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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1917
Page
13
A detailed note on adapting a barn for small farm use with a haymow that improves light, space and storage. It explains construction methods to maximize capacity, reduce lumber needs, and enable easy filling for cows and five furrowed stalls, with emphasis on reinforced framing and concrete work.
A discussion of barn design covers framing, braces, and roof sheathing as key factors. It notes how bank frame construction and foam insulation can improve strength and load distribution, with emphasis on wide gusseted joints and efficient ventilation and lighting. The piece includes a narrative aside on family memory and a child’s wish for a living grandfather.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a postman date and a passenger, with references to carburetors and drowning. The legible parts are sparse, hindering a clear report of event or outcome.
A garbled note hints at a discussion about ore suggestions and forecasts. It mentions Ty and Teap year, with stray remarks on rushing to conclusions and unclear talks. The fragment preserves a sense of speculative dialogue without clear facts.
Fragmentary note suggests confusion over Mrs Geddy and her husband with a cryptic comment on status or identity. The passage hints at a social distinction or rumor without providing concrete details or names.
A projected program from the Cainet Gates Department of Agriculture advocates county horse exhibitions to improve horse quality. It discusses spring and fall shows, prize plans, and funding options including community subscriptions and possible county horse associations.
A United States Department of Agriculture report notes defects among stallions used in public service. It cites 13 states with lane regulation and 9 percent showing wear, with conditions like unsoundness and irregularities but warns the figures reflect cases, not individual horses.
A farmer argues that colts should be trained and weaned early rather than letting them roam for two to three years. He notes issues with colts broken too late and stresses training after weaning from their mother and starting grain.
A shopper muses on buying a novel bookcase to fit a small home library. The piece features a top trough, two shelves, and a drawer, with options like a small stand or dockstand. The narrator notes such furnishings ease displaying books and boosting atmosphere, solving the problem of where to place a few volumes.
Satin ribbons for lingerie are described as white with a subtle gold thread. Lace edges and folded satin ribbons in blue and pink decorate garments. The article notes numerous decorative techniques using ribbons on garters and bodices, including beading and floral accents.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a case and an instrument with scalloped edges and a conventional seal. It notes shading and a facet of the instrument, suggesting a decorative or legal device related to the case. Named entities are unclear due to text corruption.
Old fur pieces can be repurposed into bands for dresses or coats, velvet accents, fur trims, pockets, and buttons. Create fur bows, rosettes, and buckles by shaping cardboard and attaching fur. This method uses best fur parts and adds luxurious touches to garments.
The article describes a method to store brooms and brushes when not in use. A wooden bar high on the wall is anchored with nails driven along its length and the broom ends rest neatly against the wall to keep them orderly.
Embroidered landscapes and wreaths of French lacquered flowers decorate velour and felt sports hats. Dutch windmills, trees, and insects are arranged around the crowns in a conventional decorative style.
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