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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1915
Page
5
Prof. Frederic H. Stoneburn outlines common chick diseases and practical controls for White Cochin Bantams. Topics include leg weakness, overheating, gape worms, bacillary white diarrhea, and the role of clean, moist ground, proper feeding with greens and bone meal, sour milk feeding, and strict hygiene to reduce losses and improve flock profitability.
The piece discusses nationwide egg production cycles, noting peak yields in late fall and winter, and the shift in spring prices due to storage. It contrasts old and current storage prices, citing expert quotes and the role of cold storage in stabilizing supply. It also notes consumer attitudes toward storage eggs and home preservation tips.
Bantams mirror larger breeds in type and color but are about one fifth the size. Cochin Bantams originated in China, with white and partridge varieties developed from other stock. They are hardy, good sitters, and valued by game-bird breeders for hatching and rearing.
The article describes preserving eggs with a water glass solution, a sodium silicate preservative. It claims eggs retain flavor and appearance for months and notes the method is endorsed by agricultural institutions. Prices for water glass vary, with safety notes about grade and condition to prevent deterioration.
In Jones Mill Alabama residents were seen visiting relatives in Monroeville and Tunnel Springs. The Jones Mill baseball team defeated Wild Fork 13 to 5 on Saturday afternoon.
North Theodore Alabama mourns the death of William Steiner reported Tuesday. Nearby, Lester Smith returns from Escatawpa after visiting his ailing wife who remains in critical condition. Mr. and Mrs. Gregory and children visited with her brother Mr. Miller and family last Sunday. Rev. J S Sembard came home Monday from Chunchula after serving at Baptist Church Sunday.
The article explains a simple egg preservation method. It details making a preserving solution by mixing water glass with boiled water, selecting fresh eggs with perfect shells, placing them in suitable receptacles, covering with solution, and storing in a cool place while periodically checking for evaporation.
A simple method preserves thirty dozen eggs using water glass and a few pinholes. Prices show heavy winter costs 40 to 60 cents per dozen versus spring 18 to 24 cents. a standard thirty dozen case saves six to nine dollars, encouraging small trials this season.
Classified ad noting Poultry Farm on 5 acres near Coden with rail access and fishing rights, Maplecroft Farms Rhode Island Reds with awards, Massey White Wyandottes for exhibition and laying, and a large Red variety flock from F S Tarbill with prices and locations in Havana and Canton.
Popham's Barred Rocks showcase quality birds for the season. Order now for show stock with reasonable prices and satisfaction feed. Charlie ton consigns offer mentions Popham and R. Z. Both mating and purchase options are suggested.
Leghorns nine and Anconas eleven dollars per hundred. Rocks Reds and Wyandottes also offered. New booklet available. Address Port Hatchery Box A Port Michigan for orders.
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