Bedbugs Sought by Government Scientists in Washington
Secretary Wilson directs tests at the Lewis farm near Vienna to study bedbugs and other insects affecting fruit trees. Bedbugs will be introduced to fruit-bug kill"ers in controlled boxes to observe interactions and potential control strategies.
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Ashington
Wilson
Lewis
Vienna
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Experimental Farm
Uncle Sam
Lieve
Bngdom
Lewis Farms
Sam
Combat Poultry Yard Begins Beginner's Guide
Poultry expert William Zimmerman advises beginners to start with two dozen hens and a cock or a trio of cocks for strong stock. He details pen sizes for groups, house dimensions, feeding with wheat and kafir, and sanitation practices including removable interior fixtures, dust baths, dusting with road dust and lime, and regular whitewashing. He also covers parasite control and care for setting hens with proper roosts, nesting, and egg-laying management.
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William Zimmerman
Okla
George M. Turpin
Count Perreard Misses Bastille Day Celebration in Washington
A Washington tale recalls Count Perreard of Cafe de Perreard lamenting a Sunday Bastille Day. The famed Parisian host felt the absence of his usual joyous gatherings as the city observed the Sabbath.
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Ean Perreard
Paris
Cafe de Perreard
Bastile
Washington
Chateau de Perreard
Marseilles
Thirteenth Street
Yesteryear
Perreard
France
Agriculture Aid to Housewives Promoted by Wilson
The Agricultural Department advances home life by studying housekeepers' problems. Secretary Wilson notes that scientific methods now guide household product utilization, a shift from earlier experience based gains. He cites laboratory research and training improving home economics and food use.
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Wilson
Office of Experiment Stations
Turkey Trot history sparks debate in Wisconsin lecture
In a Wash lecture on dancing history, students question a claim that the turkey trot was taught by a northern Borneo rain god to a savage tribe for over five centuries. A TEU galley of criticism erupts as the piece references Teagal and a loud outcry against the heathen.
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Wiil
Borneo
Washa
Kerosene as Vermin Killer and Fowl Disease Remedy
The passage extols kerosene as a spray to kill lice and vermin in homes and nests. It advises spraying walls corners and nests, applying a straw cover, and using weekly on roosts to prevent scaly legs in fowls. It also claims kerosene cures scale disease and eliminates the red louse feeding on birds at night.
Shade for Fowls and Feed for Young Guineas
Advice on rearing guineas includes feeding grass seed or small seed and baked bread. Hatch early enough for the knot on their head to harden before frost. August is ideal to come off as grass seed ripens.
Ample Runs for Fowls with Small Communicating Doors
The text describes ample runs allowing fowls to move through small doors in mild weather and to be securely closed when desired. It emphasizes ease of access and security for poultry housing.
Poultry Advice For Egg Quality And Broiler Profit
Desirable eggs weigh about 24 ounces per dozen and hens should not pull feathers. If hens develop the habit, send them to market. Birds balance their rations when given a wide feed variety. Eggs costing 25 cents a dozen yield 7 to 8 dollars when hatched and sold as broilers.
Treatment for broody hens plan with screened boxes
A unique plan from the Iowa Homestead uses boxes with screen bottoms and legs to keep them off the ground and ensure air flow. Old hatchers are placed in these airy quarters for several days to cool them off and stop hatching, after which they resume laying.
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Iewa
Chicks on Restricted Rune
Chicks must be crowded in small quarters and runs, requiring more cars and care. Providing ample space is recommended to offset confinement though it carries risk.
Purebred Fowls Doubtful Claim Sparks Debate
A statement questioning the legitimacy of purebred fowls raises doubt about breeding claims and prompts discussion among local poultry owners and breeders. The article notes skepticism about certifications and potential misrepresentation in stock pedigrees.
Ordinary sized lawn suffices if daily cuts meet fowl needs
The text suggests a modest lawn can feed fowls if cut daily enough to provide exactly what they eat. It emphasizes minimal waste, supplying only what the birds require.
Simplest Form of Shelter Used For Birds
The article notes the simplest shelter setup is chosen to keep birds from crowding. It emphasizes a basic, unobstructed space that avoids density and stress among the avian population.
Carrying a Fowl Best Practices Debated in Poultry Note
The piece argues against leg or wing carrying of poultry and endorses lifting the bird by the body resting on the arm as a more humane method. It emphasizes that old methods are cruel and recommends the body supported rather than the legs.
Hens Lay Without Mating and Fertile Eggs Deteriorate Soon
The report notes hens lay eggs without mating and that infertile eggs do not deteriorate as quickly as fertile ones, a finding discussed in agricultural observations of poultry reproduction.
Joys of Summer Foot Misadventure
A lighthearted quip about summer lawn care ends with an accidental foot cut by a lawn mower. The speaker humorously recalls the mishap while noting a husband wife exchange about the grass.
Treating pimples and blackheads with Cuticura
An old home remedy advises using Cuticura Ointment on the affected skin for five minutes then washing with Cuticura Soap and hot water. Recommend daily use on rising and retiring and frequent soap baths to prevent inflammation and clogged pores. Samples and postal address for Cuticura are noted.
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Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Trial Marriages Favored Says Mrs Adults
The report notes Mrs adults advocate trial marriages while discussing public opinions on marriage certificates and recall. Her stance suggests flexible approaches amid social debates on matrimony and documentation.
Seeeeeee Sufficient unto the day is the night
An oblique phrase appears as a fragment, lacking clear event or attribution. The readable portion hints at a biblical or literary flourish but provides no concrete names, places, dates, organizations, or actions to summarize into a news item.
Elgin Notice Reports Health Recovery After Illness
Fragmentary report from Elgin describes a person restoring health after fourteen years with plant work in view of medical treatment and recovery. No clear names or dates are legible. The item reads like a human interest blurb citing doctors and improvement.
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Elgin, Il
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