Keep Records of Flock Is Advised
Roy S Dearstyne of North Carolina State College Poultry Department explains that meticulous flock record keeping boosts profits amid high feed costs. Reports show that detailed monthly data on feed costs, egg production, and mortality help identify weak points and guide remedies. free record-keeping books from the State College extend to poultrymen statewide, including incubation and brooding forms.
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Roy S. Dearstyne
North Carolina State College Poultry Department
WNU Service
State College
Liberal Hopper Space Favored by Poultrymen
To improve egg production poultry owners should provide one foot of feeding space per five to six hens. Feeders should be well lit and 16 to 18 inches above the floor to avoid dirt. Feeding grain in troughs is sanitary and helps hens eat quickly at roosting time.
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Missouri
Drafts Hurt Poultry In Cold Weather
A poultryman warns drafts cause discomfort to farm flocks and may cut egg production as temperatures swing. Ventilation can be managed with straw lofts, vent systems, or window regulation, and insulation complements ventilation. Lumber dealers offer various commercial insulating materials.
Poultry Yard Green Feed Yields Notable Returns
Poultry feed produces big dividends and egg packing should include size color and quality checks. Poultry hens require monthly head counts to catch losses, and early lighting helps reveal drops in production. Six pounds of feed make a dozen eggs while three pounds yield a pound of broilers. A hen owned by Charles T. Schue laid four eggs weighing six ounces from a fowl of 18 ounces.
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Charles T. Schue
City Freman
Elyria
Ohio
Unnamed airman wins race with luck and last minute stop
Crowds fill the aerodrome to see the finish of a big air race. The winning aeroplane lands and an unknown airman steps out. An official asks how the record was broken. The airman modestly says luck played a part and reveals he only then learned how to stop the engine.
Complete Replacement Banks
Jinks says you are lucky while Blinks complains of busy days replacing worn parts on the old car. He jokes that a few more bumps could give it a streamline effect.
A Respectful Skeptic Questioning Washington’s Truthfulness
A dialogue between a speaker and Senator Sorgum questions whether George Washington always told the exact truth. The senator defends Washington’s enduring reputations as statesman and diplomat against harsh judgments.
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George Washington
Senator Sorghum
Anticipated Mis Wife Seeks New Outfit For Night Out
A light exchange shows a wife lamenting she has nothing to wear for an outing while Titus Tightwad reveals he bought a closed car and plans to draw the curtains, implying a private, humorous twist.
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Titus
The Merry Minstrels Dialog About Joe the Base Runner
A fragmentary exchange mentions Joe the base runner who went lame and Flo getting a job as an amp. The group asks about Joe and notes that he is now going blind.
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Merry Minstrels
Joe
Flo
Right to life and liberty debated in gun policy remark
Senator Sorghum cites the right to life and liberty and the pursuit of happiness while asserting the freedoms do not extend to those who cannot enjoy themselves without playing rough with machine guns. The exchange highlights tensions over gun rights and public safety.
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Senator Sorghum
Senator Sorghum Refines Radio Charm and Oratory Echoes
Senator Sorghum explains his fondness for radio and the microphone. He compares it to past oratory, noting the facial reactions of his less attentive listeners and the impact of broadcast presence.
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Senator Sorghum
Shipshape reply on steering the ship of state
Senator Sorghum says he will help if asked but refuses to back-seat drive the ship of state. He notes the nation’s leadership mostly desires restraint. The exchange reflects caution over executive direction and public commentary.
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Ship of State
Senator Sorghum
Evolution Two Ways and a Senator's Quip
A newspaper item captures a quip by Senator Sorghum on evolution. He is quoted saying belief in evolution is complex, noting it is hard to turn a man into a monkey or reverse a self-made monkey step.
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Senator Sorghum
Going to Extremes Our Cook Temperamental Joke
The cartoon humor centers on cooks whose moods swing wildly from angel cake to devil's food. The exchange jokes about unpredictable temperaments in the kitchen.
Pompous Man and Cheerful Puncturer Exchange Quips
Local humor exchange features a pompous man warned about dime novels and a cheerful puncturer challenging his resolve with a witty taunt. The dialogue highlights a playful clash over reading and ambition.
Tailored Frock for Little Lady Pattern 2041
Pattern 2041 offers a simple smart dress for girls with a double collar long sleeves or puffed short sleeves a belt and closed pleats from a half yoke. Sizes 4 6 8 10 12 cost 15 cents to request from Sewing Circle Pattern Dept New York City with size and address details.
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Sewing Circle Pattern Department
West Seventeenth Street
New York City
Political exchange mocks camel and ostrich metaphors
At a public gathering an orator ridiculed the idea comparing it to a camel burying its head in the sand. A rival countered with an ostrich remark about putting its eye through a needle, reflecting heated verbal sparring in the Ludlow Advertiser.
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Ludlow Advertiser
Speed Regulation In Crimson Gulch Town
Cactus Joe explains speed rules in Crimson Gulch during a tale where townsfolk warn a suspicious stranger to flee town promptly. The exchange highlights frontier humor and local caution as a quick, colorful cast.
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Crimson Gulch
Cactus Joe
Poor Investment in Bird Houses Impresses Titus Canby
The Nature Lover contemplates placing bird houses in trees while Titus Canby questions the idea and rent collection, calling the suggestion nonsense and pondering practical steps.
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Titus Canby
What are you going to do about the coming election
Senator Sorghum questions how the upcoming election will affect him as he reflects on his own future and the impact of political change. The dialogue reveals personal concern about voter expectations and the election's significance to individuals.
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Senator Sorghum
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Penn State Poultry
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Finney
Ted O'Loughlin
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Osborne
Western Newspaper Union
Little Lady
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