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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
5
The feature outlines a cozy dressing sacque sewing project using figured challis silk. It details constructing a kimono style jacket with yoke sleeves, bias seams, and a French seam option, plus guidance on finishing with silk findings and coordinated ribbon. It also notes current feather prices for fashion accessories and the allure of ostrich plumes.
The article surveys bridal fashion with emphasis on court trains long veils ivory satin and white fabrics. It notes orchid and orange blossom accents, lace hats, wreaths for height and cautions about orange blossoms versus lemon flowers for cost and appearance.
Jewelry left on a dressing-table tarnishes. a hanging wash leather bag is shown. Made from silk satin or brocade with edge stitching, embroidered with a Sora design or owner initials, edged flap, ribbon bows, and a long ribbon loop for hanging. It holds brooches rings and bracelets.
The piece surveys winter fashion with silk robes trimmed in lace and silver, chiffon evening gowns, and velvet and fur accents. It notes brideswear trends, warm daytime surcoats, and the pinafore blouse as a versatile, smart warmth upgrade for the season.
An English exchange notes a singular coincidence in the deaths of three successive bishops of Truro. Dr. Henson died at Manard during service after becoming archbishop of Canterbury. Dr. Wilkinson died during a meeting in Edinburgh. Dr. Gott died suddenly while giving directions to his study at Trenython.
A fragment describes a four year old Harold playing in a yard near a four foot fence and a mother asking about a cow in a neighboring lot while a damage suit against Willimantic mayor Dunn references a hole. The text mixes misheard dialogue and legal dispute details, yielding a quirky, incomplete news snippet.
A design guide for turkey housing explains open sheds with wire netting fronts and ventilated tops. It advocates placing roosts on a raised floor, rear sliding doors, and daylight access to keep birds safe from weather and theft.
The best poultry house provides ample light from multiple sides including east and west, keeps the interior dry all winter, and is built on well drained land. Movable fixtures aid cleaning and sterilization of roosts nests and furniture.
The article warns against letting chickens feed with hogs and stresses the benefits of Sunflower seed and millet for moulting birds. It links grit to health, urges clean water and lice control, and advises testing eggs for fertility with new males if needed.
The piece argues for grinding bones rather than burning them to preserve mineral value and nitrogen content. It promotes bone mills for farmers to reuse bones from households or other sources, claiming it is a smart long term investment.
The article warns buyers to avoid cheap stock and focus on quality parent stock to ensure profitable returns. It advises selecting thoroughly bred birds from reliable breeders, culling undersized or poorly conditioned birds, and prioritizing breeders with strong bloodlines to improve future chicks and market value.
Instructions describe making a double lamp chimney from tin for heating water. It details tube diameters, lengths, and a wooden ring for safety, plus a small flame to boil water and a portable lamp for outdoor use.
Poultry raiser argues the domestic hen is not a perfect model for incubation. He asserts hens have been domesticated for years and selectively bred away from natural brooding, while artificial incubation under forced conditions may produce larger batches than a sitting hen can hatch.
Milk for hens and sweet skim milk from the separator provide an excellent feed for laying hens. It partly replaces meat scraps and should be given daily in quantities the hens will drink. Rinse the pan before refilling. Variety in feed is essential for winter egg production.
A historical note warns that brines like mackerel brine and beet pickle can be highly poisonous in small amounts. It contrasts with some mild uses of salt in chicken feed and cautions that danger lies near the margin of acceptable quantities.
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