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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
6
A jumble of witty quips and observations on aviation, warships, the coronation gown, streetcars, weather, politics, and social quirks. The column riffs on paying pilots, parlor matches, divorces, public manners, and a London shoplifting trend, mixing satire with stray facts and oddities.
The piece argues tick eradication benefits South cattle gains and dairy growth. It outlines methods to remove ticks, including pasture exclusion, regular spraying, and careful treatment of affected cattle, noting economic estimates of losses and regional impact.
A fragmented account explains traditional Mexican agriculture, detailing hand sowing and watering, the old plow with iron shoe, and crude weed control. It notes stalks laid post harvest, drying times, and substantial grain loss, with commentary on how such rudimentary tools shape the farming cycle despite repeated cropping.
In western Nebraska forage crops, sorghum is the most profitable and reliable under average conditions, outperforming alfalfa in drought and providing high tonnage when given sufficient fall moisture. Early corn is less dependable, and prairie hay offers less consistent yield. Planted June with four pecks per acre, cut around frost, and stored as windrows or shocks for winter feeding.
In a Wild state the potato vine grows very hardy to a considerable height. Indians reportedly did not cultivate the potato beyond its leaves used as tobacco. Leaves and a tobacco-like sap are large, but there are no signs of potatoes at the roots. So much for ovulation.
The article notes horses kept for labor suffer stunted growth and reduced future usefulness due to harsh handling and crowded conditions. It highlights how young animals reared by farmers forced to mingle with other livestock in cramped spaces impair their development and long term value.
A tract outlines how deeply tilled soil retains moisture better than sod for trees alfalfa gardens and crops. It notes that aridity in sod misleads newcomers, urges deep tillage and surface work, and claims cultivated land supports plants longer with more reliable moisture.
The article outlines four keys to dry farming: create a top water reservoir, form a firm seed bed with deep plowing or subsurface packing, ensure steady moisture delivery through a well prepared bed, and secure adequate rainfall. It warns that no universal rules fit all locales and judgment and luck matter when farming under limited rainfall.
Weekly stock care advice stresses regular attention by the farmer. It covers hogs, sows, and constipation risks, brooding guidance, sheep feeding compared to cattle, and draft horse breeding with emphasis on strength, room, air, and exercise for heavy work teams. It notes typical draft horse weights and the impact of carriage and hauling on work suitability.
At a dinner for Andrew Carnegie a lawyer argued against England’s pounds shillings and pence. He mocked farthings and decimal systems while others pressed the table talk with interruptions and banter.
Fragmentary OCR text shows references to oat per acre, large farm operations, and multiple farmers scattered across Florida. Mentions of refrigeration, growers, and a deal or promotion titled One CoI MUe Wriathing with eed trathe tron imply agricultural suppliers and seed or feed offers. The readable portion mentions 182 South South St as a location.
A short excerpt from Lippincott's Magazine features a dialogue in which a man declares he did not intend to marry, while the other character reveals that the idea was present in the moment. The exchange hints at romantic tension and hidden intentions.
The readable fragments mention Allen's Toot-Kase and Dr. Pierce's Pills for stomach liver and constipation. References to domestic amenities and a cryptic exchange about a baby’s eyes appear alongside moral maxims and a mention of a brass band. The overall source appears as a jumbled mixture of ads and sayings from an old page.
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