Colony houses for poultry on small farms cited advantages
The piece discusses colony houses for fowls as practical for small flocks, noting reduced disease spread, free range, movable cleaning advantage, and lower fencing needs. It describes two example designs, the Til linghast house on a Hartford county farm and the Keyes house, 10 by 20 feet, detailing features like compartments, doors, windows, wire netting and roofing.
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Howe
Keyes
Massachusetts
Tillinghast
Keeping Chickens in Cold Weather
An article warns inexperienced poultry raisers against over-warming chickens in winter. It argues hens are well insulated with feathers, like wild fowl, and only need protection from rain and drafts. Many coops expose birds to cold with bare fronts and cheap burlap curtains.
Value of Air Slaked Lime for Poultry Houses
Air slaked lime has great sanitary value in poultry houses and runs. Proper use counters odors and destroys germs and bacteria. The poultryman should keep a good supply on hand and use it inside and outside the coops.
Thanksgiving Dishes and Prep Tips for a Frugal Feast
The article outlines advance preparation for a Thanksgiving dinner. It suggests stuffing a turkey the day before for better flavor, making cranberry sauce and mince meat ahead, and baking pies to save time. It also covers cost considerations, celery storage, and a make ahead lettuce salad with Sherry dressing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Airman Rodgers Falls 125 Feet In Flight Mishap
Aviator C P Rodgers crashed 125 feet into a ploughed field between Pasadena and Long Beach while on an Atlantic Pacific journey. He suffered burns to his hands and a side pain but no broken bones as his machine was wrecked and he recovered consciousness.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pasadena
Long Beach
C P Rodgers
Rodgers
Grand repartition of Africa eyed by major powers
Brussels reports say a repartition plan moves toward Belgium leaving the Congo. Britain France and Germany would divide African territories with Belgium receiving Luxemburg and Scheldt left bank areas, Holland gaining counterbalancing colonial concessions, per authoritative accounts.
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Brussels
Africa
Belgium
Congo
Great Britain
France
Germany
Grand Duchy of
Luxemburg
Scheldt
Holland
I Women and the Vote The Rise of Suffrage Hopes
A verse fragment envisions women securing voting rights and someday reaching the White House. The speaker imagines a future where women participate as equal citizens and leaders in U S governance.
Economical and Puree Bean Soups From Home Kitchen
A nostalgic guide to nourishing bean soups for cold nights. It describes Economical Soup using baked beans, Puree of Bean Soup with tomatoes and salt pork, and a traditional Bean Soup with night-soaked beans, skins removed, and butter, salt, pepper, and flour. It notes serving with toasted bread and optional skin removal for digestion.
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Myers
Martial Law Enforced in Nanking as Rebels Retreat
London dispatches report martial law proclaimed in Nanking with General Chang Jen Chung overseeing suspects including some of his own men. Rebels withdraw to a distant camp as government troops move artillery while rail neutrality is observed and food runs low. Shantung Province also declares independence with officials assuming office under a new regime.
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London
Nanking
Chang Jen Chung
Tien Tam
Shantung Province
Jury selection may speed up McNamara trial in Times case
Clarence Sparrow, chief counsel for fas %, says a jury of twelve fairminded men can be chosen without exhausting twenty peremptories as McNamara faces trial for deaths from the Times building explosion. District Attorney John Fredericks opposes, with three jurors sworn, hoping a favorable combination completes the panel sooner.
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Los Angeles
Cali
Clarence Sparrow
Fas
McNamara
Times
John Dredericks
Underground Reservoir Opens After Draining Break Near Roosevelt Tunnel
A Cripple Creek dispatch reports a sensational water flow in the Roosevelt deep drainage bore. Water surged after a blast, sweeping workers off their feet. 24 000 gallons per minute are issuing from the portal. Officials expect a lowered mine water level districtwide.
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Cripple Creek
Colorado Springs
Roosevelt Deep
Dralingea
Seeding Alfalfa: irrigation tips and land prep for beginners
The article outlines flexible alfalfa seeding guidance stressing land leveling, proper irrigation setup, and timing around mid April. It notes seed rates of 20 pounds per acre with optional 60 pounds barley nurse crop and describes homemade irrigation aids, wind and sun risks, and early slow growth before vigorous later yields.
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Mr. Cochran
Remedy for Curb Injuries and Blisters Cited
The text prescribes a home remedy for curb injuries noting a mixture of lead acetate and arnica in water applied three times daily until swelling and heat subside. It further directs a mercury compound treatment with iodine to blister the area, left on for 24 hours, washed with warm water and soap, repeated for up to three weeks if needed.
Wehat She Saw in the Valley
The tourist admires green trees and a valley stream under blue skies. The landlady interrupts with talk of real pie and coffee.
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H'm
Tragic death of inmate at Everett county jail
Letha Lamara, 15 year old wife of Louis Lamara, a Greek, hanged herself with a rope in the county jail Sunday while under investigation of their conduct. The couple were arrested November 2 and held in custody.
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Qverett
Letha Lamara
Louis Lamara
Lamara
Unnecessary Loss From Spoiled Eggs Cited In Trade Waste
The article argues eggs spoilage causes vast waste and losses to the nation. It cites two causes include lack of awareness of egg care importance and ignorance of proper handling from laying to market. It blames the austere economy and insufficient rewards for farmers and storekeepers, fostering careless or dishonest practices.
Hunter Mistakenly Kills Child While Deer Hunting
A hunter killed 4 year old Jorda Sundberg, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sundberg, in a deer hunting incident on Saturday. Authorities say the hunter claimed the shot was mistaken for game.
Egg Fertility and Winter Egg Shortage Concerns
A winter issue causes trouble with overproduced infertile eggs that contain no germ and cannot hatch. If the complaint persists, incubators may face a shortage, leading to fewer spring chickens.
Growing the Locust Trees
Instructional note from Colorado Agricultural College on growing black and honey locust trees from seed. It covers seed pretreatment with hot water, sowing depth and spacing, thinning, irrigation, and late winter storage before spring planting. It emphasizes long seed viability and practical steps for nursery-like propagation.
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Longydar Colorado Agcultural College
Casa
Rotation Helps the Beet Crop
Officials from the department of agriculture report a serious beet growing issue near factories with yields under seven tons per acre. They cite lack of humus on newly irrigated lands and endorse crop rotation with forage crops and livestock to improve manure use, noting some farms reach over twenty tons per acre.
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Department of Agriculture
Department
Feeding Chickens: Avoid Whole Grains and Even Distribution
The text warns against feeding whole grains to chickens from a trough as stronger birds will take more and weaker birds go underfed. It suggests scattering grain broadly or burying it in straw litter or ground to ensure even access.
Live Stock Notes From A Rural Farm Page
Practical tips on livestock care and farming methods. Advises on bridle pastures sow housing during farrowing, feeding cattle to eat ear corn, and misty fall days benefiting colts. Emphasizes sheep profits with intelligent care and the need for shelter against cold rains.
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