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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1908
Page
7
A copyright declaration states that articles and illustrations by C. M. Barnitz must not be re printed without special permission. It appears as a formal notice in the periodical, stressing exclusive rights and reproduction restrictions.
A historical reflection traces how pigeons once revered in sacred spaces became linked to the squab industry. It notes Noahs dove and the rise of large squab plants, while listing diverse dove breeds and praising ancient wisdom in their breeding as a lost art.
The piece endorses straight homers as the best productive choice for squab farming, noting eight to twelve pairs per year with proper feeding. It criticizes crossbreeding gimmicks, warns amateurs against flashy ads, and advises against fads like Mondaine or Duchess types. It highlights market value for straight homers and cautions against poor grain.
Two epicures sit in a Croatway cafe and hear a waiter tout diverse dishes from oysters to pheasant and quail. The pair orders guinea and squab a la mode as waiters murmur sold again while the scene ends with tips counted and the crowd discreetly approving.
Detailed guidance on squab feeding, chick development, and nest management. Covers timings, ration composition, feeding adjustments, housing, and cleanliness. Emphasizes regular nourishment, hopper feeding on large operations, and appropriate grit and bath provisions.
Practical guidance on managing racing pigeons including housing, nesting, and breeding setups. Advised methods cover room separation, nest boxes per pair, roost placement, sexing by behavior and appearance, and care to prevent lice and pests. Also notes on molt care and a humorous aside about handling a temperamental rooster.
In the country near two miles from neighbors, Ernest Howard spiritly braves a blazing house. With a sprained knee he rides old Charlie to summon a volunteer bucket brigade, saving the home as brothers and the chief arrive in time to celebrate his courage.
A tale from St Nicholas describes a Japanese doll who takes a wooden cow on a morning journey across the mantelshelf. A paper nun ferries milk in a jar for the thirsty cow while a Maltese kitten and a yellow china chicken with a hand organ join, all ending as sunlight halts the procession and little Margaret discovers them at dawn.
In an Irish Newry hunt a fox named Reynard escapes atop turf and a chimney, falls through a chimney into an old dame's lap, then returns to the hounds. The pursuers reclaim the fox alive after a dramatic chase ending on a cabin roof and a soot covered finale.
A whimsical line appears in Girls Realm as a character vows to try a snail next time she rides, reflecting playful fanciful tone.
A solving of quirky puzzles and puns ranges from silent soap jokes to the conundrum of a middle hour glass. The piece notes a parade of playful phrases including cast steel and fortress terms, finishing with a funeral evocation in a controversial line.
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