Best poultry breed for Ohio farmers with 1926 records
A 1926 bulletin analyses Leghorns Plymouth Rocks Wyandottes and Rhode Island Reds from 59.8 percent of reporting flocks. Leghorns led in egg production averaging 13.9 eggs per day per bird and were noted as more adaptable to local conditions despite higher meat production claims. Overall profit differences were small with similar labor income across breeds.
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Agricultural Loge Extension Service
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Rhode Island
Plymouth Rocks
Shell material essential for layers in poultry
Shell which is used for poultry is made by crushing the whole shell after which they are washed several times. Following washing crushed shell is dried in rotary driers. Intense heat removes foreign matter and ensures sanitary, clean, and safe product. The dried shell is screened for hens and chicks sizes. Oversized material is discarded. Oyster shell feeding is common in poultry husbandry as the high calcium content aids bone growth and eggshell formation. It should be available in feeders.
Poultry Health Tips on Sunshine and Housing
The article warns lack of sun causes leg weakness in chicks and overcrowding leads to roup and stunted growth. It stresses essential bones and a well ventilated open coop. It discusses hens that lay golden eggs and weigh ranges for Pekin and Muscovy ducks, noting feeding patterns by season.
Canning String Beans and Tomatoes Guidance from USDA
USDA guidance explains canning string beans and tomatoes separately due to acidity. Beans require steam pressure processing at 240°F, hot packing, salt added, and specific times for jars and cans, with cooling and labeling steps to ensure safety for winter storage.
Veal Birds Recipe From the United States Department Guide
Prepared by the United States Department, this veal birds guide suggests using cutlets and shoulder chops rolled with bacon, tied with toothpicks, browned, then roasted in a casserole with fat until tender. Directions cover dressing, wrapping, cooking, and serving with cress and juices.
Selecting Kitchen Utensils for Efficient, Economical Use
A thrift minded guide explains that choosing the right utensils and keeping them in good condition saves household costs. Proper care, proper storage, and thoughtful design reduce time, effort, and fragility, with USDA noting longer, better service from well made tools.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tips to Prevent Rust on Heaters in Summer
Home economic specialists from the United States Department of Agriculture warn about rust when four stove or furnace stands are used simultaneously. Remove pipes in spring, clean, and store dry with doors open. A lump of unglazed time on the grate collects moisture and rust. Leave the boiler of steam or hot water heater filled with water up to the safety valve during summer.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economics
Osnaburg House Furnishings Rise With Practical Style
Osnaburg fabric, once used for cotton bags, becomes a versatile home furnishing material. The U.S. Department of Agriculture promotes its use for slip covers, draperies, and upholstery due to affordability, easy laundering, and dyeing options. Stitched with cretonne trims, osnaburg covers decouple furniture and trunks while concealing radiators and doors.
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United States
Bureau of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Osnaburg
Osmiburg
Porieres
Where did you buy that miracle hat
A humorous exchange about a hat labeled miracle hats. One person recalls a recent hat that sparked chatter while the other claims ignorance of the term miracle hat though hints of praise are mentioned.
Rope walker explains street crossing danger to child
A terse exchange depicts a child asking why a man walks a tightrope high above. The mother replies he cannot cross the street by any other means, underscoring street hazards when normal routes fail.
Hope and Credit Theme Echoes in Washington Orator Debate
Fragmentary quotes discuss hope and credit as social currency and the ability to draw a crowd. Senator Sorg is cited, with a critique that some natural born orators cannot assemble their own audience and seek to possess one built by others.
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Sorghum
Washington Star
Familiar Incident Highlights Press Gloom and War Worries
The Washington Star quotes Senator Sorghum complaining about publicity shrinking to half a column on an Inside page. The exchange touches on a World Court and mock debates over war and domestic matters as Riggles and Raggles joke about martial versus marital topics.
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Senator Sorghum
Washington Star
Riggles
Never Out At Night Salesman Nightwear Skit
Comic snippet features a salesman urging purchases of nightshirts while an old timer warns never to go out at eight, highlighting a humorous back-and-forth exchange. The dialogue centers on nighttime attire and cautions about evening outings.
Smithy Turns to Gas and Hot Dogs Amid Chestnut Shade
A busy smithy operates beneath a spreading chestnut tree. For now, Smith hawks gasoline, hot dogs, and orange juice to passersby.
