Origin and legends of St Valentine day traditions
The article traces St Valentine Day origins from Roman Lupercalia to Christian martyr Valentinus and a later blend with bird mating myths. It notes Pope Gregory XX and early church efforts, the shift to exchanging valentines, royal court gifts, and Henry VIII market charters. It cites Duke of Orleans and peers in 15th–17th centuries.
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Fréiman
Migtyr
St. Valentine
Jion
Claudius
Valentinus
Calphurnius
Asturius
Rome
Arriminium
A. de
Valentine
Praxedes
Porta
Pan
Charles
Duke of
Orleans
Charles V of
France
Louis XII
Agincourt
Tower of London
British Museum
Henry VIII
England
Lynn
Henry VII
Charles Jr
Duke of York
Miss Stuart
Duchess of Richmond
Samuel Pepys
Lord Mandeville
Poultry Economics Leave Farmers Hopeful on Egg Costs
The article notes farmers and economists debating poultry costs with claims that eggs can be produced cheaply. It cites a farmer who, after all expenses, nets about 240 dollars for the year and produces eggs at roughly a fraction under six cents per dozen, with six pounds of feed per dozen eggs.
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Nas Timah
Renee Ey
Farmer My
Peesan Fk O
Este Pia
Pat Thesarte
Cox
Bach
Early-Hatched Pullets Are Most Profitable
Early hatched pullets lay by October or November and enter the high price period, making them more profitable for egg production. They should be contrasted with late hatched birds which mature slower and yield fewer eggs during peak prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herody
Late-Mating Hen Behavior Observed At Milecourt Station
A study from Milecourt Agricultural Station notes hens idle time varies by mating cycle. August quitters shed feathers and rest, laying about 134 eggs. October idle birds produced 152 eggs. Overall year totals show fluctuating egg output with December activity described.
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Dave
Poultry Notes Urge Egg-Laying Demonstrations
Poultry notes discuss egg-laying demonstrations and education for hens. Delays in minking repairs on poultry houses prove expensive. Damp floors are unacceptable and poorly ventilated houses worsen damp conditions.
Salts claim to flush kidneys and aid bladder health
An article describes salts made from acids of fruit and lithia used for years to flush logged kidneys and neutralize acids. It claims benefits like relieving bladder infections, keeping kidneys clean, and boosting activity, with emphasis on affordability and a refreshing effervescent drink.
Musterole Promises Relief From Colds and Croup
An ad touts Musterole as a clean white ointment replacing mustard plasters for congestion sore throat bronchitis and other pains. It claims fast relief by gentle rubbing and notes it may prevent pneumonia while warning no one wants to face too many incidents in court as a witness.
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Ole
Man Smokes to Clear Mind in Odd Ritual
A man and a woman each smoke to compose their minds in a curious ritual described by observers. The report notes the shared habit as a coping or focus mechanism during a tense period.
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Walter
Elmo Scott Watson
Paultry
Jare
Eere
N. W.grove
Sedalia
Hanford
Todbday
C.coe Aimee
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