Colds in Poultry Tied to Housing and Hygiene
Ohio expert says poultry losses from colds stem from overcrowding poor ventilation dampness and drafts. Temperature fluctuations parasites lice and mites worsen spread. early symptoms include clear nasal discharge later yellowish pus like mucus. Removal or culling of affected birds advised. address underlying resistance by correcting housing conditions.
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B. H. Edgington
Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station
Edgington
Laying Age of Pullets Urged as Key to Egg Market
Over 100 million pullets are needed yearly to replace aging hens, with more than 800 million hens in the U.S. Farmers are urged to hatch chicks early to supply the autumn market when egg prices peak, especially from late August to January 1. Incubators and brooders are recommended for efficiency and early hatches.
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United States
Cod Liver Oil Dosing For Poultry Mash And Scratch Mix
Idaho Farmer explains using cod liver oil at 2 percent by weight for grain or mash, equating 100 pounds of feed to two pounds or about a quart. Mix in small batches to ensure full consumption before rancidity. Vitamin content gives cod liver oil the nickname canned sunshine.
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Idaho
Figuring Flock Profits and Feed Costs
Oklahoma Agricultural college poultrymen advise dividing feed cost per 100 pounds by the price of eggs per dozen, then multiplying by three to determine the percentage of egg production needed to cover feed costs. The Prairie Farmer notes this helps identify profit margins and labor costs.
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Oklahoma Agricultural College Poultrymen
Back Yard Poultry Keeping Benefits Stated
The United States Department of Agriculture promotes back yard poultry keeping as a way for families to produce food and gain recreation. It provides fresh eggs a possible dinner and a use for kitchen waste plus garden fertilizer.
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United States Department of Agriculture
California Fig Syrup Promises Health for Babies and Children
A promotional notice extols California Fig Syrup as gentle, effective for constipation and colds in children, claiming long use by mothers for fifty years and noting sales of over four million bottles yearly. A testimonial from Mrs. Neal M. Todd of Oklahoma City cites her three year old son Neal improving quickly. The ad urges asking for the full name California Fig Syrup on the carton.
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California
Neal M. Todd
West 27Th St
Oklahoma City
Okla
Neal
Big Men Not Always Strong
W Leonard Johnson says police size rules are unjustified after testing 450 applicants. For heights over 5 ft 6 in weight up to 165 pounds relates to strength. beyond that, no relation. Revise physical standards for patrolmen. Also a quirky note on servants in old and new American households.
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W. Leonard Johnson
New Jersey Civil Service Commission
Popular Science Monthly
The Poet's Lot and Liner Class Claims
In London an American interviewer recalls John Masefield stating liners advertise steerage as college cabin and mockingly notes poets remain omitted from such ads. Mr Marsh quips poets are born not paid. An ad for Pierce's Pellets promotes a laxative and cathartic option.
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John Masefield
London
College Cabin
Marsh
English professor selects 850 basic words for universal use
An English professor has selected 850 basic English words to serve as an auxiliary international language for ordinary communication and to aid foreigners who find English bewildering.
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