Origin of Indian Runners Came From West Indies and Profitable
Indian Runner ducks came from the West Indies and spread in America as egg producers and meat birds. They are tall, upright ducks weighing four to six pounds, with fawn and white plumage, yellow shanks, and light-green wattles. They mature fast, reach market size around twelve weeks, and fetch high prices from hotels and restaurants. eggs are in demand, with winter demand boosting prices. They forage with free range in summer and fatten on grain when prepared for market.
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Anmna Galli
America
West Indies
Providing Grit in Winter for Hens
Poultry expert W. F. Parrish advises supplying sharp grit in winter, using gravel or crushed crockery, with sand mixed in. Keep grit boxes accessible and let hens self-regulate intake rather than mixing grit into feed, as oyster shells alone do not replace grit.
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W. F. Parrish
NIG CROP REPORTS FROM LANSING MICHIGAN APRIL 1912
Agricultural summary details wheat condition across Michigan counties on April 1 with 84 statewide and varied regional scores, snow depths through March, protection days for wheat, and March injury responses from correspondents. Measured meadow and livestock conditions noted with fruit outlook awaiting later reports.
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Lansing
Mich
Central Counties
Northern Counties
Upper Panini
Upper Peninsula
Pontine
Sunte
Porto
Peninsna
State orchard spray survey amid cold winter scenes
Correspondents report spray percentages by region after a harsh winter harming peaches. Figures show 37 percent in the state, 40 in southern counties, 28 in central counties, 36 in northern counties, and 83 in the upper peninsula. Frederick C. Martindale, Secretary of State.
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Upper Peninsula
Frederick C. Martindale
Rexall Orderlies Promised Safe Remedy for Aged People
An advertisement touts Rexall Orderlies as a safe dependably effective remedy for constipation and related digestive disorders in the elderly and those with weak constitutions. It claims no diarrhoea or nausea, promises quick action, and offers a personal guarantee that the product costs nothing if the claims aren’t substantiated.
Curious Bits of History by A W Macy
The piece offers a brisk historical sketch critiquing several monarchs and rulers. It notes Christian VII of Denmark as feeble, Marie of Portugal as insane, Charles IV of Spain as weak, Ferdinand II of Naples as only slightly better, George III as obstinate and dull, and suggests Napoleon might have failed sooner with vigorous rulers in charge.
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A. W. Macy
Aphalin
Emp
Pau
Christian Wil
Denmark
Marie
Portugal
Charles IV
Spain
Ferdinand of
Naples
George III
England
Napoleon
Alma Elevator Co. Heads for Seed Storage Headquarters
Alma Elevator Co. positions itself as the headquarters for seeds of all kinds, signaling a broad supply and central hub for seed storage and distribution under Joseph B. Bowles's copyright credit.
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The
Alma Elevator Co
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F. Erwin
Geoge Sandell
Ellwell, Michigan
Geo. Mills
John D. Spinney
Pollasky Block
Sullivan
Opera House
John M. Everden
Scott Block
Ithaga
Michigan
Gill
F. A
Pollasky Elk
Kress & Dunham
Union
Alma
J. E. Suydam, M. D
Woodworth Ave
Superior St
Secretary of State
Joseph B. Bowles
Seeger
Oliver
South Bend
Ind
A.W. Macy
Germany
Furth
Nuremberg
Johannes Schar
J. N. Baker's
Studebaker
Bugsies
Alma, Michigan
Ee. M. F
Studebaker Corporation
M. L. Perrigo
Gratiot County
Wheeler & Wilson
Straight Line
New Home
Standard
Rotary
Singer
Lealer
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