The Hatchling and Selling of Baby Chicks Industry Rise
Prof Frederic H Stoneburn details the rapid growth of the baby chick trade in America and abroad. He discusses custom hatching plants in the US, Chinese and Egyptian incubation methods, shipment by express, and the debate on animal cruelty with evidence of growing large hatcheries and rising yearly outputs.
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Frederick H. Stoneburn
Professor Stoneburn
China
Egypt
John Maundeville
Beaumur
Condant
America
F. H. King
Egu
Echo
Yes
Eeieienaaes
Express
American Poultry Association
Pensacola Man Put on Supply Dealers Executive Committee
J. G. Bedling of Augusta Ga was elected president of the Southern Supply & Machinery Dealers Association at its annual Atlanta convention. Officers also named include Ernest Howell Charleston Ernest Howell is noted as first vice president. George H Manning Knoxville as second vice president. Alvin M Smith Richmond as secretary and treasurer. W H Banks Huntington as member. W A Ray Pensacola as executive committee member. The executive committee will decide the 1916 convention city with Memphis a likely site.
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Atlanta
J. G. Belding
Augusta
Southern Supply & Machinery Dealers' Association
Ernest Howell
Charleston
W.va
George H. Manning
Knoxville
Pensacola
Fla
Memphis
Monroeville and Atmore Playoff Baseball Games
Local crowd, including Murphy Adams and Sullivan Murphy, attended two Monroeville Atmore games. Monroeville won the morning 11 to 3, Atmore claimed the afternoon 2 to 1. News notes Feaster couple ill with la grippe plans steady recovery. R C Adams made a business trip to Brewton. Excel’s baseball diamond to be ready soon for summer games.
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EXCEL
Ala
Messrs
T. J. Murphy
J. T. Adams
J. W. Brown
Sullivan Murphy
Galf
Monroeville
Atmore
John Feaster
R. C. Adams
Brewton
Local Notes From MecWILLIAMS Alabama April 17
Miss Birdie and Miss Mary Carlin left for Bay Minette to live with their aunt until their father in Mobile recovers. Mr Ben Poole, a Birmingham real estate man, visited his parents in MecWilliams. Dr and Mrs W P Roberts and Mrs P W Watson shopped in Selma. Mrs Lee Lewis returned to Caledonia after visiting her daughter. Louis Pierce and four children returned from Monroe County visit to Parker parents.
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W. P. Roberts
P. W. Watson
Selma
Lee Lewis
Caledonia
Pearl Pettice
Louis Pierce
Parker
Monroe County
Local Notes From Lower Peach Tree Ala
Willie Stripling returns from Dothan after attending the Statue Sunday School Convention. Mary Ida Shamberger arrives via steamer City of Mobile from northeast Wilcox where she taught. Mr and Mrs M Adams move into their home after visiting their mother. Professor Dozier visits Chance. Rebecca Wilson returns from a visit to the Misses Outlaw Asahel Ala. Dipping vat work resumes with R E Doak in charge and expected completion by Wednesday.
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Lower Peach Tree
Lower
Peach Tree
Ala
Willie Stripling
Dothan
Mary Ida Shamberger
City of Mobile
Wilcox
M. Adams
Professor Dozier
Chance
Rebecca Wilson
Outlaw
Asahel
R.E. Doak
Pine Hill
Buff Plymouth Rock Emerges As American Poultry Favorite
The Buff Plymouth Rock, third of six Plymouth Rock varieties, is a hardy efficient layer with large brown eggs and good table stock. Its development involved J. D. Wilson and R. G. Buffinton strains with Blood from Light Brahmas Buff Cochins and White Rock, yielding a rich golden buff plumage and the classic Rock body.
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Plymouth Rock
American Poultry Association
J. D. Wilson
New York
R. G. Buffinton
Massachusetts
Little Compton
Rhode Island
Proper handling keeps baby chicks healthy in transit
The article argues heat in transit comes from the chicks themselves if kept in suitable boxes. It notes strong demand from carriers and sellers to ensure first class packing, low chick loss, and high-quality breeding stock. It cites a typical 2 percent loss rate and benefits of reliable suppliers.
The Baby Chick Industry and Its Practices
A poultry industry writer argues the baby chick business is here to stay and that incubator operators improve operations to ensure steady income. He notes occasional poor chick quality but defends the trade as square and clean, suggesting buyers can rely on reputable hatcheries for large orders.
Poultry Farm Opportunity Near Codén Station
Five acre high land poultry farm for sale near Codén with fence and cleared areas. Two minutes from rail station, 45 minutes from Mobile with two daily trains. Ideal for poultry or fruit farming, fishing at site. address J. E. O. care stem. Maplecroft Farms features Rhode Island Reds with awards and breeding stock for sale from Pawling New York. F S Tarbill Havana Florida offers 8 C Reds with ribbons and a 400-bird flock for sale.
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Codén
Railroad Station
Mobile
Maplecroft Farms
Rhode Island
New York
Box A
Pawling
8. C. Reds
Havana
Canton
F. S
Fine Show Birds for Sale by Mrs Popham
Classy birds for sale with wonderful quality at reasonable prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Mrs. Chas. E. Popham, Route 7, Charlestown, Illinois.
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Chas. E. Popham
Charleston
Ill
Freeport Hatchery Announces Spring Chick Varieties
Freeport Hatchery in Freeport Michigan ships thousands of chicks each season in varieties including Leghorns Anconas Rocks Reds and Wyandottes. Orders for spring delivery encouraged with a new booklet available.
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Freeport Hatchery
Box A
Freeport
Mich
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Buff Plymouth Rocks
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Temperance Hall
Fan
Mecwilliams
Pratts
S. Royal Street
By Edwin Megargee
Profes
Mobile Chamber of Commerce
Louisiana
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Louisville & Es
Eeeses
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N. Oo. Ltd
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N. C
Chi. & Cin. Ltd
Mail & Ex
Chi.& Cin. Ltd
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Mobile & Ohio
St. L.-Cin.-Chi.ltd
Bhm
E & Bay Shore
Sunda Awe
MM & c
To & N
Sis
Mobile Chamber of Commerce Grain and Feed Quotations
Poultry
Massey
Ernest Massey
Mystic
Iowa
Popham’s Barred Books
Phone Bell
Home
Ae Selma
White Wyandottes
Peter N. Jeiseld
Gibson
Bell
Marsena Parker
Rickardy
First South
Ferris
Fish River Poultry Yards
Magnolia Springs
Joe Wright
Sweeny’s Lane
Prichard
Annie Casey
3Rd Avenue
Birmingham
Connecticut Agricultural College
Stoneburn
Edwin Megargee
van Antwerp
van Antwerp Seed Store
Alabama
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