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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1907
Page
3
A dense farm bulletin discusses humane handling of poultry, feeding schedules, exercise for breeding stock, and selective breeding. It covers dairy and beef bovine care, wool production, and horse care, with guidance on milking, stable cleanliness, and tool maintenance. It notes research on catalpa groves, sweet potatoes allying feed, and impending wool growers meeting.
A period piece notes popular floral pin cushions for bureaus and toilet tables. It describes handmade cushions shaped as tags or rounds using silk ribbons, water lily and rose designs, and shows how to craft flower motifs and matching hat and hair pin holders.
A fragmented health column argues obesity links to excess drinking or eating and suggests reducing liquid intake gradually. It warns against fatty foods and fruit, and proposes a home dedication activity where family members share meanings of home life through songs, talks, and photos.
A basic DIY project describes making a string roller from two large spools and a baby ribbon. Spools are wound with colored and white string, ends covered with paper, and tied with many looped bows. A small scissors hangs for easy use.
A fashion note urges replacing worn spangled gowns with new robes laid over old foundations. Spangled gowns remain popular with this year seen as more in demand than ever. The key is choosing inexpensive robes in good net that will hold shaping without being too stiff or fine.
To crystalize rose petals select fragrant blossoms and separate into petals. Dry on a inverted sleeve, then prepare a syrup by boiling one cup granulated sugar and water until it threads. Add rose essence and a touch of cochineal, then dip petals and dry slowly, dusting with flour if needed. Serve on bon don saucers.
In fashion notes the Disappearing Basque and Wuor gowns favor very trim silhouettes. The outline shows a large dumsy coat, unbecoming basques, and many short coats with small fronts and large backs. Embroidery and braiding appear on waist coats and cuffs with three quarter sleeves.
A Providence Journal anecdote recalls a deacon who lost a half dollar in the church aisle while intending to put in a fifty-cent piece. He questions whether he earns credit for the whole seventy-five cents or just the quarter, as his wife quips Peters will credit the quarter to cover his envy. The tale includes a wife’s wry aside and a married couple’s exchange about the mislaid offering.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt notes a friend telling a candidate you never take speeches in campaigns. Senator Sorghum responds that others may speak, but personal supervision of funds matters. Uncle Ephram adds praise for Postle Paul as a preacher above others.
The article argues that farm life in Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta sustains national growth as rural settlers outpace city populations. It cites 1906 grain yields and per acre values, notes rail expansion aiding agriculture, and quotes J J Hill on feeding cities and the west’s promise. It also compares Canadian land costs and asserts strong American migration to Canadian farms.
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