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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1917
Page
8
A historic guide outlines breeding tips for turkeys including stock strength, annual gobbler replacement, and fat management to ensure fertility. It notes hens should not be overly fat, recommends flock sizes, and warns turkeys are easily stressed by confinement. It also covers parasite checks and worm remedies with caution on dosing.
The article discusses turkey diseases such as Mackhead or Blackhead and their impact on flocks. It describes symptoms including slugglishness, drooping wings, and yellowish discharge, and outlines treatments like camphor water, turpentine, onions, and feeding regimens. It stresses preventing water contamination and improving husbandry during wartime food shortages.
University of Missouri poultry students report chickens fatten on range and in 12 to 14 days with feeding gain about 28 percent. The study notes efficient weight gain requires proper feed and conditions for economical market-ready flocks.
Chicks peeping loudly signals head lice or excess grit before feeding. Sick chicks show signs of heaviness, sleepy eyes, and neck tilting. Treat with Unity Breaze, rub in well, but avoid over greasing to prevent death in sun. Address feeding and care to fix the root cause, including Hee care.
Do not crowd the poultry house. From two to five square feet of floor space per bird would be allowed. The exact ratio should depend on breed and yarding extent. As a rule, about four square feet is advisable for lighter breeds such as Leghorns.
Instruction on how to carry a fine fowl safely. Hold the leg with one hand and rest the bird on the forearm with the hand between the arm and body to prevent wing and tail injury and keep the bird comfortable while supporting the carrier's arm.
Lydia Craven travels with Craven in New York and becomes entangled in a scheme over a fake pearl necklace. A detective, an appraiser, and Betty Merrilees spark a row as the original collar vanishes and suspicion shifts among Lydia, Peter Traft, and the Merrilees faction.
Reader questions the fairness of Mr. Merrilees and hints at a cunning trick. The text teases upcoming “queer” developments in the next installment, stirring curiosity about how the mystery will unfold.
Text fragment shows dialogue about families investing similarly and not caring about work for them. It lacks clear event, names, places, or dates to form a full news item. Summary preserves quoted dialect and general theme without sensational detail.
A historical letter endorses a kidney remedy and urges readers to request a sample for ten cents. It mentions Dr Kidner and notes general medicinal claims while referencing imitations and a Father of His Country theme for contrast. The piece includes dated Cincinnati distribution and street corner mentions.
In a peculiar scene Mrs Smythe-Tes controls the mood at the venue, delivering a measured performance as she reflects on finances and the difficulty of affording new clothes, choosing quiet exit to avoid causing embarrassment.
An old advertisement touts Cuticura remedies for dandruff and itching. It urges rubbing Cuticura Ointment into the scalp, then shampoo with Cuticura Soap and hot water. A free sample and book offer is extended by mail to Cuticura Department Boston.
Fragmentary dialogue shows a conditional promise about taking a day off and a possible job inquiry. The speaker indicates willingness to check tomorrow if a debt or owed matter is resolved. The text reads as a casual, incomplete exchange with unspecified context.
A garbled fragment discusses freckles and supposed cosmetic remedies. The text mentions a product line or promise of fading freckles and toning the complexion, with unclear references to ingredients and sales. The item reads like an old fashion advertisement with surreal claims.
An Indy lecture scene notes the speaker wore a traditional gown with Irish styling. The description emphasizes formal dress and Celtic influence.
An old style ad text promotes Red Cross Ball Blue as pure and safe for washing. It claims no adulteration and broad grocery availability though phrasing is quirky and informal with whimsical remarks.
An old ad touts La Creole Hair Drew as a remedy to gray streaks and stiff hair. It claims to restore hair to its former beauty with a price of 1.00.
War gardens in New York state now cover 45 acres with 5000 plots in Brooklyn and Queens under cultivation. Many city employees participate as war gardeners.
Fragmentary dialogue shows Mrs Gronslote mocking a husband’s gardening as a mere appetite booster. The text hints at booster culture urging men to contribute to war effort through labor and resilience despite danger signals.
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