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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1918
Page
3
A strange voyage tale follows a naval officer's discoveries and a young lieutenant's faith in an exotic substance. It hints at a hidden race beneath the sea, delivering a gripping adventure with a strong love interest.
Lieutenant Donald Paget encounters Captain Jonathan Masterman, a famed but deranged deep sea explorer, in Washington. Masterman raves about an imminent catastrophe and pleads for Paget to join his club’s mission to save humanity from a looming disaster amid wartime confusion.
Captain Masterman entertains Lieutenant with a theory about a strange race whose existence he claims menaces the human family, presenting a warning that a hidden intelligence may endanger humanity.
Dr. Jamen Kerr of London county council public health discusses eye strain from reading long lists of figures in black type. He notes headaches when black and red elements require different focus and questions if a bright disk on a black background improves target distinctness.
The piece argues livestock thrive on homegrown roughages like corn fodder and straw, urging limited grain use to conserve for human needs. It cites large shares of grain and straw underutilized, proposes balanced rations for cows, bulls, heifers, and sheep, and stresses cottonseed products and silage as key supplements.
A historical report details an anthrax outbreak on multiple farms led by Joseph Poot and nearby dairyman Carney. Heavily weighted vaccines and quarantines limited deaths after rapid spread from initial cases, with several hogs, cattle, and horses dying before containment. Improved feeding and vaccination timing are noted as key factors in recovery and market readiness.
The article describes essential features for poultry housing focusing on weather protection and predator defense. It notes variability in farm needs and emphasizes comfort and proper drainage, with many hens often housed in repurposed buildings rather than purpose built coops.
Instructions from Farm and Home advocate burning as the safe disposal method for dead chickens. Use a carbon can with a bottom hole and an upper door, set inverted over a hole, fill with coke or wood, seal with oil, ignite the lead fowl, and burn until only ash remains.
The article discusses methods to safely contain contagious diseases in poultry by covering or bundling waste and related containment practices. It weighs risk reduction and practical steps, highlighting biosecurity concerns for chicken farming and farm hygiene.
The article explains crate fattening improves weight and quality of chickens. Proper feeding increases weight gain from 25 to 50 percent in about two weeks, with 350 to 400 pounds of mash yielding 10 pounds of poultry meat in 14 to 22 days. Mille fed birds fetch 2 to 5 cents more per pound, while crate fed birds are cheaper for consumers due to reduced waste.
A paragraph discusses how eight cocks with low vitality fail breeding prospects, noting aging and growth affect culling. It warns that a prematurely hatched, stunted specimen might be mistaken for a later prodigy, highlighting misjudgments in selection.
The notice warns of skin irritation and irritation from parasites affecting poultry. It notes irritation from particles and long-term exposure leading to weakness and susceptibility to diseases that otherwise could be resisted.
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