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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1910
Page
2
The Beaver Herald ponders Halley’s Comet and fashion trends while tossing witty quips on prices, meat at Cleveland, and a Harvard professor’s odd premise. It notes quirky global bits, protests about pork costs, and a London scientist on children’s fate, all wrapped in a light, opinionated tone.
A description of a small girl outfit in embroidered net over mer cerived lawn. The skirt ends with two ruffles edged in lace. The blouse features a plaited shoulder collar and lace, with valenceInsertion bands on the yoke diagonally. A satin ribbon girdle, velvet and soutache embroidery trim, and buttoned straps with slip piping complete the ensemble.
Smart testfitting prin tens dress in brownish terracotta cloth. Bodice features a round chiffon yoke and aouave sleeve with one piece, braided and edged with balloon trim and large fancy buttons at the hips. Chiffon sleeves puffed. Materials listed include seven yards of fabric, four dozen yards trim, six buttons.
The article outlines spring fashion focusing on pepper and salt textures. It highlights tafnite black and white stripes, checks, and tweed blends, with London suitings in natty mannish fabrics. It notes mountain wear homespuns in sixteen shades and asserts fabric texture reflects character, though crafting quality matters.
Instructions describe black satin collar cuffs and pocket lapels for wash material suits. Craft involves shaping, hand embroidery or soutache braiding, canvas and taffeta lining, and machine stitched edges. Edges use five short loops of black twist to fasten over tiny buttons. loops detach for laundering.
The article describes elaborate bedspreads with hand made blomema and big cabbage rose patterns in pink on white linen. It advises stamping a single large rose with leaves using coarse embroidery cotton and bold stitching, using two shades for leaves and stems, and notes the motif complements curtains and cushions in the room.
A woman relying on home remedies before a doctor reports quick relief from shooting pains in her feet and legs described as neuralgia. She bathes her feet in strong hot salt water every eight and morning for six minutes, then uses a cold spray and rough towel rub until her feet glow.
A fragmented set of cooking tips discusses softening water, adding tablespoons of a substance to boil briefly, removing wilted items, and washing a dish with sap. The text is garbled and includes several unclear terms, making precise actions hard to determine.
A vintage recipe describes adding a small amount of tartar to shampoo to give warm luster to red hair. It claims no hair damage if only a pinch is used, and advises storing the solution in a dry place as it reacts to moisture.
A breakfast jacket described for Japan ese silk cut hip length with a pointed front and straight back. Loose pointed sleeves bound with ribbons and simple neck binding. Question notes morning jackets as staple and usually constructed of how wilke.
A dairyman outlines methods to raise profits by setting fixed production goals, culling below targets, and testing milk quality. He narrates a plan starting at 200 pounds of butter yearly per cow, progressively raising the target as the herd improves, while emphasizing purebreds when they meet the standard. He details butter production practices and a personal sale method for butter priced at 60 cents per pound.
L. T. Foss of North Adams Massachusetts built an ideal poultry house using canvas and torn newspapers. The canvas is nailed to studding 18 inches apart with 12 by 18 inch folded newspapers forming 32 thicknesses under the canvas, then painted. Also notes advice on sheep and farm waste utilization for wool and mutton.
The illustration outlines a practical calf housing system with grouped young calves in pens for exercise. Calves are released to move freely except at feeding, then fastened in stanchions to receive individual grain. Young calves up to two to three weeks stay in separate pens to prevent misbehavior. Open, well lit pens connect to an exercising yard for weather permitting turnout.
Instructions describe severing the head of chickens, hanging to drain blood for wholesome meat, and using twine to tighten ragged necks if needed. The guidance emphasizes sanitation and freshness for market or home consumption.
Charles W. Gordon, agent for Atlantic & Pacific Tea in Ogdensburg, testifies his stomach catarrh improved after two bottles of Cooper's New Discovery. He details relief from pain, improved appetite, and lasting results, praising the remedy and recommending it to acquaintances. The ad notes Cooper's New Discovery is sold by all druggists and offers to locate a local druggist if needed.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap with antiseptic properties and Cuticura Ointment to purify and beautify the skin scalp and hands. It promises relief from itching irritation and inflammation and prevention of clogged pores, appealing to readers seeking clear skin and healthy hair. The copy notes global availability through Potter Drug and Chem Corp of Boston and offers a free Cuticura Book on request.
The piece gathers snippets and witty asides mentioning George Washington, editor remarks, and brief comic exchanges about screen safety and social comments. The fragment shows period style humor, including a Deserted by two husbands notice and chatter about notices.
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