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Vol. XI. NORTHAMPTON, MASS., SEPTEMBER, 1926 No. 9 



WHO'S WHO WITH POULTRY 



Leading Flocks 20.4 Eggs Per Bird 

 Above Last Year's Nine 

 Month's Average 



Twelve poultry flocks in this county 

 have averaged over one hundred thirty 

 eggs per bird in the nine months, 

 November first to August first. The one 

 hundred sixty egg standard of production 

 calls for one hundred thirty-four eggs 

 per bird in this period. Several of the 

 high flocks should go considerably above 

 one hundred and sixty eggs per bird for 

 the year. The following are the leading 

 flocks : 



Frank D. Steele, Cummington 

 Mrs. R. P. Thayer, Hadley 

 Paul L. Wheelock, Amherst 

 Mrs. William Chaffee, Pelham 

 Mrs. A. G. Eldridge, Amherst 

 John Bloom, Ware 

 Mrs. E. H. Alderman, 



Middlefield 

 H. F. Duncan, Belchertown 

 H. C. Booth, Belchertown 

 S. G. Waite, Southampton 

 Henry Witt, Belchertown 

 C. W. Ball, North Amherst 



* Per cent reduction number since Nov. 

 first. 



The above figures are for pullet pro- 

 duction only. Hens should only be kept 

 for breeders. They do not lay as well 

 as pullets during the winter. The larger 

 number of hens kept the poorer the pro- 

 duction would be if all birds were con- 

 sidered. By comparing pullet production 

 from year to year the poultrymen can 

 see whether or not he is improving his 

 flock and his management. 



Culling is not only allowed but it is 

 encouraged. The figures above giving 

 the percentage reduction in the flock 

 show how closely the flock has been 

 culled. By close culling only the best 

 birds are left in the pens. The percent- 

 age reduction depends quite lai-gely on 

 market demand for fowl. For example, 

 Frank Steele has a large demand for 

 fowl in July and Augu.st. Thirty-four 

 percentage of the reduction of his flock 

 came in July alone. To be on the above 

 list one must have healthy stock that is 

 bred for production. In addition the 

 birds must be comfortably housed and 

 well fed and cared for. 



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THREE COUNTY FAIR 



Northampton, October 5, 6, and 7 

 Evening Shows, October 5 and 6 



This is really the County Fair 

 and merits the support of the 

 people of Hampshire County. Ex- 

 cellent exhibits of livestock, fruit, 

 vegetables, etc. The best enter- 

 tainment program the Fair has 

 ever put on. Boys 'and Girls' Day 

 Tuesday, October 5. 



PROBLEMS CONFRONTING 



THE HOMEMAKER 



Answered by State Specialist 



What is the Best Covering for a 



Kitchen Floor? 



Homemakers are quite generally 

 agreed that linoleum makes the most de- 

 sirable covering for a kitchen floor. The 

 inlaid linoleum is the more expensive. 

 It is probably more satisfactory over a 

 period of years than is the printed. The 

 first cost is considerably greater. For 

 those who cannot aff'ord the inlaid lino- 

 leum, very attractive printed linoleum 

 may be secured. Whether inlaid or 

 printed linoleum is purchased, one with 

 a pattern is recommended for the kitchen. 

 It shows soil less readily, and so recjuires 

 less frequent cleaning than a plain lino- 

 leum. And surely in a room that is in 

 such constant use as is the kitchen, this 

 is an important consideration. 



If one has one of the old fashioned 

 large kitchens, and cannot afford to have 

 the entire floor covered with linoleum, it 

 is possible to buy very attractive linole- 

 um I'ugs for the sections of the floor most 

 used. 



There are many floors in our old coloni- 

 al homes that are so badly warped that 

 it would not be practical to cover them 

 with linoleum. Where a new floor is out 

 of the question, some finish such as paint 

 and varnish, or oil, may be used. 

 Though the treatment may need to be 

 repeated at frequent intervals, most 

 women prefer to use some such finish so 

 that the floor can be cleaned more easily 

 than is possible if the wood is left un- 

 finished. If you want further informa- 

 tion write us for Farmers' Bulletin num- 

 ber 1219, also for a mimeographed sheet 

 we have prepared on the subject. 



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HOLSTEIN CLUB MEETS 



Hadley Herds Show Some Fine Cattle 



Over seventy-five members and friends 

 of the Hampshire, Franklin, Holstein 

 Friesian Breeders' Club met Saturday, 

 August 7 on the top of Mt. Holyoke for 

 its annual summer field meeting. After 

 enjoying a picnic lunch and the wonder- 

 ful view from the top of the mountain 

 the Holstein herds of Pelissier Brothers, 

 H. J. Searle and Son, E. P. West and 

 J. G. Cook of Hadley were visited. 



Pelissier Brothers' herd is one of the 

 best small herds in the county. It has 

 both grades and registered Holsteins. It 

 was started from one grade cow that has 

 not only been a wonderful producer but 

 also has been a reproducer. This cow 

 with her daughters and granddaughters 

 make up the majority of the herd. This 

 herd has consistently averaged over one 

 thousand pounds of milk per cow each 

 month in the cow test association. This 

 herd is under supervi-sion for tuberculo- 

 sis. 



H. J. Searle and Sons' farm was next 

 visited. All of the cows are grades and 

 have been raised on the farm. Pure 

 bred Holstein bulls have always been 

 used. This herd has had a high average 

 production in the local cow testing as- 

 sociation. Considerable intere.st was 

 shown in an acre field of sweet clover on 

 this farm. 



At E. P. West's farm the center of 

 interest was a group of six cows that 

 are on advanced registry test. One of 

 these cows has a balance of four hundred 

 fifty dollars over her feed costs in ten 

 months. The herd sires are typy and 

 have passed it along to their daughters. 

 The daughters of the Senior herd sire 

 are showing excellent production. 

 Several of the most promising heifers 

 are being fitted for the fairs this fall. 

 It was agreed that they could stand a 

 lot of competition. This herd is under 

 federal supervision for tuberculosis. 



J. G. Cook's herd was the last stop. 

 This herd has shown consistent produc- 

 tion. Some excellent heifers were seen 

 here. 



The next meeting of the club will be 

 held Tuesday, October 12, Columbus Day, 

 in Franklin County. The group will 

 meet at Valley View Farm, C. P. Peck 

 and Son, Shelburne. To reach the farm 

 take the Mohawk Trail route out of 

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