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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1910
Page
2
The Beaver Herald debates cars and ownership as moral issues. It argues the car is blamed for social ills, while the owner bears responsibility. The piece discusses class, prudence, and the ethical expectations of vehicle use and maintenance.
A London school incident links a misheard astronomy lesson to local fear of the zodiac and a pupil’s question about a soda product. Investigators note the girl’s remark about the “sody work” alludes to a nearby soda water factory fire caused by a steam pipe burn through which a catastrophe linked to the plant’s closure occurred.
The Omaha Bee discusses weighing food as a method to protect housewives from price erosion while avoiding hardship. It notes California and Cuba show mixed results. eggs may be bought by the pound under advocacy, with debate over influence on costs and fairness.
A speaker urges taking it easy and focusing on the most important tasks. He warns against overdoing and suggests working steadily a fixed number of hours to avoid deterioration, arguing that slower, sustainable progress outpaces bursts of intense effort.
Summary of large scale French maneuvers with 69 000 troops highlighting airships aeroplanes and observers as valuable military tools. Experts note airplanes will accompany armies and observe, marking a new feature in potential future warfare.
The article advises on feeding, housing, training, and selling draft horses. It covers stall size for pairs, pasture placement near town, sturdy fencing, water access, gradual weaning from oats and milk, nighttime shelter, exercise, harness training before work, socking shoulders, and selling horses in proper, fat condition to meet market demand. It argues skilled labor yields better returns on well-bred draft stock.
Orchardists can cut waste by pressing unmarketable apples into cider or vinegar. Hydraulic presses extract the last juice, turning small, gnarly fruit into marketable products. Proper handling converts crop waste into profitable byproducts, enhancing revenue.
Do not leave old cabbage stumps exposed. they rot and harbor pests. Pull them up and burn to prevent decay and fungal issues.
The Oxford Sheep, originating in the early 1800s from Coteswold and Hampshire Down stocks, known since 1867 as Oxfordshire or Oxford Downs, are now widely raised in the United States and Canada. They are the largest Down breed, with rams 240 to 276 pounds and ewes 200 to 226 pounds, wool coarse and heavy, gray or brown faced, heat adapted but not ideal for rugged ranges. for flocks, ewes are very prolific though lambs can be fragile.
A historic note outlines how dry country settlers gradually populate arid lands using modern methods. It stresses water scarcity as a major obstacle, advocates deep plowing and regionally adapted seed, wider spacing, and thorough cultivation as four key principles for successful dry land farming, with practical notes on plow sizes and equipment constraints.
The article traces a shift from tightly built damp houses to open front designs that vent via windows and cupolas. It explains damp, cold homes caused disease and how improving ventilation increased warmth and health, leading to the open or cloth front house becoming a standard.
The writer laments poor poultry marketing and crowded coops and notes dressed birds fail to tempt buyers. They urge improvements in market conditions to improve appeal and profits for poultry sellers.
The article argues for deeper sod plowing on dry farms to improve yields. It cites Cheyenne and Denver examples, contrasts shallow eight inch plows with deeper three to four inch plowing, and warns shallow methods waste soil and money. It claims deeper plowing can add up to $1,000 yearly.
Necessity for salt is essential for cows health and well being during the heavy milking period. Salt regularly improves appetite for feed and water, increases intake, and boosts milk yield. Cows that drink little water are not profitable. provide salt in small amounts and ensure cows have access to it at all times.
The article discusses best practices for rearing poultry, including feeding, preventing disease, and housing. It advises light, frequent meals, clean bedding, and safe roosting spaces, noting hazards from hawks and crows and stressing separate housing for different age groups to improve growth and profitability.
The text records a caricatured exchange satirizing a basketball team and Patsy Gittout, with a quip about foul play. Senator La Follette is noted at a Madison dinner where a wife jokes about a land lobbyist insult and a cable mole, reflecting political humor of the era.
A Portland physician writes that Grape Nuts outperforms other foods for health, claiming it nourishes healthy digestion and aids indigestion. He notes breakfast value, cautions against overloading the stomach, and references 20 years of experience with chronic and acute diseases in promoting the product.
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