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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1912
Page
2
A reader quotes rumour and concern that horses fed on fumpe of sucre may be harmed by poisoned sugar. The piece notes pet owners, dealers, and drivers urging caution to avoid blame if a horse is affected amid fears of adulterated sugar. It also mocks tame anecdotes about chaplains and public feasts, reflecting bumbling prudence in late 19th century urban life.
A terse exchange recalls a pension windfall and a life insurance policy contest between relatives. The speaker claims Uncle Dullhoover left him pension money while asserting the policy favors him, highlighting a family financial disagreement.
The fragment discusses broom corn cultivation and weed management techniques described by a writer. It mentions cultivation timing, soil preparation, and the need to control weeds for better yields. The text is unclear, with garbled wording and missing details, but centers on practical farming guidance for broom corn.
The article advises growers to plant broomcorn from seeds in May with deep, gentle cultivation to avoid weeds. It emphasizes selecting pure seed free from mixtures, proper bed preparation, and careful timing to achieve high yields and better prices, warning against cane coffee seed mixtures and urging early weed control and bed curing for top quality stalks.
Guidance from Geo Wilkins Lindsay Okie on securing pure broomcorn seed free from smut, selecting treated seed, and avoiding overplanting. Instructions cover planting 100 seeds per rod, expected sprouting rates, soil prep, cultivation when four inches high, irrigation, and harvesting timing to maintain color and price. Prices cited range from 80 to 300 per ton over past years, with emphasis on a quality stand and prudent harvest.
A fragmented historical guide describes broom corn cultivation in Southwest Kansas. It details seed selection, soil preparation, planting timing from spring to early summer, spacing about ten weeks between plantings, and harvest, curing, and storage in ricks to protect grain. It notes costs like sixty to seventy dollars per acre and methods using a four-horse team for laying out the crop.
The article laments poor baling of broom corn from Oklahoma to Chicago, noting damaged loads force extra handling and losses. It urges farmers to pack, dry, and secure seed and fiber properly at harvest to protect shipper and buyer interest and improve prices.
A recipe column outlines preserving meat in bags, packing vegetables and making roasts. It details methods for veal, chicken with mushrooms, luncheon treats, and several puddings including apple sauce, apple pudding, sweet potato pudding, and banana bread style desserts, with steps for buttering bags and oven times.
A London chef presents a home kitchen guide with recipes for Paper Bag Dinner, Potatoes Maitre d Hotel, Spinach in a bag, Peach Roll, Fillet of Beef a la Mirande, and Irish Stew. Methods detail mincing beef, layering in bags, broiling, and finishing sauces, with notes on seasonings, herbs, and serving.
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