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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
2
Sudan grass and feterita emerge as drought resistant crops for hay and grain. Sudan grass yields superior feeding value to prairie hay and is easier to handle, with higher forage production than other sorghums. Caution urged to distinguish from Johnson grass that resembles it and may be harmed by freezing.
Dry farming has proven viable for many, though success hinges on land suitability and proper methods. Some land in arid regions will never be profitable, while vast areas remain capable of yielding crops with disciplined, deep plowing, timely work, weed control, moisture conservation, and careful seed selection.
Deep plowing is essential in all dry farming areas. The text notes using a subsoil packer or similar device to press furrows against the subsoil, preventing loose dirt from hindering moisture conservation. Many farmers fail to grasp the wider purpose beyond merely covering seeds. The piece warns against shallow tillage and stresses proper soil preparation for effective moisture retention.
A practical plan for a cheap pit silo costing under thirty dollars in materials. Any man can build it with little skill and no high cost for forgings. The silo promises drought protection for crops and saves fodder value without reliance on costly equipment.
The report notes drought limits corn yields and suggests moisture is key. It questions profit from growing corn in low rainfall areas and argues fodder harvests and silage may offer better returns for village stock feeding under proper moisture conditions.
An instructional note suggests banning sage, using green etuff and a drop of avonite twice daily. It warns that inflammation may occur if the diet is not balanced and that over-stimulation from corn or similar foods should be avoided.
A historical guide on raising twelve to eighteen month old calves for profitable baby beef. Emphasizes proper forage, gradual fattening, starting at mother’s milk, and avoiding coarse feeds. Notes costs, feed mixes, and the importance of feeding the dam and calf fat early.
A Baltimore writer warns that sore shoulders from plowing arise from neglect and poor collar fitting. Fit collars precisely, pad properly, keep surfaces clean, and cool horses after work to prevent galled shoulders. Rest teams on hot days to avoid overheating and recurring strain.
Hy M. K. Boyer argues that true poultry fanciers must cultivate real breeds and devote time to improving stock. He warns against speculators with many breeds chasing hype, urging amateurs to join utility stock efforts and focus on market needs rather than flashy egg records.
Silo use is described as the sole method to guard against typical corn losses, though it adds no feeding nutrients. Fermentation may slightly alter palatability, with a minor flavor change noted as potentially beneficial for livestock.
Farmers warn that even elite cattle breeding and feeding fail without a suitable environment. They argue our lifespans aren’t long enough to perfect herds from subpar stock and stress the need for well fed animals to sustain a profitable standard.
A Waterbury dispatch notes a long lineage tying Blair Lee of Maryland to the Lees of Virginia and the Washingtons, detailing landed estates dating to Charles I, service in colonial Virginia, and ties to the White House through Elisabeth Blair and the Jackson era. It describes generations of influence across Virginia, Maryland, and national politics, culminating in Lee’s prominence today.
John J. Finley New York education commissioner comments in Albany about Bible reading in schools. He says the argument is straightforward and not evasive, contrasting it with a trickster schoolboy. The Washington Star report notes his critique amid ongoing discussions.
A humorous exchange about a hired man plowing the yard prompts a remark about a daughter's new camera. The dialogue suggests a playful debate over foreground disruption for a photo and a lighthearted stance on letting the daughter handle the evident hard work.
A garbled passage mocks courtship with flippant lines about winning an heiress and dancing remarks. It notes an increase of nearly 700 million in U S cigarette output last year and quips about beauty and apron strings linking to a wife.
Dean Hodges of Cambridge Theological Seminary argues in a sermon that the present war teaches four lessons. Nations cannot rely on material strength alone. true brotherhood and moral restraint matter. He says invincible selfishness is a myth as many give up their lives. War, he adds, is not glorious but a call to strengthen Christianity for nations and individuals.
A visitor sees a potter shaping clay by hand and learns no tool can replace the human touch in life and faith, echoing that God’s work requires personal contact. Jesus touched people to heal, cleanse, and save, a lesson from the devotional record.
A humorous dialogue between a timid youth and a facetious clerk about marriage license costs. The clerk explains the price as two dollars down and weekly installments, effectively charging most of the suitor's salary for the life must be paid. The exchange uses facetious tone to mock wedding expense.
Fragmentary editorial line discusses transforming conditions under which work is done to build the temples of service. The text emphasizes that we are formed by these elements and must convert them into purposeful structures for our labor.
Fragmentary dialogue from a late 19th century scene set in Barcelona Spain touches on vanity and social judgment. The sparse text references a dress, a compliment, and a curious line about everyone in the world being as virtuous as a character.
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