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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1917
Page
7
An article by William A. Radford outlines a three bedroom frame house with ample closet space and a detailed interior layout. It discusses siding choices from shingles to clapboard, color schemes, and interior features like a rear dining room nook, pantry and kitchen, plus suggestions for maximizing daylight and movement through the main rooms.
Fragmentary quote hints at a discussion of a player’s role and usage, with garbled phrasing about sparring and a boost. No identifiable names, teams, or clear event mentioned.
A fashion note describes belt styles from single chain bends to wide ribbon bands. It covers how belts adjust to pockets and bodices, suggests materials like cord beads leather and bone buckles, and includes methods for draping cords and finishing with ribbon finishes and embroidered loops.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a discussion of material and rig velvet ribbon used regularly or in intervals. The text appears to mix garbled phrases about fashion or textile practice with unclear references to wine or health, yielding no coherent news event or named entities.
Readers note pockets reappear on scarves in fashion, with fur and tulle designs noted for summer wear. The Hulnys of the pew scarfs are described in fabric choices and folds to hide small items like a handkerchief or vanity case.
The passage describes a square neck blouse in crepe de chine silk and related fabrics. It explains a clipped fastening at the neck and shoulder to allow a gathered edge with a square yoke, noting its elegant simplicity and modern appeal.
Reading from a domestic guide, this item suggests transforming waisty tops into ten aprons by cutting fronts and hemming edges. The idea is to create lightweight, quick to sew aprons suitable for busy households and small children.
A white rottshroot sailor style hat with a square edge design and white cell ornament trimmed by a single seed pear at the crown front.
The text praises a new sveltling method that reshapes stout figures into long slender lines with a youthful up to date look. It claims the military style suits suit nearly all women and encourages stout women to adopt the design for a fashionable appearance.
A decorative waste paper basket is described for use in a stall or door-hung setting. It discusses color harmonies, materials like cardboard, sewing assembly, and finishing with muted silk ribbons and dyed threads.
Fragmentary text mentions gold cord and gold art for embroidery and carrying out a small article. Specific people, places, dates, or organizations are not identifiable in the readable portion.
A guide warns dressmakers to avoid pins or needles when fitting silk fabrics to prevent permanent holes and fraying. Use new needles, pre warm sewing machines, and control iron heat to avoid puckering or fabric damage. Examples describe delicate frocks with blue silk, gray embroidery, and decorative accents.
The Farmers Bulletin outlines baby beef as a profitable, quicker return for feeders. It stresses using cows with strong bloodlines, proper weight around 900 pounds, and good milking ability, plus bulls with proven excellence. Calves must be high quality, deep bodied, and early maturing with good conformation to finish well. Pasture capacity dictates herd size, aiming for 20 to 27 calves per 100 acres under typical conditions.
The Department of Agriculture reports that calves thrive on sour skim milk as well as sweet milk during hot weather. Experiments with 24 calves across Horse, Jersey, and Guernsey breeds showed no digestive disturbances when switching between sweet and sour milk. Temperature affected acceptance, with lower temperatures increasing aversion.
A Kansas State Agricultural College instructor notes crude oil often yields better results than market hog dips. It kills lice, softens skin, brightens hair, and may be applied with simple devices. Mass application on cement floors is recommended for efficiency.
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