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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1907
Page
6
A historical technical note describes irrigation gate design for canal and farm use. It details a watertight head gate, wood and steel components, a cast iron hand wheel, and a locking nut to control flow. It explains well boxes measuring 35 to 200 miner's inches, gauge placement, and the relation of depth to flow using well tables.
Prof F A Waugh of Massachusetts agricultural college reports success in dwarf fruit production. A quarter of the dwarf trees fruited heavily last season, yielding fine large apples with trees less than half full height. He sees commercial potential mainly for small households and village dwellers.
The article urges focusing on a single task at a time for farmers raising poultry and livestock. It warns lambs must be sheltered from snow to prevent stress and thumps, and argues that a fodder and hay exclusive ration yields little growth. It also suggests winter work to improve home comfort and efficiency for the wife.
Dr George K Vincent of the University of Chicago discusses everyday superstition in society. He notes beliefs about bad luck from breaking mirrors to passing under ladders and losing items. He cites African American lore and explains origins and transmission of superstitions across generations. A Gounod guitar from Montretout is highlighted along with plans for a monument featuring Carpeauy's bust in St Cloud.
The New Britain city clerk's office preserves a silver cup won by New Britain firemen in a state parade and stream throwing contest in New Haven about sixty years ago. Fifty or more fire laddies dragged a small tub through Elm City streets while crowds jeered. The foreman retorted that laughter favors the last winners as the team topped rivals and later received a rainy home welcome.
A playful exchange claims a rich intellect and sharp discourses within a family, praising a son brimming with brains and a mother-in-law as the town's finest lecturer. The dialog hints at a granted request and a comic blessing from Buray Stories.
A letter from N E Baumink in Beak Dundirn Sept 80 1h0 to W B L Stogen of the Canadian Government reports wheat yields in Western Canada. He notes 41 percent bushels per acre average, 414 pounds per bushel, selling 2000 bushels as seed, total wheat 9240 bushels and oats near 300, and claims acquiring a half section west of his bowwer. He praises Hoosier farmers and Indiana pride, aiming for 20000 bushels next year.
A collection of short items including a humorous sleeping blanket method by Stewart Edward White, a promotional note for Allcock's Plasters with testimonials, a Bridgeport made bridal coach for a Pittston liveryman, Garfield Tea laxative, and a quip on hospitality with guests.
A garbled OCR fragment mixes nonsensical lines and a Franklin quote about idle hands and the tongue, mentioning a homely girl, a pine pinch remedy Allens Foot Ease and a brief comparison of Senators Simmons and Tallferro noting their similar looks and hair color in the Florida and North Carolina senatorial pair.
Mrs Jocie Robbins of Decatur Illinois recounts weakness headaches and numbness that hindered work and sleep. After withstanding prior remedies she used Dr Williams Pink Pills and recovered strength and vitality for herself and her daughter. Sold by druggists or mail order at 50 cents per box six for $2.50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co Schenectady NJ.
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