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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
2
The article discusses how much grain or mash to feed per hen daily, noting that intake varies by breed age housing and season. It emphasizes constant observation, adjusting rations to fowl appetites, and suggests an average of about seventy five pounds of feed per hen per year, with daily amounts changing by season and individual bird.
Agricultural note outlines Priya Guth Rooks Wyandottes Rhode lata Yeede and Orpingtona as prime fattening breeds. Birds kept in fattening crates reach 3.5 to 4 months, gaining up to 1.5 pounds in three weeks with efficient feed use. Careful selection yields better carcass quality and profit.
Readable parts describe chicks, feeding and confinement actions. Mentions a person or entity named Michel A THER Mitt and vague references to tender meat and grace. Overall content is garbled and lacks clear events.
Local report notes Bevret of Winter Egan plans a warm weather bet to thaw tensions as bitter frost grips the area. Community interest centers on the unusual wager amid the cold spell and the public appetite for reinvigorating activity during the harsh season.
The article cites six main causes of poultry failures: high cost and impractical buildings, lack of experience, poor marketing, starting with poor stock, neglecting breeding and cleanliness, and poor management. It stresses gaining experience, improving stock, and maintaining clean facilities as core fixes. It also warns against overinvesting and advises gradual improvement and proper market understanding.
An old manual advises teaching chicks to roost near the floor with perches and older birds. If needed, move chicks to perches after dark, then ensure nests are clean and unobstructed to avoid crowding and crooked breasts. In cold weather line nests with paper to keep warmth, while avoid nesting by laying hens to protect hatch quality.
A garbled note argues a mixed ration of grees trek teat array and rain will, with added time, supply all feed water needs. It suggests clover fords ereen foul and mentions buying by the pound. The text references better results for losing fowls and notes a carnial of green ment.
The fragment discusses color and pricing in red textiles and paper goods. It mentions markets and sales contexts with references to color importance, basket items, and paper dealers. Overall the snippet centers on trade language around color influenced pricing and sales presentation.
A fragmented text discusses feeding, price, weather, and poultry. The lines mention selling chickens, eating, and a welbted bee. The readable content is incomplete and cryptic.
The piece argues that homemade incubators are rarely ideal due to poor scientific adjustment and inferior materials. It notes the need for proper heating, regulation, ventilation, and moisture control, plus a quality tray. Advice urges buying from reputable firms or avoiding discounted machines, then testing and refining results.
The article describes Birds for Snow rehearsals and prop prep where feathers and cloths are treated with vaseline to prevent damage. It notes a stain remaining on fabric after washing and the care needed to lift feathers back into place during cleanup.
A fragment notes that onions and onions for poultry, including Onjome, were fed occasionally to poultry during winter to keep them lively and in good condition, with emphasis on feed quality and storage during colder months.
A farmer guidance piece stresses the importance of abundant diverse feeds during winter to sustain milk production. It recommends alfalfa and clover hay, bran, and corn meal fed liberally two to three times daily, plus ensuring a liberal stock of fine feed to complement dry fodder.
Historical veterinary note outlines reasons for dehorning including preventing injuries and improving welfare. Describes caustic the root of horn growth, cautions on using lye or caustic pins, and cautions about skin damage. Details instruments for newborn and older cattle, mentions a Wehorsing increment for faster work, and warns of pain, infection, and horn rescue risks.
Housekeepers cling to the old method of aspic making claiming superior flavor and stability in cold weather. Simmer ham knuckle bone calf’s foot and veal knuckle with onion carrot herbs and spice bag then clarify strain flavor with tarragon vinegar lemon juice or wine and chill until firm in a water soaked mold.
A historical recipe instructs mixing three cupfuls of sugar with softened butter to form a light cream, then adding ten eggs and sifted flour with baking powder, citron, currants, nutmeg, cloves, and orange juice. Bake two and a half hours in a lined tin, prepared a week ahead. slice and wrap with parchment and red ribbon.
A historical note describes making meat salad from boiled beef along with vegetables and mayonnaise. It mentions marinating beef in vinaigrette, a French method using remaining boiled beef sliced and left to sit in dressing before serving for luncheon with hot vegetables.
Thinly slice boiled beef and marinate in a mixture of mustard oil and vinegar. Use half oil half vinegar, adjust with three parts oil to one part vinegar, add salt and pepper and chopped herbs. Include chopped onion if desired and rub the marinating dish with garlic.
Rice and Bacon shows a method to cook one cup of rice in boiling salted water until done. Rinse in cold water, drain, then place in a round casserole with hot water. Top with paprika and thin bacon slices, cover, bake slowly for 20 minutes, then serve.
Melt the butter then blend in flour. Stir in a quart of finely chopped spinach and cook five minutes. Add half a cup of cream, season with pepper and salt, and cook three minutes longer. Arrange on a heated dish and place hard boiled eggs atop.
A garbled user note describes a cocktail method mixing prunes prune juice orange juice and a fruit blend. It mentions heating and straining overnight, sweetening lightly, chilling with ice, adding juices and chopped fruit, then serving in glasses. The text is fragmented and includes unclear references to flavors and steps.
The article stresses the importance of proper early feeding for draft foals, noting that well-nourished foals reach 1000 to 1200 pounds by one year. It describes a detailed ration used at the University of Wisconsin, including crushed oats, corn meal, bran, and alfalfa, plus feeding practices to foster chewability and fullness. It warns against poor mixtures and corn hay, and cautions against skimpy feeding for younger horses, arguing liberal, well-balanced feeding yields greater long-term value.
The article discusses economical hog feeding, advocating nitrogenous and carbohydrous blends and the use of alfalfa for hog diet. It warns against crowding hogs near buildings and extols secure wire fencing to confine hogs in proper areas.
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