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From the trenches to poultry pen: Fortunes from Eggs
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From the trenches to poultry pen: Fortunes from Eggs
A page from Fortunes from Eggs, a promotional publication by the Karswood Company, makers of Karswood Poultry Spice. Discharged soldier J.E Rogers, writing in October 1918, thanks Karswood Poultry Spice for his success at raising chickens during World War One. Date: 1919
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From Trenches to Poultry Pen - A Soldier's Journey to Success with Karswood Poultry Spice
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Amidst the chaos and uncertainty of the final months of World War One, a discharged soldier named J.E Rogers found solace and prosperity in an unlikely place - his backyard poultry farm. In October 1918, Rogers penned a heartfelt letter of gratitude to the Karswood Company, makers of Karswood Poultry Spice, for their essential role in his newfound success. The photograph captures the spirit of Rogers' transformation from a weary soldier to a thriving farmer. The image shows him proudly holding a basket brimming with fresh, golden eggs, set against the backdrop of his well-tended chicken coop. The scene is a stark contrast to the muddy trenches and desolate battlefields that had once been his daily reality. Rogers' journey began when he received a sample of Karswood Poultry Spice as part of a war relief package. Intrigued by the potential of raising chickens for both food and income, he began experimenting with the spice, using it to season and enhance the flavor of his poultry feed. To his delight, the chickens thrived, laying abundant eggs and growing strong and healthy. As the war drew to a close, Rogers found himself not only able to provide for himself but also to sell surplus eggs to his neighbors and local market. The photograph is a testament to the power of perseverance, innovation, and the simple pleasures of rural life. The Karswood Company's Poultry Spice had not only provided Rogers with a means of sustenance but also a renewed sense of purpose and pride. The image serves as a poignant reminder of the resilience of the human spirit and the enduring appeal of the humble egg.
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