Practical Pointers for Preparing Poultry for Table
USDA guidance explains a methodical approach to cleaning, dressing, and canning chickens. It covers withholding food, killing technique, plucking, singeing, and careful removal of the digestive tract, followed by detailed packing instructions for quart jars and notes on obtaining further home canning bulletins from the Agriculture Division of Publications.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Dame Genius
Division of Publications
Unharmed by hot stones during Tahiti fire-walk ceremony
An English correspondent living in Papeete describes the Umiti fire-walk on Raiatea. Although large white hot stones are walked upon barefoot, he emerged unscathed with no signs of injury or discomfort, noting the secrecy of the ritual and his own footwear.
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Papeete
Tahiti
Tahitians
Raiatea
Eliminating Vermin From Poultry Flock
United States Department of Agriculture tests show sodium fluoride as an effective lice killer for poultry. Methods include pinch application under feathers, dusting with road dust, or dipping in a sodium fluoride solution. dipping requires care with weak birds and cold weather. One pound treats about 100 birds with estimated costs around $1.20 per 100 fowls.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Shipping eggs by parcel post proves practical
The Office of Markets and Rural Organization has shipped over 700 dozen eggs through the mails from various points under different conditions and containers to test packing and handling. No undue losses occur in cost or egg condition upon delivery to consumers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Parcel Post
Office of Markets and Rural Organization
Renewal of interest in livestock farming emerges from market values
Production of livestock drives renewed farm interest across sizes as market values encourage better raising and disposal of crops. The study urges careful livestock production to improve efficiency and outcomes for meat animals.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Poultry Notes on Care and Cleanliness
Advice emphasizes shade for chicks to promote growth and frequent disinfection of coops and utensils to prevent disease. Whitewash in coops and hen houses helps reduce vermin and germs.
Soldiers Seek Cheap Chicken, Find Feed Store
Two rookies boast about costly meals on leave. A newsboy claims a two bit chicken dinner at a cheap eatery and provides directions. Days later the soldiers find the supposed restaurant and discover it is a feed store instead of a cafe.
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Argonaut
New Medical Coil for Physician Use
A new medical coil device features two metal handles linked by a flexible cord. One handle holds a dry battery powered flashlight and the other includes an induction oil and interrupter with a core tube to regulate current. A sponge-holder stem attaches to the battery handle via a socket and a switch directs current to the sponge.
How He Got His Injuries
A burglar recovering in a hospital accident ward explains he broke into a house at about four this morning. The resident woman mistook him for her husband and confronted him in the dark hall.
Great Reform in Box Making Affects US Trade
The war spurs major reform in box making for shipments. US packaging previously neglected leading to poor quality, hindering American trade expansion. Also notes scrap value of German submarines broken up in England at $12,166 with ten weeks needed to scrap each boat.
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United States
England
Cincinnati Markets Hay and Grain Report
Market data for Cincinnati covers Corn prices No 2 white and yellow and mixed, white ear and yellow ear values, sound hay Timothy, clover, and oats by grade, butter eggs and poultry quotes including creamery varieties, live poultry prices for fryers fowls and roosters, plus live stock bids for cattle cows and sows. Notable ranges include corn around 2.08 to 2.16 per unit, hay around 25 per ton, and cattle bids up to 14 to 16 dollars per cwt with various grades listed.
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C. Higgs
Lift off Corns with Freezone This Easy Way
Advertisement-style copy claims Freezone instantly stops pain and lets you lift corn or callus from the bottom of the feet with a few drops. It touts a tiny bottle costing little at any drug store and promises painless removal.
A Patched Up Vow Near a Justice of the Peace
A light moment at a justice of the peace ceremony ends when the groom quips that the mistake came from too many rehearsals. The column blends odd ad lines and jokes from the Birmingham Age-Herald, including a note on Roman Eye Balsam and corks.
Vader-Balm advertised relief for summer colds and pains
An old advertisement promotes Vader Balm from Vacher Inc offering free samples or 50 cent stamps for 225 tube delivery, claiming quick relief for nervous headaches inflammation and mumps hay fever and similar pains with a warning against imitations. A comic snippet follows about Wilhelm's wood chopping and fishing rods.
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Vacher, Inc
New Orleans
Adv
Puzzling Quips and Garden Gaffes in a Snippet
A quirky collection of quirky lines trades jokes about films sleep and salads. The dialogue features a playful jab at a hypnotic performance and a farmer’s fate with vegetables. The wit showcases wordplay and dry humor.
Gentle Remedy Brings Relief With Restored Lining
A brief notice touts a safe gentle remedy claimed to bring relief and restore health. It suggests taking portions of the product, promises renewed life and kidney support, and urges prompt use with available packages.
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Cincinnati
Mr. Jagsby
Birmingham Age-Herald
Wilhelm
Corn Tessel
G&t
Philip Carey Company
Wayne Ave
Lockland
Kentucky
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