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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1921
Page
6
A guide to decorative items and small furnishings using Gowers paints and wax. It describes two paper rope baskets, a black cloth book cover decorated with wax and paint, tin and cardboard boxes lacquered similarly, and methods for making fruit ornaments with wire stems, crepe paper, and wax coatings.
A single piece frock dominates this fashion write up with its minimal decoration and clean lines as the season shifts to winter. The design favors handwork and beads, pairing with satin or velvet fabrics, while practical tips include removing peach stains with cold water, cream of tartar, and normal washing.
Jessie Roberts discusses women's roles in commerce across cities and national groups. She cites the Woman's Chamber of Commerce in New York and the Woman's Association of Commerce in Chicago, plus international representation. The piece notes London University’s new commerce course for women and argues women can enter higher trade, urging fuller opportunities.
Chestnut dishes are described with methods for peeling and cooking. Recipes include Cream of Chestnut Soup, Chestnuts on Casserole, Chestnut Balls for Soup, and chestnut garnish ideas. Directions cover shell removal, simmering, mashing, and finishing with butter, cream, and seasonings.
Poem reflects on humanity and solidarity, saying all people are part of one human family. The lines emphasize shared journeys, mutual support, and the need to walk together through life despite individual differences. The piece ends with a humorous aside about tenants and pets in an apartment building.
Mrs North and Mrs Wet discuss their perspective husbands in a humorous exchange. Mire North quotes John as a funny man with a new fall well and hat coning out about swar eleck yet he still goes to the golf links, highlighting his quirky behavior.
In a reflective piece by F A Walker readers are urged to consider the scrapping of old battleships as a metaphor for moral discipline. Veterans recall glory at sea and warn against laxity as the fleet modernizes. The author stresses hope, resilience, and staying tuned to change while avoiding vanity and indolence.
A discussion traces the phrase Miss Nancy to a vanity driven custom from actress Mrs. Anna Oldfield who died in 1730 and lies at Westminster Abbey. Her corpse wore lavish attire amid debates and Parliament urged wool burial to promote cloth makers. The piece notes Shakespearean mockery of words and social customs.
A fragment recalls a farmer named Cortoswl gifting a fountain pen to Josh. The pen is used sparingly as Josh promises to write home, but the tale hints at sentimental value and the effort needed to write for more funds.
An editorial emphasizes strict personal expense records and budgeting to build discipline and financial growth. It cites Benjamin Franklin as a model of methodical living and links thrift to character, urging intermittent practice of accurate daily expense tracking for lasting success.
The article notes rising interest in peanut crops, citing strong demand and wide familiarity. It describes peanuts as a valued food containing fat and protein, with high digestibility and efficiency for the body. It compares peanut nutrition to beef and eggs to emphasize usefulness for energy and metabolism.
The article notes Chicago waste paper supply tying to a NORAD mill project for making fiber products. It states estimated capacity from 16,000 to 15,000 tons annually and mentions contracts between large wastepaper collectors and the new concern for supply.
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