Misfortune Reflected In Quirky Literary Critique
A fragment notes a harsh take on Shakespeare and his signature, then softens it by citing lack of educational opportunities, suggesting satirical tone about writers and fame. The piece hints at critics and context without full narrative.
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Shakespeare
End of the Road for Gouggs and Gnages
Dramatic exchange ends relationship as both acknowledge breakup. Tense dialogue hints at final separation after unresolved dispute. Relationships strain and potential fallout implied.
Well Prepared She And Escape From The Prison
Dialogue captures a humorous escape exchange about fleeing a Russian prison through a wall hole dug with a fork. The man jokes about his wife’s cooking and the ease of the escape.
Time for Fairy Tale Black Systehing hour
The dialogue hints at a routine moment when a wife asks which story is being read or shared. It frames a domestic scene around storytelling choices and the shift in focus to nightly routines.
Hymn Number Proved Lucky for Gamblers at Monte Carlo
An English gambler visiting Monte Carlo heard hymn 32 at the English chapel then bet on the same number at the casino. Starting with about $5 he won most spins and amassed $5,000 before stopping. The tale spread, and the next Sunday many churchgoers rushed to the casino after the first hymn.
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Europe
Monte Carlo
Guys Capper
Mayor Broening Comments On War Debt Forgiveness
Baltimore Mayor Enough of St William F. Broening discusses Churchuil-Melton war debt controversy. He claims Allies have had half their debt forgiven yet press for remaining half. He compares Allies to monopolists and cites a distrustful exchange about fairness and force.
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William F. Broening
Baltimore
Churchuil-Melton
Detroit
Nobleman's Moving Store Travel Van Brings Home Goods
An Austrian nobleman and family tour their country in a combined store and home on mobile trucks. When stopping the van becomes an open-air shop with display windows, steps, balconies and antlered gabled roofs. The trailer also contains a second bedroom and a parlor kitchen.
Japanese Gold Teeth Drive Currency Strain, Says Ishida
H Ishida of Tacoma Washington blames a fad for gold teeth among Japanese immigrants for currency stringency. He notes that when money is available, individuals buy gold teeth and flash them, prompting banks to lose gold to paper exchanges in large sums.
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Japan
H. Ishida
Tacoma
Wash
Chancellor to Drop Name for Ancestral Surname in Du Boise
Dr Jean J Toblas, chancellor of the Chicago Law School, will abandon his name after eighty years and adopt Joan J Du Boise as his surname. He explains Toblas derives from Du Boise, the founder of the city of Du Boise, Pa.
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Jean J. Toblas
Chicago Law School
Joan J.du Boise
du Boise
Toblas
Prison Guard Killed as Gate Left Unguarded
A guard at the state prison in Moundsville Virginia Alexander Evans was found dead after the main gate was left unguarded for a half hour. The incident suggests a possible escape attempt.
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Moundsville
Alexander Evans
Singing audition sparks wage and bounds talk
Detroit News reports a playful exchange about a singer's talent and a manager's terms. The banter hints at audition logistics and wage expectations in a local entertainment scene.
The Ultimate Jinks-So Givying Is Inzy
A quirky Life fragment notes a character named Inzy preferring a bedtime story over changing the dial. The line hints at a playful scene or joke within a casual column.
Retort Courteous First Golfer and Witty Observations
A dialogue featuring two golfers discussing a round and betting. The exchange shifts to aphorisms about hearing bells and rings, bicycles, deception, and gendered views on baseball with quips on aristocracy and intelligence. The tone mirrors social satire from a past era.
Nashville Laundress Praises Pinkham’s Compound
Mrs Harner Bornstein of 406 Second South Nashville says a run down condition from laundry work improved after using Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports feeling younger and notes she buys a new bottle each time she feels run down and is willing to tell others about it.
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Nashville
Teen
Harner Bornstein
South
Tennessee
Moons Emerald Oil Promises Relief For Foot Ailments
An advertisement urges readers to try Moons Emerald Oil for swollen tender feet. It claims the initial use provides relief, with full treatment restoring foot comfort, and notes the product is a clean penetrating antiseptic that won’t stain and offers a money back guarantee.
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Moone
Fern Revival Through Hot Water Soaks
Some ferns once thought dead may revive when placed in hot water and allowed to cool, with pots submerged to rehydrate and recover vitality.
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Montreal Star
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