Poultry House Design Aids Winter Egg Production
Missouri College of Agriculture outlines a poultry house providing two and two thirds square feet per hen, with six light windows, ventilation from all sides, and a straw loft. Demonstration flocks in 37 counties produced 125 eggs per hen with a $2.88 profit last year. Extension Circular 101 offers build plans and materials.
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Missouris
Poultry Department
Missouri College of Agriculture
Dominion of Canada
Missouri Poultry House
Missouri
Missouri Agricultural Extension Service
Columbia
Steer Welfare Impacts Maintenance and Growth
The text explains that feed quality and maintenance affect steer flesh. It notes that nervousness, excitement, mud, discomfort, and horn injuries from other steers raise maintenance needs and lower weight gains.
Attacks of Stomach Worms on Sheep Farms
Lambs on long established sheep farms often suffer stomach worm attacks. The article suggests dipping cattle in time sulfur solution at a ratio of one part to seventy parts water as the best treatment for lice. It also notes that a good garden is a real investment.
Ely's Cream Balm Brings Instant Relief for Stuffed Noses
An old advertisement touts Ely's Cream Balm for cold or catarrh relief. It claims to clear nasal passages, relieve headaches, and ease night breathing by applying a small amount inside the nostrils to soothe swelling and mucous buildup.
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Ely
Thought for the Day on illusion of self
A brief aphorism warns that some people mistake their own self image for reality. It notes the danger of overconfidence and invites reflection on humility and perception.
Salt Box on Post Protects Supplies for Livestock
A practical salt box mounted on a post near the barn keeps leftover salt clean and dry. The lid projects at the front and drops back after animals lick, protecting contents from rain. Dale R. Van Horn of Nebraska notes livestock quickly learn to nose the raised lid for salt.
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Dale R. van Horn
Nebraska
Hoard's Dairyman
Catch Sheep in Right Way
Farmers are urged to handle sheep carefully to avoid injury. Catching by wool harms the skin and flesh, causing bruising that can take two months to heal. The recommended method is to seize the sheep by the flank to minimize harm and encourage the animal to stand still.
Superior crops for swine and forage yields
The article argues alfalfa clover and Dwarf Essex rape are best for pigs. It notes alfalfa often unprofitable to establish while rape mixed with clovers seeds well on most soils. It estimates capable of one ton live weight per acre with 20 hogs weighing 100 lb each, fed up to 2 percent of corn per day per 100 lb of live weight.
Whey Valuable for Swine in Pig Ration
Whey, when combined with corn and grain, serves as a protein supplement for pigs and is highly valuable. It is commonly estimated that 1000 pounds of ordinary whey equals 100 pounds of corn meat in pig fattening, making whey worth about half the value of skim milk in the ration.
Poison Gas To Solidify In New Process
A cryptic note discusses turning poison gas into a solid form through a novel process. Details remain sparse, but the claim suggests a chemical transformation with potential safety implications. Further information is awaited.
Detecting roup symptoms in poultry at night
Listen in the hen house after dark to spot early roup signs. Observe birds breathing hard or rattling in the throat and remove affected fowl from roosts for closer examination and isolation in a separate coop.
Winter feed advice for laying hens
A local tip urges poultry keepers to boost hen nutrition during March to restore vitality after heavy egg production. The guidance recommends extra feed to help hens develop a stronger feather coat and prepare for the upcoming hatching season.
Old Time Wedding Custom From Tudor Times
Describes medieval wedding customs with women entering bare headed followed by bagpipes and fiddlers. Some traditions had brides carrying wheat sheaves or corn cast in their faces with shouts of plenty.
Incoherent OCR fragment on packing furniture use
Fragmentary text mentions wrapping legs of chairs and stock material. Hard to determine the subject, dates, places, or people. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
Wise-Well dialogue hints at unseen truths
A fragment shows Mrs Wise asserting female insight and Mr Wise conceding limits of male knowledge. The exchange suggests gendered insight and mutual ignorance in a domestic scene.
Milady's Bonnet and Carnaval of Nonsense
A collage of humorous quips and cartoons from a late era page includes a faux song about a bonnet not yet from Paree, a flirtatious exchange between a famous actress and a complimenting introduction, a cartoonish primer on initiative and referendum, a quip about railroads near a farm, and a joke about a dog biting a child prompting a vet.
Mentho Sulphur Clears Ugly Infected Skin Fast
A skin treatment touts Mentho-Sulphur for face neck and body irritations. The product is praised for germ destroying properties and rapid soothing effects, claiming to heal and clear blemishes quickly.
Curious Patent Remedy Promises Kidney Health Gains
A fragment discusses a famous salt made from grapes and lemon that supposedly cleanses kidneys and aids urine flow. It claims to help liver function and urinary clarity, urging readers to try the drink to prevent pain and poor health. The text reads as a promotional, somewhat cryptic excerpt with unclear origins.
Red Pepper Rub touted as fast pain relief
An ad claims red pepper rub stops pain in minutes for rheumatism stiff neck and joint aches. It urges buying a jar of genuine Red Pepper Rub at the store and promises quick tingling relief.
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St. Jacobs
Mailing Package Instructions From Vial With Panera Style
Fragmentary text describes sending items through a vial and Panera dressed and tied. It mentions pings, destinations, and keeping knowledge of the destination. The readable portion hints at a procedural note or craft style rather than a clear news event.
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Prieces
Sage Tea Dandy Darkens Hair Naturally Ad Claim
An ad touts a Sage Tea Recipe and other additives as a hair darkener that covers gray naturally and evenly. It promises lasting results after several applications and urges readers to buy based on noticeable improvements in hair color and appearance.
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Satur Cc
For Sale Easy Running Force and Pumps
Auction-style notice lists for sale pumping engines and supplies. Quick-truck deliveries offered. Text includes illegible fragments and stray symbols.
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