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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1918
Page
6
An old poultry guide outlines cheap lice powder using road dust or coal ashes with tobacco or sulfur, and a stronger mix of gasoline, carbolic acid, and plaster to form a fine dry powder. It warns about fire and skin burns, then describes dusting technique to coat the birds and deter infestations.
Advice on feeding poultry varies by housing and season. Three daily feeds suit confinement. two daily feeds fit free range in summer. When meals are far apart, fowls become idle, risking bad habits and poor condition. For cages, morning mash with scattered noon grain keeps birds occupied. If only one daily feeding is possible, adjust with mash and litter grain. Prepare weak or dull fowls for market. cull scrubs and poor performers.
Describes selection criteria for hens and males in breeding, noting that laying points and hens moulting early are considered, while only strong vigorous males of a pure breeding type are kept for propagation.
The article advises on soil suitability for poultry, noting light loams for good grass, sandy soils for intensive conditions with purchased greens, and heavy clay as less ideal. It compares long stationary houses to colony systems, emphasizes ample range for breeding stock, practical winter colony housing, and pest control through sanitation. It also urges market study, uniform egg color, and avoiding mixed flocks for uniform eggs and meat.
Practical guidance on siting and design of poultry houses stressing fresh air dryness sunlight and space. Advises southern exposure when possible and dust boxes for dust baths. Notes marketing eggs by parcel post and contrasts livestock breeding aims with beef cattle selection.
The stock raisers of a community gain better prices by selling a uniform breed and can obtain suitable breeding stock locally, strengthening regional markets and promoting consistency in quality.
The notice lists multiple real estate transfers including Pearl Bolinger to Roscoe Smith for 750 dollars covering 120 by 160 feet in Haddon township. Andrew J. Curry heirs to Melissa Brenner for 2000 dollars 3.33 acres. Coal and Coke Co. to Elizabeth Foust by guardian for 1425 dollars covering coal land in Jackson township. Additional transfers include Silas Farry to Sarah Jane Bush for 1 dollar 226 and 26 acres plus railroad right of way, Claud Stratton to James Harkness for 450 dollars 12.64 rods and coal land in Carlisle, Mary J. Tucker to Fred Ridgway for 200 dollars lot 8 Eliza Speake addition, D J Terhune to Ambrose Anderson for 30 dollars lot 87 Central Coal Co. addition, Laura Myers to Jessie Gordon for 550 dollars lots 58 and 62 White Ash Coal Co. addition, and John Shounk to Gertrude Stager for 1000 dollars lots 21, 28, 29 Weene’s addition. The piece concludes with a plea for advertising support.
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