Pueblo chieftain., 1921-06-13

sist In this work in every way pos
siblc and eradicate the old system.
Properly organized and managed
clubs are a great benefit to the com
| munity in that II stimulates egg pro-
duction when they bring highest prices.
II requires attention to good stock and
| better management to produce eSgs
during the winter months Few farm
ers have lad the desire in this direc-
| tion. These poultry organizations have
assisted the farmer in giving their hens
| this Systematic care and producing a
supply during the winter months and
| the returns of which have more than
| paid for their extra care.
Poultry h1shandry has been put on a
, hrm foundation by cooperative nan
one of tho test revenue producers OF
the farmer and are now being justly
considered. thanks to education thru
| the department of agriculture. state
colleges, schools. poultry shows. rural
delivery. poultry publications. teic-
phone. etc.
Some of tie more important ques-
tons to ne considered are. eggs
stamps; package and Identification
slips. storage: purpose: outline OF
plan: requirements to ship; duties OF
tho agent: distribution. creating de-
mand; return and duty OF local asso-
citation.
Advantages OF cooperative poultry
associations arc: Incubation, sc,iing -
products. killing. offal and feathers
turned into commercial cainne'E.
Standardization of brccd. Improved
housing. care and feeding. feed and
supple. bought At car lot wholesale
prices, inspection as TO care. health
and housing, thus insurirE efficiency,
prestige, reputation, eliminates tr5r-
blcs thru experience and knowledge
given at monthly meetings. and the
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The organization of tho American n
Poultry association and the holding of
small shows placed the business on a
solid foundation. They werc tn.
pioneers and were Inundated by being
called poultry cranks." yet the finan-
cinl Importance OF the poultry industry
In almost svery state proves that they
huildcd woll. Perhaps u wns fad in
tho beginning yet their efforts have re-
suited in n srowth and development of
a wonderful industry. The magnitude
Of which startles the world by its con-
moss.
Tho establishment of poultry depart
monts In colleges Of agriculture and
experiment stations and e1tonsinn de-
partments nave been tho direct out
growth of tho interest and enthusiasm
and tho demand for knowledge as Gro
n,ed by these associations and shows
A properly conducted show or a we'll
organized and enthusiastic poultry or
rarization will do as much toward the
urhuildinS OF the Industry in the COM
runity ss any other influence. Tho
shows at'rast breeders. they meet. OBJ
scrvn and discuss progress for breed
Ing for siluDc. color and ocC produc-
ton. They study different methods.
exchange ideas. and. profit 5y obscrya-
ton md communication.
Diffcrcnt poultry organizations hnvc
monthly meetings and questions at
thcse gatherings probably do more
rood 70. the crcourar.r1cn. and
permanent GOOD of the Industry than
any other factor.
In closing let me icnvc with YOU the
thought Of the Importance Of egg
shows. Tho utmost importar. branch
cf tho poultry industry is tho cFr husi-
ness. Tho revenue from egg sales eH-
cccd7 tho Anic OF poultry several mil
Hon doliars. The los. from lad eggs is
appalling. An egg eShihit is u most at
trnctivn feature OF any poultry show,
and tho shows which have not consii-
cred snrrS arc neslec:irg an important
Issue ond golden opportunity to do
tho Industry great amount Of good.
Mako the exhibit attractive. special
iylng on features inciudinr nil vari-
ties AMI label each. Display good and |
bad. clean ard dirty cEra, largo anl
small. thick. thin and pcrfect,y
rNnl'rS ~-rU Label c-ch properly, have
n cnraiirr demonstration and 10, tho |
eNrcr. shaw vnrinGs icfccta md die
cuss reasons thereof. and how ioss car |
he avoided. This can no made ono o.
tho most attractive features md one of |
tho greatest educational values of the |
show. j. w. MccAUSLAND
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The township OF Jackson, In Hardin |
county. Ohio. Is entirely free from |