Tiger Girl Doris McDonald Nears Parole in Murder Case
Canadian press reports Doris McDonald once condemned to death for the Adelard Bouchard slaying may win parole after her husband George McDonald, who was executed for aiding the crime, confessed her innocence. Ralph McMullen remains at large as the sole suspected shooter. Friends mobilize funds to pursue her release.
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Montreal
Doris Palmer McDonald
Dorothy Ellingson
San Francisco
Adelard Bouchard
Lachine
Doris
Portsmouth Federal Penitentiary
Kingston
Ont
George McDonald
Bouchard
McDonalds
Ralph McMullen
McMullen
United States
Denver
Colo
Crown
Justice Walsh
Federal Department of Justice
McDonald
Doris McDonald
Adeland Bouchard
Portsmouth Penitentiary
Canada
Roar of Plane Brings News of Safe Night Mail Flight
In Akron Ohio a nightly plane roar over a cottage informs Mrs. Bryan W. Robinson, laid up with a broken back, that her aviator husband is delivering the night mail. Airport staff tell her bad weather delays his Cleveland-bound flight, bringing reassurance and rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Bryan W. Robinson
Cleveland
Man Inherits $70,000 After 14 Year Return to Toronto
William Roden, thirty, returns to Toronto after a 14 year absence to learn he is sole heir to $70,000 from his late uncle. He ran away at sixteen to work on ships and found a lawyer who confirmed the fortune and the estate’s total value of $300,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ynt
William Roden
Roden
Turtle head chokes hen in Madison yard tale
Mrs. H. B. Fray reports a bizarre incident in which a turtle head with open mouth was tossed into her chicken yard. The turtle head seized the hen in a deathlike grip and strangled her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
H. B. Fray
Chronic coccidiosis in adult fowls diagnosed only by microscope
A Rural New Worker writer warns chronic coccidiosis cannot be distinguished from other wasting diseases by external symptoms in adult fowls. Removal of affected birds, sanitation, and keeping healthy birds off previously used ground are advised to prevent spread.
No Raiser Can Report Profit From Dead Hens
A study by Professor E G Misner at the New York State College of Agriculture finds dead hens are a major depreciation item for laying flocks, averaging 23 percent mortality across 92 flocks in 1930. Mortality ranges 8 to 73 percent. depreciation rises with mortality, urging emphasis on disease and parasite control.
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E. G. Misner
New York State College of Agriculture
New York State
Misner
Judging Poultry Mating Practices Warned Against
The article argues against mating fowls that show disease or weakness and cautions against pairing undersized females with oversized coarse males. It notes that medium progeny are rare, urges breeders to rely on intuition, and recommends at most eight to ten lightweight males per 100 females or ten heavyweight males with minimal fighting.
Birds Carry Diseases In Poultry Yards Warn Idaho Farmer
The Idaho Farmer urges fencing out English sparrows from poultry houses to prevent disease spread. Birds travel between yards and can carry troubles from one yard to another. Poultrymen should keep human visitors away or provide a disinfected litter box for entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Don’t Cut Down on Feed for Laying Flock
Advisory urges continued ample feeding of laying hens despite low egg prices. Recommend constant mash and some grain through summer to keep birds at peak production. Only change advised is removing the morning scratch grain feeding.
Niblo Farm Records Profitable Flock Breeding Success
Mrs. John Niblo of Muscotah kept three years of flock records showing hens averaged four dollars profit over feed costs last year. A hatcheryman ordered chicks from eggs of this flock, impressed by record reliability, leading to a second order and further business. Quality brings top prices.
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John Niblo
Muscotah
Asia’s Enlightenment Sparks Hope Amid Global Ignorance
A traveler notes 75 percent of Asia’s people remain unaware of world events outside their area. Few know of World War or the League of Nations, and Manchurian tensions will reach them late. Still, hope rises as ignorance dropped from 95 percent decades ago.
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Asia
League of Nations
St Joseph's Aspirin: largest selling 10c tablets advertised
An advertisement claims St Joseph's Gen uine Pure Aspirin offers 12 tablets for 10 cents, asserting economy and purity. It attacks rivals, touts moisture proof wrap, and promises no heart depression while urging consumers to demand the largest selling aspirin for 10c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Joseph
St.Joseph’s
St. Joseph’s
Spain Increases Prisoner Rations Under Republic
With the advent of the republic the daily prisoner allowance in Spanish jails rose from 1 peseta to 1 peseta 50 centimos. Sailors received 1 peseta 75 centimos, placing inmates near parity with seafarers.
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Finney
Snoop
Land Sakes
Western Newspaper Union
Turtle Head
All-City Specialty CO
Lotus
Chicago
Nancy Hall
Bailey Bros
Adairville
Spain
Peterman
ANT Food
San Quentin
WCU
U. 8. Pat. of
Planten’‘s
H. Planten & Son, Inc
Henry St
Brooklyn, N. Y
Dilly
Dailly
Harold Somers
Johnny
Spurlock Co
Ville
Tenn
Parker
Hiscox
N.Y Florist
Hiscox Chemical Works
Patchogue
Cincinnati
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