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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
5
A historical note discusses ideal rooster to hen ratios in various breeds. It suggests one monster rooster per fifteen hens for larger breeds and one male per twenty females for lighter breeds like Leghorns and Campines. It also notes formation time for roosters to hens varies by flock size, from four to ten days.
A historical note discusses incubators, egg handling, and the care of poultry during hatching. It mentions artificial incubation, fertility, egg storage, and proper conditions to improve hatch rates and quality.
A detailed account describes Plymouth Rock chicken varieties and color patterns. It cites Barred Plymouth Rock as a favorite in farms, notes white Plymouth Rock as popular, and explains differences in plumage, combs, and body type. It discusses breeding aims, cocking matings, and color standards for exhibition.
The article compares artificial incubation in big commercial plants versus backyard use, noting the rise of incubator adoption and cost calculations. It discusses hatchery capacity from small to large scales and estimates the labor and feed savings, projecting potential profits from brooding hens and hatchings.
A fragmented report mocks a milk product claim tied to Homa and Shipmille-ke. It questions fat content and suitability, suggesting debate over nutrition and marketing claims.
An early 20th century style civic piece urges women to grow vegetables at home to save money and provide food for winter. It covers garden planning, soil, alfalfa, and care of crops like beans, tomatoes, corn, and cabbage, plus preserving by canning and recipes for vegetables and dishes.
An advertisement recounts a woman's struggle with nervous and female health issues then credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring strength. It urges readers to seek free confidential advice from the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. in Lynn Massachusetts. A second note mocks photographers editing portraits for a new romance.
Fragmentary ad copy touts La Creole Lair Dressing as the original formula for natural hair darkening. The text includes dubious pricing and misspelled terms, suggesting a vintage beauty product promotion with unclear sourcing.
A garbled OCR fragment describes a decorator and apprentice at a tavern or work site. One line notes the apprentice splashing while a person steadies a bucket and a tester comments on safety or quantity. The text is incomplete and unclear overall.
An advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment and Cuticura Soap for facial care promising smoother skin in five minutes with ongoing ten day use. It offers a free booklet by mail from Boston and notes the product is sold broadly. The surrounding text mixes quotations and humorous lines about wheat prices and social scenes, reflecting a vintage newspaper page with varied inserts.
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