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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
11
Professor Dryden of Oregon Agricultural College argues small, active fowls are more economical producers than large breeds. He notes heavier birds often yield fewer eggs per pound and warns against selecting top individuals for breeding without considering vigor and health.
Winter care for turkeys stresses shelter but not pampering. Turkeys roost high and may suffer from cold mornings. provide a dry shed with southern poultry netting, proper roosts away from the roof to prevent wing damage, and ensure protection for next season's breeding stock.
An old farmer warns against letting sick birds mingle with healthy stock to prevent disease spread. The piece reviews poultry shows, feed costs per chick, nesting material, and the value of clover hay for nitrogen and albumen production, noting corn alone cannot supply all needful nutrients. It also discusses hardships in keeping nesting areas clean and the cost of eggs versus dog food.
Farmers should start pullet care early to assure winter eggs. Keep mainly desirable breeders, with a few choice cockerels, and provide free range, green feed, milk, clean water, and daily sanitation. Healthy flocks and good housing are essential for steady winter production.
The Purdue experiment station aims to produce larger eggs with firmer whites and yellower yolks. At the eighth annual Purdue egg show last May 870 dozen eggs were displayed, including commercial, fanciers, experiment station, students, high school and special event classes.
A directive stresses forcing fowls to exercise while feeding. It advises grain mash fed wet or dry in roughly equal mash and grit, with ample feeding to achieve good results. Birds should remain eager for each meal and be kept under proper regulation.
Contrary to common belief, sheep require dry bedding and weatherproof shelters to endure cold without illness. Adequate ventilation with no drafts is crucial, avoiding crowding, while sunlit, well-lit barns and warm lambing pens support flock health.
The recently inaugurated president Hipolito Trigoyen leads Argentina’s first radical administration. A wealthy, self-made reformer, he was educated, once taught at the Buenos Aires Normal School for Women, and donated his salary to charity. His rise followed broad voter distrust of the old regime.
A neighbor helps a man with hogs diving into trouble near a fence. They attempt to restrain the animals by tying one by the hind foot and planning to place rings in its nose, using a slip loop to control the hogs as they pull back.
Description shows a method for handling hogs to fit them into a ring. One man can restrain the largest hog, making the task simpler than driving them town and wallowing, avoiding heat and agitation.
A New Jersey veterinarian advises replacing the standard three calks with five calks on horse shoes. The two extra calks, placed midfoot on each side, are claimed to prevent side strain and double the working rate of the horse. The expert challenges critics to offer a reason against the two additional calks.
Dr Belisario Porras former Panama president now serves as minister to the United States in Washington. He and his wife, Senora de Porras, were celebrated by both diplomatic and social circles. After brief nuptial proxy rites in Washington, the couple soon traveled to New York and then Panama as he prepared for the presidential campaign.
Dr Harvey Wiley, former government chemist, argues foul prices could drop 50 percent if manufacturers curb velvet pricing. He says Americans waste money on branded foods and adverts, urging a return to fundamental needs and Wheat at affordable levels. He notes housewives misjudge meat value and advocates buying wheat for monthly sustenance.
Annie R Roe heads the numbering division at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing, entering in 1865. She oversees the numbering sealing and separation of all United States notes, guiding 229 men with strict yet fair leadership and decades of steady work ethic.
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