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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1908
Page
7
The article critiques deceptive ads and perfect bird hype in poultry breeding. It explains offsetting traits by mating imperfect birds to balance strengths and flaws, with examples like Leghorns Wyandottes Barred Rocks and color goals. It cautions buyers against overvaluing show winners and warns of fakery.
Singers caution about coinage and the dangers of mixing metals in a playful verse from M B. The lines warn that combining silver and gold leads to loss of riches while promoting a “Free Silver” creed and careful breeding of “Silver Rocks.”
A mixed feed manual covers coarse crack corn, Kaffir corn, and forcing mash for broilers, with steps for preparing cakes and fatteners. It warns about unsafe scrap, encourages efficient daily tasking, and notes egg and hatchery considerations, weather impacts, and price contrasts between California and eastern markets. It urges practical care, discipline, and steady feeding to boost flock quality amid hard times.
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