Clean Houses a Necessity for Poultry Parasite Control
Poultry instructor D I Lambert from State College outlines the threat of external and internal parasites to fowl health. Emphasizing prevention, he details cleaning roosts, spraying with lime wash, kerosene creosote for roosts, and providing dusting baths with tobacco. Regular feeding of clean greens, ample water, and periodic epsom salt doses help prevent worms and microbis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Lambert
R. J. State College
Ventilation in Stables Using the King System
A historical note explains why proper ventilation matters for stable health. It describes the King system with two flue sets for intake and foul air, detailing flue sizes, placements, materials, insulation, and the need for airtight walls and ceilings. It notes the benefit to animal health and that installation costs are modest and doable by a handy person.
Choosing a Brooder for Chicks
The article outlines brooder types indoor and outdoor, emphasizing hover and nursery design, heat sources, and ventilation. It details indoor oil heated brooders with domed hovers, coal stove styles with thermostats, hot water pipe systems for large flocks, and outdoor brooders with wind protection. It also covers maintenance like lamp wicks, keeping crates clean, ashes removal, and clean litter.
Plan to curb cholera focus of Iowa hog conference
Davenport officials announce the February 25 meeting at the Commercial club to unite veterinarians and crop leagues from Clinton Scott and Muscatine counties in a joint campaign against hog cholera. Farmers are urged to report cases promptly and prevent spread as winter ends and warm weather returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Commercial Club
Clinton
Scott
Muscatine
Ames
Ainte Serum Manufacturing Laboratory
Towa
Warmer weather forecast across most of U S next week
Washington February 16 The weather bureau bulletin says all regions except the Pacific slope stay in cold air until after Tuesday then warmer temperatures rise by midweek The Pacific coast will see near normal or warmer conditions while the Great Lakes upper Ohio valley and north Atlantic states may get light snow Monday and Tuesday A major storm from the north pacific will bring rains to the Pacific states then cross central valleys and eastern states by week’s end The disturbance should bring warmer weather east of the Rockies with snow in the north and likely rain in the south No cold wave expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Pacific Slope
Jack Frost
Weather Bureau
Weekly
Rockies
Great Lakes
Ohio Valley
North Atlantic States
United States
North Pacific Coast
Great Central Valleys
Rocky Mountains
Psouthern
Beef on a Brew Acres Feeds Profitable Cattle Venture
George H. Dacy argues farmers can profit by raising beef cattle on corn, clover, and alfalfa. Start with Hereford bulls and grade cows, feed calves on ensilage and hay, graze in summer, and sell at top prices. A Kansas example cites $3,184.65 profit from 29 Hereford steers weighing 1,152 pounds each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Drawing the Line in Psychic Research Debate
Mrs. Kungle dismisses interest in psychic research after recalling images of Parche. The Washington Star reports a cautious stance against investigating Parche’s history, highlighting skepticism toward paranormal inquiry.
Funeral, visits, and social notes from Waverly
Rev Dewitt Clinton officiated James Miller's funeral in Waverly. Gertrude Tyrrell returned to Clarion. Various residents visited, traveled, or hosted gatherings, including Broadie moving to Des Moines and Peck replacing him in Broadie's drug store. Local births, illnesses, and social events are noted with names and places such as Waterloo, Allison, Clarksville, Shell Rock, and Chippewa Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
Dewitt Clinton
Hampton
James Miller
Gertrude Tyrrell
Clarion
Charles Tyrrell
Perry Broadie
Des Moines
Chase & West
Peck
Waterloo
Mary Ellen Wiers
Frank Wiers
Freeman
Lucile
Shell Rock
C. Moore
Chippewa Falls
Fred Clark, Jr
Iowa City
Fred Clark
Romane Clark
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Commercial Street
Stolt Bros. Shoe Store
Western Harness & Supply Co
the Business Farmer's Page
A. Angeland
University of Vermont
Kneeland
Dean Stange
Ames College
George H. Dacy
Northern Grown
May
Iable
Hume
L. May & CO
ST. Paul
Minn
Free
Reno
Eeeer Senor
Lee
BEO, H. Lee CO
Omaha
Keb
Waverly Daily Dispatch
Hilda Giaves
Waterloo Evening Courier
Carl Reith
Jess Troyer
Janesville
Fred King
Royer
Chicago
Myron Peck
Atchison
Kan
Frank Logeschulte
Robert Christopher
Lev
Father Lundon
Dubuque
Joe Cretzmeyer
Mt. St. Joseph's
George Sager
Asunday
John Sager
Edward Zoller
Edward
Frank Bornoug
Gilbertville
Frank
Bornong
Prop
Canada
Europe
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
William Percy
England
Supt. of Immigration
Ottawa
Canadien Government Act
Mewitt
Sthsl
Des Moines, Fa
Pault Pratts
Phos
Wangler Bros. Company
Logan Avenue
Denver
Tion
Janesville Gang
Surrey
Geo. Besh
WM. Graentng
H, G, McDougall
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