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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1922
Page
7
Mysterious to chemists the danger of spontaneous combustion in stored hay is explained by heat from fermentation and bacterial growth. Properly cured hay reduces fire risk. moisture is the main factor, with alfalfa and clover posing extra issues. Ventilated, off-ground storage helps prevent heating, while stirring hot hay can worsen fires.
A vintage note describes making a cabbage cutter from a spade by wedging and trimming a striped piece, pressing the open edge to cut, and letting shredded cabbage fall onto the blade for transfer to a cart.
The United States Department of Agriculture reports six hundred seventy thousand rats were killed in Texas last year. Counties, zones, and prizes funded by state colleges and local groups motivated children and workers to cull rats, with Den ton and Williamson counties tallying the largest counts. Estimated value of prevented damage reaches about $670,000.
The article from the United States Department of Agriculture outlines how to fry bacon for crisp yet not burned results. It emphasizes removing excess fat, preventing overheating, and that slow cooking helps keep the fat pale, with options for deep fat frying and immediate serving after draining.
The article outlines pest control methods for lawn ants including boiling water drenching kerosene oil application around nests and strong soap sprays. It mentions injection of ant nests with disulphide of carbon and notes certain chemical mixtures are toxic to small animals but warns they are not dangerous in open air.
Free range of importance for breeder chicks. Chicks confined continually lack exercise leading to toe picking feather pulling and other evils. Healthy chicks are very active. Free range gives them something to do and keeps them healthy.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance notes when to sell standing timber and when to cut for use. It highlights that timing, tree species, market conditions, and owner knowledge influence profits, with best results from careful selling methods and long term stand management.
United States Department of Agriculture reports promising results from a crude water gas tar treatment that preserves concrete drain tiles against alkali. Tests show treated specimens resist disintegration and maintain tensile strength, while untreated samples fail. further studies aim to optimize the method for widespread use in concrete structures exposed to alkaline waters.
The article warns poultry raisers to keep water clean as dirty water spreads diseases. It advises sealing water basins weekly, placing basins away from feed to prevent straw contamination, drying feed logs fully, and ensuring birds have ample fresh air. It also recommends proper ventilation and light to promote healthy feeding and care.
Guidance on selling crops via livestock trades highlights the value of marketing produce through animals raised on the farm. It urges sound practices, minimizing costs, and emphasizes savings in labor and transport while aiming for steady profit.
The article discusses home made decorative items for entertaining, focusing on table centerpieces, candle shades, and festive paper designs. It details materials, styles, and techniques for creating pink crepe ribbons, wire handles, bottle and cardboard bases, and suggests two outfits combining fabrics like gingham, crepe, and organza for dressmaking while noting evolving fashion preferences in the Parisienne style.
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