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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1902
Page
8
A Colorado station bulletin notes experiments showing about one pound of wax is produced from every 25 pounds of honey stored in combs. Bees building wax must feed on honey, affecting efficiency. The report discusses artificial foundation types, cell wall thickness, and how foundation choice impacts natural cell walls and wax yield for market comb.
Experimental notes compare foundation types for comb building. Thinner, long narrow pieces tend to promote worker comb, ease of tearing, and greater section thickness with minimal wax. Thick foundations yield heavier, waxier combs with less wax per honey, suggesting sectional building to maximize honey. Ground corn and oats noted as profitable stock feed due to wide availability and economy.
A rustic guide describes an A shaped coop to protect poultry from predators. The drawing shows a simple, easily built form to keep hens secure and comfortable, with notes on how the old hen is kept restrained during construction and setup.
A farmers' review notes a coop design with sliding slats allowing chicks to go in and out freely while staying protected from cats, rats, and other pests. This adjustment suits areas where ground-entry predation is a concern.
A reader asks what it takes to start beekeeping as a side business and how many colonies one person can manage with half time. Start with one or two hives for amateurs, study good texts, and use journals to learn. With some knowledge you can handle more, but avoid large purchases without experienced help. Local honey demand and conditions affect profitability. about 100 colonies can be managed with moderate time.
Clearing roadside weeds and planting maples enhances farm appearance and traveler comfort. Early spring is best for cleanup and sowing grass seed. A Chicago note describes bricks made from dried grasshopper bricks fed to hens, boosting egg production.
A curious ritual in Ivana theaters sees audience members throw birds with ribbons tied to their feet toward favored performers. The birds reliably reach the intended recipient, and due to widespread destitution the cruelty of the scene prompts rich patrons to give the doves to hungry crowds outside for food for the ill at home. In another note, a dialogue between a young couple hints at a protective paternal gesture amid social expectations.
A collage of humorous snippets from periodicals including Chicago Post Harlem Life N Y Weekly Chicago Evening News Up-to-Date World and Judge. The bits lampoon engagement boasts odd dialogue about youth manners and misperceptions with playful punchlines and social jabs.
Letters from Sisters of Charity praise Peruna as an effective remedy for catarrh and influenza, noting benefits for stomach, head, and pelvic ailments. The testimonials say the medicine aids dyspepsia and female weakness linked to catarrh, urging readers to seek Dr. Hartman’s free advice if results are not prompt.
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