Comfort and proper feeding key to raising chicks
N Harris of Kansas Agricultural College Poultry Farm stresses comfort and proper diet as the core. He advises delaying feeding until hunger signals appear about 38 to 48 hours, then introduces sand grit milk or buttermilk, then a mash of corn meal, bran and bone meal with charcoal, plus cracked grains and whole kafir as chicks grow. Regular feeding five times daily in early days, then three times, and ensuring dry clean quarters and a suitable hover.
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N. Harris
Kansas Agricultural College Poultry Farm
Harfia
Control Gapes In Chickens Marketing The Ducks Eggs
The gapes cause heavy losses in young flocks from worms in the windpipe. Keep chicks off damp ground to avoid parasites, plow and rest range after infestation. Ducks eggs market limited but rising near Easter, with pure white eggs fetching higher prices. Ducks weigh about same as four hens eggs, making ducks less profitable overall though fancy near markets rise. Trade in India Runner eggs growing, require careful marketing and careful heat-sensitive handling.
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Ohio State
Euch
Unlimited Range For Hens Sparks Stable Nuisance
Limited range keeps poultry from roaming freely into stables and machinery. Hens have no place in a stable or poultry house, and unchecked droppings accumulate, making cleaning laborious. Keep poultry away from other stock to maintain cleanliness and value.
Grit and Lime Guidance for Chickens
The guidance states chickens need grit at all times to aid digestion and lime during egg production to sustain shells. Grit is available commercially or as coarse sand and small stones. Lime can be oyster shells or, less ideal, old plaster or dry cracked bones.
Preventing Egg Eating in Hens with Dark Nests and Pepper
A historic tip suggests reducing egg theft by darkening nests with curtains and lowering nesting boxes so hens cannot reach eggs. Another method advises injecting cayenne pepper into the eggs to deter egg-eaters, placing the treated egg where it is clearly visible to trigger coughing and sneezing as evidence of effectiveness.
Mack Safety Device for Crankshaft Start
An inventor Ernest A. Mack of Florence South Carolina unveils a safety mechanism attached to the automotive commutator to prevent back kick and injuries from cranking engines. The device uses a dependent arm that blocks crank engagement unless timing is correct, allowing starting only when the spark lever is in position. Drawings illustrate the device and its engagement with the crank and commutator.
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Ernest A. Mack
Florence
S.C
Parked Engine Cranking and Commutator Start Position
A garbled note discusses issues with free cranking and starting sequences under a misaligned commutator. It mentions that cranking is blocked when the commutator is not in the starting position and describes how misalignment affects starting and free cranking behavior.
Muffler Cut Outs Forbidden Yet Unnecessary Tech
The article argues muffler cut outs have been banned by law due to noise, explaining that proper mufflers provide expansion and pressure relief without reducing engine power. It stresses modern mufflers with small openings stay back pressure free and warns drivers neglect maintenance, risking reduced power and noisy exhaust.
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MuMer Manufactor
Imparting Power to Tires Diagram Demonstration
Artemus Ward Jr of a leading motor car company publishes diagrams showing how explosion power impulse in each cylinder is imparted to tires via a power tug. The four cylinder diagram shows a pull increasing toward the high power point, with self explanatory figures vouched for by Ward.
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Artemus Ward, Jr
Ward
Kerosene Dangers to Tires and Safer Washing Tips
The article states washing tires with water only is best and kerosene should not be used for tire cleaning as it damages rubber elasticity. It advises damp sponge cleaning for tires and car woodwork, using clean water and wrung cloth to avoid soaking. After washing, wipe tires dry with a cloth or waste.
Explosion and overlap noted in vehicle engine scene
The report describes an explosion followed by a dying fade. Theroy nearly overlaps with an all cylinder car and overlaps on the eight. Nadia gram was sent to illustrate how twelve would distribute its tag.
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Theroy
Nadiagram
Worn Bearings Repair Technique Described
A short note explains worn ball bearings may not require full replacement. By re-tensioning the races and using larger balls of proper size, bearings can be revived to near new condition. The advice emphasizes practical repair over complete replacement to restore cooling and function.
Quiet Car Muffler Holes Cause Whining Noise
Rough drilled holes in mufflers create a whiring noise as exhaust gases escape. Smoothing off the rough edges virtually eliminates the unwanted sound for quieter operation.
Windshield glycerin tip for rainy driving
A small amount of glycerin applied with clean waste helps keep windshields clear in rain. Water will not stick to the glass readily, but too much glycerin worsens the effect and reduces vision.
Wisconsin Auto Licenses Jump 100 Percent in January
In Wisconsin the January vehicle licenses issued to car owners rose by 100 percent from the same month last year. The gain was aided by many farmers purchasing automobiles this period.
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Wisconsin
Fragmented Early Ad Copy and Local Scene Sketch
A mixed read featuring ads for Cuticura soap and perfumes, a quip about married life, laundry powder, and a humorous postcard style vignette. It ends with a comical street scene where a local policeman directs traffic, a New York limousine driver puzzled by the instruction.
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New York
Keeper of
Good Old Circus Bans in the American Maggerie report
Henry Wallace Phillips quotes discuss circus bands and their effects on audiences and performers. The dialogue mentions a goldened steam engine metaphor and concerns over timing and contribution. The piece reflects practical philanthropy and social attitudes toward fundraising and partnerships.
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Henry Wallace Phillips
No Value Teeth and Housewit y Wisdom in Muddled Tales
A fragmented lettered snippet mix from old papers shows odd moral tidbits about young brides, tramps, and household advice, with snippets of dialogue about recipes, fashion, and marriage. The text weaves awkwardly between unrelated quotes and juvenile misprints, offering a collage of 19th century sensibilities and editorial tangents.
A Mistake in Swivel Chair Campaigns and Rural Wit
A column recounts jumbled remarks about Mexican affairs by General Funston and a string of rural quips. It includes a punning exchange about Mr Spender at home and a farmer joking about scarecrows and crows. The piece blends humor, misstatements, and folksy anecdotes.
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