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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1909
Page
8
Advertises Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy for stomach trouble and habitual constipation. Claims stimulation of stomach and liver and regulation of bowels. Distributed by Lemmon's Pharmacy and Hellinney Drug Co.
The article details historical fattening methods for fowls, contrasting Roman and French practices with American crate and machine cramming. It describes the fattening process, the crate system, and a specific cramming mixture of oats buckwheat cornmeal tallow blood meal salt and milk, noting production speeds and conditions.
The speaker warns against hypocritical criticism and urges accuracy in pointing out mistakes. It condemns slander and backbiting, warns about misusing power in committees, and cautions fanciers to avoid deceitful schemes. It emphasizes integrity in the poultry industry.
A rural tale follows Bald Reuben’s comic ascent from farm drudge to would be Wall Street wizard aiming for the White House chair. After fleeing his patch and city glamor, he returns by night to confess farming life beats cities and riches.
A dated bulletin urges strict culling of poor birds to improve flock quality. It advises removing runts with crooked backs, poor sight, weak lungs, and other defects, selling inferior males, and keeping enough stock only for breeding and future trade to fetch higher prices.
A New Jersey poultryman tracks chick mortality to a poisoned setter and a town dog poisoner. Poultry care tips include hot days to curb parasites, feeding and water needs, and fence defenses. Reports cover eggs prices, cyclone damage to a fancier’s yard, and fires forcing bird losses.
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