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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1916
Page
3
Wartime notices discuss harvests and labor in Western Canada with references to seasonality and military-related disruptions. Mentions call for workers and payment details, reflecting the era's home front measures. Details are fragmentary but indicate efforts to sustain agricultural output amid wartime pressures.
An old health ad claims backache signals overworked kidneys from meat, with advice to flush them by fasting bowel cleansing and taking four ounces of Jad Salts in water before breakfast. It promotes a lemon grape cure and a tonic drink as a long running remedy, targeting regular consumption and beauty claims.
A garbled medical testimonial praises Hood's Kidney Pills and Similar remedies for back pain lumbago and nerve cramps. The writer claims restoration of health after using the products and urges readers to consult dealers for treatment. The text imitates a tardy promotional letter with stray personal names and place clues.
A government bulletin details yearly expenses for rearing a heifer from birth to maturity. It notes costs rise with feeding and care, outlining a standard estimate of expenses and a total figure for completing the cycle.
A historical note stresses the need for clean warm water for dairy cows. It argues water should be mild in temperature, especially in cold weather, to avoid shocking the system and wasting energy. Warm water is favored in winter, and freshly pumped water is better than cold tank water.
Andrew White of Mixcourt writes to Jews Homestead requesting a small barn plan. The design proposes a concrete foundation and a visualization described as a poem above, seeking one rebuilt structure if desired.
Incomplete text describes laying a foundation two feet above ground with timbers and debris involved. The snippet hints at construction steps and measurements but is garbled, leaving key specifics unclear while indicating early framing or prep work.
Practical guidance on raising and feeding fowls for egg production and meat. Emphasizes natural diets of grains seeds and greens, warns against overfeeding concentrated foods, and outlines liberal feeding as a balance for health and profitability. Includes suggested grain mixes and notes rising costs and careful management.
The report outlines state department concerns about winter forage and the need to maintain green feed to support general health and lactation in cattle. It stresses that insufficient feed during cold months could worsen animal condition and productivity, urging attention to storage and provisioning of cereals and greens as essential winter supplies.
A detailed guide on building chicken feed troughs with six to ten foot lengths, five inch sides and two inch lattice spacing. Describes keeping grain dry, using grit, and a detachable roof that sheds rain and wind, plus placement in a sheltered area to reduce waste.
The article describes vermin threatening chickens and disrupting egg laying. It presents a new trap device designed to catch pests while they roost, aiming to reduce pest numbers and protect bird health.
A farmer advises that hens should not be starved but fed a balanced ration of corn, wheat, and animal matter. Overfeeding fattening feeds harms laying bones, while a lean hen is not the ideal layer. For those who must buy all feed, balance is key to steady laying.
A warning about salt poisoning in chicks explains that small creatures can die or molt if fed oversalted food or if salt leaks into their feed from contaminated containers. The piece notes early autumn feeding and mentions reports of chicks dying after exposure to salt barrels repurposed as coops.
The note argues calves require free pasture in the second summer to build strong bodies, but may not need full pasture the first summer. It discusses feed choices, noting many young calves in thin country chew tender hay and suffer heat stress while grazing, with imagery of hay intake and grazing patterns.
The article argues cows provide cheap milk, butter, sausage, and meat substitutes for family food. It notes their value is hard to estimate in bills yet essential, as milk on the farm reduces expensive purchases and supports nutrition.
The article describes a perch integrated trap that accepts end removable trays containing a germicide. Vermin entering holes along the perch are overcome by the fumes inside the perch. Trays can be withdrawn from the ends for cleaning without disturbing the perch structure.
Farmers balance hogs and hens diet with corn wheat and bran. A winter mash mixes one third wheat one third rye or corn and one third corn to boost fat and bone growth. With warmer weather reduce corn and adjust greens and annual feed. Ten percent of mash should be annual feed. Scraps can supplement when available.
One reason for fewer eggs is the reduced supply of worms, bugs and insects. Even with pullets the diet lacks meat substitutes. Hens are omnivores and need both meat and vegetables to lay well.
Remedy for a bumble foot describes causes from bruising and hard surfaces. It advises inspecting the bird’s foot, applying a cram on the toe, disinfecting, soothing ointment, and bandaging. It suggests placing the bird in a soft bed and providing ample air in cold months. It warns that leaky roofs during snow melt cause winter poultry trouble.
The note explains placing grain and water near the newts of altting hens with grit charcoal and green feed to induce regular feeding. It warns to exercise great care in keeping down Hoo and insect pests with Mbercily insecticides regularly to avoid illness and dead chicks.
A fragment urges ongoing action against vermin and the perceived winter threat. It emphasizes vigilance and steady effort even when the pests are not visible, framing persistence as the payoff. The wording suggests a campaign-like mindset advocating continuous diligence.
A fragment advises better care of fowls through proper feeding and regular dust baths. It recommends placing a dust bath where sunlight reaches it to encourage hens to use it, promoting healthier birds and potentially fewer food waste issues.
Local ad features misprinted testimonial about Tamet- Pepper and Pickham's Vegetable Compound claimed to cure female ailments. Woman recounts illness and improved health after use, then shifts to a hair product La Creote Hair Dressing promising gray hair reversal. Ends with a moral quote on reforming men.
Fragmentary ad copy promotes Ghotess Tasteless Tonic as a malaria remedy and youth enhancer. The quirky language mocks self deception and aging while urging readers to choose a fashionable dress and hair wrap, ending with a proverb about church steeples and heaven.
An advertisement touts SOAP 18 strongly alkaline product for cleansing the scalp and darkening gray hairs. It claims constant use may burn the scalp and markets La Creole Hair Dressing at $1.00, noting a man may be able to deceive this claim.
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