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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1917
Page
5
A public letter campaign rebuts prohibition claims as physicians and distillers weigh in on alcohol's social impact. The piece notes physicians condemning moderate drinking for societal harm, while hotelkeepers push against prohibition to sustain business. Distillers defend moderation and question bans.
Fragmentary 19th century note describes a petition to allow a saloon in Parc Covington. The text mentions 44 dignitaries in Mirch, with at least 11 illiterate or only partially literate men among them and references tax and national issues.
An instructional fragment details building a lamp heated brooder for chicks with a wooden platform, lamp, and reflector. It covers dimensions, ventilation holes, heat source, bedding, and placement to support early spring chick rearing, noting hens’ behavior during molting.
A report from Mountain Grove Missouri details an experimental hatching method titled vigour test. It discusses whether strong vitality chicks hatch earlier and show better growth, with water and gravity effects studied. The College of Agriculture notes the test’s potential but cannot confirm reliability.
A fragmented note outlines an experiment in New York State describing an ideal egg shape. It mentions judging criteria and comparisons to feather whips, but the text is garbled and lacks clear outcomes.
The readable text is garbled and unreadable with numbers and words out of place. No clear event person organization place or date is extractable for a proper card.
The feeding guidance for newly hatched chicks states they may be fed anytime after thirty six to forty eight hours old whether with a hen or in a brooder. The ration should include foods like corn meal bread oats and similar grains suitable for chick growth.
Egg selection for hatching must rely on clean smooth strong shells free of cracks and flaws. Only well formed eggs from uniform hens should be incubated to ensure viable chicks. malformed eggs should be discarded and white or brown eggs used should be chosen carefully.
White diarrhoea in chicks stems from infected ovaries or from contaminated feed. In Melat period heat stress and gradient conditions pose danger after hatching. Infected chicks show closed nostrils and labored breathing. Treatments include glycerin on the tongue and plenty of clean water, soft feed, and castor oil internally.
A historical feed recipe outlines a mash for ten day old chicks using bran, ground wheat, and sifted beet sugar with measurements in parts by weight. It describes feeding wet or dry mash consistently, adjusting texture as chicks grow and shifting to bran-based feed to maintain appetite and growth.
Breeders plan to secure fast results by separating a breeding pen of yearling hens that are fully developed and healthy. They will mate these hens with a Bert male to improve hatching outcomes.
The article discusses selecting hens by egg color and size to improve egg quality. It notes that egg traits vary with age and season, and that choosing longer laying hens from proven stock can yield whiter eggs or uniform brown eggs. It explains predictable changes in shape and color during maturation and suggests a selection process to increase the share of marketable eggs.
A fragmentary report notes that eggs show weak vitality and suggests conditions affecting hatchability. It mentions vitality linked to cage and management and references two omens or markers of poor fertility, with implied concerns for reliable chick production.
Instructions stress gentle handling of newly moved chicks to avoid chilling. Keep brood temperature near 48 to 100 degrees F and gradually reduce by about five degrees weekly, using baskets with wool or cotton coverings to preserve warmth.
The piece describes Apache life on a northwestern New Mexico reservation. It portrays nomadic bands roaming hundreds of square miles, living on limited farming, with vast lands, rolling hills, and few fertile areas. The text notes the reservation’s size and the Apache focus on space and mobility rather to intense cultivation.
A fragment discusses the origin of letter writing noting ancient examples from Egypt and Greece and referencing the Bible the Book of Kings where Queen Jezebel forged letters to seal a royal plot resulting in Naboth’s death. The piece links early writing to social and political maneuvering across civilizations.
A vintage cleaning tip describes brightening carpets by dissolving white soap in hot water with salt of tartar, forming a paste. Scrub the carpet with the paste, scrape away, and rinse with a cloth to restore color and cleanliness.
A short medical note claims hair length varies by person and season. It states hair grows about half an inch per month toward a natural length of eight to twelve inches for men, longer for women, and that growth speeds up in summer and after cutting.
A Todianapolis Medical Journal item discusses using fresh butter milk as a diphtheria remedy. A practitioner reports nine cases where plain buttermilk was used with five to six men daily, noting experiences with this method.
An wartime advertisement urges soldiers sailors and farmers to boost food production. It urges enlistment for farm work and highlights opportunities for American lands and Western Canada to grow grain and raise cattle to feed troops and allies. It appeals to patriotism and unity across the United States Canada Britain and allied nations.
A cryptic fragment shows dialogue about fairness and tone with partial lines and interjections, hinting at a playful literary exchange. The text includes quoted phrases and irregular spellings, concluding abruptly with life as a broad, unresolved theme.
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment for irritated baby skin, claiming daily use soothes and aids healing. It offers free samples by mail with a booklet and advertises Cuticura products for general use, alongside other period items and quips about fashion and repairs.
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