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September 22, 1875
The Hartford Herald
Hartford, Ohio County, Kentucky
What is this article about?
In Quakerstown, Pa., 4,252 dozen eggs were shipped via railroad from March 17-24, representing surplus after local use; shipments expected to double soon, underscoring benefits of improved poultry breeds for farmers.
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The Poultry Interest.
According to a correspondent of the Intelligencer, there were shipped at the railroad station in Quakerstown, Pa., from the 17th to the 24th of March, ult., a period of one week, the commission men sent from the same place four thousand two hundred and fifty-two dozen eggs (4,252 dozen), and they inform me that in a month from this time their shipments will be nearly double that amount. When we consider that this is merely the surplus of one neighborhood; after each family had used freely for its own use, the aggregate product seems almost incredible. This leads me to believe that the introduction of improved breeds of poultry is of more advantage to our farmers than that of any other stock.
According to a correspondent of the Intelligencer, there were shipped at the railroad station in Quakerstown, Pa., from the 17th to the 24th of March, ult., a period of one week, the commission men sent from the same place four thousand two hundred and fifty-two dozen eggs (4,252 dozen), and they inform me that in a month from this time their shipments will be nearly double that amount. When we consider that this is merely the surplus of one neighborhood; after each family had used freely for its own use, the aggregate product seems almost incredible. This leads me to believe that the introduction of improved breeds of poultry is of more advantage to our farmers than that of any other stock.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Historical Event
What keywords are associated?
Poultry Interest
Egg Shipments
Quakerstown
Improved Breeds
Agricultural Surplus
Where did it happen?
Quakerstown, Pa., Railroad Station
Story Details
Location
Quakerstown, Pa., Railroad Station
Event Date
17th To The 24th Of March, Ult.
Story Details
Shipments of 4,252 dozen eggs from Quakerstown over one week in March, surplus after local consumption, expected to double soon; illustrates advantages of improved poultry breeds for farmers.