thoroughly, treat interior with a protective coating, paint exterior, and ensure brooders are ready for use. A repaired brooder lasts longer and performs reliably.
A reader notes that feeding hens chopped cabbage greens turnip tops beets mustard leaves lettuce and onion tops will increase winter egg production more effectively than purchased egg foods from manufacturers or dealers.
Preaching on alternate Sundays at 10 30 a m for the Methodist Episcopal Church with prayer meetings on Tuesday evenings and Sunday School at 9 30 a m Epworth League at 7 00 p m Pastor J W Tillman invites all. Brethren church shares preaching every other Sunday at 8 00 p m with Thursday prayer meetings and Sunday School at 3 30 p m PLC U at 7 30 p m
Preaching every alternate Sunday at 10 30 a m and at 7 30 p m on the Sunday after. Wednesday prayer meeting evenings. Sunday School at 9 30 a m. P C E Sunday evening at 7 50 p m Pastor D B F Kain.
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