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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1947
Page
7
Laying Flocks Ample for Normal Egg Production
Blacksburg December report from Harry Moore head of Virginia Tech poultry department outlines that efficient management of fewer better chicks is needed amid weak egg prices and rising feed costs. He urges maximizing production and culling nonlayers, using moist mash or extra light to extend lay periods, and maintaining dry houses to stabilize output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
Harry Moore
VPI
Virinia
Moore
USDA
Uncle Sam's Almanac Out Soon
The 1948 edition of this popular almanac will be ready for mailing before New Year's Eve. It includes calendar pages and sought after information that has made it a household favorite for ten years. Send 20 cents postpaid with name and street or rural route to Washington.
Red Mites Increased in Orchards Linked to DDT Use
In Geneva New York insect specialists report the 2 spotted mite has surged since 1946 and this summer. They note this pest damages leaves and reduces fruit size with as many as 200 mites on a leaf. Dr Cha man attributes the rise to DDT and cites potential control from Di nitro compounds and new organics in summer applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
N. Y
P .J. Chaman
Independent stores drive two thirds of US retail volume
The article notes that independently owned single stores account for about two thirds of retail business in the United States, highlighting their outsized role in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Caution in Using Fluoride Advised for Swine Worm Control
Blacksburg report by G. C. Herring warns against mixing sodium fluoride with milk slurry or garbage for worm control in pigs. Toxic effects or death possible if misused. results improve when directions are followed. Detailed instructions available from county agents or Virginia Tech animal husbandry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blacksburg
G. C. Herring
Extension Service
Virginia
VPI
Herring
Dodo Bird From Mauritius Described As Large Relatives
A brief note explains the dodo once lived on Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. It was related to pigeons and stood comparable in size to a turkey.
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Mauritius
Indian Ocean
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