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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1911
Page
4
A Maud Beav er Herald excerpt reproduces U Aim Ab on s Harper Magazine piece arguing against theory driven child care. It urges allowing natural play and spontaneous learning, free from analytical interpretation, to nurture a child’s blossoming imagination and impulses. The author stresses practical guidance over rigid concepts, tracing culture’s shift from antiquity toward imagination wealth.
The text discusses Masonry’s origins as uncertain with no exact birth date. It notes that legends persist about its beginnings and that credible scholars say Masonry is a gradual development rather than a single day of formation. It references tables tracing to Solomon’s temple and ancient Egypt but deems such links unfounded.
Harpers Weekly essay by H Marriott Watson criticizes eroding manners in England and America. He contrasts past respect with current casual behavior, noting changes in dress and ritual between sexes and generations. The piece questions societal standards and implies American norms diverge from inherited expectations.
A fragmented excerpt from Harper's Weekly presents odd exchanges with Deacon and Becky. The text hints at interrupted conversation, unusual diction, and references to an interview regarding a peculiar labored social matter.
D H W Buxton of Cedar Rapids reportedly caught the largest sunfish near the southern California coast. The fish tangled gear and sank the bait. it took two and a half hours to bring the catch to the dock. Estimates varied from 4,000 to 10,000 pounds.
A fragment from Catholic Standard and Times mocks Dumsey for trout fishing claims and failure, suggesting poor imagination and a failed sea fishing trip, reflecting a satirical jab at his abilities.
The article discusses moisture preservation for drought readiness, stressing early spring plowing, dust mulching, and soil conditioning to store rainfall. It advocates timely harrowing, selecting drought-tolerant quick maturing crops like Turkey Red wheat, and fall sowing for early spring growth to secure yields during dry periods.
Adapting alfalfa to dry farming, select coarse strong seed and acclimate by years of growth. Prefer paying a dollar per pound for seed proven under such conditions rather than market seed. Seed from Turkestan is unsuitable for high table land and irrigation, per Field and Farm. Recommend drilling eight pounds per acre with up to date corn planters, 6 inch depth, soil moisture and even stand. Cultivate five times, break crust after rains, harrow early, and use a plant tooth drag for mulch and root retention.
A Colorado Agricultural note explains selecting oat varieties for dry farming. Kherson and Sixty-day excel on irrigated land, with early maturing traits. For unirrigated fields, later varieties like Swedish Select or Colorado No 2 prove valuable when drought halts early heads, ensuring some yield and forage.
The article urges raisers to develop creaned laying capacity by observing flocks, noting fall behavior of pullets, and preparing for next season. It highlights how intelligent breeders identify cues in young hens to boost production for future breeding pens and hints at improved Minetian strains.
The article discusses how cover crops alter soil chemistry to aid tree growth. It highlights how clover stores plant nutrients and then releases them to trees, improving soil water and microbial activity essential for bacterial development in the root zone.
Advice on using nitrate of soda to improve vegetable growth. Recommends beans peas radishes onions and lettuce. Apply dilution of one ounce per two gallons of water or half a pint per plant for rows. Use a drill along rows then cover with dry mulch.
The fragment advises soil moisture conservation through surface care and hoeing during dry weather. It emphasizes keeping the soil surface intact to reduce evaporation and recommends frequent hoeing to aid cultivation, noting its benefits in arid conditions. The text reflects practical farming guidance from a historical agricultural note.
The piece notes a widening interest in children's hats, with two designs shown for ages six to sixteen. Shapes mimic adult bell and helmet styles, using silk or lace and braid motifs, wreaths of ribbon roses, and pale colors.
A delicate dress features a slim satin robe in soft hue with lace trim and a satin band. A regal straw hat adorned with roses completes the ensemble, presenting a refined, vintage look.
Advice for new gardeners on starting a crop on an acre plot. Emphasizes cleaning barns, proper watering and manure management, keeping young animals thriving, thinning and staking tomatoes, cultivating often during hot weather to control weeds and preserve moisture, and harvesting cucumbers for pickles every other day without pulling vines.
A New York fashion note describes a smart contrivance worn inside colored or black coat linings to relieve somber tones on warm days. It features a Uttio batiste bolero with elbow sleeves, lace trim, and light tacking at the neck and armholes, creating a delicate finish.
General Contractor and Builder offers interior finish stair work and refined burial corkete cement sidewalks foundations. Backed by an encyclopedia of high authority and years of experience. Satisfaction guaranteed. Reference on request. Shop on Main Street, Residents phone No. 52, S08. Snowe, Beaver, Okla.
The ad-like passage touts Electric Bitters as the best blood purifier to cleanse poisons and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. It claims germs fail to overwhelm the immune system, improving strength appetite and overall health, with a testimonial from O. T. Bodahn of Tracy California.
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