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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
3
The narrator recounts a comic search for a Harlem flat after a honeymoon, alongside Clara J and her mother. They tour eccentric buildings named The Dalsyora and The Dul ydooxa, meet a humorous janitor with tusks, and endure cramped dining rooms and odd features as they chase a dream apartment.
In a fragment from a 1920s style scene a janitor notes a boy with a hatchet in the pantry as a prospective renter conflicts over leasing an apartment. The exchange hints at hidden motives and a looming decision while authorities or figures discuss the apparent rent and possession.
A historical note recalls Benjamin Franklin at Louis XVI s court wearing plain travel clothing. French officials mistook it as a sign of a nation in need, while Franklin preferred simple attire. He later wore a velvet embroidered court dress in England, illustrating mismatched expectations of diplomatic fashion.
Mrs Andrew Harriman of Rocheport killed a large seven foot golden eagle in her poultry house after mistaking it for a hawk. A dog bark drew her attention and she struck at the bird with an axe, saving her hens from further attack. The eagle had bitten a hen’s head and caused other injuries.
In a tense exchange Mrs Uppaan questions the source of a servant livery design while Mrs Newasek-Oh asserts ancestral lineage and inquiries who employed them. The dialogue centers on design origins and employment authority in a ceremonial setting.
In a clipped exchange, officials address a precarious situation as a thin state of affairs looms. A colleague voices concern that the board will stand for minimal effort, while another insists the group must act decisively beyond mere words.
Farmers and readers of the Farmers Tribune explain crust formation under mulch on dry land. Two main factors govern its development drought above moisture below and suggest deep plowing to ten inches plus mulching to preserve moisture. Deep plowing aids moisture access in arid regions while shallow plowing fails. soil type affects outcomes.
Manure may give good results the first year and show well the next, depending on correct conditioning of the material. It cannot feed plants until the composted material is converted to plant food. Stable manure is generally more economical on farm crops than on orchards, though it can rejuvenate old orchards on housed soil with careful application.
A veterinary advisory from Doctor Susead of New York cautions against overfeeding cows before calving. It notes that prolonged dry periods often follow improper practice and urges owners not to force cows into dryness beyond their natural response, stressing careful rationing.
Since 1908 the arid region experiments at Cheyenne Wyoming tested crop rotations and fallowing. Continuous cropping yields were poor at 61 bushels of potatoes per acre, while alternate year cropping with summer moisture management produced stronger results comparable to humid regions. Wheat and barley also yielded well under fallowed, moisture-storing conditions, highlighting forage potential and value for dry-belt agriculture.
A North Dakota farmer urges saving flaxseed despite drought and wilt damage. He notes some flax survives severe conditions and can yield high-value seed for future sowing, arguing that even highly resistant plants merit preservation for next seasons. He emphasizes survival of the fittest under harsh growing conditions.
A brief note discusses feeding new corn fodder promptly to livestock while green, noting its feeding value in the growing stage and how it improves as the fodder ripens.
The article urges checking grain for weevils, harrowing meadows early, and guarding crops year round. It cautions drying sweet potatoes before frost, careful digging, proper farm implement care, and packing for market. It advises cistern cleaning, avoiding haste in pulpking, and planning feed, plowing, corn, and beer storage. ends with drying onions thoroughly for winter storage.
John T. Jones of Pauls Valley Oklahoma recalls Civil War hardships as a scout under Bill Codry and kidney trouble from exposure. After days bedridden and bleeding, he took Donn's Kidney Pills and improved rapidly. Branding urges readers to remember the name and buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY. 50 cents per box.
A garbled exchange shows Uncle Stiles Geehaw and Bilast arguing over marks and a supposed gold brick scam. Daddy Berk questions the sale while Uncle Bitas recounts seeing a man peddling fake fetid fee-hed on a wagon, fooling some chumps.
Murine Eye remedy mentioned with a price of $1.00 per tube and a brief note about eye care guidance. The text appears garbled with stray words but indicates sales and recommended eye care advice from a Mall or store.
Four year old Lady Betty dines with poached eggs on toast at a restaurant. A window screen tilts outward as she jokes about viewing below. Her mother warns of danger and asks what would happen to the man if the screen gave way.
A country youth proposed to a city girl and received a conventional delay. He kissed her after revealing he had sisters present and knew his privileges. She called out to her father. The father acted in earnest, the new brother appeared, and the matter ended by mutual consent.
A playful exchange reveals a child named Myra mishearing her mother’s remarriage. The teacher asks to confirm, and Myra replies with a sly, confident explanation about her family situation, as captured in a humorous fragment from Lippincott's.
City editor notes radical changes in football tactics with a constrained lineup. The article hints at strategic limits on players assigned to single opponents and references the role of conscience in decision making within the game.
A Amnola woman writes of replacing coffee with Postum to cure coffee heart and fatigue. She reports improved kidney and bowel action within two weeks, steadier nerves, reduced depression, and renewed physical and mental strength. She notes greater endurance performing hard mental labor with less fatigue since switching.
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